Boat Rentals

August 17, 2020 | THE LAKER | Page 29

What parent hasn’t heard their child utter the familiar phrase “I’m bored” at some point? Despite a seemingly vast array of toys, electronics and other items at their disposal, children can be quick to sulk and say there’s nothing to do. Parents can counter “I’m bored” with these eight boredom-busting activities that are certain to help pass the time in entertaining and sometimes educational ways. 1. Craft time: Pick a theme and gather the materials for the project. For example, kids can evoke a trip to the ocean by creating handmade sea creatures. Paint a paper plate and hang brightly colored yarn underneath it to create the “tentacles” of a jellyfi sh. Kids can use salt dough clay to fashion seashells, sea snails or crustaceans. 2. Painting: Shaving cream is a great sensory material that is relatively easy to clean up. Kids can whip up a batch of shaving cream paint and use it to fi nger paint on a table or even in the bathtub. Simply mix shaving cream with food coloring in a bowl, or use a muffi n tin to separate the colors. 3. Build a birdhouse: Birdhouses or bird feeders can be made from scraps of material found around the house. Scavenge for spare lumber or other supplies in the shed or garage. An adult or older sibling can help cut the wood into pieces. Young children may enjoy painting the house. Wood adhesive or screws can be used to assemble the project. 4. Plan a garden: Kids can help to design a garden the entire family will maintain and even be responsible for a special parcel that’s all their own. Gardens can grow food, fl owers and more. Add a touch of whimsy with fi gurines for a fairy garden or even small superhero fi gures for a spot for boys to tend. 5. B ox makeovers: Tissue boxes or cereal boxes can be made into many different creations with paint or construction paper. Use a few craft supplies like pom-poms or wiggly eyes to turn boxes into “monsters.” 6. Boat races: Build a small sailboat for each member of the family. Fill up a long, shallow container and take turns racing the boats by blowing on the sails. 7. Leaf art: Gather leaves and twigs from around the yard and then combine pieces to make them look like various animals. 8. Spray park: Create an at-home spray park with a garden hose and a pool noodle. Poke several small holes into the pool noodle on all sides. Stick a garden hose into the end of the pool noodle and hot-glue a wine cork into the hole at the other end. Turn on the

water and let the kids run through.

Head off kids’ boredom by having plenty of ideas at the ready. - Metro Creative

19’, 21’ & 27’ Bowriders 20’ & 22’ Pontoons 25’ Tri-Toons

463 Governor Wentworth Highway Melvin Village, NH 03850 603-544-3583 www.melvinvillagemarina.com

603-366-4311 or 1-800-366-8119 1258 Union Avenue, Laconia Reservations Encouraged www.anchormarine.net

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We Rent: Slips, Boats, Canoes Kayaks and Paddle Boards 603-968-9001 www.holdernessharbor.com 879 US Route 3, Holderness, NH

We Rent: Slips, Boats, Canoes DISCOVER SQUAM Kayaks and Paddle Boards HOLDERNESS HARBOR 603-968-9001 603-968-9001 www.holdernessharbor.com 879 US Route 3, Holderness, NH Best Gas Prices on Squam Lake - Free Ice!

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Winnipesaukee 96 Channel Ln. Laconia (603) 366-4801 winnisquammarine.com

LOCATED AT BAY SIDE INN • 21’DECK BOATS • 24’ PONTOON BOATS • DAILY AND WEEKLY RENTALS AVAILABLE • SEADOO RENTALS BY THE HOUR

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At the end of a dead end road on a wonderfully private 1.3 acre lot with 540’ of Lake Winnisquam waterfront sits this comfortable, year-round, 5-bedroom home. The large point of land provides a sweeping waterfront and a parklike setting. Level lot, sandy beach, bunkhouse, large dock, dry boathouse.

A remarkable home on a sensational lot with sandy beach and an enormous, covered dock for 3 boats. Picturesque sunsets, added outdoor living space, carriage home, 9 garages. This home was designed and custom-built with unmatched detail and quality. This is the Ultimate Lake Home! $9,500,000

Gilford - This Queen Anne Victorian-style home has been built with care and precision. The design, the attention to detail, the care with which it has been maintained … coffered ceilings, walls of cherry, raised panels, hardwood fl ooring … all are simply beautiful! Sandy beach and oversized, canopied docking. $3,895,000

Gilford - This charming, 4-bedroom Governor’s Island

Cape-style home was enlarged and updated with style.

The open designed kitchen/family room is warm and inviting with a soaring fi replace, beadboard walls and slate fl ooring. Dramatic sunsets, beautifully designed waterfront with fi repit and a large waterside deck. $2,395,000

Enter a winding driveway to a private courtyard with commanding views, sweeping lawn, sandy beach and a W-shaped dock with canopy. The kitchen is amazing! Appointed with the fi nest appliances and custom Birdseye Maple counters complemented by spacious eating and cozy sitting areas with fi replace. $3,995,000

Sanbornton - This stunning and landmark farm overlooks private ponds, rolling meadows, woodlands and picturesque lake and mountain views. Renovated to include a Great Room, which was incorporated into its original barn, the home includes 6 bedrooms and 6 baths.

This is a magnifi cent property. $3,895,000 Gilford - On a level lot with dramatic views, this seasonal vintage cottage has 150’ of Winnipesaukee waterfront and 1.3 acres. It also includes a guest cottage, detached two bay garage and a 4 vehicle carport. Wonderfully private, this special Governor’s Island property is one of the fi nest.

$2,200,000

Drive through gates to this striking estate home with over 360’ of Winnipesaukee waterfront and a beautiful, natural sandy beach. With over 4 acres of privacy, the home includes nearly 12,000 sq. ft. of luxury living and an enormous three

story barn for storing cars and boats. $3,995,000

Wolfeboro - This Wolfeboro estate property has a prized level lot, a sandy beach, large open boathouse, deep water docking and a safe sandy swimming area in desirable Delings Cove. The home is stunning with walls of glass, large decks, soaring ceilings and three fi replaces.

Gilford - This newly fi nished home is impressive. The home is wired for a generator, has multi-zone central air and heat, beautiful views, huge deck, open-concept living and high-end fi nishes. It is just minutes from Gunstock which has year-round activities. It’s new. It’s spacious. $699,000

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