Help support the Barrington, NH recreation department

Barrington, New Hampshire is a small, bedroom community nestled between the seacoast and capitol city. There are no shopping malls. There are rolling green hills (white this time of year), friendly neighbors and fresh air. These are the things that attracted us to this town. Barrington is perhaps famous for Calef’s, an old fashioned country store [...]

Be a part of Breathe New Hampshire’s photo gallery

Have you purchased your 2009 Fun Pass coupon book yet? It is not too late. Tons of great discounts and savings at family fun destinations throughout NH, ME, VT and MA. We paid off the cost of our $25 pass several times over in 2008. When you purchase a Fun Pass you are also contributing [...]

Snow shoeing is great exercise and a fun family activity

My family recently discovered snow shoeing as a great family fitness activity. I was not sure if my kids would enjoy or have the patience for it. My husband took the boys out into the backyard over this past holiday weekend. They made paths in our big backyard and through the woods. Every afternoon, my kids [...]

Dreaming about boating…

Today while I was cleaning off the snow from our boat storage tent, I unsnapped the cover and checked the inside of the boat to make sure everything was okay. We do not want any unwanted guests taking advantage of the parked boat. While I was in the boat, I sat in the driver’s seat [...]

WikiHike

Recently, I discovered WikiHike.Org, which was launched on March 1, 2008 by two individuals desperate for a website with usable and accurate information about hikes around the world. The two assembled a modest database of their past hiking adventures in an attempt to draw outside interest. After a month of allowing friends and family to add and [...]

Winter activities for the kids

I recently received the January newsletter from the MOMS Club of Barrington, NH. Heather Alexander is the President, and she had some great, cost-effective and creative ideas for entertaining the kids during the long winter months. Here are the suggestions she offered: 1. SNOW: If you need a contained area outside for your little ones [...]

Goals and Resolutions for the New Year

I love to read other bloggers goals and resolutions for the New Year. Fellow blogger Debra Covell recently posted a great list of resolutions that families can participate in together. Thanks Debra for your great ideas and suggestions!

Take The Bait at the New England Aquarium

On Tuesday of this week, we attended a member-only, evening event that took place at the New England Aquarium in Boston, Massachusetts. It was called Take The Bait! This event allowed members and their family to visit the Aquarium during December school vacation without the crowds. We love the aquarium so to have the opportunity to visit without [...]