Get your landscaping ready for New England’s bitter months by reading our tips to prepare your garden for winter. Our canna lilies and dahlias bloomed fabulously this summer, but I understand they’re not hardy enough to survive our winter outdoors. What do you recommend? — D.C., Antrim, NHGet Our FREE Yankee Best New England Vacations […]
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Know a student who might be your town’s next science fair award winner? For kids ages 5 to 14 who have a bit of patience and an interest in engineering basics, try one of Bridge Street’s many Girder & Panel construction sets. Each one includes an instruction book with engineering drawings. We liked the hydrodynamic […]
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Over the course of our conversation with Ed and Phyllis Baker that morning, we scribbled down some of the wise and practical things they had to say on various subjects. For instance … On a successful marriage: “Have a kiss every day.”Get Our FREE Yankee Best New England Vacations Guide! Email(Required) Subscribe “Don’t have separate […]
For the past 55 years, Ed and Phyllis Baker, ages 77 and 76 — their three children now away with families of their own — have been living on their 108-acre farm, 105 acres of which are currently for sale (asking $495,000), in the small town of Goshen, New Hampshire. Never heard of Goshen? Well, […]
Materials to Make Ghosts on Glass Several pieces (4×5, 5×7, and 8×10 inches) of picture glass from glass store Contact paper Pencil Artist’s knife Stencil paintbrush Etching cream from crafts store Copper tape from stained-glass store Instructions to Make Ghosts on Glass Cut piece of contact paper the same size as the glass. Peel backing […]
Materials to Make Boogeyman in the Window Ruler 6 sheets black Canson card stock paper Elmer’s clear glue White gel pen Artist’s knife Instructions to Make Boogeyman in the WindowGet Our FREE Yankee Best New England Vacations Guide! Email(Required) Subscribe Measure each windowpane and cut paper to fit. Place a small amount of glue on […]
Materials for Raven Halloween Craft Stencil of bird from crafts store Pumpkin Black acrylic paint Paintbrush Small sculpting tool Instructions to Make Raven Halloween Craft Using the stencil, paint bird on pumpkin surface. Let dry; repeat. Use small sculpting tool to etch details.
Looking for an easy Halloween craft? Paper candle holders made to look like haunted houses are perfect!
Deck your house out with this spooky stairway vampire. Or try your hand at creating a witch or goblin. We think they’re all frightfully fun! Materials to Make a Stairway Vampire Ruler 6 sheets black Canson card stock paper Tape White gel pen Scissors Double-stick tape Pumpkins, candles, squashGet Our FREE Yankee Best New England […]
Craft projects by Matthew Mead Halloween decorations are becoming as prevalent as Christmas lights. Let’s say you want to add a spook-tacular look inside your home. Below are five simple, crafty ideas that will do the trick. Start now for a happy, haunting Halloween. Also, see SLIDESHOW: Outdoor Halloween DecorationsGet Our FREE Yankee Best New […]
Our dog, Teddy is priceless because he is a unique animal, and because through a lot of nurturing and love, he has grown to trust us, and to return that love. From owning several dogs now, I believe each dog is a unique creature. They may not have awareness or intellect, but it is clear […]
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