Start a new (healthy!) family tradition and sign up for a Thanksgiving Turkey Trot!
I’m not a runner. I really don’t run. Ever. Unless I’m being chased, and thankfully, that’s not very often. If you are a runner, or... Read More
30 Kid-Friendly Service Ideas for November
November: A Month of Giving Back and Thankfulness With the Thanksgiving holiday coming up, it is a natural time to begin talking to kids about... Read More
Don’t Delay – Order Your Local Farm Fresh Turkeys for Thanksgiving!
With news of the national shortages of turkeys, people are scrambling to find Thanksgiving turkeys again this year. Look no further than your local farms... Read More
Rice Krispie Turkey Legs: Make these and be the coolest person at Thanksgiving!
Do you know what my new Thanksgiving obsession is? Rice Krispie Turkey Legs. They look ADORABLE, they are TASTY and they are unexpectedly easy to... Read More
This Turkey Veggie Platter will be a Hit with the Kids!
We found this adorable veggie tray from Lil’ Luna. Even the kids will help making (and eating) this festive appetizer. We love it because it is healthy,... Read More
Being thankful all month long! 5 Ways to talk about “thankfulness”.
This is a fantastic time of the year to foster the value of appreciation and thankfulness in our children. Here are some suggestions to work this... Read More
Planning a road trip? Keep the peace with these travel tips.
Traveling for the school vacation? Time to pack up the family for one helluva ride! Because boredom sets in half as quickly in a car... Read More
6 Easy tips on cleaning (and keeping clean) your house for holiday guests.
Is your house becoming the local Motel 6 for the holidays? Sounds like it’s time to bust out the cleaning supplies. Here are some simple... 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
Super fun kids’ Thanksgiving crafts to keep them busy on Turkey Day.
Need some time to baste the turkey and set the table without the kids running about the kitchen? Check out these super cute Thanksgiving crafts... Read More
The best 9 tips for a stress-free Thanksgiving. Written by a mom.
Hey, put down that Halloween candy. You ready for Thanksgiving? Holidays that center around food are squarely in my wheelhouse, but man are they a... Read More
Enjoy an “Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving on the Farm” at the NH Farm Museum 11/23!
It was our own New Hampshire native Sarah Josepha Hale, Editor of Godey’s Lady’s Book, who persuaded President Lincoln to declare the fourth Thursday in... Read More
This Veggie Platter will be a *Hoot* at your family feast!
Veggie platters are a staple at any Thanksgiving feast. Here is a fun way to display this appetizer tray. Maybe it will even entice the... Read More
Easy and fun Thanksgiving traditions you can start with your family this year!
You know what my favorite Thanksgiving tradition is? Making whipped peas. No one eats them but me, but every year when the bowl of bright... Read More
Fun Family Ways to Say Thanks: Even the kids will get into this!
With Thanksgiving here, let’s get back to basics with recognizing all of life’s blessings. And what I mean by that is, I’m making my kids... Read More
Relive centuries of Thanksgiving history at Strawberry Banke on Saturdays & Sundays through November!
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because I cherish the time I get to spend with my family. It’s also filled with endless cooking,... 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
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
Beyond the turkey sandwich. New recipes for Thanksgiving leftovers!
After you’ve had your fill of turkey sandwiches, there are still plenty of options for all those Thanksgiving leftovers! Extra crudite makes for excellent salad... Read More
My favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Seriously yummy.
Thanksgiving is around the corner and everyone is beginning to salivate like Pavlov’s Dogs because they know they’re about to dig into that one special,... 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
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
FREE Printable Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt Lists!
I’m a serious sucker for scavenger hunts of any kind because kids absolutely love them AND it keeps them busy for large chunks of time.... Read More
