Comments for Northshore Magazine http://nshoremag.com Northshore Magazine is the leading publication for the good life north of Boston on the North Shore of Massachusetts. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:05:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Holiday Meals From Local Experts by Dining Diva http://nshoremag.com/firstclass-feast/comment-page-1/#comment-129194 Dining Diva Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:05:38 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=9365#comment-129194 Re: Kate Hammond at the Grapvine Restaurant in Salem. Not sure I would focus on this food. Big disappointment. We go out to eat a lot. The Grapevine used to be good. It's gone downhill quickly. My husband ordered the beef tenderloin for for $29 and I ordered the salmon for $24. We were both very disappointed. For what it is, the food is overpriced. The waitstaff is non-existent, the decor is outdated (stuck in the 1980's) and the restaurant was empty. We were one of two tables in the entire restaurant that was occupied at prime time on a Friday night. I would recommend saving your money and going elsewhere. It feels like they are going out of business. Re: Kate Hammond at the Grapvine Restaurant in Salem. Not sure I would focus on this food.

Big disappointment. We go out to eat a lot. The Grapevine used to be good. It’s gone downhill quickly. My husband ordered the beef tenderloin for for $29 and I ordered the salmon for $24. We were both very disappointed.

For what it is, the food is overpriced. The waitstaff is non-existent, the decor is outdated (stuck in the 1980′s) and the restaurant was empty. We were one of two tables in the entire restaurant that was occupied at prime time on a Friday night.

I would recommend saving your money and going elsewhere. It feels like they are going out of business.

]]> Comment on Daughtry at Lowell Memorial Auditorium by Northshore http://nshoremag.com/daughtry-at-lowell-memorial-auditorium/comment-page-1/#comment-128368 Northshore Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:45:42 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=15153#comment-128368 Thanks for the tip! - Lauren Thanks for the tip! – Lauren

]]> Comment on Daughtry at Lowell Memorial Auditorium by ariel http://nshoremag.com/daughtry-at-lowell-memorial-auditorium/comment-page-1/#comment-127554 ariel Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:17:47 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=15153#comment-127554 Heads up that the Daughtry presale is NOW happening. Swoop some tickets while you can! This is going to be an incredible show; the new album is the best they have Ever released. I attended the Lifehouse/Daughtry tour over a year ago and was blown away by the performance and am counting down the days for this show!!! They have quite an energetic flare on stage, and Chris's voice is phenomenal and MUST be experienced in a live setting. Heads up that the Daughtry presale is NOW happening. Swoop some tickets while you can! This is going to be an incredible show; the new album is the best they have Ever released. I attended the Lifehouse/Daughtry tour over a year ago and was blown away by the performance and am counting down the days for this show!!! They have quite an energetic flare on stage, and Chris’s voice is phenomenal and MUST be experienced in a live setting.

]]> Comment on Shift Your Style With Aricia Symes-Elmer by Susan P http://nshoremag.com/shift-your-style-with-aricia-symes-elmer/comment-page-1/#comment-127432 Susan P Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:08:44 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14917#comment-127432 I have hired Aricia for special occasions to dress me up and shop my closet. She never disappoints when putting together an outfit – whether it is a gown with fancy jewelry or a great pair of jeans and blazer for a date night with the hubby. I always feel fabulous when I head out the door in the perfect outfit! I have hired Aricia for special occasions to dress me up and shop my closet. She never disappoints when putting together an outfit – whether it is a gown with fancy jewelry or a great pair of jeans and blazer for a date night with the hubby. I always feel fabulous when I head out the door in the perfect outfit!

]]> Comment on Serenitee Restaurant Group Makes its Mark by How One Massachuse​tts Restaurant Group Goes Over the Top for Halloween – Constant Contact Blog http://nshoremag.com/serenitee-restaurant-group-mark/comment-page-1/#comment-127427 How One Massachuse​tts Restaurant Group Goes Over the Top for Halloween – Constant Contact Blog Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:35:54 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=9253#comment-127427 [...] Sign Photo: North Shore Magazine Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:LikeBe the first to like this post. Filed Under: Fresh [...] [...] Sign Photo: North Shore Magazine Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:LikeBe the first to like this post. Filed Under: Fresh [...]

