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February 8, 2017 Where to Eat for Valentine’s Day

So Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. So much pressure to go out and do something fantastic with that special someone. Here are a few options at all price points to help you celebrate the day. (Photo provided by Del Frisco’s) Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House Boston will offer guests an intimate dinner for […]

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February 7, 2017 5 Candy Ideas for Valentine’s Day

When I was a kid, all I ever wanted to get for Valentine’s Day was that heart shaped box of Russell Stover chocolates, the bigger the better. Now that I’m an adult, I’ve moved on from those chocolates and wanted to share some heart shaped boxed chocolate alternatives for that someone special in your life. […]

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February 2, 2017 Super Bowl Snacks with Willow Tree Farm

With Super Bowl 51 just around the corner I thought I would do a post on easy to make snacks for the game. My friends at Willow Tree Farm sent me over some of their chicken dips to get the party started. So no matter which team you are cheering for (ahem, the Patriots), you’re […]

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December 16, 2016 Holiday Shopping at the CambridgeSide Galleria

For those of you who are doing a last mad dash for presents the week before Christmas, head over to the CambridgeSide Galleria. It’s super easy to get to: you can drive there and parking is WAY cheaper than most city malls, you can take the T or you can get a shuttle bus. Oh, did […]

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December 14, 2016 Food and Jewelry: My Two Favorite Gifts

So here is part 2 of the holiday gift guide. First up, jewelry. Its hard to pick something out because jewelry is so personal (always include a gift receipt 😉 ) Here are the things I’m loving this season: Necklace from Banana Republic (top left) – For me, it’s go big or go home. I […]

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December 12, 2016 Holiday Gift Guide: Bags and Babies

I refuse to shop for the holidays before December 1st. Black Friday shopping just isn’t for me, there isn’t anything I want, or can think of, that I would wait in line for 5 hours to buy. Don’t even get me started on those stories you hear about people getting in fights over the last […]

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December 7, 2016 Happy Holidays from Macy’s

This holiday season has me feeling a little nostalgic. I was asked to participate in a campaign for Macy’s this year and it got me thinking back (WAY back) to when I was a kid and what shopping was like then. First, there was no Natick Collection. The Shopper’s World isn’t the one that you […]

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November 24, 2016 Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from my ‘hood to yours! Hope you are all enjoying time with your friends and family and of course, eating delicious food. These turkeys rule our neighborhood and watch out, they bite!

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November 4, 2016 Boston Christmas Festival

Ever since I was a kid, my mom and I would go to the Christmas Festival. We would do some light shopping and then go out to the now closed Anthony’s Pier 4. The Christmas festival, now in its 30th year, has a wonderful gingerbread house display every year. The houses are judged and sold, […]

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November 23, 2015 Holiday Wishlist 2015

I’ve put together a list of things that I love – some things I have, and some I’m hoping for this holiday season! Check out my ideas below and let me know what’s on your list this year! For Her: A coworker of mine has this and I love it. This nautical rope wrap bracelet, […]

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