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Wonderade Punch List
Boston Weekend
Friday, Oct 16
It is a chilly, gray weekend, 52 on Saturday and 51 on Sunday, with a 34% chance of drizzle on Saturday, so pack rain jackets. The plan keeps you warm and dry: LEGO Club, puppet story time at the Boston Public Market and a kids' magic show.
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The weather read
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Saturday
52° / 38°
Cloudy, 34% rain.
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Sunday
51° / 35°
Cloudy, 4% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: Chilly morning: save outdoor plans for the warm middle of the day. Pack a rain jacket in case of drizzle.
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Saturday plan |
 Morning |
LEGO Club at the Boston Public Library is easy, cozy building time indoors. Check hours before you go, since the listing gives no set time.
Boston Public Library · Price not listed · Indoors
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 Afternoon |
Puppet story time at Boston Public Market is a cozy indoor pick for preschoolers. The listing gives no set time, so check before you go.
Boston Public Market · Price not listed · Indoors
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| Afternoon |
Drop-in kids' crafts at Boston Public Market make a low-key afternoon stop. Check hours first, then wander the market after.
Boston Public Market · Price not listed · Indoors
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Sunday plan |
Chilly morning: save outdoor plans for the warm middle of the day.
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LEGO Club is back Sunday morning at the Boston Public Library for more building. Check the time before heading over, since the listing doesn't give one.
Boston Public Library · Price not listed · Indoors
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| Afternoon |
Rosalita's Puppets bring stories to life indoors at Boston Public Market, a sweet Sunday stop for little listeners. Check the time first, since the listing gives none.
Boston Public Market · Price not listed · Indoors
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| Afternoon |
Tricks are for Kids brings magician Peter O'Malley to Boston Public Market for an indoor afternoon of magic. Check the showtime before you go.
Boston Public Market · Price not listed · Indoors
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Heads up: Boston Book Festival takes over Copley Square Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Dinner, sorted · Hannaford
Sheet Pan Chicken Night
Protein value: about 26 g protein per $
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At about 26 g protein per $, boneless chicken breast is one of the best protein values among this week's dinner deals. It goes on one sheet pan with the sides, so it's one trip and one pan. |
| Nature's Promise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast |
$3.99/lb |
| Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli Florets or Hannaford Snipped Green Beans |
$2.99 |
| Nature's Promise Greenhouse Grown Salad Blends |
2 for $5 |
| Ben's Original Ready Rice |
2 for $5 |
Ad prices good through Saturday, Oct 17.
How to cook it: Toss with oil, salt, garlic and a little honey, then roast at 425° on one sheet pan with the vegetables for about 25 minutes.
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Runner-up dinner · Market Basket
Steak Night, at home
If you'd rather do steak, top round is a budget cut that slices up for the whole table. Top Round Steak ($6.99 lb., about 14 g protein per $), Northeast Salads ($2.29), Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes / Mac & Cheese ($4.99), Pepperidge Farm Swirl Bread (2 for $6), Raspberries or Blackberries (2 for $5).
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The weekend bonus
Grab the Pumpkin Sugar Cookies 11 Pack for $5.59 and set out sprinkles and frosting for a decorating party. It is a perfect rainy-hour project and dessert in one.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Top Round Roast Market Basket · about 20 g protein per $ |
$4.99 lb. |
| Hannaford USDA Choice Beef Boneless Chuck Roast Hannaford · about 11 g protein per $ |
$6.99/lb |
| Four-Star Best Aquaculture Practice Gulf of Maine All Natural Atlantic Salmon Hannaford · about 10 g protein per $ |
$8.99/lb |
| Parmesan Peppercorn Encrusted Gulf of Maine Haddock Hannaford · about 10 g protein per $ |
$7.99/lb |
Ads run Oct 11 to Oct 17. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.
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