]]> Comment on Consignment Craze by Bobbie gordon http://nshoremag.com/consignment-craze/comment-page-1/#comment-127341 Bobbie gordon Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:59:27 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14889#comment-127341 Thank you so much to Jeanne OBrien Coffey and the editors at NorthShore Magazine for highlighting the areas small businesses. To me, a community is built stronger by these small family owned businesses as they can become a place where neighbors can get to know one another more easily. Since starting Loop Consignment in Swampscott, Ive gotten to know so many people in the area. I feel more at home than I have in 8 years. Thank you to all the new friends I have made for taking the time to shop here first. Also, I loved the idea of a consignment field trip. My store would love to get involved! 781-592- LOOP (5667) Thank you so much to Jeanne OBrien Coffey and the editors at NorthShore Magazine for highlighting the areas small businesses. To me, a community is built stronger by these small family owned businesses as they can become a place where neighbors can get to know one another more easily. Since starting Loop Consignment in Swampscott, Ive gotten to know so many people in the area. I feel more at home than I have in 8 years. Thank you to all the new friends I have made for taking the time to shop here first. Also, I loved the idea of a consignment field trip. My store would love to get involved! 781-592- LOOP (5667)

]]> Comment on Serenitee Restaurant Group Makes its Mark by How One Massachuse​tts Restaurant Group Goes Over the Top for Halloween – Constant Contact Blog http://nshoremag.com/serenitee-restaurant-group-mark/comment-page-1/#comment-127078 How One Massachuse​tts Restaurant Group Goes Over the Top for Halloween – Constant Contact Blog Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:49:38 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=9253#comment-127078 [...] Sign Photo: North Shore Magazine Filed Under: Latest News « 5 Simple Ways Your Nonprofit Can Use LinkedIn to [...] [...] Sign Photo: North Shore Magazine Filed Under: Latest News « 5 Simple Ways Your Nonprofit Can Use LinkedIn to [...]

]]> Comment on Frank Kaminski’s Office by DON NOLD http://nshoremag.com/office-2/comment-page-1/#comment-126980 DON NOLD Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:39:47 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=10349#comment-126980 I was hopeing I could get a little information on an item that will be in a coming auction. Its a copper pot item number 1054. selling estimate is between $200. & $400...it had been in a previous auction as item number 8217 with a selling estimate of $300. & $500. and it didn't sell in the first auction.. What I was wondering is what it was used for. I know its old, around 1880. I was hopeing I could get a little information on an item that will be in a coming auction. Its a copper pot item number 1054. selling estimate is between $200. & $400…it had been in a previous auction as item number 8217 with a selling estimate of $300. & $500. and it didn’t sell in the first auction..
What I was wondering is what it was used for. I know its old, around 1880.

]]> Comment on Shift Your Style With Aricia Symes-Elmer by Susan http://nshoremag.com/shift-your-style-with-aricia-symes-elmer/comment-page-1/#comment-126620 Susan Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:15:02 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14917#comment-126620 Aricia is simply talented beyond belief. She has an innate ability to style another outside ones own abilities. You'll be more than pleasantly surprised as to the value she adds not only to your wardrobe but too her suggestions. Aricia is simply talented beyond belief. She has an innate ability to style another outside ones own abilities. You’ll be more than pleasantly surprised as to the value she adds not only to your wardrobe but too her suggestions.

