Comments on: Mombian’s Moving http://www.mombian.com/2006/10/19/mombians-moving/ Sustenance for Lesbian Moms Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:23:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Amy http://www.mombian.com/2006/10/19/mombians-moving/comment-page-1/#comment-8191 Amy Sun, 03 Dec 2006 12:59:16 +0000 http://mombian.com/2006/10/19/mombians-moving/#comment-8191 Sorry to barge in - but I've just started a meetup group for lesbian moms in Boston and I'm trying to find ways to spread the word. Please e-mail me or look for our group on meetup.com. We are having our first outing on January 6th at the Kid's Playground in Woburn - I think there are about 4 or 5 families coming so far. Sorry to barge in – but I’ve just started a meetup group for lesbian moms in Boston and I’m trying to find ways to spread the word. Please e-mail me or look for our group on meetup.com.
We are having our first outing on January 6th at the Kid’s Playground in Woburn – I think there are about 4 or 5 families coming so far.

]]> By: Welcome to Boston http://www.mombian.com/2006/10/19/mombians-moving/comment-page-1/#comment-4676 Welcome to Boston Fri, 20 Oct 2006 16:14:45 +0000 http://mombian.com/2006/10/19/mombians-moving/#comment-4676 Welcome to Boston. My wife and I both now live in Newton now that our little one is in school, but we used to be in Boston and I was also a nanny before that. In addition to all the wonderful comments above, you should try the Full Moon Restaurant in Cambridge - good food and designed for small children - they have a small play space specifically for the little ones within view of every table. There are of course the old standards of the Children's Museum, Science Museum, Aquarium and if you are actually in the city, the Barnes and Noble in the Prudential Center has story time every Wednesday morning and the fountain in the middle of Copley is great for endless penny throwing. The frog pond in the commons is great for kids to wade in the water in the summer (and there is a playground next to it) and to try out those ice skates in the winter. They have milk cartons for kids to hold on to as they first learn to skate. Brookline also has a Thursday morning sing along at the library in Coolidge Corner. What area of Boston are you moving to? From GLAD's guide on how to get married in MA - here is how you become a MA resident: There is no hard and fast rule about how one becomes a Massachusetts resident. The Massachusetts Citizen Information Service states, “There is no formal procedure for establishing a legal residence in Massachusetts. Voter registration, automobile registration, a driver’s license, the appearance of a person’s name on a city or town street list, and rent, utility, mortgage or telephone bills normally provide tangible proof of residence. However, individual public or private agencies or institutions may have their own requirements for proof of residence.” The bottom line is that for purposes of the marriage licensing statutes, the parties must reside here and intend to continue residing here indefinitely. 23www.state.ma.us/sec/cis/ciswel/weltomas.htm From my experience and that of friends, it all depends on the city hall you go to to get the marriage license. Newton was wonderful and the clerk was so excited and supportive. Welcome to Boston. My wife and I both now live in Newton now that our little one is in school, but we used to be in Boston and I was also a nanny before that. In addition to all the wonderful comments above, you should try the Full Moon Restaurant in Cambridge – good food and designed for small children – they have a small play space specifically for the little ones within view of every table. There are of course the old standards of the Children’s Museum, Science Museum, Aquarium and if you are actually in the city, the Barnes and Noble in the Prudential Center has story time every Wednesday morning and the fountain in the middle of Copley is great for endless penny throwing. The frog pond in the commons is great for kids to wade in the water in the summer (and there is a playground next to it) and to try out those ice skates in the winter. They have milk cartons for kids to hold on to as they first learn to skate. Brookline also has a Thursday morning sing along at the library in Coolidge Corner. What area of Boston are you moving to? From GLAD’s guide on how to get married in MA – here is how you become a MA resident: There is no hard and fast rule about how one becomes a Massachusetts resident. The Massachusetts Citizen Information Service states, “There is no formal procedure for establishing a legal residence in Massachusetts. Voter registration, automobile registration, a driver’s license, the appearance of a person’s name on a city or town street list, and rent, utility, mortgage or telephone bills normally provide tangible proof of residence. However, individual public or private agencies or institutions may have their own requirements for proof of residence.”

The bottom line is that for purposes of the marriage licensing statutes, the parties must reside here and intend to continue residing here indefinitely.

23www.state.ma.us/sec/cis/ciswel/weltomas.htm

From my experience and that of friends, it all depends on the city hall you go to to get the marriage license. Newton was wonderful and the clerk was so excited and supportive.

]]> By: Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms » Blog Archive » Travel Guides http://www.mombian.com/2006/10/19/mombians-moving/comment-page-1/#comment-4657 Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms » Blog Archive » Travel Guides Fri, 20 Oct 2006 05:33:18 +0000 http://mombian.com/2006/10/19/mombians-moving/#comment-4657 [...] A big thanks to all of you who left comments about places to visit in and around Boston. I’m looking forward to exploring your suggestions (in between eating copious quantities of clam chowder). [...] [...] A big thanks to all of you who left comments about places to visit in and around Boston. I’m looking forward to exploring your suggestions (in between eating copious quantities of clam chowder). [...]

