A Home Remedy that helps Stop Coughing Immediately on a Child!! A Must Read!!

Last night I was at my wits end!!  My son was sleeping in his room and every few minutes he was tossing and turning and coughing up a storm.  I felt so bad for him and something had to be done immediately.   I went on line researching how to get a toddler to stop coughing since we cannot give them any medicine.

I cam across an article on how doctor's found great results in reducing a child's night time cough by rubbing Vicks Vapor Rub on their feet, then putting the kid's socks on, and letting them go to bed. In this article it stated that not only were they getting good results, but the Vicks technique was working 100% of the time. Hmmmmmm, Time to test.  I did not want to put the actual Vicks Vapor rub on his feet so I used the Vicks Baby Rub Soothing Ointment.

I have a 3.5 year old who was coughing last night so I decided to give the Vicks Baby Rub a shot. I went into his room and started applying the Vicks to the bottom of his feet and put socks over it.    He did not wake up when I was applying it and he stopped coughing immediately and did not cought all night long!!  I tell you this because the results were amazing. After I applied the Vicks, but before the socks were even on I noticed that his coughing subsided and his breathing was deeper. He had literally stopped coughing all together! 

I am amazed!  I can't believe how well this works, but I wanted to share it with other parents out there knowing that a good night's sleep is like gold for both you and your child! 

Simply a-MAIZE-ing at the Sauchuk Farm's Corn Maze!!

This year for Fall I wanted to do something a little something festive but different.  We decided to check out Sauchuck Farm’s Corn Maze in Plympton.   It was a blast!!

Get ready to get lost!!  Sauchuck Farm has an 8 acre corn maze that was tricky at times.  We ended up laughing so hard because there was a time when we looped around 3 times in the same area of the maze without even knowing it.   Inside the maze there were  two bridges within the maze to look for your way out.  The only problem was I could not figure out how to get to the bridges.  I came close a few times but I was on the wrong paths. They have different flags set up of countries throughout the maze and the kids had a lot of fun trying to find every flag in the mazeJ. 

Don't Forget to taste the Cider Donuts

There is plenty for the kids to do besides the maze.  There are trivia booths set up, free face painting, a cow train the kids get to ride through the corn and there is also a hayride.  Everyone can go on the hayride and pick out a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch.   We have all heard of sandboxes but at Sauchuck Farm there is a corn box that the kids will enjoy playing in the grains of corns.   I do not know who had more fun me or the 11 kids we went with.  Be prepared to run around, have fun and get lostJ.  Perfect day for family fun!

Where 200 Center Street
Plympton, Massachusetts 02367
Click Here for Directions
When Opening Date: September 18, 2010
Closing Date: October 31, 2010

Hours of Operation Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 10am-6pm
Monday-Friday School Groups by appointment
Last Admission at 5 pm
Special Hours / Holidays Friday, Oct. 8: 10am-6pm
Columbus Day (Oct. 11): 10am-6pm

Admission Adults and Teenagers (13 and up) $10
Children (4-12) $7
Toddlers (3 and under) Free
Prices include admission to maze and hayride to PYO pumpkin patch
Cash only at the corn maze, but you can use a credit card at the farm stand to
purchase your tickets and tokens.

Other ActivitiesHayride: Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch.
Face Painting: We normally offer face painting free of charge with admission to the
corn maze.
Cow Train: Kids love to ride the cow train through the corn ($3)
Corn Cannons: Hit targets and win prizes! ($3 for 3 shots)
Cornundrums: Answer the riddles and enter for the grand prize drawing.
Corn Box: Kids love to play in the grain corn!
Food: Fried dough, hamburgers, hot dogs, and more

Sweet Lemons is Simply Delicious!!

One thing I struggle with is I get bored very easily with food!! I always love to try new restaurants and make new recipes.  On the other hand my husband has his favorite go to dishes that he can eat over and over again.

The other night I was craving Thai food and came across a place called Sweet Lemons.  I have seen them located in multiple locations but have not actually stopped there to try them out.

Sweet Lemons has the BEST Thai Food around on the South Shore!! 
My Friend and I tired their Mango Curry and the Chicken Pad Thai and my husband tried the Entree Up to You combination and he ate every bite!  He choose chicken and rice stir fry mixed with assorted vegetables tossed in a Korean Sauce.  He could not stop talking about how tasty it was.

If you are looking for something tasty that is fresh and healthy that is reasonably priced you have to try Sweet Lemons. 

I am a Mom on the go so I sometimes do not have time to make a good dinner and the last thing I want to do is sit in a restaurant.  I was so happy to find  Sweet Lemons that is filled with a variety of fresh healthy food that is Simply Delicious!!

Check out there website at

http://www.sweetlemonsthai.com/

828 Washington Street, Route 53
Weymouth MA 02189

"Wicked Good Cupcakes"

Yesterday I came across a cupcake Boutique on the South Shore with the best cupcakes I have ever tasted!

Wicked Good Cupcakes came and showed their support for our Annual Pumpkin fest and that's when I was introduced to their chocolate cupcake filled with real raspberries  and a white chocolate filling! This cupcake was complete with the perfect butter cream frosting!  A sweet treat that let me enjoy every bite!!