]]> Comment on Destination: Reading by vgcnnu http://nshoremag.com/family-ties/comment-page-1/#comment-126486 vgcnnu Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:03:56 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=6327#comment-126486 Omuww2 <a href="http://ewhaortpwfaa.com/" rel="nofollow">ewhaortpwfaa</a> Omuww2 ewhaortpwfaa

]]> Comment on Swampscott by Tom, Hingham, Ma. http://nshoremag.com/coastal-living/comment-page-1/#comment-126366 Tom, Hingham, Ma. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:57:23 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=4517#comment-126366 Just wanted to post a note to Kim Carrigan, My family & I are so upset to hear your were fired fromFox25 news!! You ARE THE BEST newscaster and a wonderful person who had become part of our lifes everyday. I hope you and your family get through this tough time. What a terrible thing to do to you. I just don't understand how a person of your talant and warm personality would be let go. Thanks for all of the years you made our mornings complete,watching the news with you and the rest of the morning team! Just wanted to post a note to Kim Carrigan, My family & I are so upset to hear your were fired fromFox25 news!! You ARE THE BEST newscaster and a wonderful person who had become part of our lifes everyday. I hope you and your family get through this tough time. What a terrible thing to do to you. I just don’t understand how a person of your talant and warm personality would be let go. Thanks for all of the years you made our mornings complete,watching the news with you and the rest of the morning team!

]]> Comment on Destination: Reading by tlgraukoc http://nshoremag.com/family-ties/comment-page-1/#comment-126340 tlgraukoc Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:00:58 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=6327#comment-126340 8vdwSo <a href="http://knixwkelzpcs.com/" rel="nofollow">knixwkelzpcs</a> 8vdwSo knixwkelzpcs

]]> Comment on Destination: Reading by Randi http://nshoremag.com/family-ties/comment-page-1/#comment-126237 Randi Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:18:53 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=6327#comment-126237 That's cleared my toughhts. Thanks for contributing. That’s cleared my toughhts. Thanks for contributing.

]]> Comment on Shift Your Style With Aricia Symes-Elmer by Andie http://nshoremag.com/shift-your-style-with-aricia-symes-elmer/comment-page-1/#comment-125804 Andie Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:06:11 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14917#comment-125804 This is fabulous! Aricia most definitely gives her all to make women feel amazing in their everyday attire :) This is fabulous! Aricia most definitely gives her all to make women feel amazing in their everyday attire :)

]]> Comment on Shift Your Style With Aricia Symes-Elmer by jerany concepcion http://nshoremag.com/shift-your-style-with-aricia-symes-elmer/comment-page-1/#comment-125762 jerany concepcion Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:19:35 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14917#comment-125762 Recently went to a trip to NYC & remember aricias packing pointers & using the scarf as a pillow really does work. I'm definitely taking all these pointers Recently went to a trip to NYC & remember aricias packing pointers & using the scarf as a pillow really does work. I’m definitely taking all these pointers

]]> Comment on Destination Georgetown by Northshore http://nshoremag.com/destination-georgetown/comment-page-1/#comment-125502 Northshore Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:22:35 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14911#comment-125502 Thanks for the response Doug. Like mentioned in the article, the people who live in Georgetown make it the great town it is. Glad you shared your story and we can't wait to visit again! - Lauren Thanks for the response Doug. Like mentioned in the article, the people who live in Georgetown make it the great town it is. Glad you shared your story and we can’t wait to visit again! – Lauren

]]> Comment on Shift Your Style With Aricia Symes-Elmer by Ally http://nshoremag.com/shift-your-style-with-aricia-symes-elmer/comment-page-1/#comment-125497 Ally Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:00:51 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14917#comment-125497 Aricia is brilliant! She has great style and knows how to make you feel amazing inside and out. Aricia is brilliant! She has great style and knows how to make you feel amazing inside and out.

]]> Comment on Destination Georgetown by Doug Dawes http://nshoremag.com/destination-georgetown/comment-page-1/#comment-125407 Doug Dawes Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:43:28 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14911#comment-125407 My wife and I have lived in Georgetown for going on 33 years now. Still known as the new guys to some, LOL. We've seen this little quaint New England, historically significant town double in population and become a diverse community. We are glad to have an appeal to a wide range of people which ensures we will remain an economically diverse town. We raised our 3 children, who attended the Georgetown schools K through High School graduation. When we moved to town our 2nd child was 1-week old. We moved him into town in a laundry basket filled with clean clothes. Great article for a great town. Come on by and visit. Make a stop at Theo's for breakfast or lunch My wife and I have lived in Georgetown for going on 33 years now. Still known as the new guys to some, LOL. We’ve seen this little quaint New England, historically significant town double in population and become a diverse community. We are glad to have an appeal to a wide range of people which ensures we will remain an economically diverse town. We raised our 3 children, who attended the Georgetown schools K through High School graduation. When we moved to town our 2nd child was 1-week old. We moved him into town in a laundry basket filled with clean clothes.

