Fourth annual gingerbread house charity auction will benefit The Lakes Region Humane Society

Wolfeboro, NH -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/26/2020 -- The Gingerbread House Jubilee is back for a fourth annual celebration, albeit with a couple of significant changes from years past. The event is still a silent auction featuring several gingerbread cottages made by Gingerbread Amy and local artisans, and will take place at Yankee Pedlar, located at 12 N. Main Street in Wolfeboro from 2-4 pm on Saturday, November 28, 2020. One gingerbread cottage will be raffled off for free, so stop by for some hot chocolate and drop your name in the hat!

"We thought it might be fun for visitors to pop into the office, place a bid, then shop around town before checking on their bid," explains Amy Knapp, known as Gingerbread Amy on Instagram, regarding the change of location.

The jubilee is sponsored by Yankee Pedlar, Wolfeboro's oldest real estate brokerage firm, and Gingerbread Amy. This year's silent auction will directly benefit The Lakes Region Humane Society—and the event might even feature a visit from old Saint Nick himself!

Knapp, a gingerbread aficionado, REALTOR® and president of Yankee Pedlar's Gingerbread House Division, has been working with gingerbread for over two decades. This is her fourth year organizing the event. In addition to her duties at Yankee Pedlar, she also teaches a class called "The Tao of Gingerbread House Design + Construction," which helps curious pastry architects get into the craft. New Hampshire magazine will feature Gingerbread Amy in its December issue.

"We are always thrilled to see Wolfeboro's talented, creative residents come out to support local charities," says Knapp. "We usually have a great crowd and look forward to hosting this event each year. It really helps us strengthen our ties with the community, and is a fun way to celebrate this season of giving. Plus, some people come every year to pick up a gift or holiday decoration for their home or office."

The auction will be open-house style, and participants do not need to be present to win. Bidders may use aliases if they want to keep their identity secret.

For more information about the Gingerbread House Jubilee, please reach out to Gingerbread Amy today.

About Yankee Pedlar
Yankee Pedlar is Wolfeboro's oldest and largest real estate brokerage firm, with decades of continuous service to the area. A full-service real estate agency, the firm specializes in vacation rentals adjacent to Lakes Winnipesaukee and Wentworth, as well as properties on Mirror Lake and throughout Tuftonboro and Alton, NH.

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Cozy close-knit New Hampshire town will auction off gingerbread houses to benefit The Lakes Region Humane Society

Wolfeboro, NH -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/26/2019 -- The citizens of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, are once again reprising their sweet role as Gingerbread Jubilee hosts this year, with proceeds going to benefit a beloved local charity.

The jubilee is sponsored by Wolfeboro's oldest real estate brokerage firm, Yankee Pedlar, and features several handmade gingerbread houses. This silent auction will directly benefit The Lakes Region Humane Society—and the event might even feature a visit from old Saint Nick himself!

Amy Knapp, gingerbread aficionado, REALTOR® and president of Yankee Pedlar's Gingerbread House Division, has been working with gingerbread for over two decades. This is her third year organizing the event. In addition to her duties at Yankee Pedlar, she also teaches a class called "The Tao of Gingerbread House Design + Construction," which helps ambitious pastry architects get into the craft.

"We are always thrilled to see Wolfeboro's talented, creative residents come out to support local charities," said Knapp. "We usually have a great crowd and look forward to hosting this event each year. It really helps us strengthen our ties with the community and is a fun way to celebrate this season of giving."

Along with free hot chocolate, cookies, interactive craft activities and possibly even a photo opportunity with the one and only Santa, the Gingerbread House Jubilee will also offer a silent auction with locally-created, handmade gingerbread houses to bid upon and take home. Anyone hoping to buy a sweet and spicy new home for the holidays should get their bids in before the auction closes at 3pm—and they must be present to win. The winners should also be prepared to take home their new gingerbread real estate acquisition immediately.

This year's Gingerbread House Jubilee will be held on the afternoon of Sunday, December 8, at Barn at The General Wolfe, 518 Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH. The event runs from 2pm to 4pm.

About Yankee Pedlar
Yankee Pedlar is Wolfeboro's oldest and largest real estate brokerage firm, with decades of continuous service to the area. A full-service real estate agency, the firm specializes in vacation rentals adjacent to Lakes Winnipesaukee and Wentworth, as well as properties on Mirror Lake and throughout Tuftonboro and Alton, NH.

