Hosting holiday house guests? An easy and stress-free “How-To” prep for your merry visitors.
Ding dong! The guests have arrived! Being a great host is a big job, but it doesn’t mean you have to expend a super human... Read More
Easy Gingerbread House that’s guaranteed not to collapse. Great for kids of any age, too!
Many of us have attempted gingerbread houses from fancy kits, only to witness the roof and sides collapse like a deck of cards. No more.... Read More
Inexpensive holiday gift ideas for friends and family. Check and check.
We all have friends and neighbors who we’d love to shower with holiday pressies, but buying gifts for everyone in our lives can be expensive!... Read More
Get festive this holiday at Strawbery Banke’s “Candlelight Stroll”, weekends in December!
Stroll through life in a simpler time as 350 years of American history, winter traditions, and holiday celebrations unfolds around you in New Hampshire’s oldest... Read More
Santa’s Workshop at Smolak Farms open weekends in December. FREE!
On weekends in December through December 21, our barn plays host to Santa and some of his helpers! The atmosphere is relaxed as guests come... Read More
The Christmas Dove. It’s like a ride through the holidays. Only FREE!
The Christmas Dove is a retail holiday store, but it might as well be a winter wonderland ride at Disneyland, only with free admission! The... Read More
Charmingfare Farm’s Lighted Winter Wonderland AND Santa’s Big Party in December!
Experience the magic of Christmas when you visit Charmingfare Farm this holiday season! At the Lighted Winter Wonderland and Santa’s Big Party you’ll travel through... Read More
SKC’s 2019 Gingerbread Houses Guide– where to SEE them and MAKE them on the seacoast!
Nothing says Christmas holidays like gingerbread houses! The artistry, the creativity, the sugar! Check out where you can see, make, and marvel at gingerbread houses... Read More
Wentworth By The Sea’s annual “Illumination” Tuesday 12/6 at 5pm!
Join us to officially welcome the holiday season! You won’t want to miss our annual illumination this year on Tuesday Dec 6th @ 5 p.m.... Read More
2019 Seacoast Holiday Parade Guide: Find one marching near you!
The seacoast is ready to celebrate the winter holidays and several towns are kicking off the season with a Santa parade and other festive activities.... Read More
Best ever Black Friday Shopping Tips: Get the bargains, keep your sanity.
We’ve all heard about the crazy deals shoppers can score on Black Friday, but all the hype can be intimidating! Here are some tips to... Read More
DVR Alert! Find all your favorites on our 2019 Holiday TV & Movie Guide.
Looking for a cute holiday special on television for the kids? See the season line-up below and get your DVR ready to record your favorites.... Read More
Cut your own tree and more holiday fun at “Christmas Tree Spree” at Charmingfare Farm!
Let’s face it, its no fun going to the gas station parking lot to pick out your tree. So Charmingfare wants to make getting a... Read More
Strawbery Banke’s Labrie Family Skate outdoor skating opens Friday 11/29!
The Labrie Family Skating Rink will open on Friday, November 29! This is an outdoor, seasonal ice skating rink on the grounds of Strawbery Banke... Read More
Ultimate 2.5-mile drive-thru light show at NH Motor Speedway Gift of Lights runs through 1/5!
Have you ever gone driving around town with your family looking for the best holiday lights displays? There’s something about the magic of tons of... Read More
Seacoast NH “Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree” Directory. Let’s do this!
Want to get all authentic this holiday and cut your own tree? Southern New Hampshire has quite a few farms that offer that classic experience!... Read More
“Sea Festival of Trees” opens 11/23! Ice skating, magical lights and a giant gingerbread house!
Get ready for a forest of sparkling holiday trees and wreaths—fancily decorated with unique and fun themes, visits with Santa, Elsa and The Grinch, skating... Read More
Save the date! Gorgeous holiday sights at the 2019 Portsmouth Festival of Trees 11/15-11/17!
The Portsmouth Garden Club and the Urban Forestry Center invite you to the 22nd Festival of Trees! Wake a walk through an enchanted world decorated... Read More
Teaching kids Table Manners in time for holiday meals. Yes, please and thanks!
This morning I witnessed one of my children (not saying who, but she’s the only daughter I have) wipe her hands free of cream cheese... Read More
Mayor’s Holiday Special offers 60% off tickets to 100+ shows in Boston!
This morning I witnessed one of my children (not saying who, but she’s the only daughter I have) wipe her hands free of cream cheese... Read More
Tickets on sale for “Annie” at The Music Hall 11/27 – 12/22!
Make time for magic with friends and family this holiday season! Annie is the heartwarming and hilarious story of a merry, quirky orphan girl finding... Read More
Tickets on sale now for the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company “Polar Express”!
The Polar Express returns to Portland for a 12th season in 2019! The fun begins at the Ocean Gateway Visitor Center, which serves as our... Read More
“Miracle on 34th Street” by Prescott Park Arts Festival and Exeter Hospital 12/7-12/16!
A Live Musical Radio Play – Miracle on 34th Street tickets on sale now! Break out the eggnog and join us this holiday season as Prescott... Read More
Passing on Cheer: 5 Ways to Pay-It-Forward during the Holidays!
Last week, a man in line at Dunkin’ started chatting me up—about what, I don’t even remember. He was older, retired and a veteran. As... Read More
Tote Around Town – Purchase your holiday gifts by shopping locally on 12/8!
Still wracking your brain on what to get your kids, significant other and extended family for the holidays? If you’re like me, you wait until... Read More
Winter Farmers Markets and Craft Fairs
Looking to buy some unique and special gifts for your friends and family? Holiday craft fairs are the perfect place to buy presents that you... Read More
13 Non-Toy Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids: Give memories this season!
My kids have enough toys. Like, seriously, enough. But I still want them to have the best-Christmas-ever and be excited with what was waiting for... Read More
Decorative gingerbread houses you’ll be tempted to eat and recreate!
One of our family traditions when I was growing up was to set a day aside, before Christmas, to make gingerbread houses. We went ALL... Read More
Vacation time! Top 5 tips for surviving air travel with kids. #theywork!
Ah, vacation. Headed somewhere fun and relaxing? You’ll have to get there first. And that part is not usually very relaxing. Flying with children can... Read More
6 Teacher gift ideas for the holidays. Perfect ways to say thanks!
If anyone’s ever popped in unexpectedly at school to see one teacher handling a room of 12+ little ones, you know how hard they work!... Read More