Archives for "May, 2010"

Posted by missmagpie on 27th May 2010

Memorial Day

This holiday is more than just a three day weekend, it is the unofficial start of the summer. It is also a time when Americans honor those who have sacrificed for our country.  To that end on Saturday and Monday there are lots of parades to do just that. There is no shortage of great [...]

Posted by missmagpie on 24th May 2010

Weekly Round-up

Preschoolers can discover the amazing egg at Storytime with a twist this week at ECHO or you can take them on a short hike through the woods to see which wildflowers are growing at the North Branch Nature Center.  Little ones can explore new friendships during weekly playgroup time, while Moms can go to the [...]

Posted by missmagpie on 24th May 2010

reBlog from outside.in: THE TOP 10 TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS

I found this fascinating quote today:   “I start with a tweet, the ‘Must See, Must Do,’ blurb from my homepage, a review/collection of reviews I have written, and turn it into a longer blog post. I try to get as much mileage and value as I can from the things I have already written [...]

Posted by missmagpie on 19th May 2010

Google Maps Now Includes FindandGoSeek’s Content

PRESS RELEASE 19-May 2010 For Immediate Release Contact: Andrew Freeman GOOGLE MAPS™ NOW INCLUDES FINDANDGOSEEK’s CONTENT Williston, VT, May 19, 2010: FindandGoSeek.net today announced that Google Maps has chosen FindandGoSeek’s subscriber reviews to be included within Google’s Place Pages™. When web users utilize Google Maps to locate businesses and places of interest, they can now [...]

Posted by missmagpie on 17th May 2010

It’s a Jungle Out There

With the days getting nicer it is time to head for the playground.  Maybe you like parks that have jungle gyms, skateboard parks and bike paths, or maybe you are just looking for a park with lots of trees to provide some shade. There are even parks located right by the water’s edge. Whatever your [...]

Posted by missmagpie on 13th May 2010

Restaurants with Side Order of Play Space

Going out to for a “family-friendly” meal doesn’t just mean a restaurant with with kids menus, coloring books and high chairs.  I am talking about places that take it up a notch from what your normally find at kid-friendly joints.  These eateries have enough to keep kids entertained while you and your spouse have a [...]

Posted by missmagpie on 5th May 2010

Public vs. Private School

Which one is right for you? This question is being deliberated across playgrounds and living rooms in Vermont and beyond.  Public, private, charter, and parochial schools all have their advantages and disadvantages.  Choosing the right school for your kid can feel like one tough assignment. The good news is that there are plenty of choices. [...]