Especially during the holidays, I love to give homemade gifts. A homemade gift shows thought and intention, and the knowledge of effort on the giver's part is a gift of its own. Most of us don't need more stuff....
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...
For Christmas this year, I want gifts that will inspire children to play outdoors more regularly. In this cold NH weather, it's easy to fall into this routine of getting off the bus, warming up a cup of hot...
November 25
Santa Claus Day (Hookset | 2 - 5 p.m.) :: Come meet Santa at The Cake Fairy! Santa and his elves will be here to make sweet treats, paint your face, and maybe even eat a cookie or...
November 19
Holiday Craft Fair (Deerfield | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.) :: Deerfield Community Church presents a holiday craft fair featuring 20+ crafters, vendors, artists, and a snack bar. Participants will be selling Christmas gifts, ornaments, quilted items, handmade...
The season of giving is right around the corner! Now is a great time to volunteer with your kids on the Seacoast - and beyond. 2020 is challenging for a whole mess of reasons. While my family has had...
During the holidays, I love helping my clients' families (I'm a pediatric occupational therapist) choose toys for their little ones at the holidays. Getting to know a child's interests and strengths, while capitalizing on the opportunity to grow and...
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...
Growing up, I celebrated both Hanukkah and Christmas traditions during the holiday season, and I'm continuing these traditions with my children. My father is Jewish, and my mother is Protestant, so I grew up in a mixed religion house.
For...
The holiday season is a magical time for children everywhere. "The Polar Express" story, written by Chris Van Allsburg, turned this legendary Christmas railroad into a household name. The mystical holiday train is especially popular among people under four...