You’ve recently had some wall-to-wall carpeting installed, and there’s a strange discoloration in certain spots. Your new hardwood floors have developed a buckle or maybe the vinyl flooring, installed just weeks ago, has grown a bubble. Cracked tiles, separating seams, stain-resistant rugs that don’t seem to resist stains at all; …
Read More »Unplugged Toys & Gifts merges educational, fun toys to spark kids’ creativity and imaginations
I’ve noticed a subtle change among consumers these past few years. It seems that people have come to re-appreciate the “Mom & Pop” stores, and/or smaller shops. I don’t see it as an either/or issue – just that many people left the Mom & Pop behind a few decades ago, …
Read More »Fisher Bus – a family owned and operated charter company that has been offering superior service for three generations
America relies on its roads and highways, perhaps more than any other nation. Americans have a love affair with their roads; we have as many names for our thoroughfares as Inuits supposedly have for snow: road, street, lane, court, highway, freeway, route, avenue, boulevard, way, circle, etc. We have the …
Read More »Motion The Dance Studio: expertise, passion and knowledge producing superstar dancers
The proof is in the smiles! It seems that dance has become as popular as ever. There are a fair number of dance studios in the area, and it seems there are new ones cropping up regularly. What is it about dancing that has contributed to its recent popularity? It …
Read More »Whaling City Glass Smoke Shop becomes one year old; still premier destination for the smoke enthusiast
A year ago we told you about New Bedford’s premier smoke shop, Whaling City Glass. Coming up on their one year anniversary, owner Brett Amaral along with servers Joshua Sullivan and Bethanie Benique want to celebrate by not only giving away some goodies, but by reminding the area what it …
Read More »Dr. James Freitas – a pioneer with almost 30 years experience in improving bad backs in greater New Bedford
Chiropractic as been around for almost 5,000 years – being mentioned in ancient Chinese documents as early as 2,700 B.C.E. The 5th century B.C.E. Greek physician Socrates who published many texts on spinal manipulation, declared “Get knowledge of the spine, for this is the requisite for many diseases.” The modern …
Read More »Repurpose Boutique & Unique Items offers affordable, creative handmade furniture, home decor and more
I don’t have an artistic bone in my body. The pinnacle of my ability would be stick figure sketches – that most people wouldn’t even recognize. My handwriting is barely legible. My friends call my writing “Heijoelyphics.” So, when I see someone draw, paint, sketch or create, I am in …
Read More »Get it sharpened at “The Sharpening Shop”
As a history buff, I love hearing about people who do old-time jobs – sort of forgotten occupations. If you know where to look, you can find a cobbler, a haberdasher, or even a milkman. It’s increasingly difficult to come across craftsmen like there used to be in the “olden …
Read More »Silverbrook Farm ACUSHNET offers CSAs, country store, family fun events, farm yoga, movie nights and more!
The Silverbrook Farm in Acushnet is a traditional farm with one eye proudly looking towards the future. In addition to fulfilling old world farm duties, Silverbrook Farm has community events, a visit from Santa Claus, Christmas Trees, an animal display, hayrides, and even movie nights! The common conception of a …
Read More »MJ’s Pet Training Academy enriches pets’ lives and effectively strengthens the human-animal bond through positive training
Our pets are family. They get treated like our sons and daughters – we feed and bathe them, take care of their medical bills, lavish them with love and spend tons of time with them. Heck, some of us even clothe them! And just like our kids, we want them …
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