Aldene Fredenburg

About Aldene Fredenburg

Aldene Fredenburg is a freelance writer living in southwestern New Hampshire and frequently contributes to Tips and Topics. She has published numerous articles in local and regional publications on a wide range of topics, including business, education, the arts, and local events. Her feature articles include an interview with independent documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and a feature on prisoners at the New Hampshire State Prison in Concord. She may be reached at amfredenburg@yahoo.com. articles@tipsandtopics.com

Upscale Goes Green: Homeowners Focus Increasingly on Sustainable Energy, Renewable Building Materials

A quiet revolution is going on in the real estate sector. Many successful professionals are putting considerable money into building their own dream homes, and many of those professionals are choosing to build according to green principles.Perhaps...
Date Posted: December 11, 2006

August Is Blueberry Month!

There's no better season than summer, when access to fresh, locally grown produce is at its peak. And August is great, because locally harvested blueberries abound.
Date Posted: November 16, 2006

Volunteer Vacations: A Great Way to Contribute to a Favorite Cause

Imagine working with a group of new friends, like-minded individuals from every region of the world, on a project close to your own heart. Helping Katrina victims clean up their devastated homes in New Orleans, clearing hundreds of miles of trails...
Date Posted: November 07, 2006

Do You Have a Budding Specialist on Your Hands? Give Her the Resources She Needs

If you have a child who gets really excited about a particular subject or activity, you're lucky. The enthusiasm for learning that comes from getting deeply involved in a specific area of interest can be parlayed into better reading and...
Date Posted: August 31, 2006

A Collection of Favorite Books Is a Great Incentive for Kids to Read

Helping your child develop his own collection of favorite books is a great way to encourage the habit of reading. While the many books your child gets to read in school or the local library are wonderful resources, nothing beats finding your kid...
Date Posted: August 30, 2006