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]
Critters Galore
Rainforest Encounters Providing an evolution in education Story and photos by Vicki Beaver “Don’t touch its back. It breathes through its back,” echoes through the young crowd under the tent canopy as the small group of kids watches a White’s tree frog from Australia pass from one open hand to another. Shawn O’Neill of Rainforest Encounters... [Read more]
Looking Back
A Window on the Past – New London Historical Society By Susan Nye Unlike those of many small towns, New London’s Historical Society is more than a room with a few old documents and musty, dusty artifacts—much more. Set in a field just up the road from Little Lake Sunapee, this Historical Society boasts an entire village with a meetinghouse,... [Read more]
A Fabulous Fad
The buzz on electric bikes by Chad Denning Have you heard about the new electric bikes? Stop by Village Sports in New London or Golf & Ski Warehouse in West Lebanon and check them out! John Kiernan, owner of Village Sports, carries the Torker brand bike in his shop. The bike is extremely easy to operate, surprisingly light, and zooms up to a comfortable... [Read more]
Self Made in New Hampshire
Dr. Deborah A. Osgood of Knowledge Institute Given First Annual Award Dr. Deborah A. Osgood of Knowledge Institute in Exeter was named the winner of the first Self Made in New Hampshire award on Thursday, June 16. The celebration gala took place at Brookstone Event Center in Derry. “The essence of being self made is finding yourself and your purpose... [Read more]
Teach Your Kids to Swim
Tips for Teaching Kids to Swim Swimming Educator Reveals Kids Can Survive “Many parents and even some traumatic swim programs still use that ancient and ridiculous method of introducing children to swimming by throwing them into the water without any knowledge about swimming whatsoever—and all they are doing is teaching their children how to be... [Read more]
Gifts for College Grads
Sometimes practical is best by Andrea Woroch Sure, an all-expense-paid trip to Europe seems like the ultimate graduation gift. However, college students who face thousands of dollars in academic debt may need to jump on the job hunt sooner than expected. With new financial responsibilities looming, recent grads will appreciate whatever help they can... [Read more]
Outdoor Fun
The weight of winter is beginning to lift and you’re starting to see the first signs of summer just around the corner. Get your body ready for this summer by giving yourself the physical attention you deserve. The gym can be daunting—the membership fee, the stuffy interior. Instead, take your workout outside this spring to get fast results. Take... [Read more]
