Keep Your Pet Safe
Keep Your Pets Safe during the Holidays Veterinarian reveals hidden dangers As the pages of the calendar flip and we move closer to the holiday season, pet owners should be aware of common—but hidden—dangers to their pets as we transform our homes for the celebrations to come. “The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy for our families, but... [Read more]
Winterize Your Home
Winterize Your Home to Save on Energy by Andrea Woroch Furnaces are kicking in across the US as temperatures sink. Alas, keeping warm comes with a higher sticker price each year, no matter what type of heating system you use. According to CNN Money, the average bill for a home using heating oil is more than $320 per month while gas users fork over $160... [Read more]
Protect Your Vision
January is National Eye Care Month During the first month of the new year, take time to learn some eye health information that’s commonly overlooked. There are simple ways you can help protect your eyes and take care of your vision. Coastal.com , the world’s leading online retailer of vision care products, offers crucial tips below on steps you... [Read more]
Host a Halloween Party
Enjoy with family fun & games By Susan Nye We’ve all heard the jokes: you know you live in New Hampshire because . . . among other things, children need to buy extra-large Halloween costumes. Not because they are any bigger or beefier than the rest of the nation—our kids have to fit their costumes over their snowsuits. Let’s face it, trick-or-treating... [Read more]
Time to Tailgate
All-American Traditions: Football and Tailgating Bringing together family and friends by Susan Nye College students were playing rugby and soccer long before the first intercollegiate match gave football its start. Pickup games were frequent and each school made up, and frequently changed, the rules. Dartmouth was famous for “old division football.”... [Read more]
For a Germ-Free Flight
Local residents invent sanitary tray table covers While airline meals may be a thing of the past, many carriers still offer a snack or a beverage. Today’s busy flight schedules often see planes leaving the gate within minutes of pulling in with the last load of passengers, which means there’s no time for cleaning. If eating from a tray others (who... [Read more]
Elegant Outdoor Picnic
Summer Time and the Living Is Easy Dining under the Stars Susan Nye Summer is special. The air is warm, the sky is blue, and the living is easy. A short drive and you can be lying on the beach or paddling a kayak, wandering down a wooded trail or hiking in the mountains. Tennis and golf are nearby and you can play surrounded by spectacular scenery.... [Read more]
32nd Annual Quechee Hot Air Balloon, Crafts, and Music Festival
Featuring Music, Fine Art, and Crafters on the Quechee Green Father’s Day Weekend: June 17, 18 and 19, 2011 The longest continuously running Hot Air Balloon Festival in New England features over 20 hot air balloons with flights scheduled for 6:00pm on Friday, June 17; 6:00am and 6:00pm on Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19 (always... [Read more]
Plan a Golf Weekend
Tee Off at The Woodstock Inn & Resort Guests invited to enjoy unlimited golf and access to private club The Woodstock Inn & Resort 2011 golf season swings into full gear this May with two golf packages that encourage guests to reach the top of their game while enjoying Woodstock’s top-rated 18-hole golf course designed by legendary course... [Read more]
Spring Means Lilacs
For the Love of Lilacs Enjoy the sweet scent of spring You know them as the irresistible, aromatic bloom that you can’t help but clip a few clusters and bring inside, filling your house with their rich scent. In addition to their enticing perfume, lilac bushes are hardy plants that can live for hundreds of years. Although they are considerably resilient,... [Read more]
