Use Tax Season to Organize for the Future
Financial Planner Shares Tips for a 21st-Century Filing System Jane was not looking forward to going through her parents’ belongings to get their house ready to sell. Their health had been failing for some time and they finally agreed to move to a retirement community. Now that they were both comfortably moved into their new apartment, it was up to... [Read more]
April: Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
How to Choose Your New Best Friend from an Animal Shelter Among the biggest victims of the economic recession are the once beloved family pets surrendered to shelters as their owners deal with extended joblessness. The U.S. Humane Society estimates 6 to 8 million dogs and cats enter shelters each year—and 3 to 4 million are euthanized. “We don’t... [Read more]
Granite State Music Festival
Inaugural event comes to Capital City in June Granite State Music Festival takes New Hampshire’s capital city by storm June 23 and 24, 2012. This first year of the festival promises the state’s best bands, with a national headliner. The festival’s epicenter will be the waterfront at Concord’s Kiwanis Park, a riverfront venue with overhanging... [Read more]
Best Holiday Breads
Treat your family and friends to delicious home-baked breads. A loaf wrapped in foil also makes a great hostess gift. Quick breads are healthy snacks. Check out these tips and recipes from allrecipes.com: Bake a loaf fresh for the week, then slice as you go. Bake several loaves and freeze, pulling them out as needed. (Muffins and quick ... [Read more]
Gifts of Light
This holiday season, create a new family tradition at the newest Christmas event in the area: Gift of Lights at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. From November 18 through January 1, millions of twinkling LED lights will shine, creating a festive atmosphere that is certain to create memories your family and friends will cherish. Children and the young at... [Read more]
Great Football Gifts
Eight Gadgets to Optimize Your NFL Season And they make perfect holiday gifts! by Jeff Cambron With football season in full swing and the playoffs approaching, make the most of the remaining games with the latest cool equipment. 1. Binoculars A must-have for any pigskin aficionado worth his or her salt, these come in especially handy for those stranded... [Read more]
Dining & Entertainment Guide
Enjoy dining out at these great places to eat in and around Concord. [Read more] Read More →
Celebrate the Holidays
The fine shops and businesses in the area are ready to meet all of your holiday shopping needs. Shop locally and find the perfect gift for everyone on your list! [Read more] Read More →
Holiday Gingerbread Roll Recipe
Home for the Holidays Recipe Treat family and friends to this fun, elegant dessert 5 large eggs, separated 1/2 cup molasses 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 2 Tbsp finely grated fresh ginger 3/4 cup cake flour 1 tsp baking powder 1-1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground allspice 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp granulated... [Read more]
It’s the Pits!
Thinking of making tapenade for friends and family but daunted by the pits? Here are some easy tips for pitting a pound of olives in minutes. Many chefs use a large knife to make pitting olives easy. Place the flat side of the knife on top of the olives and tap the knife with your fist to split the olives and slip out the pits. I prefer to use a meat... [Read more]
