Coping with the Boston winter; choosing the right gear.

Everybody tells you how cold is it in Boston during the winter. You’re probably joining in on the fun of telling everyone else how cold it is in Boston during the winter too. But what they don’t tell you is that it's possible to cope with the Boston winter if you choose the right gear.

We here at BostonNewbie created a list of things that might help you survive the New England winter:

· Boots – You will need waterproof boots; there is nothing worse than a wet socks.

· Hat – Ideally a warm hat that covers the ears, otherwise, you’ll need separate ear warmers (locals call them ‘earmuffs’).

· Face mask – Also called a balaclava, this one is for REALLY cold days. Break it out too early and people will think you’re on your way to commit a crime.

· Coat – Make sure that the coat is water and wind proof, ideally with a removable fleece layer inside.

· Pants – Pants with an inner flannel layer can make a big difference. Consider buying a pair if you spend time outside. Like the face mask, this one is for very cold days.

· Gloves – Invest in a good pair of gloves, water proofing can help. Some people prefer mittens as they keep your fingers together and warm.

If you’re willing to spend a little bit extra, EMS and REI stores have large selections of outdoor clothing to protect you from the elements and a very friendly return policy if you can keep track of your receipts.

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Jack Frost

I know winter doesn't seem like it's around the corner with Boston's recent good luck of 60 degree weather. But remember, New England weather strikes unexpectedly and varies greatly, and you should be prepared. It will sleet and snow one day and the sun will be out the next- so don't stow away lighter clothing just yet. But you should be looking for that thick winter jacket that will withstand frozen rain and the occasional noreaster/blizzard if you haven't already. Be prepared!

My Dog’s (and my) favorite dog parks

My dog loves playing with her own kind. Here are two of our favorite dog parks and why we like them:

Zero New Washington Park
0 New Washington Street
Somerville, MA 02143

· New and well maintained

· Lots of free parking

· Obstacle course

· Happy pups
* Dog walkers arrive between 12-2pm, so come and wag your tail with lots of other dogs!

South Boston Bark Park
1600 Columbia Rd
(between K St & Ticknor St)
Boston, MA 02127

• Awesome name
• Community of local dog lovers and their four legged best friends
• Cozy
• Across the street from the board walk

* This park has an official website: http://www.sbbarkpark.org/

What’s your favorite dog park in Boston?

Find a true bargain at Haymarket

Is the food from the chain store supermarket eating away your budget?
If yes, you might want to check this out!

Haymarket will definitely be a good place for you to find a good bargain.

The market offer every kinds of food in extremely low price, which it is hard for you to spend over ten dollar for one purchase, no wander a lot of people bring their luggage to carry their food home.

Although the food in Haymarket is already cheap enough, there are still some tips for you get the perfect price.

First, don’t act on an impulse and buy the food from the first vendor you see, but spend you first round walk to compare the quality and the price from different vendors, or else you will end up feeling regret when you see the better offer in another stand.

Second, if you enjoy haggle over the price and bargain with the vendors, start your hunt at 4 or 5 o’clock before the market is going to close, because the vendors will try to sell out all their food at that time and will be even more generous to offer you a bargain.

Third, better bring you wheel basket or luggage to carry your achievement since the price is so low that you will try your best to bring as many as possible food home.

Finally, the market only opens at Friday and Saturday and close around 6, so don’t go there at the wrong day and the wrong time!

See you next time and good luck to your food shopping!

Thanksgiving!

Everybody's favorite holiday is coming up- where you can eat, eat, and eat some more! I'm talking about Thanksgiving of course! Time to get ready for all the turkey, stuffing, mashed potatos and gravy, cranberry sauce, and comfort food that you can eat!


But why stop there? Plimoth Plantation is a great place to visit to see how it all came to be with the first colonial settlers. Its a great destination while taking in the foliage and building up your appetite!

http://www.plimoth.org/