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
PKC Gift Giving Guide: Our favorite 15 books for your kids’ Holiday List!
Written by Sarah Lefebvre, WCKC I am that person who gifts books for Christmas. I love to read and I love to find books that... Read More
Purchase your 2017 Advance Polar Express 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
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
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
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
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
Pool Safety. 6 Tips that could save your child’s life.
It’s hot (yay!) and everyone is seeking out the closest watering hole or pool. Break out the beach chairs, grab a magazine and relax by... Read More
Kids bored already? Printable Outdoor Scavenger Hunt: BEST kids’ activity. EVER.
The thing about kids is…they always need something to do. Last week we moved to a new house. Ever tried packing up an entire house... Read More
5 Awesome tips on Creating a successful weekly Family Meeting!
I was reading this article the other day about resolving household conflicts and it suggested to discuss problems during your Family Meetings. Say what now?... Read More
Candy Rationing 101. How to successfully limit without (much) grief.
Worried about how to keep your kids from eating their body weight in candy on Easter? See our tips for stretching out the holiday treats... Read More
Lowe’s discontinues their kids’ Build & Grow workshops. :-(
For the past 10 years, Lowe’s has offered their free in-store Build & Grow workshops for kids. Unfortunately, as of January 2017, Lowe’s is ending... Read More
Inside Activity: Photo albums. Ahh, the memories.
Here’s another activity that I keep in my bag of tricks for when the kids are “booooored” and having “nothing fuuuuuun to doooooo”. And this... Read More
Indoor ice skating is $5 family fun. Find a rink near you!
Bring the entire gang and enjoy some fun on the ice! Public Skating is open for all ages and abilities– no worries for even the little... Read More
5 Fun (and free) ways to get the family active in the winter!
With childhood obesity on the rise it is important that kids stay active and to encourage a lifelong love of exercise and fitness. The American... Read More
5 Delicious Valentine’s Day Edibles: Treats for your sweethearts!
Ready to say “I love you” with food? It’s the best way. Try out these sweet treats on the ones you love. 1. White Chocolate... Read More
Valentine’s photo gift idea. Pictures say 1,000 words.
Need a Valentine’s Day gift idea for the one you love? Photos are quick, easy and inexpensive—not to mention they make gifts that last a... Read More
Elusive restaurant manners. Teaching kids to mind their P’s & Q’s.
Teaching your kids restaurant manners can be a frustrating and seemingly futile task. It wasn’t until my kids were about 4 and 5 year olds... Read More
Procrastination busters. Start your day by eating a frog.
Everybody wakes in the morning with a list of things to do. If you’re like me, some of those tasks persistently show up day after... Read More
Teaching kids (and yourself!) about hurtful words.
“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me” – a familiar mantra we all used at one point or another... 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... Read More
“Worth the Trip” Series: Smugglers’ Notch is a mountain of fun!
Why would I go to a ski resort in the summer time? Well, Smugglers’ Notch offers dozens upon dozens of reasons to visit them in... Read More
Movie Review: “Dory” is Making a Splash — in theaters now!
Review by Dan Cournoyer Ahhhh yes, the long anticipated sequel of our beloved Finding Nemo has finally arrived. It’s about time right? Pixar has delivered... Read More
Lobster Shacks: A Road-Trip Guide to New England’s Best Lobster Joints
Whether your traveling around New England this summer, or staying close to home, you’re bound to have at least one of these lobster shacks chosen... Read More
5 Ways to find joy and balance, every day, every way.
This article was published in SeacoastOnline on Friday, October 30, 2015. I was reading one of my favorite blogs the other day and the topic... Read More
Recycle, Reuse and Repurpose. Check out these new uses for old things.
I love recycling. I get such a thrill from using “this” item for “that” when it’s supposed to be used for “that other thing”
Dinner table apps (the phone kind) that make eating out fun again. Parent approved.
Waiting patiently at a restaurant for food just isn’t in a kid’s wheelhouse. And answering the, “When’s the food gonna be hereeeeee?” for the tenth... Read More
4 Things every parent needs to protect their kids’ future.
This article was originally published in the Portsmouth Herald 7/17/15. After my first child was born, I did the responsible thing and purchased a life... Read More
From the Blog: Social Media and tweens. I’m not ready for this.
“Mom, when can I get Instagram?” She’s been asking me this question for weeks now and I’ve been able to put her off with the... Read More
Angry Birds cupcake recipe! No app needed.
Need to get your kids off those gaming apps? They’ll be more amenable to put that iPhone down when cupcakes are on the docket, and... Read More