Looking to rest your head in the Green Mountain State? We’ve got you covered! Check out our picks for the best lodging in Maine for 2014. BEST SMALL B&B: THE EDDINGTON HOUSE INN, Bennington This gem of a B&B offers more activity packages than many larger establishments. Tailor your stay around XC skiing, cycling, horseback […]
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Heading to the Connecticut shoreline? We’ve got the perfect roundup of what to see, do, and eat while you’re there, plus where to stay when it’s time for bed. Read on to see our picks for the best of the Connecticut coast for 2014! BEST CONNECTICUT SHORELINE ATTRACTIONS BEST TROLLEY MUSEUM: THE SHORELINE TROLLEY MUSEUM, […]
When my husband and I set out to restore an 1873 two-family house to the single it was originally designed to be, we faced two challenges. First, our budget, like that of many homeowners, wasn’t unlimited. Second, the house, nestled on a compact urban street near Boston, had undergone an enthusiastic 1980s remodeling, which, save […]
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When My Father Calls
Sometimes peanuts and patience can help a heart mend. Such was the case when Everdeen, a tiny chipmunk, came into my father’s life.
Located on the eastern side of New Hampshire’s largest lake, Wolfeboro has always been among our favorites of all New England towns. With a year-round population of about 6,300, it simply has everything you’d ever want in a town, and, yes, although many have come to retire here in recent years, it is, indeed, the […]
We all know Concord, Massachusetts, as the hometown of the American Revolution and the birthplace of American literature. But are you aware that it also had something to do with the peanut butter and jelly sandwich?
While it might not have the bustle of Cambridge, the seaside allure of Newburyport, or the country charm of Northampton, the former mill city of Lowell has been working hard to establish itself as a top-notch spot in the state for education, history, and culture. Having grown up in a nearby suburb I frequently heard […]
Looking to rest your head in Vermont? We’ve got you covered! Check out our picks for the best lodging in Vermont for 2013. BEST WAY TO MEET RUDYARD KIPLING NAULAKHA, Dummerston Soak in Rudyard Kipling’s bathtub, write at his desk, or curl up with a copy of The Jungle Book, a few feet from where […]
Banish dirt and grime from outdoor entertaining areas by following these cleaning tips for patios and decks. Protect Deck Furniture from Fading and Peeling Too much sun can be just as harmful to deck furniture as it is to people. To protect your outdoor wooden furniture from sunburn and avoid messy and time-consuming refinishing jobs, […]
BEST COMFORT FOOD THE PERFECT WIFE RESTAURANT & THE OTHER WOMAN TAVERN, Manchester Chef/owner Amy Chamberlain offers a full-scale fine-dining menu in the restaurant area (with rustic cobblestone walls and greenhouse garden room) and a slightly more down-home list of comfort foods (including a trio of sliders: cheeseburger, crabcake with remoulade, and grilled chicken with […]
The Nutmeg State offers plenty of restaurant options for hungry residents and visitors. Read our picks for the best food & dining in Connecticut. BEST COFFEE ROASTER DAYBREAK COFFEE ROASTERS, Glastonbury Grab a java on the go, settle at a cafe table to inhale fragrant brews, or combo a cup with the morning’s baked goods. […]
Pinching pennies never felt so good! Check out our picks for the best bargains in Maine for 2013. Your wallet will thank you. BEST CITY DINER PALACE DINER, Biddeford Maine’s oldest diner is a gem, a 1926 Pollard towed here from Lowell, Massachusetts, by two horses in the same year Lindbergh flew over the […]