Berkshire Botanical Gardens 85th Harvest Festival

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I've checked out the BBG's Harvest Festival before, but never realized it's an event that's been running for 85 years, strong. One of many reasons to check out the Harvest Festival is the opportunity to see the BBG at a slightly lower cost then normal, and see even more. The garden's informal foyer includes a … Continue reading Berkshire Botanical Gardens 85th Harvest Festival

Blogtoberfest Viewing: 31 Days of Halloween, part one

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I try to document my October viewing every year, usually because that means listing at least 31 horror-tastic films. However, there are more family-friendly choices on my list this year than ever before; it's much harder to sneak a spook past my small child-adult-human than it used to be. So, I give you the first … Continue reading Blogtoberfest Viewing: 31 Days of Halloween, part one

The Family’s First Fall Frolic!

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Juli's new school had its Fall Frolic this weekend - our first! In true Blogtoberfest style, we documented every game, activity, and give-away...but also had so much fun. Proof: Child asks to have her face painted for the first time ever, and does not renege on said request at any point. The hell? Child plays … Continue reading The Family’s First Fall Frolic!

Cosplay with Your Food

While scavenging for the best Weird Food trends of 2019 for my annual post on the subject, I kept bumping up against news of another trend -- that of mega-fast-food chains creating, marketing, and selling their own, branded Halloween costumes. From spokesmen of vaguely military persuasion to representations of base-ingredients (dressing as the whole sandwich? … Continue reading Cosplay with Your Food

October Food 2019: Weirdly Delicious

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This year, we're starting Blogtober strong with its most popular post: The October Food Round-up! 2019 doesn't disappoint when it comes to the new and the ghoulishly cool of food trends. Whether it's a DIY delicacy or a fine-dining find, it seems the foodies of the world have been positively salivating for October to arrive. … Continue reading October Food 2019: Weirdly Delicious