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Wonderade Punch List
Boston Weekend
Friday, Oct 16
Saturday looks rainy, so make it an indoor day with LEGO Club, Story Time with Rosalita's Puppets and Drop-In Kids' Crafts at BPM. Sunday turns sunny but cool, so grab a jacket for Tricks are for Kids! ft. Magician, Peter O'Malley.
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The weather read
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Saturday
61° / 40°
Drizzle, 74% rain.
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Sunday
58° / 39°
Sunny, 1% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: 74% chance of rain, so this is an indoor day with a backup for every plan.
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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 |
Cool day: bring a jacket and plan the outdoor stuff for midday, when it's warmest.
| Morning |
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 · Hannaford
Fish Taco Night
This Hannaford Atlantic salmon comes in at about 10 g protein per $, a strong value in this week's ads. Flaked into tacos with avocado, it is a fish dinner kids will actually build and eat. Four-Star Best Aquaculture Practice Gulf of Maine All Natural Atlantic Salmon ($8.99/lb, about 10 g protein per $), Hass Avocados ($0.99).
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The weekend bonus
Set up a muffin tasting picnic on the living room floor: split the pumpkin muffins, add toppings like butter or cream cheese, and let the kids vote on the best combo. It is a cozy plan for a rainy afternoon.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Stop & Shop Dry Beans 16 oz. bag Stop & Shop · about 65 g protein per $ |
2 for $3 |
| Boneless & Skinless Chicken Breast Market Basket · about 23 g protein per $ |
$4.49 lb. |
| Prestage Farm 93% Lean Ground Turkey 20.8 oz. Market Basket · about 22 g protein per $ |
$4.99 |
| Land O Lakes Cheddar Cuts 8 oz. PKG. Market Basket · about 21 g protein per $ |
2 for $5 |
Ads run Oct 11 to Oct 22. 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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