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Annual charity event draws local crowd with fun treats, silent auction and social opportunities

Wolfeboro, NH -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/15/2018 -- One of the greatest joys for any real estate agent is pairing the right family with the right home. There's nothing so satisfying as knowing it's the right match and a perfect fit. For Yankee Pedlar in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, it's no different… except sometimes, the right home is made of gingerbread.

In 2018—as they do each December—Wolfeboro's oldest real estate brokerage firm will sponsor the Gingerbread House Jubilee. This annual event sees dozens of gingerbread houses (as many as 100) auctioned off for a good local cause. This year's Gingerbread House Jubilee is scheduled for December 8 in Wolfeboro. Yankee Pedlar has already begun to spread the word.

Amy Knapp, REALTOR® and president of the company's gingerbread house division, believes they are unique in the nation. "I don't know of any other brokerage firm with a dedicated gingerbread house division! We stay busy all year, but it gets crazy during the holiday season," she jokes.

Yankee Pedlar helps bring awareness to the event, as a way to foster its own ties to the local community it serves. Wolfeboro residents look forward to the event's signature window display, as each year presents a new and original gingerbread scene, alongside a sizable blue candy lake, representative of the town's own Lake Winnipesaukee.

For local residents like Knapp, the Gingerbread House Jubilee sheds light on the idea that there's magic in the little things, like helping families find the right home or bringing gingerbread creations to a close-knit, local town. "There's magic everywhere and being a magical realtor is the way to go for me," says Knapp, who credits Pam Grout's book, E Squared, as a resource for recognizing the true magic in life.

As for the gingerbread house division of Yankee Pedlar, Knapp says it's a relatively quiet segment of the business 11 months out of the year. "There are no mold issues or contract disputes in the gingerbread house division of our brokerage firm and all disagreements are resolved over a candy cane and hot chocolate. It's really a wonderful department to be in charge of."

Last year's Gingerbread House Jubilee was held at Barn at The General Wolfe on Main Street in Wolfeboro. Details of 2018's upcoming event will be forthcoming later in the year.

About Yankee Pedlar
Yankee Pedlar is Wolfeboro's oldest and largest real estate brokerage firm, with decades of continuous service to the area. A full service real estate agency, the firm specializes in vacation rentals adjacent to Lakes Winnipesaukee and Wentworth, as well as properties on Mirror Lake and throughout Tuftonboro and Alton, NH.

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Signs allow individuals, families and business owners to designate certain spaces as cell phone-free areas, providing a break from omnipresent technology

Wolfeboro, NH -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/13/2018 -- In today's technology-obsessed world, it can seem nearly impossible to avoid looking at our cell phones and mobile devices for more than a few minutes at a time. For many of us, it has become a true addiction-even going for a short walk around the block without our phone can give us anxiety.

Amy Knapp and her husband, Geordy Hutchinson, have found an effective solution to help people put down their phones and have real, meaningful conversations once again. At Yankee Pedlar, the oldest real estate brokerage firm in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, the couple is giving out "No Phone Zone" cards. These signs may be placed in one's home, business or office, providing a clear notice to others that they should turn off or put down their cell phones while in a particular space.

The idea started a few years ago, when Knapp and Hutchinson designated two areas of their home-the porch and the living room-as places where they would not use their cell phones so that they could relax and enjoy one another's company. This rule extended to guests, who found it a little more difficult to comply. When gentle reminders failed to have the right impact, the couple decided to post "No Phone Zone" signs in these spaces to make sure the rule was clear.

Knapp and Hutchinson have found that the phone-free spaces have enriched their lives and made the time they spend together and with loved ones more meaningful. Now, they are sharing the concept with others-and they have found that people have responded in positive ways.

"Technology is an important part of our lives, but when we are spending all of our time staring at our mobile devices, we eventually start missing out on life," said Knapp. "People really love the idea of taking an area of their home or business, and making a commitment to not use cell phones, tablets or laptops in that specific area. It can be a wonderful way to escape technology for a few moments and feel human again!"

Anyone interested in a "No Phone Zone" card can pick one up at Yankee Pedlar, located at 12 Main Street in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Learn more at https://www.yankeepedlarrealtors.com/.

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