Successful, happy, creative, hard working... all of us who love children dream of the wonderful people they will become. For me, raising kids who are above all kind is a high priority. As we head into the final weeks...
The count down to Christmas is on! Are your children working on their letters to Santa? Whether you are gearing up for a trip to see the big guy in person (like at our Santa at the Farm event) or...
Ever wonder how Halloween came to be the holiday it is today?
The spooky holiday's origins trace back to the Druids (Celtic pagans) who inhabited Ireland about 2,000 years ago. Samhain, a Gaelic festival, marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of...
Whatever the reason, what used to be simple holidays have now become over the top gift-giving events. And Easter is on its way! I may be a Grinch but I am trying to scale back Easter and, in general,...
Some people are incredibly thoughtful and clever when it comes to picking out gifts for everyone in their circle. Others, like myself, are absolute garbage at it. I have trouble finding gifts for all of the personalities in my...
It’s that time of year again! When December rolls around and the holidays grow near - it’s time to do some serious gift shopping. Luckily, we live on the Seacoast and have tons of wonderful local options to choose...
Creating special Christmas traditions makes the holiday season so memorable for many families. Growing up, my family had one Christmas tradition that nobody else I knew shared. Some of my absolute favorite childhood memories are tied into this tradition.
Every year...
Our family celebrates Day of the Dead on November 2nd each year. We celebrate to remember my daughter’s Latino father who passed away in 2001, when she was four, of an opioid overdose. We adopted this holiday because I...
We've all seen the amazing Pinterest ideas about Elf on the Shelf. Writing on the mirror in lipstick, canoodling with Barbie and making mischief in the Christmas tree, he leaves kids in stitches and (oftentimes) parents exhausted. While I...
Every year, on that early Sunday in May, we look to the mothers in our village and express our thanks. We do this with brunches, flowers, cards, and gifts. We look to our mothers with full hearts; honoring them...
In + Around Seacoast
5 Seacoast Peaks Your Kid Can Summit
When you think of the Seacoast, I’m assuming that mountains don’t readily come to mind. However, while the southeastern portion of New Hampshire and...
