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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
Winter Bucket List: Ideas for keeping your winter busy and fun!
I’m not a winter person. Like, at all. But since I live here and am not retiring to the sunny shores of Florida anytime soon,...Read More
Cute craft and holiday tradition: Wildlife Breakfast!
The holidays are ripe with traditions because they make this time of year so special! Check out this adorable Christmas Eve tradition sent to us...Read More
Scared of FD& C Yellow 5? Natural alternatives to food coloring, just in time for St. Patty’s.
If you are looking to ‘color’ your food this holiday season and are really perplexed, confused and scared about how your kids’ mouths turn a...Read More
Awesome holiday cookie recipes. Share with friends or eat them all yourself.
Whether you are baking for a cookie swap or yourself, these recipes are sure to please. For the exception of the first recipe, all cookie...Read More
Ho Ho Ho Ohhhh. Here comes the holiday clutter!
As if you weren’t crazed enough. The holidays are breathing down your neck; finding the “just right” present involving you sitting outside a box store...Read More
Holiday Gift Idea: Canvas paintings from the kids!
Inexpensive and homemade– what makes a better gift than that? Kids loooove painting, and are usually only inhibited by us moms who aren’t excited about...Read More
