NH Status on Women Accepting Nominations for this Year’s Award
We felt it important to help get this information out to women in NH so that everyone who should be nominated was included. So we have added the details of the nomination process as a link on our Inspirational Women page. We’re also hoping that while you are there you read some of the information that we have gathered about Inspirational Women in NH and MA.
For more information and articles of relevance to women in NH and MA visit us at www.applaudwomen.com. If you have information that you would like to share please e-mail me at applaud@comcast.net. We have tons of information for you to choose from e.g. Health, Beauty, Fashion, Weddings, Dating, Parenting and listing of places to dine, lodge or destinations like Portsmouth, NH and Newburyport, MA.
A Postive Story for a Cloudy, Rainy Day
Go for it
The situations where you’re most likely to make mistakes are also situations in which you have the greatest opportunities to make progress.
When there’s something on the line, there’s something to be gained. Don’t seek to make mistakes, but don’t seek to avoid them either. Seek instead to put yourself in circumstances that challenge you to grow.
I just found this inspirational story in a blog. I had to share it to cheer you all up on what seems to be a continuous cloudy rainy day over the last week. Hmm. Does that make sense? So for all of you who feel that you have been asking for something over and over and keep hitting that rock wall of ‘nos’ check this out.
When there’s the possibility of making a bad impression, there’s also the possibility to make a great impression. Success comes from being able to accept the risk of failure.
When you ask for something, there’s a good chance that you’ll be turned down. But if you never ask, there’s a rock solid certainty that you won’t get what you seek. By asking often enough and sincerely enough, you’ll get the answer you’re after. By listening to enough people tell you no, you’ll find someone who tells you yes. Make the effort, put yourself on the line, and go for it.
Though the road can be bumpy at times, the way to get there is to get going.
~ Ralph Marston ~
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Newburyport, MA – A Destination
What a great place to visit, especially in the summer. We did this write-up last year so I sincerely hope all these wonderful businesses are still there. Here are a few excepts from our Newburyport, MA Destination page. There is something for the whole family Enjoy.
For the ladies, of course, Ballotin Chocolates (16 Unicorn St.) is worth the side trip off Pleasant Street. The boutique and café offers a “carefully edited” selection of the world’s finest chocolate. Truffles, bonbons, hot chocolate, and bars and bark are literally eye candy for the chocolate lover. The bonbons are so beautifully crafted and so delicious it’s almost a crime to eat them at all. Also known for its great coffee. Closed Monday and Tuesday. (978) 465-3800;www.ballotinchocolates.com
And, for the guys – And now presenting The Grog restaurant (13 Middle St.)! Another long-standing Newburyport business, the pub has been delighting the palates of Newburyport for 36 years — but there has been a restaurant operating in the building since 1855. Three floors of fresh food, refreshment and entertainment have always been the lure of the historic hub of Newburyport. Menu items available 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Friday; to 10 p.m. Friday/Saturday and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. (978) 465-8008
www.thegrog.com
And last but not least the children – Across the hall from there is the Jabberwocky Book Shop and Eureka!, a toy store. Owner Nancy Streeter plays the toys off children’s books that relate to the toys. Her sister, Susan Little, owns the adjoining book store. “I took her books and surrounded them with toys,” Nancy says. It’s a unique combination of educational toys and books in the same display that has sparked the imagination of many a child. Hours are 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. (978) 465-9359.
Need to stop for a bite check these out:Ready for breakfast or a light lunch? Fowle’s (17 State St.) is one of the most enduring features of the downtown. With old-style counter and booth seating, and an adjacent newsstand featuring a large selection of newspapers and magazines, Fowle’s has always been a popular meeting place in the city. On offer: coffee and espresso drinks, soft drinks, hot or cold sandwiches, full breakfasts and pastries for the hungry traveler. Open daily until 4 p.m. (978) 463-8755 or
DAVID’;S TAVERNE, 11 Brown Square, Newburyport, MA.(978) 462-8077. A local favorite for over 17 years. Located in the historic Garrison Inn, David’s features fresh cut steaks, fresh grilled seafood, pizzas, unique house specialties & a raw bar. Child care while you dine, acoustic entertainment on the weekends & special event catering for all occasions. Sunday buffet brunch is served from 10:00 to 2:30.
And if you want to stay for the night, or weekend or vacation:The Garrison Inn, 11 Brown Square, Newburyport MA 01950. 978-499-8500 www.garrisoninn.com. Named in honor of the great American Abolitionist, William Lloyd Garrison, our intimate 24-room boutique hotel has been welcoming guests since 1850. Our luxurious residential ambience offers the graciousness and warmth of a fine home, seamlessly blending historic tradition with modern amenities for today’s lifestyle. Set in the heart of Newburyport’s historic city center.
