Super Cool Slime! Three Borax-free recipes for gooey fun.
So, this slime thing. My niece, Sienna, age 10, is a daily slime maker. Different colors, different textures, different ingredients. More importantly, her recipes don’t... Read More
Cute keepsakes! Adorable Valentine’s Day gifts from the kids.
Are you looking for some sweet homemade Valentine’s Day gift ideas from the kids? Below are a few creative keepsakes that anyone would love (think:... 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
Cleaning Tip: Expecting guests? Tackle the bathroom first.
If you can clean only one room before company arrives, tackle the bathroom. This is the only room where people spend time solo and may... Read More
Awesome Tip: Bedtime for baby with a warm blankie!
I was having a bit of trouble getting my 16-month old daughter to settle down for bed at night, until I started tossing her favorite... Read More
Road Trip– sort of! Beautiful fall foliage drives right in your backyard.
You don’t have to drive three hours up to the mountains to get a glimpse of the gorgeous fall foliage—there’s plenty to marvel at right... Read More
Attention Sports Lovers! Check out The Card Guys Birthday Parties!
Looking for a unique birthday party idea for your sports-loving kiddo? Book your next party at the The Card Guys! A retail store of Sports... Read More
NEW! After-school foreign language classes for kids 3+ now offered on the seacoast!
If you’re interested in foreign language classes for your kids (students can start at 3 years old) and your school doesn’t offer that option, you... Read More
Parenting Pro Tip: Bath Time = Sparkly Bathroom
Once a week, I’ll make a special bubble bath for my kids and allow them extra time to play. Meanwhile, I get out the cleaners... Read More
Purchase your 2017 Advance “Journey to the North Pole” Tickets! No lottery system!
For those of you who can’t wrap your head around a lottery system to purchase tickets (me included!), the Lincoln and North Conway are offering... Read More
Condiment Makeover 101: Easy additions for KAPOW flavor.
I’m a really big fan of condiments. I will often order a burger just to get my fill of ketchup, mustard and pickles. At home, I... Read More
Line-up announced for the 2017 O’neil Summer Kid’s Movie Series, starts 6/26!
O’neil Cinemas in Epping, NH has announced their 2017 summer lineup for their Kids Series running Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00am, for $1 for kids... Read More
7 End-of-Year Teacher Gifts that teachers actually want!
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
Vernon Family Farm begins their Fire and Ice Event Series every third Friday!
Join Vernon Family Farm at their annual Fire and Ice Event Series! Enjoy a Friday afternoon with your family and friends at the farm. In... Read More
Tried. Loved. Cauliflower “Fried Rice” recipe. Even the kids ate it!
When January blew in (along with a few extra pounds), I decided squeezing myself into my jeans any longer really sucked and it was time... Read More
Enough winter already! 8 (Local) Places to go to feel *warm*!
I’m cold. I’m always cold, truthfully, but now, I’m just perpetually cold. This snow storm was just another March kick in the keister reminding us... Read More
5 Fun ways to get you through til Spring! (Spoiler: Just say YES!)
March is a tough month for me. It’s the month where we start to feel all springtime and glowy–but just as we’re about to haul... Read More
February Staycation Ideas for the Seacoast: Prepare for fun!
If you’re planning on staying local this February vacation, it’s possible (probable) that your kids are already demanding a daily schedule of fun that would... Read More
Super Easy Vegetarian Crockpot Recipe: Parmesan, Spinach and Barley Casserole. Yum.
Nothing says “crockpot cooking” like “winter”. Or maybe it’s the other way around. Either way, crockpots and cold weather just seem to go together like... Read More
Slow Cooker Tikka Masala that even the kids will like. And if they don’t, more for you.
Sometimes my kids say, “Hey mom, why don’t we try some new foods for dinner– something ethnic, maybe?” (never). But that doesn’t stop me from... Read More
Making memories. 7 Great Date Night ideas — for you and your kids!
I’m a mom. I make sure homework is done, I wash their faces at bedtime and I bring them to soccer games. These are the... Read More
Stuck inside? 4 DIY Kids’ Activities = Indoor Winter Fun!
Does the winter weather have you stranded at home? Does the cold have you stuck inside? Here are some fun activities to have in your back... Read More
Feeling crafty? Free & cheap kids’ classes on the seacoast. Yes!
I love crafts. I really do. When my daughter heads my way with a fistful of pipe cleaners and pom-poms, I’m already strategizing the bestest... Read More
House Cleaning Tip: Minimize the upstairs/downstairs trips!
Although it’s probably great for my glutes, I loathe running up and down the stairs all day long shuttling this upstairs and that downstairs. To... Read More
Get outdoors! Places to go for fun family nature stuff on the Seacoast.
If you’re one of those people who like to get outside in the wintertime, we can’t be friends. In the summer we can be friends,... Read More
Planning a holiday road trip? Keep the peace with these travel tips.
Traveling for the holidays? Time to pack up the family for one helluva ride! Because boredom sets in half as quickly in a car as... Read More
“Festival of Trees” events– where to find them on the seacoast!
Since Thanksgiving was yesterday, I’m assuming I’ve got the green light to talk Christmas. Trees, specifically. Even though it’s not even December yet, the Seacoast... Read More
DIY Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte. Made at home for 40¢ a cup!
From the minute the first leaf turns orange, people start going bonkers with the impending arrival of Pumpkin Spice (well, everything). Starbucks has managed to... Read More
Lunch Box Idea: Chicken Drumsticks
Kids love miniature versions of adult food, especially food they can eat with their hands! Mini-drumsticks are great for packed lunches because you can bake or... Read More
10 Things to Do Before You Have Kids – Pshaw. Do them AFTER kids!
Even though I have kids, I decided to click on this article I stumbled upon the other day—just to see what I was missing and/or... Read More