Posts made by author 'Eileen Alexander'

Hot buttered corn on the cob is one of summer's delights, but by the time fall rolls around, corn takes its turn providing endless fun for people of all ages as fields of corn are turned into artistic mazes.  

Wandering through a corn maze provides a family-friendly hour or more of exploration, with twists, turns and unique discoveries at various checkpoints on the way to the exit. Most corn mazes also add on nighttime events that are more appropriate for adults as there's a scare factor involved in creeping through a cornfield where the stalks reach high over your head, the wind is blowing and clouds cover the moon!

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Author John Steinbeck's cross-country travels with his poodle Charley were the basis for his well-known travelogue Travels with Charley. When the book was published in 1962, it wasn't common to take a road trip with your pup. Now, more than 60 years later, it's not unusual for man and woman's best friend to accompany his or her owner on a day trip to sample a new brewery or on a longer vacation. 

Pet-friendly venues, from restaurants, hotels, inns, and campsites to dog parks and walking and hiking trails, are the norm. Pet-friendly stores stock all the latest doggie clothing, toys, treats and more, and when owners want a day to themselves doggie day-care centers welcome pups with a range of options from grooming to spacious play areas.  

Have a destination in mind for you and your pooch? Google the name of the town, add "pet-friendly," and lots of options will pop up.

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Centuries-old stick and ball games are generally thought to have preceded the game of golf as we know it today. The modern game of golf has its origins in 15th-century Scotland, and golf played over 18 holes first made its appearance in 1764 at Scotland's Old Course at St. Andrews.  

Fast forward to the 21st century, and the National Golf Association estimates that "nearly 25 million people played golf on a golf course in the United States in 2020."

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Living in a state with distinct seasons, it's sometimes difficult to choose which time of year we like best because each has its high points. However, the lure of summertime swimming, barbecuing, vacationing, and basking under sunny skies makes the summer months, hands-down, the top favorite for many people.   

"Those long and lazy summer days have a definite appeal, but to enjoy them to their fullest, plan to tackle any home maintenance chores early on," Andy Smith, Broker/Owner of Badger Peabody & Smith Realty, said. "Sunny but cooler days in early summer are prime times to get outside and take care of sprucing up your property. Regular maintenance is important to keep your home and property looking good, especially if you plan on selling your home in the next few years. And tackling small problems before they escalate will save you time and money."

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New Hampshire has so many trees we often take their presence for granted and don't take a close look at them, even those in our own backyards, until there is a problem like storm damage.

When choosing a tree to plant on your property consider its purpose, advises the Arbor Day Foundation. Are you planting for aesthetics, for privacy, for flowers, to attract birds and other critters or to prevent runoff and erosion? This can help you decide on its suitability.

For instance, says certified arborist Myles Barnes of Barnes Tree & Landscape in Lyman, a homeowner can save on heating and cooling costs by planting trees around their home. "Trees provide shade in hot weather so they help cool your house during the summer...

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