Here are some of the cupcakes that were donated on Wicked Good Cupcakes behalf to raise money for the food pantries in need.  The 1st picture was from their fall collection.

I was so impressed to see how creative they can be.  For all you animal lovers out there check out there  animal collection they created.   Also featured below is some cupcakes from the kid collection.

The cupcakes pictured here are our Chocolate Lab, Mutt Cake, Dalmatian, National Velvet, Palomino, French Poodle and The Best in Show (or flavor of the month.)

A few cupcakes from our Kids Collection featuring Gummy Yummies, Rock Candy Mountain and Yum-Ball

One of my colleagues had Wicked Good Cupcakes come to a special event  and had a review on the cupcakes. I also came across multiple 5 star reviews on this Cupcake Boutique from past customers.

 "Recently they came to an event I was holding and we went through 10 dozen cupcakes in just a few hours. Honestly the best cupcake I've ever had. I can't wait for the rest of the world to discover them" - William D'Entremont.

" I just had the best chocolate peanut butter cupcakes that I could ever even imagine! They were so chocolaty and there was yummy peanut butter in the center with reeses cups on the top - heaven! Tracey - you are extremely talented!

Wicked Good Cupcakes that are Wicked Yummy!!!! My daughters 5th bday party we had a cake and assorted cupcakes and they were the hit of the party...there is nothing better than a fresh moist cupcake...would highly recommend to everyone...

" I had a baby shower for my cousin and people couldn't stop talking about the cake and the cupcakes....they were so pretty....perfectly matched the theme...and tasted delicious....I would highly recommend them to others....

Wicked Good Cupcakes is located on the South Shore and they deliver!!   If you are thinking of hosting a birthday, wedding, shower  or a special event, check out Wicked Good Cupcakes for some tasty treats.  Wicked Good Cupcakes will be featured on the cover of NORTHEAST FLAVORS premier issue. This is their flagship issue and will feature holiday desserts. Wicked Good Cupcakes is a company that truly cares about giving back to the community and has the most amazing cupcakes around!  Congratulations to all of your success!!

PH:  617-828-3683

Email: info@wickedgoodcupcakes.com

FALL is here but Do not FALL off your Fitness Routine!

Many of us are excited that fall is here!!  We love the foliage, pumpkin everything, football and many us love the all the amazing meals and treats that come along with not only the fall and holiday season.

For many of us it is a time to FALL off of our fitness routine! 

I have been taking a Body Pump class by Les Mills at my local gym and I love it!!  It is an original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This 60-minute workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like squats, presses, lifts and curls. Great music, awesome instructors and your choice of weight inspire you to get the results you came for – and fast! A new class is released every three months with new music and choreography so you do not get bored.

For the Golfers in the area it is getting into the season they dread when they have to bundle up or they freeze.   There is a trainer on the South Shore who is running a golf clinic.   The Golfers experience a workout routine that will guarantee longer drives, lower scores, and the ability to play pain and injury free.  They cover effective warmups, stretches, cardio/strength conditioning exercises and drills that will build the strength, endurance, flexibility and balance that will guarantee improvements to your game.   It thought this sounded interesting for golfers.

We want to know what is Everyone doing in an around the South Shore for their workout routines during this season?  Please share with us.  We would love to be inspired by your comments.

Touch a Truck was a Huge Success!!

What an amazing day at the Chapman Middle School in Weymouth.

Many families and friends in and around the community go together for a day of fun and raised money for Foster Care.  All of the proceeds from this event are donated to the Friends of Foster Care Fund in order to recruit amazing foster parents and enrich the lives of children in care.  Thank you to all the people out there who truly make a difference.

Kids got to explore dozens of trucks, buses, and race cars.  Although there sound of honking of horns was going on for a few hours the children had priceless smiles on their faces :).  The kids also got to enjoy face painting, tattooing, and other miscellaneous games.

What a great day for a great cause!

Simply South of Boston!

Welcome to Simply South of Boston!!

This blog was created to share life as we know it here on the South Shore.  Feel Free share any events, places, favorite foods, or businesses you love on the South Shore.

The Best of the South Shore will be here on Simply South of Boston!

Enjoy!

Rose Mancuso

Giving Where We Live!!

I am so excited for this upcoming weekend!!  We are hosting our Annual Pumpkin Fest that help raise money for food pantries in need.

If you are looking for something fun to do with the kids this weekend swing by on Saturday!   We will be having lots of fun and raising money for a good cause.

Here are some additional details.


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Saturday, October 16 · 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location	Old” Watson Library at 85 Quincy Ave Braintree, MA
Created By	Rosemary Wagner Mancuso
More Info	Lots of activities for the kids including cookie and pumpkin decorating, face painting and a bouncy house! Proceeds benefit the Braintree Food Pantry Fuel Assistance Fund/Marge Crispin Center Please RSVP by emailing rosiem@kw.com or calling 781-849-0039 ext:111. This is an open invitation. Feel free to invite your family and friends!! We’ll be collecting non-perishable food from those who would like to donate. LOOKING FORWARD TO A DAY OF FUN AND GIVING BACK TO THOSE IN NEED!!