Summer in New England is the perfect time to capture those precious moments of life. For example, two weeks ago, I gifted a maternity photo shoot to my friends. I’m glad I did. Baby girl arrived 4 weeks early!
Gluten-free and don’t know where to eat in New Hampshire? Look no further. Here at Shine with JL, I’ve created your guide to eating gluten-free in Jackson NH. From sandwiches to steak, my list gives you options for whatever NH adventures you seek.
Due to international travel restrictions during COVID, my husband and I focused on New England destinations we could reach by car. For January, we booked a romantic getaway at The Wentworth Inn. A charming 61-room inn nestled in the White Mountains of Jackson, NH.
I’ve lived in the south, specifically North Carolina and Virginia, for the last ten years. Therefore, all cold weather clothing has been donated, thrown out or no longer fits. Included in this purging were my winter boots.
Whether you are visiting New England for leaf peeping, mountain hiking or apple picking, there are multitudes of fall things to do! As my husband is a new resident of New Hampshire, I introduced him to this autumn bucket list. The first item on the list for September is to Pick Your Own Apples.
If you’ve been on the lake or rivers this summer, then you’ve seen someone gliding through the water on their stand-up paddle board.
In the two months we’ve been living in New Hampshire we have seen all four seasons. Everything from snow and freezing temperatures to humid, 90+ degree days. Over Memorial Day weekend, we had unseasonably warm temperatures so we decided to hit the mountains to cool off. That leads me to today’s topic: Where to Cool Off When It’s Hot in New Hampshire – Kancamagus Highway. (Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive a small affiliate commission. This helps keep my blog running!) Kancamagus Highway The “Kanc”, as the locals casually refer to it, is a 34.5 mile scenic drive through the White Mountain National Forest. According to TripAdvisor.com it is #1 of 33 best things to do in Conway, New Hampshire. Be prepared to put the top down and take in…
While it may not feel like summer (or spring for that matter) in New England, June is right around the corner. We are officially one month away from Father’s Day and I’m gathering gift ideas for my dad, the ultimate outdoorsman. Since most of us are currently in quarantine, shopping on Amazon makes it easy. I have compiled a list of 10 Father’s Day Gifts for the Outdoorsman all currently under $60 each. (Disclosure: Some of the product links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive a small affiliate commission. This helps keep my blog running!) Before you check out my list, I will give you a brief summary of my dad’s interests. If your dad sounds anything like mine, he will be sure to enjoy any of these items. What makes an outdoorsy dad My…
My heart will forever be in New England. There is something about your childhood home that always calls you back. When you visit, all those nostalgic emotions and feelings bubble up inside you. The good and the bad. With maturity and time, the good memories always seem the most real. For my birthday, my family sent me plane tickets for a 7 day New Hampshire Getaway. Last year, my parents sold my childhood home and moved to Lake Waukewan. This visit was to experience everything their new place had to offer. I wasn’t disappointed. If you aren’t familiar with the Lakes Region of NH, Lake Waukewan is located in the towns of Meredith, New Hampton and Center Harbor. It feeds Lake Winnipesaukee via a waterfall you can visit at Mill Falls Marketplace. This blog is to share my personal adventures with the hope that your New Hampshire summer vacation might…
Morning, Ya’ll! I’m back from spending a week in my home state of New Hampshire. There is something special about spring in New England. The beauty of the crisp morning air, birds singing, ombre shades of green everywhere you look and all the locals smiling at the sun as they soak in its warmth! Even though I’m a Southern gal now, I still remember how good it felt to have the snowy, winter months behind me and summer days at the lake awaiting me. Where i ate Today was my second day back at the gym after a week of rest and traveling. I managed to stay on my Paleo, gluten free diet almost the entire trip. My first morning in the Lakes Region, I took my grandfather and brother out to eat at Kitchen Cravings. I had my usual plate of scrambled eggs, fruit and sausage with a much…