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  • Learning to Ski at Mt. Sunapee

    Melissa / February 18, 2019 / 0 Comments

    It was time to finally teach L how to ski. For some unknown reason, we hadn’t gotten her out on the slopes yet, so this year we made the commitment to teach her…

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  • Sand and Seagulls at Wallis Sands State Park in Rye, NH

    Melissa / August 20, 2018 / 40 Comments

    Our kiddos LOVE the beach.  They love playing in the waves and digging in the sand; they love being out in the sun and searching for shells.  Because of this, we have made…

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  • Learning About Sea Life at the Seacoast Science Center in Rye

    Melissa / August 11, 2018 / 0 Comments

    The Seacoast Science Center in Rye, NH, has been on our radar for a while and we finally made it over during our vacation week.  It’s a great place for the kiddos to…

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  • Ice Cream and Animals at Beech Hill Farm and Ice Cream Barn in Hopkinton, NH

    Melissa / July 8, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Some days you just need ice cream for lunch.  We recently had one of those days and so we went over to Beech Hill Farm and Ice Cream Barn in Hopkinton, NH for…

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  • Strawberry and Blueberry Picking at Rossview Farm

    Melissa / July 6, 2018 / 0 Comments

    It’s strawberry picking season!! There really is nothing like fresh-picked strawberries; store bought just don’t compare in sweetness and flavor.  I have been taking L picking for a few years now and I…

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  • Hikes, Playgrounds, and Views at Mt. Kearsarge’s Winslow State Park

    Melissa / June 2, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Last fall, the kiddos and I discovered Winslow State Park.  We were out and about and needed a place to stop for snacks and a little adventure, so I looked for nearby state…

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  • Fun in the Sun and Sand at Hampton Beach

    Melissa / May 28, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Summer is finally (unofficially) here! We celebrated by taking a trip to Hampton Beach – which is now in-season.  We explored Hampton back in April during off-season, and this certainly was a different…

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  • Elephant Head Hike in Crawford Notch, NH

    Melissa / May 15, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Looking for a short, easy hike with some pretty nice views? Make sure to check out Elephant Head in Crawford Notch! We hiked this the day after we climbed Mt. Willard, and it…

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    Things to do in New Hampshire with Kids!

    Melissa / April 27, 2018 / 34 Comments

    Looking for things to do in New Hampshire with kids?  Look no further!  There are so many things to do in New Hampshire with kids, you’re sure to find something for everyone! Below,…

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  • Off-Season Visit to Hampton Beach

    Melissa / April 23, 2018 / 1 Comment

    It’s school vacation week here in New Hampshire, so that means we have time for more adventures! It was another beautiful day in the Granite State, so we knew that we wanted to…

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Hi! Thanks for visiting my site! I’m Melissa, a wife and mom of 2 living in New Hampshire.  My goal is to make sure that my family has lots of adventures; for us, life experiences create the best memories and most smiles.  This blog is my way of sharing some of the adventures that put the biggest smiles on my kiddos’ faces!

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