
New England is home to the flagship store of Yankee Candle, in Deerfield, Massachusetts. A daytrip visit to Yankee Candle during the Christmas holiday season a magical experience and a special treat for both young and the young at heart!
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New England is home to the flagship store of Yankee Candle, in Deerfield, Massachusetts. A daytrip visit to Yankee Candle during the Christmas holiday season a magical experience and a special treat for both young and the young at heart!

Scion from the original historic Charter Oak tree in Bushnell Park planted in 1871 by the Connecticut Governor’s Foot Guard in Hartford, Connecticut.

This was the scene at The Home Depot in Connecticut before Hurricane Irene. Although it hit New England as a Tropical Storm, over 600,000 homes were without electrical power.

During the Summer and Fall seasons here in New England it’s always a treat to shop at the local family-owned vegetable farm produce stands.

The water temperature down at the beach in Connecticut is at its warmest in July, and my family enjoys the smell of the salt air and dipping our toes in the salty brine. The experience of watching my grandchildren build sandcastles and make Mush Gook, doesn’t come without a price, as July is Jellyfish season.

The banks of the Farmington River in Windsor, the oldest town in Connecticut, were a magnificent spot to have a picnic lunch. The 1847 Brownstone Railroad Bridge that crosses the Farmington River features wide arches and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
A free event sponsored by Wickham Park. Children of all ages enjoy visits with Santa and his elves and refreshments with Mrs. Claus. Santa’s Workshop provides a chance for children to enjoy an uncommercialized Christmas experience.

I enjoy taking pictures of old historic barns. Many have been restored to their original splendor. Many have been restored to their original splendor. Some are re-purposed as artist lofts or home offices.

If you’re looking for a magnificent New England camping place check out Pawtuckaway State Park in New Hampshire.
Hi, I'm Cindi, a Baby-Boomer wife, mom of 2 grown daughters, and am a Connecticut Yankee Grandmother from New England. Hope you'll stay & sit a spell! Moomettes Magnificents is where I write about my family, grandchildren, travel, photography, and share info on blogging tips, techniques and more. [Read More …]
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