The area of Southwest New Hampshire known as the Monadnock Region, where I grew up and still live, isn’t exactly a booming metropolis, but it’s a wonderful place to live — small towns dot the deeply forested landscape, each one offering unique surprises. Here’s a glimpse of how my family spent the weekend—a showcase of […]
What are the best ways to celebrate the fathers in our lives? Should we gift gadgets? Wrap up some tasty home-baked goodies? It turns out that a leisurely afternoon browsing around our local, independent bookstore was the perfect Father’s Day gift for my literature-loving husband. Growing and Changing There’s just nothing quite like spending the […]
You may have noticed that spring has finally arrived in New Hampshire! In celebration of the warming temperatures, my husband and I decided to take a Native Plant tour at Distant Hill Gardens and Nature Trail right here in the town of Walpole, to get inspiration as we enter the gardening season. One Couple’s Labor […]
Despite having just endured a “wintry mix” in the middle of April, we all know that spring is on its way. One of my favorite things to do as the weather warms is to work in my gardens, and this past weekend I took a trip to Black Forest Nursery in Boscawen to escape from […]
It’s that time of year again in New Hampshire—sugaring season! Those of us who grew up dowsing our pancakes and waffles with maple syrup know that there’s really no substitute for the “real” thing. Thankfully, locally made maple syrup is readily available from a plethora of producers both small and large—there’s more than 350 sugaring […]
Sometimes, you just need to get away. The sensation first hit me some time back in January and wouldn’t let up. My husband and I needed to get away—from the laundry, the dishes, the kids (no offense, kids, we love you!), basically the everyday stress of life. I started searching for interesting things to do […]
Anyone who has experienced a New Hampshire winter—even those of us who revel in the beauty of the snow-covered landscape—eventually get to a point where spending another day cooped up inside can feel a bit like a prison sentence. Whenever I sense the desperation setting in, I know it’s time to get crafting! Today I’d […]
I’m so pleased to be a new blogger here at Stay Work Play. I love living in New Hampshire, and my roots here run very deep—my family has been staying, working, and playing in the Granite State for almost four hundred years! A lot has changed since my ancestors first set foot on this soil, […]
