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50 Things to do on the South Shore, MA

Boston and Cape Cod seem to get all of the attention for things to do in Massachusetts, but one shouldn't ignore the beautiful South Shore of Massachusetts. On this page, you can find 50 things to do on the South Shore of MA, from local parks like Wompatuck, scenic drives along the coast, historic lighthouses, and beautiful beaches. 

Top Ten Fun Things to do in Boston, MA

There are hundreds of free, fun, and memorable things to do in Boston. The city of Boston has some of the best architecture, food, and historical sites in the country, but it also has an amazing group of sports teams, some of the best museums, and most prestigeous universities.

How to Make a Deli Platter

Is there anything better than a really good sandwich at a party or event? No matter what the occasion, deli platters always go over big with party guests. Want to make a deli tray yourself, filled with everyone's favorite meats, cheeses, and veggies? Beautifully decorate your own platter with just a few key ingredients and have a sandwich spread everyone raves about - and requests for the next big event!

Retired Yankee Candles - Rare, Discontinued Scents

Yankee Candles are one of the most popular scented candle companies for their strong, lifelike scents and extensive array of amazing Housewarmer candle jars. Every season, Yankee Candle will introduce a new lineup of scents to their already massive inventory of candles. There's just one problem: many of the old ones get retired, never to be seen again! How can you find retired Yankee Candles that you love and can't live without? There are a few places that you can look that might find them, and one of those places is right on this page.

The Best Sightseeing in California

Of the 41 states I have visited, California has been the most diverse and interesting. In Northern California, you can travel to extinct lava fields and volcanoes at Lassen National Park, while being near the famous Redwood forests and the splendor of Yosemite. A day trip south, the climate will change entirely into inland desert, palm trees, and the suburban sprawl of the Los Angeles and San Diego area. For sightseeing experiences, you can't get much better than California in the United States.

Starbucks Coffee Mugs

If it's one thing that Starbucks has down besides its coffee, its the merchandising. Their line of coffee mugs are impressive, unique, and always turn into collectors items fast.

For every holiday and season, a new line of mugs hit your local Starbucks cafe, some of them duds, some of them hits. The rest hit auction on Ebay, as fanatics clamor for these mugs and look for unique gifts for coffee lovers.

The Best Nintendo NES Game Ever: Super Mario Bros 3

When Nintendo created the Super Mario franchise, they needed something great to follow up the success of Super Mario Bros and Super Mario Bros 2. While the second game was a vast departure from the original, the creators needed to bring it back to the first game, while still including some elements from 2... all the while making it fresh and innovative. They succeeded tremendously, with Super Mario Bros. 3 being one of the biggest grossing video games of all time.

48 Easy Ways to Make More Money on Ebay

eBay is one of the largest worldwide marketplaces available online today, with over 200 millions registered users. Millions of people use eBay as a source of secondary income, or as a full-time income opportunity. In the world of online auctions, you need to find the latest trends, the newest items, and know when to change up what you're selling. Here you can find 48 easy ways to sell more on eBay and increase your sales. Boost your bids, find more customers, and make more money on Ebay!

Italian Cold Cuts

Italian cold cuts aren't just something to be stuffed into a sandwich, they're the building blocks of an incredible calzone, the most famous toppings on pizzas across the world, and a gourmet delicacy in some instances when wrapped around shrimp, chicken, beef, and other meats. If you thought you loved Italian cold cuts before, you're about to love them even more.

Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge

The Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge connects the mainland Massachusetts area of Buzzards Bay in Bourne to the rest of Cape Cod. The bridge is the second largest vertical lift bridge in the United States, and probably the most well known. The span of the bridge rises on to allow the occasional railroad car pass by. Recently remodeled in 2002, the bridge has undergone vast improvements and can be seen from several areas on the south side of the Cape Cod Canal.

Electronic Key Finder: The Perfect Gift for People That Lose Their Keys

Maybe you don't lose your keys much, but do you know that girl or guy that always does? The one that spends countless minutes and sometimes hours looking for their car keys? This is the perfect gift for them: an electronic key finder! Once set up, this key finder will beep when they get close to the set of keys, making lost keys a thing of the past.

