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On the article Readers' Choice: Acton's Best Place to Purchase a Book
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On the article Frugal Family: Summer Freebies and Bargains in Acton
Michelle McMahon
8:31 am on Thursday, June 28, 2012
ReplyThe Happy Chocolatier is hosting Story Time on Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. during the summer! Ideal for children ages 2-6, though older and younger siblings are always welcome. We’ll read fun stories about chocolate, ice cream and more! And as always, we’ll have samples of our signature chocolates, Cubze.
Questions? Call us at 978-429-8485. This is a free event and we’re located at the Nagog Park Mall across from the Nagog Reservoir on Rt 2A in Acton. Cool and comfy inside, too! -
On the article Where in Acton? May 22
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On the article VIDEO: West Acton Boardwalk Vandalism
Michelle McMahon
9:08 am on Saturday, May 12, 2012
ReplyThanks for publicizing this, Maureen and Patrick. My son, who is in kindergarten, came home very upset that some had "painted things on the play structure that shouldn't be there" - not knowing the word "graffiti." It's sad that whoever is doing this has so little respect for the community that they get their kicks out of destroying this property intended for local children.
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On the article POLL: Best Staycation in and Around Acton?
Michelle McMahon
8:13 am on Monday, May 7, 2012
ReplySo many different things to do at Kimball-s - something for everyone!
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On the article LIVE: Acton Town Meeting
Michelle McMahon
8:30 pm on Monday, April 2, 2012
ReplyThis is great, Patrick. Thanks for the coverage for those who couldnt' make it.
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On the Blog Post An ongoing debate: Buy an Easter basket or buy the contents and re-use the same basket every year?
Michelle McMahon
12:31 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2012
ReplyI, too, always left my basket out the night before and the bunny filled it up overnight! And now, we do the same for our boys.
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On the article Moms Talk Q&A: Can You Turn Your Kids Into Avid Readers?
Michelle McMahon
2:29 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
ReplyIMHO, I think it's a bit of both. I have a 10-yr old who fits the description of Sarah (and me) as a child. Though he's a very physical and energetic boy who loves to play outdoors as much as is humanly possible, he regularly gets lost in his books - and I love that. He, too, ignores my pleas to wash hands for dinner or answer any questions I may pose to him while he's engrossed in his latest novel. He's been like this since he was a baby - I could set a tall stack of books in his crib and he'd be happy for hours, literally.
His younger 6-yr old brother isn't yet reading on his own, but he likes books and "reading" as well. There was a time, though, when I thought he'd never want to read. As a toddler he couldn't sit still long enough to finish a full board book. We tried and tried. Now, though, he spends time looking at books and trying to read. He even gets out Hardy Boys books (which he most definitely cannot read), looks through the pages, finds his "word wall" words and tells me he's read the whole book - all because he's trying to be like his brother who he worships. So in his case, it's the nurture from us and from his brother setting the standard that seems to inspire him to spend time with books.
Two different approaches, but maybe the same outcome. I'll give you an update in 4 years.
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On the article POLL: Where is the Best Preschool/Day Care in Acton?
Michelle McMahon
5:23 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
A thought to add: ACS offers FLEXIBILTY! Which for me and many other parents is key. With the type of work I do, typical preschool schedules that require children to attend on particular days or at set times, didn't work for me. With ACS, we got the flexibility of choosing the days that worked best for us and the times (just preschool and optional extended hours) that we needed.
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On the article POLL: Where is the Best Preschool/Day Care in Acton?
Michelle McMahon
6:57 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
ReplyActon Children's School is a wonderful preschool with great teachers and a terrific program! My son loved it and I wished I'd had the opportunity to send my older son. The transitional kindergarten program with Diane is superb!
Michelle McMahon
6:39 am on Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Willow Books is a great spot for book browsing and purchasing. And they're very helpful with suggestions, particularly for children.