Thursday, August 10, 2017

Saturdays are for...

Sox fans! That's right. This Saturday isn't just for the boys! It's for all those who enjoy watching America's favorite pastime. Thanks to the City of Boston, Highland Street Foundation, and team, you can watch the Sox take on the Yankees this Saturday, August 12th right on the Boston Common!


The organizations are partnering up to host the fourth annual “Out of the Park” party! This event is a free, family-friendly program that transforms a busy corner of the Boston Common into Fenway Park. While a Red Sox game is presented live on a big screen, the event aims to recreate the excitement of Yawkey Way and Fenway Park with ballpark food classics and fun activities.

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"Out of the Park" attendees will have a chance to meet Red Sox mascot Wally, savor Fenway Franks and other ballpark treats, hear from the Hot Tamales Brass Band, and enjoy activities like face painting, caricatures, balloon art, and baseball-themed games. A perfect Saturday for the kids!

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The Highland Street Foundation has also teamed up with the Parks and Recreation Department and the Red Sox to renovate youth baseball fields throughout Boston with help from the proceeds of this event. Fields receive improvements including fresh clay, privacy screens on backdrops, sod cutting, new grass, and lining. A few of the parks even receive replica Green Monster walls. How amazing is that?

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The "Out of the Park" Party kicks-off at 2:30PM with the first pitch scheduled for 4PM. Don't miss out on this fun free event. Take yourself out to the ball game this weekend and devour the details of a Saturday just for Sox fans!

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Wedding Wednesdays: Five of our Favorite Trends to Closeout 2017

We're already more than half way through the year—but that doesn't stop new trends from popping up! There are a number of ways to pull inspiration from this year’s trend report and add your own personal touch to match your celebration style and budget. If you're planning a fall or winter wedding for 2017, it's not too late to sneak these details in. Here are our five favorites from The Knot that we hope you consider incorporating!

Double-the-Fun Escort Cards

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Escort cards are like the save-the-dates of your wedding day—they don’t have to match your theme or wedding style. They’re the perfect segue to be playful and incorporate your personalities or favorite things as part of your celebration. Create a dramatic escort card display that can double as a photo booth backdrop or playing cards, like these Apples-to-Apples ones, that double as party favors.

Image Mapping

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Turn your indoor reception space into an enchanted forest without uprooting a single tree or surpassing your flower budget. Image mapping is a projection technology that allows you to transform a space with lighting and moving pictures (and is much more environmentally-friendly). You can change scenes too, giving your ceremony and reception each its own special vibe. In a time crunch and not much wiggle room left in your budget? Use the technology on just your wedding cake instead, creating the ultimate focal point!

"This Swing is a Symbol of Our Love"

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The latest in reception lounge seating is swings. This playground classic promises to be a big hit with wedding guests both young and old. Great for photo opps but also the perfect way to stay in motion when your feet need a break from tearing up the dance floor. Seating in general is trending, with couples opting for “king” and “queen” chairs at a sweetheart table, or mix-and-match options for outdoor ceremonies. But you can take it to the next level with his and her swings at your reception or after-party!

Grand Getaways

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Think of this exit as a fresh take on the classic car with streamers and cans dragging behind it. Surprise your guests with an unexpected getaway on the back of a motorcycle, in a horse-drawn carriage or by helicopter. For a twist on the trend, have a really exciting entrance with one of these modes of transport instead.

The Gift Lounge

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This deconstructed welcome bag is perfect for destination weddings. Instead of stuffing and delivering a gift for your guests, let them do the work. Trust us, they'll be happy you did! Set up a room full of swag (snacks, drinks, local sweet treats) where guests can come and choose their favorite things. Best of all, you (or your family or wedding party) can greet guests in person when they arrive. A thoughtful component to any celebration!

There's so much you can do to transform any idea, whether from Pinterest or a bridal blog, and make it your own. Get inspired and devour the details of these 2017 trends just in time for your fall or winter wedding!

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

How To Recover from the Faris and Pratt Split

If you don't know what we're talking about, you clearly haven't been on Twitter in the last 24 hours. Sadly, Mom actress Anna Faris and Guardians of the Galaxy actor Chris Pratt have legally separated. Fans are losing it on social media and we are equally devastated! Seriously, look at this Buzzfeed article we read about them just last week. Our heart aches for them! So today, we wanted to share a few remedies in hopes to brighten the days of those saddened by this soul-crushing--does true love even exist--separation. Here it goes!

Binge Watch the Scary Movie Series


Surprise Cindy! Special Officer Doofy reporting for duty.

Have an Adult Beverage

Cocktail: The Star-Lord (Inspired by Guardians of the Galaxy) | All Mommy Wants

Sip on your sorrows with this Star-Lord-inspired cocktail!

Dress Up as Your Favorite House Bunny

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"We have to have an Aztec party. We always wanted to have one at the mansion but we could never find a virgin to sacrifice."

Dino Nuggets

Dinosaur Party Ideas That Will Make You Roar

And when you get hungry, channel your inner Jurassic Park and chomp on some of these childhood favorites.

Let the Aggression Out


Invite your closest pals over for a pillow fight, to really, let it all out.

Troll Parks & Rec

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Laugh until you cry while scrolling through the 100 funniest Parks and Recreation memes of all time.

Find Your Number Two


And last but not least, cherish this cinematic moment, forever.

We're not crying...


Just them allergies! Let's try to keep it together as best we can. For Jack's sake.

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Mend your heart by devouring the details of brighter days with these soul-saving remedies. To Faris and Pratt, we hope it all works out for the better...but may #Fatt live on forever!