Great article for a great town. Come on by and visit. Make a stop at Theo’s for breakfast or lunch

]]> Comment on The Little Bakery That Could by Maggie at Eat Boutique http://nshoremag.com/the-little-bakery-that-could/comment-page-1/#comment-125262 Maggie at Eat Boutique Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:34:20 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=15119#comment-125262 Congrats Julie & Alan! So well deserved. :-) Maggie Eat Boutique Congrats Julie & Alan! So well deserved. :-)

Maggie
Eat Boutique

]]> Comment on The Little Bakery That Could by Northshore http://nshoremag.com/the-little-bakery-that-could/comment-page-1/#comment-125256 Northshore Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:37:30 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=15119#comment-125256 Thank you for baking such wonderful treats! Hoping to make a visit to the store soon! - Lauren Thank you for baking such wonderful treats! Hoping to make a visit to the store soon! – Lauren

]]> Comment on The Little Bakery That Could by Julie Ganong & Alan Mons http://nshoremag.com/the-little-bakery-that-could/comment-page-1/#comment-125250 Julie Ganong & Alan Mons Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:57:23 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=15119#comment-125250 Thank you for the amazing and for being apart of our success! We are humbled by the story! Julie & Alan Chococoa Baking Company Thank you for the amazing and for being apart of our success!
We are humbled by the story!
Julie & Alan
Chococoa Baking Company

]]> Comment on Consignment Craze by Northshore http://nshoremag.com/consignment-craze/comment-page-1/#comment-125108 Northshore Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:57:43 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14889#comment-125108 Great to hear! We are glad that someone with a smaller shop has had such success. Thanks for sharing! - Lauren Great to hear! We are glad that someone with a smaller shop has had such success. Thanks for sharing! – Lauren

]]> Comment on Consignment Craze by Lucy http://nshoremag.com/consignment-craze/comment-page-1/#comment-124975 Lucy Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:44:34 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14889#comment-124975 I've enjoyed shopping and consigning. It's hard to go back to paying top dollar for clothes and accessories, especially for high-end items. Things a consigner has to be alert about: 1) the shop can suddenly decide to lower the price of everything in the store for a big seasonal sale. I am planning to retrieve my consigned items from Boston cochain Second Time Around because a 30% - 50% off sale has been extended. That really torpedoes the amount the consigner gets when the original best-case amount was 40% of the original sale price. That means the most a consigner receives is $40 on a $100 sale ... and then if the price is lowered to 50% off, it's suddenly 40% of $50, which is $20... which comes out to 20% of the purchase price in the store. There is no incentive to take items in. 2) when you leave the items with the store you don't have a clear idea of what they'll sell for. The consigner should know when they leave or before the item is priced in the store what the sale price will be. at I found this to be true with the same chain, STA, and 3)if the same store employee sets the price then buys the item, one wonders if the price that was set could've been higher. That happened to me, and seemed like a conflict of interest, especially when the item was a real silver pin that sold for $6 to the employee. I wish I hadn't bothered to take it into that store. 4) the consigner is the one who loses if the item "goes missing". So -- those are some things to think about if you are consigning with a particular chain of consignment stores in Boston. I’ve enjoyed shopping and consigning. It’s hard to go back to paying top dollar for clothes and accessories, especially for high-end items. Things a consigner has to be alert about: 1) the shop can suddenly decide to lower the price of everything in the store for a big seasonal sale. I am planning to retrieve my consigned items from Boston cochain Second Time Around because a 30% – 50% off sale has been extended. That really torpedoes the amount the consigner gets when the original best-case amount was 40% of the original sale price. That means the most a consigner receives is $40 on a $100 sale … and then if the price is lowered to 50% off, it’s suddenly 40% of $50, which is $20… which comes out to 20% of the purchase price in the store. There is no incentive to take items in.
2) when you leave the items with the store you don’t have a clear idea of what they’ll sell for. The consigner should know when they leave or before the item is priced in the store what the sale price will be. at I found this to be true with the same chain, STA, and 3)if the same store employee sets the price then buys the item, one wonders if the price that was set could’ve been higher. That happened to me, and seemed like a conflict of interest, especially when the item was a real silver pin that sold for $6 to the employee. I wish I hadn’t bothered to take it into that store. 4) the consigner is the one who loses if the item “goes missing”. So — those are some things to think about if you are consigning with a particular chain of consignment stores in Boston.