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Filed under: Health and Safety , Lifestyle , Moms Just yesterday, I was thinking how exhausted I am….

]]> By: Liza http://www.mombian.com/2006/10/19/mombians-moving/comment-page-1/#comment-4626 Liza Thu, 19 Oct 2006 17:14:01 +0000 http://mombian.com/2006/10/19/mombians-moving/#comment-4626 How exciting! Congratulations and good luck with the move! How exciting! Congratulations and good luck with the move!

]]> By: MELANIE http://www.mombian.com/2006/10/19/mombians-moving/comment-page-1/#comment-4623 MELANIE Thu, 19 Oct 2006 16:18:29 +0000 http://mombian.com/2006/10/19/mombians-moving/#comment-4623 WELCOME TO NEW ENGLAND. MY partner and I live in Providence, RI,( about 45 mins from Boston with our 2 childern. Just to name a few wonderful things to do around here. You absolutely must go to Family week in Provincetown. Northhampton is a lovely day trip, nicknamed lesbianville, and very family friendly. The Eric Carle museum is just minutes from there. Also if you like candles, the Yankee Candle Factory is a must esp. with little ones for the holiday displays. Don't forget to visit Ben and Jerry's in Vermont ,good for the kids, and we all know why lesbians like ice cream cones. Oh I almost forgot, the best way to get to know Boston is to take a "Duck Tour", it's this bus/boat shaped like a duck that gives you a tour and quick history of Boston and the Bay. Best of luck to you and your family WELCOME TO NEW ENGLAND. MY partner and I live in Providence, RI,( about 45 mins from Boston with our 2 childern. Just to name a few wonderful things to do around here. You absolutely must go to Family week in Provincetown. Northhampton is a lovely day trip, nicknamed lesbianville, and very family friendly. The Eric Carle museum is just minutes from there. Also if you like candles, the Yankee Candle Factory is a must esp. with little ones for the holiday displays. Don’t forget to visit Ben and Jerry’s in Vermont ,good for the kids, and we all know why lesbians like ice cream cones. Oh I almost forgot, the best way to get to know Boston is to take a “Duck Tour”, it’s this bus/boat shaped like a duck that gives you a tour and quick history of Boston and the Bay. Best of luck to you and your family

]]> By: April http://www.mombian.com/2006/10/19/mombians-moving/comment-page-1/#comment-4622 April Thu, 19 Oct 2006 15:20:49 +0000 http://mombian.com/2006/10/19/mombians-moving/#comment-4622 Well for the drive there you can stop in Amherst at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art (http://www.picturebookart.org/). Well for the drive there you can stop in Amherst at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art (http://www.picturebookart.org/).

]]> By: Emily http://www.mombian.com/2006/10/19/mombians-moving/comment-page-1/#comment-4619 Emily Thu, 19 Oct 2006 14:51:32 +0000 http://mombian.com/2006/10/19/mombians-moving/#comment-4619 welcome! this lesbian mom has been reading your blog from boston for a while now and enjoying it! you'll find the boston area is a great place for glbt families. check out www.bostoncentral.com for a few ideas. no word on that wnba team, though. welcome! this lesbian mom has been reading your blog from boston for a while now and enjoying it! you’ll find the boston area is a great place for glbt families. check out http://www.bostoncentral.com for a few ideas. no word on that wnba team, though.

]]> By: Gayle http://www.mombian.com/2006/10/19/mombians-moving/comment-page-1/#comment-4612 Gayle Thu, 19 Oct 2006 13:51:13 +0000 http://mombian.com/2006/10/19/mombians-moving/#comment-4612 How exciting - it'll be great to have you in the Boston area. I've followed your website for a while now and am totally addicted to it. Thanks for all of the great tips. Our son is 14-months so is still a little young for most activities. However, it's not too soon to plan. I just picked up a copy of "Make Way for Ducklings" (my son has a strong liking to ducks - not sure why but we're going with it) for future activity planning. My plan is that we will read the story and then take a trip to the Boston Common to see the duckling statues & ride the swan boats, etc. Your 3-year old is the perfect age for this activity. I would also recommend the Museum of Science - it has lots of activities for kids of all ages. Good luck with the move. Gayle BTW, I've been waiting for a WNBA team in Boston for 10 years. Maybe some day... How exciting – it’ll be great to have you in the Boston area. I’ve followed your website for a while now and am totally addicted to it. Thanks for all of the great tips.

Our son is 14-months so is still a little young for most activities. However, it’s not too soon to plan. I just picked up a copy of “Make Way for Ducklings” (my son has a strong liking to ducks – not sure why but we’re going with it) for future activity planning. My plan is that we will read the story and then take a trip to the Boston Common to see the duckling statues & ride the swan boats, etc. Your 3-year old is the perfect age for this activity.

I would also recommend the Museum of Science – it has lots of activities for kids of all ages.

Good luck with the move.
Gayle

BTW, I’ve been waiting for a WNBA team in Boston for 10 years. Maybe some day…

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