Real Estate

The Valuable, Versatile ADU

Realtor Jenn Madden explains the ins and outs of accessory dwelling units Article by Susan Gallagher Accessory dwelling units (ADUs)—smaller living units on the property of a primary residence—are becoming popular options to mitigate the housing shortage on the Seacoast. Realtor Jenn Madden, principal owner and managing broker of Madden Group in Rye, shares her expertise on these profitable and functional dwellings. What do you think is driving the high demand for ADUs? Affordable housing...

Education

Finding the Fit

CollegeYou guides students to choosing their path after high school. Article by Rebecca Ingalls Meredith Gadd’s experiences in admissions counseling and leadership has inspired her own business, CollegeYou Consulting. Here, Gadd shares the influences that led her to this work, and the philosophy behind her unique approach to guiding students toward a deeper understanding of themselves.  How did Gould Academy high school inspire your interest in college counselling? They were so passionate...

Travel

It's All in the Details

Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa makes traveling with kids and pets easy Article by Hannah Kanfer | Photography by Carley Rudd Photography and Portsmouth City Lifestyle Each summer parents are faced with the age-old dilemma, “What should we do with the kids this summer?” Finding something fun, unique, and convenient can be challenging. And if you have pets, it gets even trickier—“What about the dog?” Enter Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa. Nestled in the White Mountains, it’s the perfect...

Health + Wellness

The Courage Within

On Belay’s adventure programs provide support and empowerment for kids dealing with a loved one’s cancer Article by Susan Gallagher | Photography by On Belay Staff On a frigid February day at Gunstock Mountain, Madeline Brooks led a band of teens on a cross-country skiing trail through the woods. The group was quiet—the only sound the gentle swooshing of skis through the snow—when one teen’s voice broke the silence with a startling question: “What do you guys think about the afterlife?”...