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Off the Mat: Autumn Autonomy

“Safety is what we want for those we love. Autonomy is what we want for ourselves.” Hearing this quote on NPR, Pain Specialist and Yoga Instructor Ginny Hamilton recalls leaf piles and solitary play. The possibilities and perils of the darkened yard, in this month’s Off the Mat: Reflections on the Practice of Parenting.

Category: autumn, Contributing Writer, Family, Ginny Hamilton, Hilltown Families, Parenting Tags: Autumn in New England, Boys, Motherhood, Parenting, western massachusetts

Oak & Acorn: Everything’s Coming up Apples!

Apples, apples, everywhere! New England is rich in over 100 varieties of apples, just waiting to be pick, munched, cooked & baked! This month in “Oak & Acorn,” Leslie gives us a delicious simple recipe for apple cake. Consider making two and give one away… spread the love of apples around!

Category: Leslie Lynn Lucio, Recipes Tags: apple orchards, Apples, Autumn in New England, Autumnal Equinox, Baking

Autumn Bucket List for Western MA

Western Massachusetts is a glorious region to explore with family and friends in the fall as the leaves start to change and drop, and harvest festivals and seasonal traditions happen each weekend. Whether you’re visiting the area, or are fortunate enough to live here year round, Western MA in the fall is one of the most beautiful places to be! We asked our readers to recommend their favorite attractions, must see or must do family activities during the fall, and we received thirty great tips. While not an exhaustive list (nor in any order) of the fun adventures families can have in Western MA, it’s a great place to start.

Autumn Bucket List for Western MA

We asked our readers to recommend their favorite attractions, must see or must do family activities during the fall, and we many great tips. While not an exhaustive list (nor in any order) of the fun adventures families can have in Western MA, it’s a great place to start.

Peruse our list, and ff you have a recommendation to add to this list, please do! Post your suggestion in the comment field!

30 Autumn Suggestions: Things to Do & Places to See in Western MA

Western Massachusetts is a glorious region to explore with family and friends in the fall as the leaves start to change and drop, and harvest festivals and seasonal traditions happen each weekend. Whether you’re visiting the area, or are fortunate enough to live here year round, Western MA in the fall is one of the most beautiful places to be! We asked our readers to share their favorite fall event or activity for our Bucket List… check it out and do as the locals do!