Badger Peabody & Smith Blog
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Dog E. Dog
It's a Dog E. Dog World. I know you're reading that and saying to yourself "He's a nut job, it's supposed to be 'dog eat dog'." And you're right. It's also true that, although more formal and professional, Kermit the Frog's name is not Kermit E. Frog (But don't tell my sister-in-law that!). I truly have no smooth transition from that to our topic today but here goes. Pets are a fantastic part of being human and offer loads of benefits beyond just companionship and loyalty. But housing a pet is another story. I lived with a couple housemates for a while and one of them had a dog. I learned quickly that although it was the dog's abhorrent behavior that was beyond annoying and leaned me towards never wanting one for myself, it was the owner's poor training (or complete lack thereof) that was the issue. But I digres...
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Best Swimming in New Hampshire Lakes Region
In the dog days of summer, it's only natural for people to want to stay cool. But if you're in the beautiful Lakes Region of New Hampshire, there's no point staying inside with the air conditioning on when you could be taking a dip in one of the many pristine lakes in the area. Is your favorite lake for taking a swim on our list? Wade in and take a look!
Lake Winnipesaukee
It comes as no surprise that Lake Winnipesaukee is number one on our list. Covering about 70 square miles, it's New Hampshire's largest lake. And being that Winnipesaukee translates to "beautiful water in high places," it shouldn't...2
Communication Conundrum
If I'm being honest, it is really not a conundrum at all. Communication, regardless of whom you are speaking to, is a vital part of our everyday lives. Starting out in sales as a cold-calling robot, I learned quickly that small talk and asking strangers for their business was not a strong suit of mine. Breaking the ice with a decision maker is a challenging process riddled with countless nuances and split-second decisions. Now imagine trying to do that via text messages. Yikes!
Being able to read people's faces or at least their tone of voice is paramount to understanding the full context of the message being delivered. I am pretty good at reading people. I tend to lean towards the sarcastic side of things, so being able to quickly determine if my joke has "sunk in" or (unintentiona...
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The 5 Best Breakfast Spots in the White Mountains
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Flapjack's Pancake House In Lincoln, New Hampshire[/caption]
Along with excellent scenic views, hiking, and skiing, New Hampshire's White Mountains offer wonderful dining experiences. Families and couples looking for an unforgettable breakfast have a variety of choices among White Mountains restaurants.
1. Stairway Cafe, North Conway
Stairway Cafe in North Conway offers breakfast all day. Yankee Magazine rated this mother-daughter business the best breakfast in the White Mountains. Their unique offerings, including Maine lobster Benedict and pumpkin–pecan pancakes, are made fresh with...20
Children Make Choices
I think my calling was to be a grandparent. I enjoy kids, as long as they are someone else's. I'm happy to spend time with them and enjoy hearing their perspective on the world (which is almost always adorable!). I'm just happy I don't have to deal with them once their behavior inevitably implodes. As a parent, you know that you need to keep your family in mind when you're home shopping. After chatting with a few parent-friends of mine, I picked up a few pointers they wished they had known before they hit the closing table. Let's review a few of those and perhaps save you the same missteps when evaluating a new home.
First and foremost, especially for toddlers and under, is bedroom placement. My good friends just moved to New Hampshire and just had their first child. At the time, it did...