Posts in SPRING FUN
Making Gardening Memories with Kids

“Sharing the beauty and joy of nature with our kids can create priceless memories. And one of the easiest ways to do that is by involving children in the gardening process. From seed to plate, kids can enjoy every step along the way and be…”

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Common Sense Gardening Advice for the Beginner

“…Having a firm grasp of this common sense gardening wisdom will help you to enjoy gardening more and be frustrated less…”

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Chicken and Roasted-Strawberry Picnic Sandwich

“Spring is such an excellent time for picnics! This tasty picnic sandwich has tender chicken breasts combined with a balsamic-roasted strawberry spread that is pink and pretty and just right for springtime! It’s a super simple sandwich recipe, that will have you…”

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THE AMIABLE TRAVELER - GUIDE TO SEEING THE LUPINES IN SUGAR HILL, NH

“June is lupine season in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and every year we head to Sugar Hill to walk in the lupine fields. A small community of flower devotees, the people of Sugar Hill have planted sweeping vistas of blooming lupines and welcome visitors to come…”

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AGE APPROPRIATE CHORES FOR KIDS

“…Whether it’s spring cleaning, weekly tasks, or Saturday chore days, getting kids involved in the care and keeping of their home has value. It teaches them responsibility and lifelong skills that will serve them well. It grounds them in the thought that everyone who lives in the home has a duty to take care…”

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THE AMIABLE TRAVELER - GUIDE TO MANCHESTER, VERMONT IN THE OFF-SEASON

“…we chose to visit Manchester in its quiet season…early-April. There are definite advantages to off-season visiting, like scooping up good deals on hotels, uncrowded restaurants, and a quiet and restful pace of life…”

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Lemon Chicken with Spring Vegetables

“When I think of springtime menu planning, I like to think of simple meals packed with fresh taste. Lemon Chicken with Spring Vegetables is loaded with vegetables and has a zippy tang of lemon that just brightens your palette and makes your heart sing! And it all gets baked on a sheet pan, so…”

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Bistro Chicken Salad Sandwiches

“…After a recent trip to Maine and a delicious lunch at a small café, I came home inspired to create the tantalizing chicken salad sandwich we enjoyed for lunch. It’s perfect for picnics…packed with flavor and bursting with freshness…”

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May Day Baskets with Grocery Store Flowers

“…five different examples of May Day baskets that can be made with grocery store flowers. I shopped for all the flowers at Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods, and just look…”

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Lettuces Varieties Explained

“…To help take the mystery out of salad greens, here is a primer on some of the lesser known lettuces…”

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Orange Honey Glazed Spiral Sliced Ham

“…Orange Honey Glazed Spiral Sliced Ham recipe definitely tastes like springtime with its sweet, orange-honey flavors that contrast so well with the smoky, salty flavors of ham…”

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The Spring Celebrations Collection is Now LIVE!

“…My heart is just yearning to add touches of beauty and joy to our home and all of spring’s celebrations this year, and this collection reflects that. With all the coming reasons to celebrate…Easter, May Day, Mother’s Day, baby and…”

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