The holidays are upon us, and with the good cheer and fantastic food, can sometimes come stress. Below are a few of our favorite tips for simplifying your holiday meal so that you can get back to what really matters - enjoying the day!

Kate Ziegler is a Realtor, real estate investor, and entrepreneur. Born and raised on a farm in rural Pennsylvania, she has lived and worked in Boston for more than 15 years. She now splits her time between offices in Boston and New London, and stands at the ready to guide urban buyers to their rural escapes. The daughter of a contractor, Kate grew up on construction sites, roofing and framing alongside her father and grandfather; she now applies that experience to owning and managing multi-family properties in Boston, and renovating her home in New Hampshire along with her partner, Jack Romano. Kate helps clients across Greater Boston and the Lakes Region buy and sell homes that fit their unique needs and achieve their goals in a rapidly shifting market.

With gyms throughout the area closed or operating at minimum capacity, a home gym has never sounded more appealing. Many Americans (3 out of 5 to be exact!) are actually turning to home gyms for good, and over half of the population is looking for the best home-fitness options

17 years ago our associate broker, Karen Haskell, suffered a knee injury after her Newfoundland puppy, Bella, crashed into her on the ice. During her recovery Karen would travel to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire.

Abbi lives in New London with her husband, Dan, and two young children. She feels so grateful to live in such a beautiful community filled with classic charm and endless opportunities to explore. She is the owner of A to Z Cakes, a custom cake studio specializing in one of a kind sweet treats utilizing farm fresh ingredients. While her love of baking continues, her real joy has been developing relationships with customers over the years. Helping families celebrate and watching them grow has been the most rewarding slice of her adventure. Abbi is so excited to continue growing these relationships by assisting with one of life’s biggest milestones – finding home sweet home. Her attention to detail, tireless work ethic and enthusiasm carry over into every aspect of her life. Whether buying or selling, she would be honored to lend a trusting hand to your journey.

Thanksgiving is this week and let’s be honest - there’s going to be leftovers! Just imagine it, it’s Friday, the day after Thanksgiving and you’ve got a fridge full of turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, stuffing and more. Just how will you enjoy them?

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means good food and good company! Whether you are hosting or attending a Thanksgiving celebration this season, don’t worry, our family here at Coldwell Banker Lifestyles has compiled some of our favorite tips to make your holidays as carefree as possible.

Thanksgiving is a holiday filed with love, warmth and lots of great food. It can be intimidating, especially if it is your first time hosting. Today we are sharing with you seven great tips for making your holiday a success!

Sam Schwarz was born in Long Island, New York, but spent the majority of his life growing up in the Lake Sunapee Region. He has enjoyed both working and spending time at many of the local lakes and mountains, including Mount Sunapee, Davis Cabins, and the Follansbee Inn on Kezar Lake. After Sam graduated from Kearsarge Regional High School, he traveled abroad to multiple countries in Europe. His traveling experience taught him the value of the rural lifestyle that the Lake Sunapee Region has to offer.

Kyle grew up exploring many different entrepreneurial routes led by his passion for business and helping others. Kyle is a native of New Hampshire, mainly the Lakes Sunapee Region. After graduating Kearsarge Regional High School, he traveled multiple countries in Europe and got to experience all different cultures.