To see the whole listing of places to go, to dine and to stay visit us at www.applaudwomen.com. We have lots of interesting information and articles for women in New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts e.g. Beauty, Health, Inspirational Women, Weddings, Restaurants and Summer Activities. If you have something to share please email me at applaud@comcast.net
Portsmouth, NH A Destination
Well the weather is finally getting nice and we’re thinking of places we would like to visit. One of my favorite places is Portsmouth, NH. So that’s why we put together some information for you so that you would know where to go. Here’s a few places from our list:
For Breakfast or Lunch for the whole family. Popovers: One word: temptation. How can you walk through the door and gaze at the exquisite display of delicacies made from scratch, with the freshest ingredients by talented chefs, and say “no”? Decadent cakes made on site, coffee, meals and of course dessert. The favorite? You guessed it; popovers. (Part of Galley Hatch Hospitality Group).8 Congress St. Portsmouth, NH 03801. 603-431-1119.www.popoversonthesquare.com/.
And – shopping for the ladies. Somnia: This delightful store is artistry for bed and bath. Luxurious bedding, home scents, baby-soft bath towels and jewelry. Unique, premium quality products are the focus, and samples are always available with a tremendous array of options. Best of its kind North of New York City! 107 Congress St, Portsmouth, NH 03801,(603) 433-7600. www.somnia.net/
And for the guys while their ladies are doing that shopping? The Rusty Hammer: You want a great burger and a beer? Come to the Hammer. They serve gigantic wimpys; loaded with your choice of toppings, sweet potato fries and other great American fare. Voted #1 in casual restaurant dining for three years running. Enough said! 49 Pleasant St. Portsmouth, NH 03801. 603.436.9289.www.therustyhammer.com.
And, last but not least don’t miss out on the Children’s Museum of Portsmouth or if you’d rather take the little ones shopping. Tree House Toys: Bring the kids or turn into a kid again yourself as you enter this magical play land. Puppets, games, plush toys and plastic collectibles are crammed into this charming toy store. Impossible to leave without a smile! 143 Market St., Portsmouth, NH USA. (603)433-8697. http://treehousetoys.us.
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An Inspirational Story
I was reading through my Google Alerts today and found this wonderful story on another blog. To give credit is was on Crista’s blog, location Utopia. And here is the story.
I like that story about the fellow who went to the pet store in search of a singing parakeet. Seems he was a bachelor and his house was too quiet. The store owner had just the bird for him, so the man bought it. The next day the bachelor came home from work to a house full of music. He went to the cage to feed the bird and noticed for the first time that the parakeet had only one leg.
He felt cheated that he’d been sold a one-legged bird, so he called and complained.
“What do you want,” the store owner responded, “a bird who can sing or a bird who can dance?”
Good question for times of disappointment.
From Let the Journey Begin: God’s Roadmap for New Beginnings © (J Countryman 2009) Max Lucado
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15 Relationship Mistakes Women Make
Just found the awesome article on Yahoo’s Shine with the 15 Relationship Mistakes that Women make and added to our Dating page.
Here’s an excerpt:It’s said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. So, yes, we know that snooping around our S.O.’s email account is a bad idea and that believing in the fairy-tale love stories we grew up reading is silly, but sometimes we find ourselves giving these relationship moves the ol’ college try! The results? Not so successful. Plus, we start to feel unbalanced, and perhaps rightly so.
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Making Faces – Local Business Gets Great Write up on Seacoastonline
Making Faces which carries 20 National Beauty lines and caters to the whole family recently got a fabulous write up on Seacoastonline.com. Read about there exciting new offering in full by following the link on our Beauty page under there logo at: http://www.applaudwomen.com/NH_MA_Beauty.html.
Just to get you interested we’ve included the beginning here:
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From Seacoastonline.com
Making Faces making faces for you
Firm now offers home parties
PORTSMOUTH, NH — Making Faces is now making faces in your own living room.
Seven years old this year and incredibly successful, Making Faces is offering a new and fun service to its patrons.
“We have just begun launching home parties,” said Annie Loomis, owner of the two Making Faces stores. “We started a few weeks ago to a small group to see if they liked the concept. They did and it’s full speed ahead.”
The concept is not a new one, but a new one for Making Faces. The hostess of the party lets the Making Faces teams into her home and invites some friends. They do this at-home party only on Thursdays or by special arrangement.
“It’s a different sort of delivery,” said Loomis. “The party is from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. and we practically bring the whole store to the home.”
The at-home parties offer a skin clinic for education and the 10 commandments of skin care is explained in detail. Two of the Making Faces staff give each attendee a five-minute one-on-one for makeup. It runs the gamut from skin bronzers to makeup and more. Lots more.
“There is no charge,” said Loomis. “Anyone interested should call the store for more information.”