]]> Comment on Consignment Craze by Shannon http://nshoremag.com/consignment-craze/comment-page-1/#comment-124815 Shannon Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:03:25 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14889#comment-124815 Great article!! Learn about more consignment shops on my website at www.northshorethriftstores.com. I created an online visual directory of consignment and thrift stores located in the North Shore area of Mass!!! Re-find, Mint, & Modern Millie are both posted on there as well. I hope you enjoy!! Great article!! Learn about more consignment shops on my website at http://www.northshorethriftstores.com. I created an online visual directory of consignment and thrift stores located in the North Shore area of Mass!!! Re-find, Mint, & Modern Millie are both posted on there as well. I hope you enjoy!!

]]> Comment on Riki Rosetta Trunk Show! by Checita http://nshoremag.com/riki-rosetta-trunk-show/comment-page-1/#comment-124786 Checita Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:11:28 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14262#comment-124786 Great looking bags! Great looking bags!

]]> Comment on Consignment Craze by Dawn http://nshoremag.com/consignment-craze/comment-page-1/#comment-124772 Dawn Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:25:52 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14889#comment-124772 Leslie does an amazing job at Francie's Boutique! There's always a great selection to choose from - she has made a great addition to Rockport's eclectic downtown. Leslie does an amazing job at Francie’s Boutique! There’s always a great selection to choose from – she has made a great addition to Rockport’s eclectic downtown.

]]> Comment on Consignment Craze by Michelle http://nshoremag.com/consignment-craze/comment-page-1/#comment-124752 Michelle Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:48:23 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14889#comment-124752 I am grateful to have Leslie in Town at Francie's boutique. I love shopping there. There are days when I look at myself in the mirror and say "Wow, at least half of my ensemble came from Francies!" I am grateful to have Leslie in Town at Francie’s boutique. I love shopping there. There are days when I look at myself in the mirror and say “Wow, at least half of my ensemble came from Francies!”

]]> Comment on by Personalize Bridal Shower Cookies http://nshoremag.com/north-shore-nuptials-2/comment-page-1/#comment-124606 Personalize Bridal Shower Cookies Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:01:05 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14922#comment-124606 [...] the logo goes here - North Shore Magazine They can accommodate weddings, engagement parties, bridal showers, and rehearsal dinners ranging from 10 to 350 people. Plus, there are many . For a truly personalized wedding, The Boston Marriott Peabody offers a creative and knowledgeable sales and events team to lead you through the entire wedding process. The property . In addition to wedding cakes, they also can create cupcake towers, cookies, brownies, petit fours, and more. These beautifully . This entry was on Monday, at 00:00 am . You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response , or trackback your own site. [...] [...] the logo goes here – North Shore Magazine They can accommodate weddings, engagement parties, bridal showers, and rehearsal dinners ranging from 10 to 350 people. Plus, there are many . For a truly personalized wedding, The Boston Marriott Peabody offers a creative and knowledgeable sales and events team to lead you through the entire wedding process. The property . In addition to wedding cakes, they also can create cupcake towers, cookies, brownies, petit fours, and more. These beautifully . This entry was on Monday, at 00:00 am . You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response , or trackback your own site. [...]