The photo left of set of car keys is by Brent and Amanda.

Unique Easter Greeting Cards

Stray away from the bland and boring this Easter and find the best, truly unique, colorful, and customized Easter Greeting Cards! Here, you'll find a great group of handpicked Easter greeting cards to choose from, all made by talented graphic design artists (not some big corporate giant!). Add your own custom greeting to your Easter card, whether it's for your children, parents, friends, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles or grandparents! Click through any item to view the hundreds more cards, to view product details and more!

Bourne Bridge, Cape Cod: History, Photos, and Directions

The Bourne Bridge is one of two identical bridges that cross the Cape Cod Canal. Each of these bridges reside in the town of Bourne, MA, and have a 616 foot span across the Cape Cod Canal. The other identical bridge is the Sagamore Bridge, located east on Route 6.

The Top Five Things to do in Bourne, Massachusetts

Bourne, Massachusetts is the first town you'll encounter on your trip to Cape Cod. This page will provide you with fun things to do in Bourne, Massachusetts, from the Historic Bourne Village to popular activities along the Cape Cod Canal.

Bourne, MA is one of the most visited spots on Cape Cod. This is in part because of its proximity to the canal, but also because of its two automobile bridges and single railroad bridge. Fishing, shopping, bike trails, camping, and sightseeing rank among the top things to do here in this coastal town.

Best Homemade Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry muffins take the cake, especially if they're homemade. Not only are these super easy to make, but they'll stay fresh for days, feed an army, and are a great way to treat yourself at breakfast. This easy homemade blueberry muffins recipe just might be the best ever. Why is that? This classic muffin featured is the famous Jordan Marsh blueberry muffins from the Jordan Marsh stores. Though the stores and cafes are now long gone, we can try to replicate these famous blueberry muffins as best we can here. This recipe is easy to make, and the perfect early Sunday morning treat.

The Best Alaska Cruise Ship Tours

Over a million people every year take a cruise to Alaska to view the spectacular Inside Passage. Porpoises, whales, and collapsing glaciers can be seen regularly throughout the cruise, along with floating icebergs, seas of slushy green-blue water, and cold water marine life. Read on to find some of the best Alaska cruise ship tours, with links to reviews, videos of glaciers, and recommended things to bring on your trip to Alaska.

The Best Super Mario Bros Games Ever

Play all of your favorite old school Super Mario Bros games and new ones on the DS, Wii, NES, SNES, and other Nintendo game consoles! Find nearly every Super Mario Bros game title ever released right on this page, available for purchase right here. You can also play many of the classic games on the Wii with the right game controller, which we'll also tell you about on this page. Used copies of these games will save you a little bit of money in some cases, or you can buy them brand new.

California Vacation Packages: The Best Spots, Ideas & Tips

An all inclusive vacation package can save you time and money. Whether you're thinking of heading off to Palm Springs to enjoy the warmth and sunshine, or take a sightseeing trip to San Francisco, there's an all inclusive California vacation package to fit your time, budget, and needs. This page will help you decide on where you might want to book your vacation in California, highlight each region, and give you some tips for searching around on the web for the best prices on all inclusive California vacation packages.

St. Patrick's Day T-Shirts: Funny Irish Drinking Tees and Gifts

It's the one day of the year where it's completely okay to be hungover and not get any work done. We're talking about the day after St. Patrick's Day of course, but do make sure that you have the proper attire for the big day with these cool St. Patrick's Day shirts! These Irish shirts are the best available for drinking, the office, school, or for just lounging at home. If you're not Irish, don't worry, we have Irish for a day shirts and other unique Irish apparel here too.

Challah Bread French Toast Recipe

You haven't had a great french toast until you've had Challah Bread french toast. It really is that good! Try this amazing recipe out for yourself and see if it puts all other versions of french toast to shame. If your local bakery or grocery store sells braided Challah bread, then you're in luck: you won't have to bake this bread yourself. Much like other version of this recipe, this calls for eggs, milk, butter, and syrup, plus the bread. Have those on hand? Good! Then we're ready to start cooking...

