Author: Mia

  • Shawn’s Studio Pilates: You Can Try for FREE!

    Shawn’s Studio Pilates: You Can Try for FREE!

    My mom friend Maddie has been raving about her Pilates place for years. She has a bad back and she says Shawn is the only Pilates studio she’s been to that doesn’t end up injuring her back.

    Shawn's Studio Pilates

    Shawn offered to let me try it but I’m not a Pilates person so I sent in my friend Lisa to try Shawn’s Studio Pilates out. She’s been doing Pilates for years. She says, “Shawn’s studio is well-appointed & inviting.  His instruction is concise, with an emphasis on correct form & muscle awareness – perfect for everyone, but especially those with injuries or chronic conditions that must make modifications to certain exercises.”

    Here she is hanging upside down:

    Shawn's Studio Pilates

    Now, she’s twisted like a pretzel:

    Shawn's Studio Pilates

    My friend Julie went as well because she’s always willing to try out a new exercise place despite dealing with a foot injury. She’s trying out the Reformer here:

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    Shawn’s Studio Pilates

    103 Morse St.

    Watertown, MA

    Shawn is offering my readers a special discount! Readers (who are new to this studio) will receive a 50% discount on the client’s first Private session and one Free Group class subsequent to the intial Private lesson (excluding any already discounted packages).

    Shawn would like new clients to start with a Private to ensure he or she is doing it with correct form in order to stay safe. I really appreciate that!

  • Celebrate Newton Crafts Fair

    Celebrate Newton Crafts Fair

    Celebrate Newton is an annual juried crafts fair sponsored by Newton Community Education (NCE). Proceeds benefit the NCE scholarship fund.

    Celebrate Newton Craft Sale

    Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013

    Newton South HS
    140 Brandeis Rd.
    Newton Centre, MA

    Celebrate Newton Craft Sale

    $3.00 per person
    kids under 12 free

    Celebrate Newton Craft Sale

    Snowdate:
    Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013
    10am – 4pm

    Celebrate Newton Craft Sale

    $3.00 per person kids under 12 free  Snowdate: Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013 10am - 4pm 

  • BC Lady Eagles Winter Soccer Camp for GIRLS!

    BC Lady Eagles Winter Soccer Camp for GIRLS!

    Soccer Camp at Boston College for GIRLS!
    The BC Lady Eagles  4 day clinic will take place on the Alumni Stadium field. This is a full size indoor turf facility on main campus.
    The clinic will be staffed by both coaches and players of the BC women’s soccer team. They will also have a FT trainer for the duration of the camp.
    Lady Eagles Soccer School

    Holiday Vacation Clinic December 2013

    Dates: Friday December 27th – Monday December 30th
    Ages: 6 – 14 years
    Time: 12-5pm

    Location: Alumni Stadium Bubble
    Cost: $295

     

    Registration opens now! Please go here.


    Lady Eagles Boston College soccer camp for girls

  • NNHS Girls Volleyball Goes to State Championship!

    NNHS Girls Volleyball Goes to State Championship!

    A rematch a year in the making will take place Saturday night at Algonquin High School after the Newton North girls volleyball team used another punishing display of serving, blocking and hitting power to beat Concord-Carlisle in the Division 1 state semifinal Wednesday night at Canton High.

    NNHS Girls Volleyball semi finals

    The Tigers advance to the state championship match for the second straight year, where they will once again face Barnstable for the crown. In last year’s final, Barnstable rallied past Newton North for a 3-1 victory after the Tigers had beaten the Red Raiders earlier in the season. North suffered a second straight loss to Barnstable in this year’s regular season, and would like nothing more than to turn the tables on the defending champions with everything on the line Saturday night.

    From Wicked Local Newton

     

    Newton North High School Girls Soccer will play in State Championship tomorrow (Friday).

    Newton North High School Girls Volleybally will pay in State Championship this Saturday!

    Algonquin High School

    79 Bartlett St, Northborough, MA 01532

    Good luck!!!

  • Halloween Window Painting Masterpieces!

    Halloween Window Painting Masterpieces!

    Did you get a chance to see the wonderful window Halloween paintings? I tried to photograph as many as I could when I saw them running errands. I would love to add more if you want to email me your child’s Halloween Window Painting. PragmaticMomBlog (at) gmail (dot) com. Thank you!

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    Newton MA Halloween Wind
    Newton MA Halloween Wind
    Newton MA Halloween Wind
    This was on the UPS store window in Newtonville.
    Newton MA Halloween Wind
    Newton MA Halloween Wind

    Newton MA Halloween Wind
    Newton MA Halloween Wind

    Newton MA Halloween Wind This was on the dentist window in West Newton Village.
    Newton MA Halloween Wind

    Newton MA Halloween Wind
    Newton MA Halloween Wind

    Newton MA Halloween Window Painting Contest
    Newton MA Halloween Wind
    Newton MA Halloween Wind

    Newton MA Halloween Wind

  • NNHS Volleyball Tonight for Semi-Finals against Concord Carlisle

    NNHS Volleyball Tonight for Semi-Finals against Concord Carlisle

    Newton North High School Volleyball is playing in Canton tonight for the Semi-Finals against Concord Carlise.

