Editor’s note: A reason to celebrate
Meet Emelyne Adios.She’s a 30-year-old fashion designer and health care worker from Burundi who runs her own small clothing business, Style by Emelyne.Her colorful clothes will be among the many things featured at this year’s Concord Multicultural Festival, held on...
Reflecting on 30 Years Overseeing the Business of Concord
For almost 30 years, Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tim Sink has led the organization dedicated to advancing the business of Concord. He’s seen lows – a moribund economy in the early 1990s with flagging Chamber membership – to exhilarating...
Watch Out for Ticks!
It’s a regular part of our summer bedtime routine—my two kids sitting cross-legged on the floor, heads bent forward while I meticulously search through their thick, black locks for ticks.New Hampshire NumbersRecent news about Lyme disease in New Hampshire reminds me...
Family Vacation Tips
Don’t worry about record-breaking gas prices—the US Energy Information Administration estimates prices to be $3.79 a gallon this summer, less than in 2008.That’s good news for families considering reviving the tradition of a road trip vacation, one of the best...
Add Healthy Fresh Produce to Family Dinners
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) suggests filling half of your plate with fruits and vegetables. While this may seem difficult, summer-fresh fruit from Chile provides for year round availability and daily use in a variety of healthful recipes.Enjoy this...
Kindness for Cash with AOK and the Charter for Compassion
Share your compassion and win $500 br You can win a $500 gift-card from AOK and The Charter for Compassion to Global Giving just by submitting a video that highlights what compassion means to you with the most "Likes" on The Charter’s 1st Assignment. br It’s not as...
Family Summer Vacations with Little Ones
A Few Tips for Planning Summer Getaways with FamilybrWarm weather has finally arrived, and parents everywhere are starting to plan family vacations. But traveling with a little one can be challenging and requires preparation. Family travel expert Shelly Rivoli,...
Use Tax Season to Organize for the Future
Financial Planner Shares Tips for a 21st-Century Filing SystemJane was not looking forward to going through her parents’ belongings to get their house ready to sell. Their health had been failing for some time and they finally agreed to move to a retirement community....
April: Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
How to Choose Your New Best Friend from an Animal ShelterAmong the biggest victims of the economic recession are the once beloved family pets surrendered to shelters as their owners deal with extended joblessness. The U.S. Humane Society estimates 6 to 8 million dogs...
Granite State Music Festival
Inaugural event comes to Capital City in JuneGranite State Music Festival takes New Hampshire’s capital city by storm June 23 and 24, 2012. This first year of the festival promises the state’s best bands, with a national headliner. The festival’s epicenter will be the...
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:brbr Bake a loaf fresh for the week, then slice as you go. Bake...
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...
Great Football Gifts
Eight Gadgets to Optimize Your NFL SeasonAnd they make perfect holiday gifts!by Jeff CambronWith football season in full swing and the playoffs approaching, make the most of the remaining games with the latest cool equipment.1. BinocularsbrA must-have for any pigskin...
Holiday Gingerbread Roll Recipe
Home for the Holidays RecipeTreat family and friends to this fun, elegant dessertbrbr 5 large eggs, separated 1/2 cup molasses 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 2 Tbsp finely grated fresh ginger 3/4 cup cake flour 1 tsp baking powder 1-1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground...
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