Top Ten College Essentials Checklist: What to Bring to College

Headed off to college? Read this top ten college essentials checklist for ideas on what to bring, what to leave at home, and how to save money during your college experience. From mini fridges to textbooks to laptops and bedding, there things to take to college that should be in your bags packed and ready to go. Read below for more ideas and for the checklist!

The Top Five Must See Places on Cape Cod

Cape Cod has a lot of cool things to see and places to go, but if you had to make short list of 5, here's what I'd personally recommend. I live about 30 minutes from Cape Cod, and visit a few times every year. This is a list of scenic destinations that you shouldn't miss out on if you're headed to towns from Bourne to Provincetown, including beaches, bays, and other oceanfronts on Cape Cod. Have another place to add to the list?

Cape Cod Traffic: Avoid Traffic on the Bridges

Fed up of waiting in traffic to go the Cape? You could fly over, you could swim, but there are a few tricks to help minimize traffic heading towards the Cape Cod bridges.

The Best Bed and Breakfasts on Cape Cod

Traveling to Cape Cod? The "Cape" as locals call it, is the ultimate New England getaway during the spring and summer months. Little do some tourists know it's also a phenomenal place to vacation during autumn and winter as well. No matter what time of year you head here, there are dozens of great Cape Cod bed and breakfasts to relax, enjoy the quaint local towns, and have a memorable, fun filled vacation.

The Very Best Italian Restaurants in the North End of Boston

The North End of Boston has been around for over one hundred years, with Italian immigrants settling this area of the city. Today, the neighborhood is largely still Italian, with arguably some of the best Italian restaurants you can find in the United States. This page will introduce you to some of the best Italian restaurants in the North End, including favorites like Pizzeria Regina, Giacomo's, and Pomodoro, as well as lesser known great finds that you should give a try.

How to Buy Good Cape Cod Timeshares

What better way to see the Cape year after year than a timeshare? You've enjoyed the beaches, the small town centers, the charm of old cottages, the drive, the sun, and the waves, now when are you headed back?

The Best Flip Ultra HD Video Cameras of 2012

The Flip Ultra video camera is the best selling video camera on the market today, for its variety of useful functions, easy compatibility with YouTube and social networking sites, the long charge, the built-in memory card, the high quality of video, and best of all, affordable price. The Flip Ultra is so convenient, you can stick it in your pocket when you're headed out, in your purse, or just have it lying around the house and not have to worry about it taking up a bunch of room. That's why it makes sense for adults as well as teens and kids.

Aebleskivers Filled Pancakes - Recipes, Pans, and Cooking Tips

Aebleskivers are a filled pancake that originated in Northern Europe, specifically in Denmark and Norway. These stuffed pancakes are filled with a number of different jams, chocolates, sweets, cheeses, or meats, then cooked to perfection using a special aebleskiver pan. They can be served with syrup, powdered sugar, fruit, jelly, or plain.

Where to Find the Best Roses to Order Online for Valentine's Day

Send red roses on Valentine's Day this year and be remembered forever! Overnight or next day ship flowers, or find a unique assortment of dozen roses or other floral bouquets here.

Whether you're looking to send a dozen red roses or a colorful arrangement of lavender, pink, or yellow flowers, these florals are available at a reasonable cost and can be purchased online. Click through any of the flowers to buy it now and have it sent whenever you want it!

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon Recipe

Does bacon enhance just about any food? In this case, yes! This easy baked macaroni and cheese with bacon recipe is the ultimate comfort food for cold winter nights, summer cookouts, or holiday parties. Find ingredients and instructions to make this cheesy, delicious dish for bacon lovers right below!

