Posts in FAMILY FUN
How to Roast Chestnuts
How to Roast Chestnuts

“…Here is a simple how-to to engaging in the Christmas tradition of roasting chestnuts….”

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CHRISTMAS, FAMILY FUN, HOLIDAYS, RECIPES, SIMPLE JOYS, WINTER FUNDebbie Harpefamily fun, family activity, family Christmas fun, Christmas fun, roasting chestnuts, roasted chestnuts, how to roast chestnuts, roast chestnuts DIY, DIY roasted chestnuts, DIY roasting chestnuts, roasted chestnuts how to, traditional chestnut roasting, Christmas tradition, Christmas traditionsComment
Making Gardening Memories with Kids
Making Gardening Memories with Kids

“Sharing the beauty and joy of nature with our kids can create priceless memories. And one of the easiest ways to do that is by involving children in the gardening process. From seed to plate, kids can enjoy every step along the way and be…”

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FAMILY FUN, GARDENING, SIMPLE JOYS, SPRING FUN, SUMMER FUNDebbie Harpegarden, gardening, gardening with kids, kids gardening, making gardening memories, kids in the garden, fun garden ideas for kids, kids gardening tips, kids gardening ideas, in the garden with kids, children in the garden, gardening with children, children's gardening ideas, family fun in the garden, family gardening funComment
The Amiable Traveler - A Three-Day, Must-See Itinerary to Boston
The Amiable Traveler - A Three-Day, Must-See Itinerary to Boston

“…must-see Boston sights and experiences into one blog post. Here you will find all the best tips from my years of experience taking friends and family around Boston and exploring Boston on my own. This post will map out a three-day Boston itinerary that includes, what I will refer to as: Historic Boston, Beautiful Boston, and Delightful Boston…”

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AMIABLE TRAVELER GUIDES, DAY TRIPS, FAMILY FUN, TRAVELDebbie HarpeBoston, Boston day trip, Boston sightseeing, sightseeing in Boston, amiable traveler guides, amiable traveler, amiable traveler guide, boston tourism, visit Boston, insider tips to Boston, inside tips to Boston, what to do in Boston, what to see in Boston, where to eat in Boston, visiting Boston with kids, visiting Boston with children, family guide to Boston, family friendly Boston guide, Boston Freedom Trail, where to take visitors in Boston, Boston from a local, walk Boston, best places to see in Boston, Freedom Trail Boston, Freedom trail tour, self guide freedom trail, best of Boston Comments
THE AMIABLE TRAVELER - GUIDE TO SEEING THE LUPINES IN SUGAR HILL, NH
THE AMIABLE TRAVELER - GUIDE TO SEEING THE LUPINES IN SUGAR HILL, NH

“June is lupine season in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and every year we head to Sugar Hill to walk in the lupine fields. A small community of flower devotees, the people of Sugar Hill have planted sweeping vistas of blooming lupines and welcome visitors to come…”

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AMIABLE TRAVELER GUIDES, DAY TRIPS, FAMILY FUN, SPRING FUNDebbie Harpelupine, lupines, lupine field, lupine fields, amiable traveler guides, amiable traveler guide, traveler guide, day trip guide, lupine season, lupines new hampshire, lupines nh, lupines new england, lupine fields new hampshire, lupine field new hampshire, lupines white mountains, where to see lupines, lupine guideComment
AGE APPROPRIATE CHORES FOR KIDS
AGE APPROPRIATE CHORES FOR KIDS

“…Whether it’s spring cleaning, weekly tasks, or Saturday chore days, getting kids involved in the care and keeping of their home has value. It teaches them responsibility and lifelong skills that will serve them well. It grounds them in the thought that everyone who lives in the home has a duty to take care…”

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FAMILY FUN, GRANDKIDS, KIDS, SPRING FUNDebbie Harpekids chores, chores for 3-5 year olds, chores for preschoolers, preschool chores, chores for 6-12 year olds, chores for school age kids, chores for teens, chores for 13-18 year olds, age appropriate chores, spring cleaning, spring cleaning with kids, spring cleaning with children, spring cleaning as a family, family chores, kids chore ideas, children's chores, age appropriate children's choresComment
THE AMIABLE TRAVELER - GUIDE TO A LATE WINTER VISIT TO THE LYMAN CONSERVATORY
THE AMIABLE TRAVELER - GUIDE TO A LATE WINTER VISIT TO THE LYMAN CONSERVATORY

“Looking for something to do in the late-winter in New England? A fun day trip escape filled with fresh flowers, earthy aromas, and warmth? Plan a visit to the Lyman Conservatory’s Bulb Show, hosted the first two weeks of…”

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AMIABLE TRAVELER GUIDES, DAY TRIPS, FAMILY FUN, WINTER FUNDebbie Harpeamiable traveler, amiable traveler guides, amiable traveler guide, travel memories, travel guide to New England, travel guide to Massachusetts, day trip to Massachusetts, Massachusetts day trip, Massachusetts, Northampton Massachusetts, Northampton, Lyman Conservatory, Lyman Conservatory at Smith College, Smith College, Smith College Conservatory, spring bulbs, bulb festival, things to do in late winter, late winter day trips, late winter fun, late winter fun in New England, indoor fun in New England in the winter, do indoors, conservatory, glass conservatory, botanic garden, historic, 19th century, glass greenhouseComment
THE AMIABLE TRAVELER - GUIDE TO WHISTLEPIG PAVILION IN STOWE, VERMONT
THE AMIABLE TRAVELER - GUIDE TO WHISTLEPIG PAVILION IN STOWE, VERMONT

“One of our family’s favorite New England winter traditions is enjoying a classic Swiss raclette grill at…”

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AMIABLE TRAVELER GUIDES, DAY TRIPS, FAMILY FUN, WINTER FUNDebbie Harpewinter dinners, Winter Fun, winter fun ideas, family winter fun, stowe, stowe vermont, stowe vt, Vermont winter, Vermont skating, vermont travel guide, vermont tourist guide, vermont tourism, stowe travel guide, stowe tourism, what to do in stowe, what to do in stowe vermont, raclette, raclette grill, winter meal, winter meals, winter memories, winter menu ideas, making winter memories, comfort food, comfort food memories, traditional, Swiss, French, raclette cheese, food memoriesComment
Burns Night Meal at Home
Burns Night Meal at Home

“If you’d like to pay homage to the poet, or if you’d just like to enjoy a fine meal on Burns’ Night as though you were in Scotland, but in your own home, here’s a simple, easy meal designed to invoke Scotland and make your tastebuds dance a reel…”

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ENTERTAINING, FAMILY FUN, HOLIDAYSDebbie HarpeBurns Night, Burns Night Menu, Burns Night meal, Burns Night at home, Robert Burns, Burns Night celebration, Burns Night menu, steak with whisky sauce, steak with whisky peppercorn sauce, peppercorn sauce, Burns Night recipe, Burns Night recipes, Scottish table decor, Scottish tablescapeComment
Classic Movie List
Classic Movie List

I was inspired in this idea by a lecture given by a friend, who is a film professor, many years ago. He asserted that there are certain films that everyone should see, as they are part of our “cultural literacy”. Our guiding framework for the list was to finish the statement, “In their lifetime, everyone should see ______________”.

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FAMILY FUNDebbie Harpewinter evenings, winter nights, movies, movie, movie list, classic movies, family friendly, classic movie list, movies everyone should see, timeless movies, movie night, family movie night, family movie nights, family viewing, old movies, favorite moviesComment