Rachels MA and NH Blog Spot

New Hampshire School Vacation

2011-04-25T07:46:00.000-07:00

There are so many things in and around New Hampshire to do with the children during school vacation week of April 25-29th. For those beautiful days why not pack a picnic lunch and head to one of our so many wonderful parks. There is Griffin Park in Windham NH, Don Ball Park in Derry NH, and Field of Dreams in Salem, NH are some of our favorites. You also have the Salem Forest or Robert Frost farm for a walk, picnic or even make it fun and see who can spot the most birds as both of these are loaded with wildlife.

For those rainy days take in a movie, we have an awesome theater in Methuen at the Loop, or make it fun and head to Chunky's in several locations for some lunch & relaxing Chairs.

There is also the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium in Manchester, Children's Museum in Portsmouth, The aquarium in Boston and Childrens' Museum in Boston. Many of your Libraries if you get them in time offer free passes, but they are limited.

There are also many garden centers open this time of year, why not pick up a couple of flowers, strawberry or plants and watch them grow.

There is so many wonderful things to do this time of year and our children grow so fast. I hope you have the opportunity to take a day during this break and enjoy some of the wonderful things in and around New Hampshire.

Housing Trends e-Newsletter

2011-04-16T05:20:00.000-07:00

This is a great link to keep you up to date on what is happening in the Real Estate Market. It is a monthly newsletter and you may subscribe at any time.

http://rachelbarrett.housingtrendsenewsletter.com/

10th Annual East Egg Hunt

2011-04-16T05:17:00.001-07:00

Starting at 1:00pm ... Saturday, April 23rd, 2011 ... Rockingham Park Racetrack

Gates Open at Noon ... FREE ADMISSION

79 Rockingham Park Blvd, Salem, NH

Rain, Snow or Shine!

Looking to get involved as a volunteer?

Jump House! Face Painting!

Live Music! Giant Slide!

Balloon Animals! Games!

Gates Open at Noon!

Food and Beverages sold by Rockingham Park vendors

Live Music by the RCC Worship Team

Egg Hunt for Ages 11 and Younger will start at 1pm!

Please follow the signs to age appropriate designated areas for the Egg Hunt.

Bags provided at the gate to collect your eggs.

Great food & comfortable atmosphere!!

2011-03-22T07:21:00.000-07:00

Looking for authentic Mexican food?? Maybe dinner or lunch?? My family and I decided to try the new Plaza Azteca on the Salem NH & Methuen MA line. And "WOW" you are greeted at the door by a friendly person, seated and the service was great!! The atmosphere is very authentic and inviting. Now straight to the food. Not only was the menu very extensive and offered something for everyone it was very easy to read. Now to the food it was truly delicious!! It had to be the best rice I have ever eaten. It was cooked perfectly. When you enter the restaurant you pass by the desert cooler and think wow those look delicious. So I had to try the white chocolate raspberry cheese cake and truly it was the best I have every eaten.

I hope you have found this to be a helpful blog and will go and enjoy a great meal!!

Rachel Barrett

Methuen's 10th Annual Christmas Concert

2010-11-24T11:30:00.000-08:00

Friday December 10th at 7:30 p.m. & December 11th 2:oo p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Will be the days for you to enjoy the "Songs for the Season Christmas Concert"
Methuen Memorial Music Hall
Located at (Rte 28) 192 Broadway, Methuen MA

Looking for an inexpensive way to help out families during the holiday season? The Methuen Memorial Music Hall is asking for you to please help support the Lazarus house by donating 4 or more non-perishable items at the door and receive $2.00 off your ticket price.

Happy Holidays to you and your Family!

Don't Miss the 17th Annual Festival of Trees!

2010-11-24T11:02:00.000-08:00

By: Rachel D. Barrett
The creativity, the businesses that contribute and the festival staff are what make this such a great event each year!! More than 200 trees and wreaths to view!
There is so much to experience at the Festival of Trees!! My family and I have made this a yearly tradition. We enjoy purchasing the raffle tickets ($5.00 a sheet) then placing them in the trees we hope to win!! (We have not won yet, but maybe this is our year!)
There is a large tree called the Charles' Tree and you could be the lucky winner if you place the raffle, this years price is $2,000 in cash.
So much to offer the children such as a magjic show, visits with santa, breakfast with santa, wall they green monster visit, mad science show, balloon artist and puppet shows. Be sure to check the website for days and times as they are on individual days.
Seniors have there weekend and Red Hat Members too!! FREE FOR the 20Th & 21st from 10am-9pm.!
Make sure you visit the website for hours and directions at www.methuenfestivaloftrees.com or call (978)685-8878.
Here were some of my family's favorite trees!

Salem NH 2010 Parade

2010-11-24T10:50:00.000-08:00

Salem NH Holiday Parade 2010

By: Rachel D. Barrett
This years parade will be on Sunday November 28th starting at 1:00.
The parade begins on Rte 97 from cisco Systems and will continue down Rte 97 with a final destination of Salem High School on Germonty Drive.
The festivities are always a fun. My family and I enjoy watching the floats, dancers, bands, music etc from the corner of Meisner and Geromonty. The church even sells hot cocoa and other hot beverages for those cold parade days.
This years Theme is "Past, Present & Future" and the Grand Marshall this year will be Al Kaprielian ("Good Evening") who was best know for being the meteorologist for 26 years with Channel 50.
I hope to see you and your families down there this year!!