NAME: Making Faces, ADDRESS: 65 Bow St., Portsmouth, PHONE: 427-5454
HOURS: Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.At a glance:
NAME: Making Faces, ADDRESS: 65 Bow St., Portsmouth, PHONE: 427-5454
HOURS: Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
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Becoming An Outdoors-Woman New Hampshire Fish And Game Initiative
Have you ever wanted to become an outdoor woman? Maybe you wanted to get back to nature, feel more self confident or be able to join your signficant other in his favorite hobbies. Well now NH Fish and Game has a program that will teach you just that. Read Below.
From WMUR.com
NH Fish And Game Release: Here’s a chance for women to learn the skills they need to enjoy outdoor recreation in the Granite State. New Hampshire’s Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (B.O.W.) program offers a fall weekend (September 11-13) that includes more than 30 outdoor skills courses to choose from — archery, fishing and fly-fishing, hunting, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, muzzleloader, rifle, shotgun, outdoor survival, campfire cooking, mountain biking, map and compass, and more. Visit http://www.nhbow.com.
The Becoming an Outdoors-Woman fall workshop brochure and mail-in registration form are now available to download at http://www.nhbow.com. You can also call (603) 271-3212 or email aquatic-ed@wildlife.nh.gov to request an application. Starting Monday, June 8, applications will be accepted by mail or in person at the New Hampshire Wildlife Federation office at 54 Portsmouth Street in Concord, N.H. Registration is first-come, first-served, and the weekend workshop fills up fast, so sign up soon.
The 2009 B.O.W. fall workshop will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 11-13, at Rockywold/Deephaven Camps on Squam Lake in Holderness, N.H. You must be 18 years of age or older. The workshop fee of $295 includes lodging, meals, instruction and equipment use.
Some scholarships are available; download a scholarship application form at http://www.nhbow.com, or call (603) 271-3212 for information.
“The energy of the weekend is unbelievable,” said B.O.W. Program Assistant Tina Davenport of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. “Our participants have fun learning in the company of other women; they are truly motivated when they see that outdoor skills can add such an exciting new dimension to their lives.”
Found on WMUR.com
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Susan Boyle – Latest News
Here is the latest from different sources.
Britain’s Got Talent runner-up Susan Boyle will begin rehearsals for the show’s tour within the next two days, it has been reported.
The news may mean that Susan, who checked out of the Priory Clinic in London last week, is part of the line-up at the opening show at Birmingham’s NIA on Friday.
While there were some doubts over whether the 48-year-old singer would be well enough to participate in the 20-date live tour following her short stay at the London facility, she’s reportedly made it clear she wants to take part.
The round-the-clock support of a private GP has helped put her back on the road to health. “She knows she can contact Dr Lotzof any time of day or night – so she’s raring to go,” a source told a British newspaper.
“All she wants to do is sing. And will rehearse over the next two days so she can appear on tour soon – hopefully from the start”
Susan Boyle’s brother John has revealed that U.S. president Barack Obama has invited Susan to sing at the White House next month as part of the Independance Day celebrations.
Speaking exclusively to the Daily Record, John said: “Susan has been invited to the celebrations at the White House with the president.”
“So as you can see, her dream is still very much alive. In fact, it’s only just starting.”
“Susan is exhausted, that’s all there is to it. It’s no surprise – she has gone from a small town in West Lothian to being famous around the world.”
“She’s been battered non-stop for the last seven weeks and it has taken its toll. But she’ll be looking forward now to the Fourth of July.”
Susan Boyle wanted by Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher to sing at their wedding anniversrary celebration.
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Latest Entertainment News
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt may or may not be breaking up depending on which tabloid you read. It’s been my experience that when rumors start surfacing there is trouble brewing. I”m a Jennifer Aniston fan myself so I’d be happy to see the home wrecker ditched. I did hear that it was the other way around though.
Did a glitch or scam on UTube cause Susan Boyle to come in second in Britain’s Got Talent when she really should have won? Noone will except responsibility for it but her supporters do report that they tried to get through on phone lines and couldn’t. And, apparently the dance group won with less then a 5% difference in scores.
Susan Boyle is resting and being visited by her cat. Simon Cowell is adamant that Susan Boyle will be on tour if and when she is feeling up to it.Amanda Holden, another of the BGT judges stated that Susan’s not winning was probably a blessing. Amanda said: “She has gone from a woman that nobody knew to worldwide fame. “For anybody in the business to handle that kind of stress is an enormous amount of pressure. I think she probably just crumbled under it. “She will just need some time to recuperate. It’s probably a blessing she didn’t win as it takes off some of the pressure. Perhaps now she can relax.”—I sincerely hope that we can continue to hear Susan sing but that she has someone helping her deal with these pressures in the future. She is an exceptional talent and an inspiring woman.
Finally sad news from Bankok where David Carradine was scheduled to begin filming a movie. He was found dead in his hotel room after not showing up for dinner on Wednesday night. Apparently he committed suicide by hanging himself with a curtain cord. He was only 72. Police say that there were signs of a struggle but no other news is available at this point. He is one of those stars who is irreplaceable.
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