Mega Man Games: The Best Ever

With an impressive lot of Mega Man games dating back to 1987 and spanning a dozen or more systems. The series started with the first original Mega Man video game for the Nintendo NES system, with five more to follow. From there, the SNES, Playstation, N64, Game Cube, XBox, Nintendo DS, and the PSP (to name a few) have all released incarnations of Mega Man games. All of these games really provide a lot of entertainment and fun. When you beat one game, you'll want to move onto the next on that same system (or grab one from another game system).

The Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever

Make your cookies from scratch and make a memorable batch of cookies that no one will ever forget! Chocolate chip cookies are a classic treat for dessert, snacks, cookouts and parties. This recipe will come out moist, chewy, and flavorful, and won't dry out when the cookies have cooled. Read on for one of the best homemade chocolate chip cookie recipes you can find on the web!

Super Mario Bros 2 Game Walkthrough

A gigantic departure in gameplay and plot came when Nintendo released on the NES in 1988 the sequel to the massively successful predecessor in the Mario franchise. This game was Super Mario Bros. 2, and it changed the gameplay from stomping Goombas to throwing vegetables. It also introduced two new playable characters, and eliminated the two player mode. Wart replaced Bowser as the main antagonist, though instead of fighting him 8 times, you'll fight him once, with other bosses at the end of every level.

Cape Cod Paintings: Landscapes and Seascapes

What is it about Cape Cod that draws so many artists, galleries, and inspiration? It could just be that Cape Cod is a tourist mecca, and that where you find people on vacation, you’ll find people willing to spend money. That would be the easy answer. The truth is, Cape Cod has been inspiring people for centuries to create art. When the Pilgrims first arrived in Massachusetts, they first landed in Provincetown, not Plymouth. The beatuiful sights they saw were the sand bars and natural harbors of Provincetown, and the sandy dunes that stretched for miles across the area.

The Top Eight Funniest Comedies of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s

Funny films aren't defined by critics, they're defined by the fans, the people that actually watch them. That's why this top ten eight list of the funniest comedies from 1980 onward will have many people in full agreement - these films are still funny, and among the greatest. Some of the films we'll review here include Caddyshack, 40 Year Old Virgin, National Lampoon's Vacation, and Animal House. 

Agree or disagree with this list? Voice your opinion in the comments section at the bottom of this page!

All About the Nine Banded Armadillo

The Nine Banded Armadillo is the most common armadillo, and the one that you first think of when you hear the term "armadillo." This specific species has done quite well and has expanded its territory greatly over the past century. Originating in South America, the Nine Banded Armadillo migrated to the United States, which has suitable dry climate areas for the armadillo.

Sagamore Bridge, Cape Cod

Built in 1933, the Sagamore Bridge opened for use in 1935 and remains the most popular bridge to get to the major Cape Cod destinations. From Route 3 in Massachusetts, the highway becomes Route 6 and immediately heads southeast to Bourne and the rest of Cape Cod. Looking to the west while heading over the bridge, you'll see more of the canal. Looking east, you can sometimes see the eastern Outer Cape area on a clear day.

How to Cook Eggs in the Microwave

Mmm, eggs. Just the thought of having them from the microwave is... gross. But, most of us don't have time to crack open an egg or two every morning and fry it up. If only you could microwave them and have them taste good. Wait, you can! Eggs can be cooked in the microwave to near perfection. While they aren't as good as your favorite pan, the difference in quality isn't as severe as you might think. Learn how to cook eggs in the microwave using the tips on this page!

Homemade Italian Marinara Sauce Recipe

This classic marinara dish puts a slight twist on traditional sauce, so you won't be dependent on using jarred sauce any longer. A few simple ingredients on hand and maybe a couple of peppers and you can always make this dish in just around 30 minutes.

For the homemade marinara, all you will need is a couple of cans of diced tomatoes, a can of sauce, some minced garlic, and about fifteen minutes of your time. You may want to double this recipe and keep some in your freezer so you'll always have a meal on hand.

Starbucks Via Instant Coffee Review

Starbucks Via Instant Coffee is a great way to enjoy the flavors of your favorite roasts of Starbucks coffee without having to depend on long lines, baristas, or even waiting for your coffee maker to heat up. Simply heat some hot water and serve! Starbucks Via is perfect for those on the go, and can be conveniently carried around your purse, pocket, or kept in your desk at work to enjoy a hot cup of quality Starbucks coffee whenever you want it!

