Macy's Shop For A Cause

MACY'S ~ Shop For A Cause

Pheasant Lane Mall, Nashua, NH

October 17th, 2009

I had the pleasure of being invited to take part in the Macy's Shop For a Cause event for the Macy's at Pheasant Lane Mall, Nashua, NH. Beyond it being an incredible event to take part in and help raise funds, I was able to do it with my daughters, which makes it extra SPECIAL!

Proceeds from the event gow towards Feeding America and other local food banks as part of Macy's national "Come Together" campaign wich aims to privide 10 million mealsw for the hungry and other designated charities!

With Macy's Management and event coordinators Kathy Dobbs-GSM, Diane Nolan-GM, Mrs. NH (me) and Jay Rodrigues-GSM With Macy's team and the Alton Girls after the Fashion Show during the Shop for a Cause event. The Alton Girls in Formal wear - rock it out girls!

And Casual wear - oh yeah!

Mrs. New Hampshire United States 2009 - so proud of her girls in the Macy's Fashion Show for Shop For a Cause!

October Fest at Salzburg Square

October Fest

at Salzburg Square

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

Amherst, NH

There's nothing like Fall in New England, specifically, New Hampshire! One place that kick starts the season is Salzburg Square and their annual October Fest event! On a gorgeous Fall day, there was live music, food, fun for both children and adults and unique items to taste and purchase from all the boutique stores at Salzburg Square.

I was asked to be there by Donna, the owner of Whimsey - love this store! We had fun greeting and talking to the many people that came thru October Fest. I enjoyed making the rounds to all the boutiques and seeing all of the unique and amazing things they all carry in their stores. Saw many familiar faces and made some new friends on this beautiful Fall day at October Fest - great event for all to come and enjoy!

With all the Boutique Owners at Salzburg Square: June Holbrook (Gallery Portraits), Karen Girado (Just Naturals), Margaret Phelan (Enchanted Lace), Mike Spyridakis (Property Owner), Susan Towner (Golden Egg), Roxanne Mansell (Roxie's Fashions), Donna Travis (Whimsey Square) Kneeling L to R: Linda May (Antiques at Mayfair), Sheila Osborn (aurvara Salon), Karen Farren (Gallery Portraits), Elie Elfata (Eden Restaurant)

With Donna and Meg from Whimsey - love these ladies! These folks were amazing!!

This woodcarving was incredible! With the artists Ron Mulley and Kent McKenzie of Woodcarvings

Reflections Fashion Show

http://www.thenhmirror.com/

It’s that time of year again – time for fall foliage, apple picking and back-to-school – but more importantly, time for "Reflections".

The annual Reflections Fashion Show took place on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Bedford High School. This year, the NH Mirror teamed up with Families in Transition for a bigger and better show.

Several boutiques showcased their fashions on stage at the event. This year’s participants were Real Bodies of Amesbury, Junz Boutique of Nashua, Alapage of Bedford and Harley Davidson of Manchester. In addition, it featured hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and a silent auction.

The event benefited Families in Transition and Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth.

With the wonderful ladies from Families in Transition before the show, so sweet!

With the lovely June from Junz and my first Junz outfit - sassy!

My second JUNZ outfit - LOVED this shirt!!

My last Junz outfit - LOVED this Jacket!!!

With Miss New Hampshire, the lovely Lindesy Graham

With the Victoria and her staff from Transformations Hair and Now who did an amzing job on my hair!

With my fellow Junz Models

JUNZ - Reflections Fashion Show Fitting

I'll be modeling for JUNZ Boutique for the Reflections Fashion Show. I had the pleasure of meeting June and her staff at her store. Such lovely things!! In a matter of minutes she dressed, accessorized me and got me pumped to show her fabulous things!

With June, owner of JUNZ Boutique in Nashua outside her store.

The Milford Pumpkin Festival

The 20th Annual Milford Pumpkin Festival

October 9th, 10th & 11th, 2009

Milford, NH

The Milford Pumpkin Festival is an event that my family and I have gone to since we've lived in NH. This year marked the 20th anniversary of the event - how special! Not only is it a fun family event, but for me, it's a reminder of how gorgeous NH is this time of year with all the leaves turning their beautiful colors, the smell of the fall crisp air and the togetherness of a town within our state. This is my favorite time of year in NH!

I had the great honor of being a judge for it's Annual Talent Show at the Amato Center. It was a great night spent with my fellow judges and all the amazing local talent - they were all fabulous and each act had something special to offer the audience to keep us entertained and excited! At the end of the night a 1st, 2nd, audience favorite and honorable mentions were selected! It was great show, CONGRATULATIONS to all who participated and to the winners!

With my fellow Talent Show Judges and the 1st, 2nd, Audience Favorite and Honorable Mention Winners!

