Some people go light, others want to bring the kitchen sink. I belong in a 12-step on the latter, but either extreme appreciates fewer bags to carry. Here's a packing technique that you may want to play with, and it's bailed me out when I've bought more at destination than I really had room to … [Read more...]
NH State Liquor Stores (TAX FREE!)
It's interesting that many visitors don't realize that New Hampshire's tax free shopping applies to liquor purchases--an item that can be heavily taxed in other states. Not only that, but if you haven't stopped in at the I-93 Hooksett rest area south of the toll booths that was totally revised and … [Read more...]
“Antique Alley” (Route 4, between Concord and Portsmouth)
The entire middle stretch of Route 4 between Concord and Portsmouth is known as Antique Alley because it is shop after shop... (LOTS of them!) crammed full of antiques and collectibles beyond the antique hunter's dreams. You'll find some places with the more commercial approach, but many where you … [Read more...]
Helicopter Tours! Fun, safe and breathtakingly worth doing! Or maybe fly it yourself??
A great way to see the Seacoast and a super fun bucket list item for people of any age! I LOVED doing this! Oh my. It's not the jostling, loud, discombobulating experience I imagined. Instead, you feel like you're just floating quietly across the sky. That's because of their state of the art … [Read more...]
Kids Love The Cheshire Children’s Museum (Keene)
Much loved by kids of all ages, but also a perfect bribery exchange for when we want to take them on an activity we like more than they might. For quite some time Keene was without a children's museum, and Deb Ganley, MBA, Keene resident and a mother herself, took matters into her own hands. … [Read more...]
Want to Go Skydiving? (Indoors? In Nashua)
This is really fun, and a totally unique experience, enjoyable by anyone from kids on up to grandparents. Here's how it works. After a short but good lesson with your instructor, s/he accompanies you into the wind tunnel. The grid floor lets the wind through which supports your body, much like … [Read more...]
The Inn at East Hill Farm— a family vacation like no other!
Family-owned for three generations and also family focused, a vacation here gets remembered long after children are grown. With 70 rooms and suites spread among eight buildings throughout the property, of particular interest to parents is that many have 2 bedrooms plus a living room with fireplace, … [Read more...]
Tips for “Secret Codes” on Price Tags
If anyone didn't happen to be watching ABC this morning at 4am, that's a low news hour when they often air interesting trivia. So this morning, one Kyle James was being interviewed for his price shopping tricks obsession (I want to marry someone like him). I stopped mixing dyes for a gradient yarn … [Read more...]
Fun, Festive and Easy Stained Glass Jello Squares
These are always a huge hit. Ridiculously easy to make, Stained Glass Jello Squares do span two hours to come together, but most of that time is spent with each layer setting up in the fridge while you're doing something else. You just have to show up every 15 minutes. They're also theme … [Read more...]
Unplug Your Child: “Can You Survive It?” August 4-6
If you're looking for ways to get your child's brain, eyes and thumbs off of a device screen (yeee-haw!), this might work. Not only that, but after the fact it might be a great bonding op if parents plan a hike together so kid can teach mom or dad what they learned. Consider the 3-day Day … [Read more...]
Time Out for a PSA
If you know someone, as I do, who suffers from "Caregiver Burnout" or another form of acute stress resulting from an unchangeable situation, this weekend I ran across a 1-1/2 hour video on youtube that is absolutely, unequivocally relevant (and possibly health-saving) time well spent for such a … [Read more...]
Annual Paws Walk Sunday, June 8 (inland Seacoast)
If you're visiting and have your pooch with you or just want a family day in a super neat park, Sunday June 8 is the annual Paws Walk held by the New Hampshire SPCA in Stratham (inland Seacoast). Activities other than the actual dog walk itself include food vendors, face painting, a zorb and other … [Read more...]
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