seacoast nh real estate: Seacoast Youth Services 7th Annual Hope For Youth Gala March 23, 2013 - 02/21/13 01:51 AM
Seacoast Youth Services 7th Annual Hope for Youth Gala March 23, 2013
It's that time of year again for Seacoast Youth Services 7th Annual "Hope For Youth Gala" with a Mardi Gras theme on March 23, 2013 from 5:30pm to 11pm at The Ashworth By The Sea located at 296 Ocean Blvd Hampton NH.
This years festivities will begin with a cocktail hour sponsored by Optima Bank & Trust, followed with entertainment by Boston's #1 cover band, The Free Downloads, consisting of 7 of the most talented  musicians in New England. From Top 40 Hits to Journey to Stevie Wonder, and … (5 comments)

seacoast nh real estate: The Seacoast Family Food Pantry...Needs Your Support! - 06/03/11 02:56 PM
The Seacoast Family Food Pantry...Needs Your Support!When Diane Giese of The Seacoast Family Food Pantry graciously accepted my request to be interviewed, I jumped at the opportunity to meet with her. It is not everyday one gets the chance to interview the Executive Director of the oldest social service agency in New Hampshire.The Seacoast Family Food Pantry began in 1816 assisting families of fishermen and operating under the name of The Ladies Humane Society. Since that time, the agency has had five name changes and five different missions. One such mission, during WWII, was to operate as a day care to … (10 comments)

seacoast nh real estate: A Glimpse Into Fuller Gardens...North Hampton NH - Part One - 05/15/11 02:10 PM
A Glimpse Into Fuller Gardens in North Hampton NH - Part One
One of my favorite places to visit on the Seacoast is Fuller Gardens in North Hampton NH. Located at 10 Willow Avenue off scenic Route 1A (Ocean Boulevard), Fuller Gardens in North Hampton NH is the ornamental garden Massachusetts Governor Alvan T. Fuller created for his wife, Viola, at their summer estate, Runnymede-by-the-Sea. This 2 1/2 acre property is a true turn-of-the-century  estate garden. Although Runnymede was dismantled in 1961 per the wishes of Alvan, the ornamental gardens remain. Fuller commissioned the design and construction of these famous ornamental … (9 comments)

seacoast nh real estate: The Angel Trumpets Are Coming Back! - 04/03/11 04:58 PM
The Angel Trumpets Are Coming Back!
Brugmansia, commonly known as the Angel Trumpet is a member of the Nightshade family. Nightshades grow all over the world and include some very famous varieties such as Datura (Jimson Weed), Mandragora (Mandrake), Solanum (Potato & Tomato), Nicotiana (Tobacco) and Petunia (Petunia). Perhaps the most well known member, from Greek mythology is Belladonna. Most of these plants produce alkaloids that are quite toxic to humans.
Four years ago we became the proud owners of three brugmansias suaveolens or Angel Trumpets. These three are container plants which we place outside after any danger of frost and … (19 comments)

seacoast nh real estate: The Month of March ... Celebrating the Inner Irish in All of Us - Chapter 14 - 03/15/11 12:00 AM
The Month of March ... Celebrating the Inner Irish in All of Us - Chapter 14
To whet your appetite and help you prepare to celebrate the upcoming MAJOR INTERNATIONAL HOLIDAY, St. Patrick's Day, I thought I would share a few photos and a wee bit of the story about a trip we made to Ireland. I will post a wee bit each day until St. Patty's day. Hope you will follow along.
I thought it might be a good idea to re-introduce you to the cast of characters in this story. The purpose of this trip was to return the … (15 comments)

seacoast nh real estate: The Month of March ... Celebrating the Inner Irish in All of Us - Chapter 3 - 03/04/11 02:27 AM

The Month of March ... Celebrating the Inner Irish in All of Us - Chapter 3 To whet your appetite and help you prepare to celebrate the upcoming MAJOR INTERNATIONAL HOLIDAY, St. Patrick's Day, I thought I would share a few photos and a wee bit of the story about a trip we made to Ireland. I will post a wee bit each day until St. Patty's day. Hope you will follow along.
Wee Bit No. 3 - The subject of driving in Ireland really deserves more than one post and I wanted to complete it before moving on. The highways, … (22 comments)

seacoast nh real estate: If You Think This Is Going to Be a Low Calorie Game Day Snack...Better Read More of the Blog Roll - 02/06/11 05:42 AM
If You Think This Is Going to Be a Low Calorie Game Day Snack...Better Read More of the Blog Roll
Here it is Superbowl Sunday and you still haven't planned your Game Day Menu? This recipe is easy to make and might be a touchdown with your friends coming over. I promise this is so easy, even you can do it.
Game Day Nachos
Ingredients
Enough nacho chips to cover a 12" round baking sheet with one layer
1 Lb Ground Beef
1 package taco seasoning mix
1 - 8 oz package of your favorite shredded cheese
1 - 10 oz … (10 comments)

seacoast nh real estate: We take Our Fun and Fundraising Seriously…in Seacoast New Hampshire - 01/17/11 08:21 AM
We take Our Fun and Fundraising Seriously...in Seacoast New Hampshire
The 12th Annual Hampton Beach Penguin Plunge Fundraiser Event on February 6, 2011 helps raise awareness and support for the athletes of Special Olympics New Hampshire. This is the New Hampshire Chapter of the Special Olympics started by Eunice Kennedy Shriver on July 20, 1968 in Chicago. Today non-profit Special Olympics New Hampshire helps 3,500 intellectually challenged children and adults train and compete in state and national athletic events.
 Think you know what a Penguin Plunge is all about? Yeah, you probably do. Its your most frigid nightmare, but hey, its for a … (10 comments)