Each week, we'll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break from the stress of the work-week and your everyday lives. This week, escape on Friday night, March 25, from 6-9 p.m. for a fun and informative evening of mini treatments, fitness consultations and more at Acupuncture Connections and The Core Connection. Both at 290 West Main St., Acupuncture Connections and The Core Connection have teamed up for this open house to show you ways to get your body back.Acupuncture reduces many common physical symptoms, from back pain and injuries to allergies and headaches and …

Each week, we'll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break from the stress of the work-week and your everyday lives. This week, escape on Friday night, March 18, for a fun evening of dinner and dancing with your spouse and leave the kids happy as well. First things first -- get those kids settled. They don't want to be stuck at home watching Mary Poppins with their grandparents. It's an off night, and they just aren't in the mood to terrorize their teenaged babysitter, either. Northboro Recreation has the answer, in the form of a kids' pizza and game night. From 5-9 p.m…

Each week, we'll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break from the stress of the work-week and your everyday lives. This week, escape from the evening routine and learn some natural ways to manage stress and enjoy happiness.It's not easy being a parent these days. Over-programming ourselves and our children happens in the blink of an eye, and before we know it, the entire household is stressed. The less time you make for yourself, the harder it becomes to handle any unexpected glitches in the week.Getting away from it all is a good start, but next Monday, there's even …

Each week, we'll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break from the stress of the work-week and your everyday lives. This week, escape in your own, deliciously empty house.There may not be many moments, but on Saturday, March 5, you can carve out an hour-and-a-half of solitude. It will just take a little bit of planning....First, drop your daughter off at PYOP Studio's Fancy Nancy Cupcake party from 4:00 to 5:30 (call ahead to register her). Don't forget to pick up some take-out dinner when you pick her up, so you won't have to cook during your escape.Then, send your …

Each week, we'll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break from the stress of the work-week and your everyday lives. This week, escape with your kids to some unique family activities.It's halfway through school vacation week. You probably want to escape from the kids, but bring yourself back for a moment: You've only got a few days left with them; wouldn't you rather escape somewhere with them? Just this week? Come Monday, you'll be wishing you had more time with them.Today from noon to 3 p.m., The Mill Stores offers free painting and decorating of a wooden storage crate…

Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break, and make your life a little easier, maybe a whole lot easier. This week, escape to Italy.It's not every day you can escape to Italy for a night, but on Wednesday, Feb. 23, you can do just that at Arturo's Ristorante in Westborough. They'll be hosting a Marchesi De Frescobaldi wine dinner at 6:30 p.m. Make your reservations early because these wine dinners sell out quickly.Enjoy several Northern Italian courses, from appetizer to dessert, each paired with an Italian wine to round out your experience. Then, it's …

Each week, we'll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break, and make your life a little easier. Maybe a whole lot easier. This week, we suggest you take a hike while your family takes a hike ... elsewhere. Whether or not the snow may be getting to you, it looks like it's here to stay for a while. Make the best of it -- try snowshoeing the Cold Harbor Brook Trails. Fresh air, sunshine and simply being close to nature has been shown to reduce stress and improve health in a variety of ways. There's a parking lot at Carney Park (though at last look it may not be plowed, so …

Escaping on a regular day is challenging enough, but when it's Valentine's Day, you've got a real challenge. Sitters are scarce, restaurants are crowded and coming up with a unique idea is a tall order. Until now. Acupuncture Connections and New Leaf Salon have partnered to bring you and your loved one a night of pampering just in time for Valentine's Day -- but better, because their event is one weekend early. On Friday, Feb. 4 from 6-9 p.m., head over to 290 West Main St. to indulge in mini-acupuncture treatments, chair massage, microcurrent facials, paraffin hand dips and refreshments. R.S…