Susie

Mon Nov 17

Remember last year when dad burned the turkey? Yeah, that was fun. Maybe your family should stay far, far away from the kitchen this Thanksgiving. Lucky for you, there are plenty of Boston area restaurants that will be happy to cook you a full course...more

mswen

Mon Nov 17

She's Miroslava Duma. Um, who? Yeah, I know. I don't have a real clue, either. But she stopped me in my tracks as I was wandering around the internets and I practically fell in love: she's adorably pretty, and has a brave-yet-girly style that's...more

dplapierre

Mon Nov 17

Susie

Sun Nov 16

The holidays aren't quite here yet, but trust me, there are plenty of things going on in Boston that will put you in the holiday mood. Yes, I know Thanksgiving isn't even here yet, but that doesn't mean you can't be thinking about Santa and what he's...more

mswen

Sat Nov 15

Thanksgiving is, hands-down, my favorite holiday. There's none of the stress of gift-giving, and everyone is happy and relaxed and (at least in my family) pretty much ready to party. And the food? Ohmygod. Comfort food times ten: turkey, mashed...more

mswen

Sat Nov 15

Great. Just great. The economy is terrible; layoffs could be next; the holidays are right around the corner. Need any more reasons to keep your wallet S-H-U-T? Yep, it stinks. But while it's smart to be frugal during uncertain times, it's also...more

mswen

Sat Nov 15

Excuse me if I look like I've just returned home from a tour in Iraq, but I've been trapped inside a conference room for the past three days. That's right: from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. each day, I had to sit still, follow a spiral-bound...more

Susie

Wed Nov 12

The owner might insist you get tomatoes in your sandwich. Or she might not even glance up at you when you walk into her store. But isn't that just how your mom acts sometimes? Isn't it nice to feel at home? That's exactly why we love Boston's mom and...more

mswen

Wed Nov 12

Yesterday, Her Royal Highness AlexandraF let out a cry for help. "Marryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy," she wailed. "What color and style of curtains should I buy for this awesome living room window?" Now, when a friend comes to me with a dilemma, I drop...more

Susie

Wed Nov 12

So it's no New York City, but Boston is still filled with some pretty awesome shopping. I mean, just spend 5 minutes on Newbury Street- you'll be completely overwhelmed and your bank account will hate you (yes, just from window shopping!). What are...more