Homemade Pumpkin Whoopie Pies Recipe

When you're craving a dessert that's distinctly autumn in flavor, homemade pumpkin whoopie pies are a great choice to satisfy that urge. Easy to make, this simple homemade pumpkin whoopie pies recipe only take about an hour to make from start to finish. A stand mixer and wire racks will speed the process along quickly. Read on for the ingredients and directions on how to make this delicious autumn dessert recipe!

How to Write an Online Restaurant Review

Restaurant reviews are a great thing. Before, you'd blindly go out and try a restaurant, which you'd hope was the best meal you've ever had (or at least worth the money you were about to pay). You walked in, ordered, and hoped for the best, completely in the dark about how your meal was about to turn out. If the meal was terrible, the only thing that damaged the reputation of that restaurant was word of mouth.

Delicious Homemade Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp is one of those fall favorites that can be made in just around 30 minutes. To make your very own homemade apple crisp that you can pass off as Granny's heirloom recipe, all you'll need is a few key ingredients. The best part is that you really won't have to shop around for all of the recipe parts, because they're most likely in your cabinet already! Read instructions and the ingredients list below to get started.

Homemade Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe

Learn how to make your own homemade pumpkin pancakes for today or tomorrow's breakfast! These take just a few minutes more than any premade pancake mix, and taste a whole lot better. Chances are, you may even have all of the ingredients you need at home right now. Read on to find the ingredient list, directions, and some recommended pancake essentials!

Should You Submit Your URL to Search Engines?

Not getting much traffic to your website? The easy solution may seem like to tell Google directly about your site through their URL submit page. But, is that really the way to get traffic? Learn how to submit your URL to search engines, and learn about better alternatives to this old process that can result in higher search placement and more traffic to your site. Keep reading!

Intro photo of magnifying glass by Jan Kromer.

How to Cook Chicken Fajitas

Having something fresh, flavorful, and healthy for dinner on the table in 30 minutes isn't as difficult as it might seem. These easy chicken fajitas are just the thing if you're looking for a simple, delicious Mexican dinner. The real beauty of this recipe is that it can be altered in so many ways, tastes so fresh, and actually has a low calorie content per serving. Read on for the ingredient list and instructions on how to make chicken chicken fajitas from scratch right on this page!

Healthy Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe

When you think Italian food, you think sauce, cheese, pasta, and unfortunately, you might think a lot of calories and fat. Luckily, by using different cooking methods, you can make an easy, and just as delicious healthy baked chicken parmesan recipe instead. By simply using a different cooking method and changing the type of cheese, this meal suddenly becomes not only low fat, but actually good for you.

How to Set up an Ebay Account

Ebay is a fun, eclectic place to find a great deal on items you already buy, gifts for others, earn a part-time income, full-time pay, or start a big business online. There's no other place on the web that offers the one of a kind array of memorabilia, brand new merchandise, deals and odd items like Ebay does. Ebay also has outstanding learning services in place that offer tutorials, question and answers, chats, tips, and important information on both buying and selling.

How to Make Quick Homemade French Toast

Use up your stale bread, get a couple of eggs, a cup of milk, some syrup and a tablespoon of butter and you have yourself the breakfast staple we all know as French Toast. It's the easiest of breakfast recipes to make, and you can make it taste different just by using different types of bread. Feeling adventurous? Use sourdough bread. In a really sweet mood? Bake a loaf of cinnamon swirl quick bread, cut it up, dip and fry it.

How to Buy Starbucks Coffee Online

Buying Starbucks coffee online is a great way to ensure that you're getting fresh coffee all the time, and is a convenient alternative to going into your local cafe for a bag of coffee. Brewing it at home will also allow you to enjoy as many cups as you'd like, without paying the barista for another cup! All of the coffee in Starbucks cafes are available for purchase in their online stores.