Who on the SouthCoast and even beyond, doesn’t have fond memories of taking a country road drive to Acushnet’s Country Whip? Remember how excited the whole house got when it was announced? I know my brother and I would hoot, holler and jump up and down while racing to get …

Are you a dog owner that wants to learn more about training your best friend’s behavior? Maybe you have a new puppy in the house and want to not only start him as young as possible when it comes to house-training, but are interested in how to form a bond …

Each year the American Heart Association – Southern New England has its “Heart Walk” to raise awareness for America’s #1 killer. In spite of the overwhelming amount of information out there, heart disease continues to be the nation’s largest health concern. Making sure that the proper information is reaching the …

Rope. Something we all take for granted. It’s ubiquitous throughout our lives, yet we barely notice unless we are undertaking some type of activity like sailing, rock climbing, or an arborist or if you are a member of the fire department, police department or in the military. Without rope there’d …

Glorious, glorious, empanadas – filled with meat, vegetables, even fruit and wrapped up in a pastry dough. Series Introduction (Move down if you’re familiar with the thread or don’t care) In this series, we hope to highlight and showcase in as interesting a way as possible, the stories behind our …

Our skin health can have serious impact on our mental well-being. Our appearance goes a long well in how we feel about ourselves and suffering from something like hair loss, allergies, oily skin, scars, or other issues can have a detrimental affect on our happiness and desire to interact socially …

What is more magical at relieving tension or stress than a massage? Are there people who wouldn’t want one every single day for life? Whether a shoulder rub, a full body massage, attention to a tender or sore area or one of my personal favorites, the hand massage, a massage …

Chances are you or someone you know needs medical supplies or home oxygen. Whether for home use, nursing home, hospice care, or a host of other reasons, nothing is more important than your health and quality of life. Bathroom or daily living aids, diabetic supplies, wound care, ambulatory aids like …

All children should grow up in a safe, nurturing home. Childhood has a marked, determined effect on one’s personality and quality of life. Since most of us end up having children of our own, we typically model many aspects of our own parents’ rearing skills – they serve as a …

You may have caught a small glimpse of the folklore dancers during local feasts. This event will be the next level! In spite of the fact that every other surname in the “phone book” is a Portuguese one, there are surprisingly few cultural events throughout the year. The first ones …