Be sure to visit the Gift of Lights at NH Motor Speedway this holiday season

New this year to New Hampshire is the Gift of Lights at NH Motor Speedway located in Loudon. Gift of Lights, an event that features more than a mile of lights, with hundreds of animated and sparkling displays,  kicks off its first season on November 18 and runs through the first of the year. The [...]

The Easter Bunny is Coming to Van Otis Chocolates in Manchester, NH

The Easter bunny is taking a break from candy making and egg decorating to visit Van Otis Chocolates.  Come take your picture with the Easter Bunny, and receive a special chocolate treat. The Easter bunny is only visiting for ONE day: Saturday April 23rd from 9:00am – 1:00pm. This is a FREE event and NO [...]

Free online Valentine’s Day cards for children to share

Valentine’s Day is a special occasion when children of all ages love to exchange cards, candy and small gifts with friends. I went searching for cost-effective cards online since my children always seem to pick the most expensive variety at the store. Here are some sites I want to share with you. Let your kids [...]

Spend your New Year’s Eve at a local Children’s Museum

Are you looking for a fun party to celebrate New Year’s Eve Day with your children? The following Children’s Museums throughout NH will be ringing in the holiday with events and activities for families. Dover, NH – There is no better way to ring in the New Year with family and friends of all ages than at [...]

Santa’s Coming To Van Otis Chocolates in Manchester on December 18th

There is no place better to meet Santa then at a gourmet chocolate shop! Santa will be coming to Van Otis Chocolates located at 341 Elm Street in Manchester on Saturday December 18th from 1:00 – 3:00pm.  Kids can have their pictures taken with Santa, sit on his lap, and tell him their Christmas wish list. Van Otis will [...]

Attend these Magical Holiday Events this December

‘Tis the season to enjoy holiday events, and there are many magical options to experience in New Hampshire.  Whether you’re cuddled up with your kids for a snowy sleigh ride, viewing spectacular light displays, or judging a cookie tasting contest, you’ll be making special holiday memories with your family.  Consider the following options this December:  [...]

Celebrate Witchy Women’s Night at Van Otis Chocolates in Manchester, October 22nd

Van Otis Chocolates in Manchester is celebrating the holidays on October 22nd with Witchy Women’s Night. The night will include 25% off everything in the store (except wine), a wine tasting by Zorvino Vineyards, raffles, giveaways, tons of free samples, games for kids, a chocolate fountain, and a Halloween costume contest.  Over the years, Van Otis [...]

Celebrate Easter by attending a non-traditional egg hunt

My daughters love a good Easter egg hunt.  We typically attend our town’s festivities, the Newmarket Recreation’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt, wearing snow boots, but we’re hopeful for green grass instead this year.    My friends all have their favorite egg hunts around the state, and some, like our town’s, are traditional.  This year, however, there are [...]

What did you do to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your kids?

Every year, we celebrate St. Patrick’s day two ways. The first is, we enjoy a family dinner, which includes green pancakes. Secondly, the kids have a bubble bath while listening to Irish music. We also use colored tablets to turn the water green. I also hide coins in the bath water and the kids love [...]

The 18th Annual Festival of Trees, November 20-22, 2009

Our family officially kicks off the holiday season with a trip to the Festival of Trees in Portsmouth.  One of our favorite traditions is to wander through the Urban Forestry Center and marvel at the gorgeous holiday decorations. The event features more than 100 trees, all beautifully adorned with lights and spectacular ornaments.  My kids are [...]

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