Boredom Busting Tips for Kids So, to beat the boredom blues, here are a few tips and activities to keep kids entertained all year long: Monogram Art Kids love things that are personalized, so why not make a crafty monogram? Help your children trace their first initial in block letters on a piece of poster board. Then, use glue to fill in the letter with colorful buttons, crayon...

Every night, after a long day of work people open the refrigerator and stare...what to make for dinner? Tired, hungry and out of ideas? Consider the crock pot. Thinking ahead can make your evening a bit more relaxing. Slow cooking has been around for millennia, but in the early 1970’s the electric crockpot was marketed to eager consumers. The unit enabled cooks to set i...

While it might be cold and blustery outside, there are a number of edible plants you can grow indoors. Some favorites are herbs. Growing herbs indoors successfully is all about selecting the right varieties and having the right conditions to grow them. Here are some tips for growing herbs inside in winter. Buying Herb Plants Visit to your local home store, they usually will carry herbs year rou...

According to the Farmers' Almanac, this winter will see an increase in "shivery conditions," where temperatures will average below normal for about three-quarters of the nation and snowfall will be significant. Are you and your family winter ready? With a little planning though, you can protect yourself and your family from the many hazards of winter weather, both on the road and at home. On ...

Though many have tried, few restaurants have succeeded in achieving the dichotomy that is casual elegance. Enter Bin 100. Attention to detail transforms the spacious dining room into an intimate setting for any occasion. Attractive window treatments and well-placed acoustic cushioning turn away the outside world that threatens to sneak through the expansive glass storefront. Burgundy wall...

Milford’s long love affair with the shellfish goes back further than local history can faithfully document. Archeological digs have proven that the oyster fields of Milford were a destination of distant Native American tribes that annually ventured into the territory of the native Wepawaug to feast on the bounty of the region. By the 19th century, oystering was one of the town’s primary indu...

The Italian love of food is legendary. More than just nutrition, it is a way of life where the simplest ingredients are transformed into a celebration of flavors with the loving touch of age-old traditions. The only Italian devotion great enough to rival the appreciation of fine cuisine is the love of family, and when these two things combine, enjoyment is unavoidable. Food and family unite...