Marcie Ricker

Marcie Ricker is a grandmother who lives in Hamilton, MA with her husband, children and grandchildren. She has a Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture from North Carolina State University and a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Salem State University. She has recently published a children's book "The Sugar Witch Switch" about a great Halloween tradition of trading Halloween candy for a toy, compliments of the Sugar Witch. She loves to garden, but lives to travel and has been to all 50 states as well as Europe, Africa, Mexico and almost all of the Caribbean Islands. Travel ignites the spirit and gardening soothes the soul.

Introduce your children to the newest Halloween Tradition, The Sugar Witch Switch. Trick or Treating is the best part of … Read more

Salem, MA is a beautiful city with a storied past. This October is a great time to step back in … Read more

Many fortunate travelers escape to Hawaii in their lifetime, while others never quite make that long trip. It’s important to know which island is … Read more

With only a few weeks left, now is the time to visit Storyland. Opened in 1950, this lovely old amusement … Read more

Fall has arrived. The children are back to school. Parents are looking for weekend activities to savor these last precious … Read more

Recently, New England shoppers have been in the market for a new grocery store. After Market Basket’s shelves were stripped … Read more

As school buses start to roll this September, parents are out shopping for the best deals in back to school … Read more

Looking for another great New England destination to visit with the kids that includes educational and fun activities? York, Maine … Read more

Home Depot, Lowes, local nurseries… Who’s got the best deals, and the healthiest, plants? After comparing both big box suppliers … Read more

By the end of August, flower pots look sad, wilted, and dying. By adding a few simple plants now for … Read more