    GIRL’S VOLLEYBALL (19-3) has some unfinished business to handle in the State tournament. Good luck to any team attempting to stop them. The Tigers have already disposed of Brookline and North Quincy and, with a win against Concord-Carlisle (19-4) in the State semi-finals, can earn a chance to avenge last year’s State final loss. Although North is the lowest remaining seed in the tournament, the Carey Division co-champs have refused to be limited by a number and will look to extend their impressive tournament run. from Newton North Sports Stream

    The match starts at 7:00 PM at Canton High School located at 900 Washington St, Canton, MA 02021.

    Newton North High School Volleyball Semi Finals

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  • Watch NNHS Girls Soccer in State Finals This Friday!

    Watch NNHS Girls Soccer in State Finals This Friday!

    Newton North won 2-1 last night in the semifinals of the Division 1 State Tournament. Despite falling behind 1-0 with 30 minutes left in the game, Newton North rallied for 2 goals in regulation to take the victory. Goals were scored by Angela Ward and Shannon Fitzgerald.

    The play was high quality and very entertaining. If you haven’t seen Newton North play yet this year, I would encourage you to do so. They are a very talented team and they are one win away from their 1st state championship since 1999.

    They play in the finals on Friday, November 15th at 5 pm at Worcester State College (486 Chandler Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01602) against Minnechaug (from Western Mass).

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  • Watch Boston College Women’s Soccer in NCAA Playoffs This Friday!

    Watch Boston College Women’s Soccer in NCAA Playoffs This Friday!

    The Boston College women’s soccer team earned a bid to the 2013 NCAA Women’s Soccer Tournament, which was announced on Monday afternoon. The Eagles (10-9-1) will host Northeastern on Friday, November 15 at 7 p.m. The winner of the game will play the winner of the No. 2 seed Nebraska and Southeastern Louisiana.

    Day: Friday, November 15th

    Time: 7 pm

    Location: Boston College Newton Campus Near Boston College Law School

    BC Lady Eagles Soccer, NCAA, Alison Foley

    This is the 11th consecutive and 17th overall appearance in the NCAA Tournament for the women’s soccer program. Boston College has been to eight Sweet 16’s, two Elite Eight’s and of course the 2010 College Cup.

    Boston College is one of eight Atlantic Coast Conference teams that earned bids to the tournament. Virginia (20-1-0), North Carolina (17-4-0), Virginia Tech (16-4-2) and Florida State (18-1-3) are all No. 1 seeds in the tournament. The other four ACC teams in the tournament are BC, Notre Dame (11-7-1), Duke (8-8-4) and Wake Forest (10-6-2).

    The Eagles are led by two of the top scorers in the ACC – Stephanie McCaffrey and McKenzie Meehan. McCaffrey, a junior from Winchester, is second on the team and fourth in the ACC in scoring with 12 goals and eight assists for 32 points. She was named an All-ACC first team member last week.

    Meehan, a native of Smithfield, R.I., leads the team, is second in the conference and 29th in the country in points scored with 17 goals, one assist for 35 points. Meehan, who is also 11th in the country in goals scored (17), was named to the All-ACC second team. Casey Morrison leads BC defense as the junior from York, PA, was named an All-ACC third team honoree last week.

     
    11.15 NCAA Round 1

     

  • Wellesley Books Holiday Picture Book Author Event

    Wellesley Books Holiday Picture Book Author Event

    Celebrate the launch of BORIS & STELLA AND THE PERFECT GIFT, a touching Christmas/Hannukah story by Sudbury author Dara Goldman! Boris and Stella are two bears who love each other very much and want to get the perfect gift to help each other celebrate the holidays. But what happens with things get a little mixed up? Join us for a reading, Q&A, treats, and kid’s activities.
    Tuesday, Nov. 19th @ 7 pm 

    at Wellesley Books

    82 Central Street, Wellesley   

  • Today: The Berenstain Bears LIVE at the JCC

    Today: The Berenstain Bears LIVE at the JCC

    Monday, November 11 – The Berenstain Bears LIVE!

    Come on down to Bear Country! Based on the beloved series of children’s books by Stan and Jan Berenstain, The Berenstain Bears LIVE! brings everyone’s favorite bear family to life in a thrilling theatrical experience that kids and adults will treasure for years to come.

    Held at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center (333 Nahanton Street) in Newton on Monday, November 11.

    Shows at 11am and 1pm.

    Geared for famiies with children ages 3+ years.

    Where: JCC
    333 Nahanton Street
    Newton MA 02459

    When: TODAY from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

    Who: families with children ages 3+ years

    How: For tickets, visit bostonjcc.org/magicark or call 617-965-5226 or 866-811-4111.

    Cost: Cost is $13, JCC member cost is $10

    The Berenstain Bears LIVE at the JCC Newton MA