With the lovely Roberta and Alan Woolfson - Pumpkin Festival Talent organizers and wonderful people!

Fall Fun with my baby girls - hayrides, pumpkins, apple picking OH MY!

My girls at the Pumpkin Festival taking in the HUGE Pumpkins!

Whimsey Square - Ladies Night Event

Whimsey Square

Ladies Night Event

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

It was an exciting night at Whimsey Square in Amherst! They held their Ladies Night Event and it was a blast! They had tons of great new unique and beautiful items to debut, lots of new beads from Chamilia, Troll and Silverado, many of the artists were there as well, lots of food, drinks and of course, great personality you just have to go into this store! I'm here with Owner, Donna who is an absolute sweetheart!

With owner, Donna. She is a queen and so we just had to have her represent - loved it!!

Miss University 2010 & Miss Strafford County 2010

Miss University and Miss Strafford County 2010

The University of New Hampshire

Friday, September 18th,2009

I had the honor of being a judge for the Miss University 2010 and Miss Strafford County 2010 Pageant in NH. There was an amazing group of girls competing and a wonderful group of judges to work with. Although competition was tough, we ended up selecting 2 fabulous young women to represent their titles who will then have the opportunity to compete for Miss New Hampshire 2010 ~ Congratulations!!

Winners with all the judges!

Her crowning moment, Miss University 2010, Margo Reola

Her crowning moment.... Lissa Silk, Miss Strafford County 2010

With the lovely Lindsey Graham, Miss New Hampshire 2009

With Miss Strafford County 2010, Lissa Silk, Miss New Hampshire 2009, Lindsey Graham, me and Miss University 2010, Margo Reola

Manchester Signature Chefs Volunteer Reception - March of Dimes

March of Dimes - NH Chapter

Manchester Signature Chefs Volunteer Reception

September 16th, 2009

The March of Dimes is one of my top non profit organizations that I work with and support because of their mission to save babies lives and provide research to that mission. They are amazing! I had the pleasure of being invited to the Volunteer Reception at the Bedford Village Inn for the upcoming Manchester Signature Chefs Event. It is going to be an incredible night of great food from over 20 local restaurants, wonderful silent and live auction items with all the proceeds going to the March of Dimes.

At the Volunteer Reception with these incredible women who are March of Dimes in NH! Meghan Roche, March of Dimes, NH Community Director, Kathy Malone, Hannaford Supermarkets, Store Manager and sponsor, myself and Karen Dennis, March of Dimes NH State Director

Veteran's Honor Day

The Hanover Inn's Veterans Honor Day in Partnership with Mascoma Savings Bank

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

12pm - 3pm

Today was a day to "HONOR" all Veterans and to acknowledge the distinguished Veterans living at the New Hampshire and Vermont Veterans Homes. These homes provide specialized health care and professional long-term care services while also focusing on providing dignity, independence and the highest quality of life for each resident!

I was asked to come to this event in support of New Hampshire's Veterans. It was my sincere HONOR to be in THEIR presence! Through out my Mrs. New Hampshire journey, I've been blessed to meet and be in the presence of many amazing people, but today, I was once again HUMBLED as a person. Their courage and strength is something that I can only hope to one day have and be able to pass on to my children! It was so nice meeting and speaking with these incredible men and women who go back to World War II to present and to hear their stories, I was touched and inspired.

We enjoyed performances by the Norwich University Cadet Color Guard and Drill Team along with the New Hampshire Police Association's Pipes and Drum Band. Military vehicles were also be on display. A spectacular summer barbeque prepared by the Hanover Inn's Executive Chef, Jason Merrill, was served to all attendants.

We should ALWAYS Honor and Support our troops from yesterday and today! All proceeds and donations from the event will be equally divided between the two Homes.

I met this sweet man who even wore his original WWII uniform - inspiring to say the least! With the NH Police Association Pipes and Drums Band Veterans from both NH and VT

Norwich University Cadets Drill Team Exhibition

Norwich University Color Guard, Posting of the Colors

With Michael Hart form the Hanover Inn

With Steven, who organzied the event - wonderully sweet man!

With the lovely Alanna McDermott, Mrs. Vermont America 2007 representing Vermont Veterans

Golf Tournament for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua

On Thursday, September 10th, 2009, I had the pleasure of being at the Big Brothers Big Sisters Annual Golf Tournament at the Amherst Country Club! It was a ton of fun meeting lots of BBBS supporters and golf enthusiasts. All monies raised support the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua.

At Hole 1, greeting golfers and quenching their thirst with "Gatorade"

With the lovely Joy Barrett, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters ~ as she sports a Harley Davidson "Walking Advertisement" outfit in support of their sponsorship!