We had the best time with our team shooting our March Community Spotlight at Hopothecary Ales! The space is cool, they have some really delicious food, amazing beer on tap plus some fantastic cocktails- a win for Michelle!
One lucky winner will win a $100 gift certificate to Hopothecary Ales!

Check out our Facebook or Instagram page for all the details on how to enter!  We'll announce a winner on Thursday 3/31! Good luck! [...]

The Candy Dish in North Andover is one of our go-to places for specialty treats and the best chocolate covered caramels around!  Co-owners Melissa DiMinico and Shauna Semenza have created a beautiful space that not only sells delicious candies, but also wine, spirts and specialty gifts.  Shauna is the the culinary master behind all of their confections while Melissa takes care of the business side.  Michelle is a big fan of the chocolate covered caramels but their specialty Chocolate Lobster is a fantastic treat to try as well!  

As part of this Community Spotlight The Candy Dish is giving away an amazing gift including a bottle of Chateau De Berne Romance Rose, a limited edition carved heart bowl filled with 2lbs of handmade candies and 10 nip-sized bottles of fireball!  Perfect to share with your sweetheart!  Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages to enter!

We recently visited the furniture store Mak&Co. in downtown Andover and it was so beautiful inside we didn't want to leave!  Mak&Co. not only carries furniture but also offers design services for small or large projects.  Their design services range from complimentary room layouts & measuring to full scale interior design services.  They [...]

We were thrilled to meet up Ali Crohan, founder of Olive & fig for April's Community Spotlight!  We chatted with Ali about how she started and grew her business, plus how to create the perfect charcuterie board.  Yum!  Ali was able to grow her business in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.  Stay home and eat cheese?  Yes, please!!  Check [...]

Winter with little ones can be tough in the Northeast.  Our Digital Marketing Manager, Liz, recently discovered the perfect indoor play space for her and her little one.  The Children's Piazza is a play cafe located in Peabody, MA.  It's clean, spacious and has a variety of fun rooms, toys and art supplies for a morning or afternoon of play.  Another great feature is the cafe!  Weary-eyed parents and caregivers and purchase coffee and other drinks to sip while their children play.  Their cookies and egg bites are a must try as well!  They also have a fun outdoor area, Liz can't wait to check out this spring!

The Children's Piazza is offering a $25 gift card to one lucky winner check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for details!

Watch the video below to learn more about The Children's Piazza in Peabody, MA

We were thrilled to be invited to decorate a tree for The Stevens-Coolidge Place Holiday Stroll & Festive Parade of Trees in North Andover.  The Stevens-Coolidge Place has been a favorite to visit in any season, but the flower gardens are especially beautiful in the spring and summer seasons.  This holiday event is smaller than previous events but still a wonderful way to enjoy the holiday season safely outdoors.  If you visit be sure to bring some canned goods to leave at your favorite tree.  Canned goods will be donated to Neighbors in Need.  Along with this video The Stevens-Coolidge Place will be giving away 2 complementary tickets to a Friday night fire-spinning hike.  

Check out Facebook and Instagram pages for details. 

Photo by Barrett Ward on Unsplash

We hope you are staying healthy this holiday season! With the challenges facing so many families this year, we anticipate even more families will be in need this season.  If you are able, please consider donating a new unwrapped toy to our annual Marine Toys for Tots Drive. You can drop off toys in the back entrance at our Reading office, 248 Main St.  Or, our Andover office lobby located at 77 Main St.  New unwrapped toys will be picked up in Andover on Thursday December 10th, and Reading on Monday December 14th.  Thank you!

For November's Community Spotlight Michelle finally crossed Mill River Winery off her fall bucket list!  It was a perfect afternoon to enjoy a wine flight plus their delicious snacks and small bites.  The winery remains open for outdoor seating, don’t worry- they have patio heaters plus fire pit tables to keep you warm!  Mill River Winery is giving away two free tasting cards and wine glasses!  Please visit our Facebook and Instagram pages for details on how to enter!  We'll announce a winner Tuesday November 24th, Good luck!

What a JOY to spend some time with Laura-Marie Small, owner of Kidcasso Art Studio!  She's created a truly inspiring place for budding creatives of all ages.  Kidcasso has two art studio locations north of Boston.  Her original space is in Wakefield, MA and she show now has a second location in Andover, MA.  Plus this fall she opened a learning pod center for young students in Wakefield.  Let's get out and support these local businesses that make living north of Boston so special!!  Laura-Marie has been so generous to giveaway an item from their upcoming gift shop Playcasso PLUS a month of free classes to one lucky winner. 

Visit our Facebook and Instagram pages for details on how to enter!

A winner will be announced Tuesday November  3rd.  Good luck!!!!

For our September Community Spotlight, we are featuring one of our favorite apple orchards, Barker's Farm in North Andover.  A hidden gem in our opinion!  Barker's Farm has a great selection of apples and plenty of low trees, for the littlest helpers!  Check out the video to see more apple picking fun!

Barker's Farm

1267 Osgood St, North Andover, MA 01845