DID YOU KNOW EVERY 4TH GRADER CAN GET A FREE NATIONAL PARKS PASS? I found out about the program when our not-so-little one went into the 4th Grade and we were able to take advantage of it. Signin...
It’s that season again… Election Season. And it doesn’t matter what party you’re registered for, there’s a good chance you’ll have door-to-door canvassers knocking on your door at som...
10 years ago today I launched this blog/business. I was a new mom looking for a creative outlet. Over the years I’ve had some pretty amazing opportunities - being mentioned in MARTHA STEWART LI...
http://www.birchlandinghome.com/journal/2024/7/30/cheers-to-10-years
MONEY IS TIGHT FOR EVERYONE RIGHT NOW. BUT PLEASE TRY TO SUPPORT LOCAL SHOPS AND MAKERS WHEN YOU CAN.. WE’RE LOSING THEM AT AN ALARMING RATE. As an example - in the past eight months 4 brick ...
http://www.birchlandinghome.com/journal/2024/7/14/please-support-local-shops-amp-makers
Lately I’ve been on a huge decluttering kick. I really want to pare down what we have in our home so we only have stuff we love, use, or is sentimental/important to us. Everything else can go. ...
http://www.birchlandinghome.com/journal/2024/7/8/tips-for-selling-on-facebook-marketplace-yardsale
Recently I looked at our family calendar and realized every single day in July was booked with 95% of it being kids' activities or lessons. It felt crazy, and unhealthy. I went through our calend...
http://www.birchlandinghome.com/journal/2024/6/an-appeal-to-save-childhood-summers
Having worked at a middle/high school for a few years now I’ve experienced a few “Anything But a Backpack” Days for Spirit Week and they can be pretty hilarious. …What does that mean? you...
http://www.birchlandinghome.com/journal/2024/2/21/anything-but-a-backpack-day-ideas
A tradition I started seven years ago was to donate a percentage of profits from Birch Landing Home at year-end to Charity. This year we were able to help support THE LUSTGARTEN FOUNDATION - I...
http://www.birchlandinghome.com/journal/2024/1/3/who-we-donated-to-this-year
As you know I love to share about local, New England-based makers and companies on my blog and today is no different! Bryn from Island Wrapping Co. reached out to me and asked if I’d like to ch...
http://www.birchlandinghome.com/journal/2023/12/getting-christmas-ready-with-island-wrapping-co
Happy Black Friday-Small Business Saturday-Cyber Monday! (Whew!) To celebrate I’m offering 20% off everything in our Etsy shop, some items are very limited quantities so please shop early. Tha...
http://www.birchlandinghome.com/journal/2023/11/24/holiday-sale-2023
Keeping an open dialogue is so important with kids, and it’s essential to start that trust early. A few years ago I started a tradition where I ask each kid three questions before they go to be...
http://www.birchlandinghome.com/journal/2023/9/5/the-three-things-i-ask-my-kids-every-night
I finally did it… I jumped on the Stanley Tumbler bandwagon. The 40oz Stanley Tumbler cups are the “it” accessory at the moment and seen everywhere. But the big question is, are they worth ...
http://www.birchlandinghome.com/journal/2023/8/21/are-stanley-tumblers-worth-it-honest-opinion
Our kids’ playhouse is pretty special - it was built for them by their Grandfather and the door was built by their Dad. It’s a special spot that has gotten a lot of use over the years and is ...
http://www.birchlandinghome.com/journal/2023/7/27/diy-playhouse-flagpole
We’ve been long-time fans and customers of Maine Rope Mats - they are rugged, functional, and add some New England nautical flair to your home. Our mats have held up beautifully to years of har...
http://www.birchlandinghome.com/journal/2023/5/maine-rope-mats
LOOKING FOR OUR PRODUCTS LOCALLY IN NEW ENGLAND? HERE ARE SOME WONDERFUL SHOPS THAT ARE SHOULD BE IN STOCK RIGHT NOW: NEW HAMPSHIRE THE MAKERS BAZAAR - Center Harbor, NH GILFORD COUNTRY ST...
http://www.birchlandinghome.com/journal/2023/4/where-to-find-our-products-in-new-england
A tradition I started six years ago was to donate a percentage of profits from Birch Landing Home at year-end to Charity. This year we were able to help support THE NEW HAMPSHIRE FOOD BANK - I...
http://www.birchlandinghome.com/journal/2023/1/2/who-we-donated-to-this-year
Just a quick reminder to shop small and shop local this season - and always! In particular I would be so grateful if you could show some love to the storefronts that help support Birch Landing Ho...
http://www.birchlandinghome.com/journal/2022/12/shop-local-this-season
By popular demand I’m now also offering Birch Vermont Vinyl Stickers! Limited quantities are available for this first run, so make sure to grab yours before our Cyber Week Sale ends on 11/30/22...
http://www.birchlandinghome.com/journal/2022/11/25/new-item-birch-vermont-vinyl-stickers
Cyber Week is fast approaching and we’re joining in! Now through the end of November we’re offering 20% OFF EVERYTHING IN OUR ETSY SHOP - yes, even the handmade items that rarely go on sale! ...
http://www.birchlandinghome.com/journal/2022/11/cyber-week-sale-ends-11-30-22
I am so excited to have my Birch New Hampshire Stickers at the new Hazel Moon Botanicals retail shop in Meredith, NH! I got a sneak peek at the shop today and it is so cute - I’m looking forwar...
http://www.birchlandinghome.com/journal/2022/11/1/coming-to-hazel-moon-botanicals