]]> Comment on Consignment Craze by Morgan http://nshoremag.com/consignment-craze/comment-page-1/#comment-124597 Morgan Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:48:49 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14889#comment-124597 I LOVE Francie's! Both stores have incredible clothes, it's definitely worth a trip. Thanks for the article. I LOVE Francie’s! Both stores have incredible clothes, it’s definitely worth a trip. Thanks for the article.

]]> Comment on The Trustees of Reservations Host Sustainable Seaside Wedding Show by Laura http://nshoremag.com/the-trustees-of-reservations-wedding-show/comment-page-1/#comment-122755 Laura Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:29:59 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14932#comment-122755 Our Seaside Wedding Show will showcase our exclusive caterers, tent companies, and other suggested vendors that we have worked with for years. This is by invitation only for our vendors. We continue to support the vendors who work here year after year. We have not opened up the list, but if we do - we will certainly post this information on our website. Thank you for your interest & inquiry! Our Seaside Wedding Show will showcase our exclusive caterers, tent companies, and other suggested vendors that we have worked with for years. This is by invitation only for our vendors. We continue to support the vendors who work here year after year. We have not opened up the list, but if we do – we will certainly post this information on our website. Thank you for your interest & inquiry!

]]> Comment on The Trustees of Reservations Host Sustainable Seaside Wedding Show by maria catalano http://nshoremag.com/the-trustees-of-reservations-wedding-show/comment-page-1/#comment-122652 maria catalano Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:35:39 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14932#comment-122652 How does a vendor get to qualify for this show? How does a vendor get to qualify for this show?

]]> Comment on Annual Holiday Giveaway Contest! by Janice Lufkin Shea http://nshoremag.com/annual-holiday-giveaway-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-122220 Janice Lufkin Shea Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:26:20 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14850#comment-122220 The Gloucester Lobster Trap Tree with buoys painted as ornaments by the children (in Art Haven) The Gloucester Lobster Trap Tree with buoys painted as ornaments by the children (in Art Haven)

]]> Comment on Annual Holiday Giveaway Contest! by Ken http://nshoremag.com/annual-holiday-giveaway-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-122214 Ken Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:04:13 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14850#comment-122214 A family holiday tradition that we have followed since our children were toddlers is spending an evening shopping in downtown Newburyport. We enjoy strolling from shop to shop in the bustling outdoor scene. Sometimes we'll go on a Friday evening to enjoy the holiday open houses in the shops, other times we'll avoid the big crowds and go midweek. We find this old fashioned style of shopping to be a welcome alternative to the indoor malls. The cool air, carolers, colorful shop windows, and even the occaisional snow banks along the brick sidewalks, puts us all in the holiday spirit. A family holiday tradition that we have followed since our children were toddlers is spending an evening shopping in downtown Newburyport. We enjoy strolling from shop to shop in the bustling outdoor scene. Sometimes we’ll go on a Friday evening to enjoy the holiday open houses in the shops, other times we’ll avoid the big crowds and go midweek. We find this old fashioned style of shopping to be a welcome alternative to the indoor malls. The cool air, carolers, colorful shop windows, and even the occaisional snow banks along the brick sidewalks, puts us all in the holiday spirit.

]]> Comment on Annual Holiday Giveaway Contest! by Rebecca deVries http://nshoremag.com/annual-holiday-giveaway-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-122209 Rebecca deVries Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:42:24 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14850#comment-122209 This tradition goes all the way back to my great grandparents....each Christmas Eve all the extended family would gather for a festive ham dinner. When the coffee was on and the desserts were being served, us kids (I had 13 cousins!) would disappear into the living room for kid fun: roaring fire, television and goofing off. Unbeknownst to us, one of my 5 uncles would be haggling over who would go to the basement that year to get suited up. Suddenly....just like the magic you see on tv....the faintest sound of bells jingling would be heard. We would all roar with excitement as a chair from the dining room was fetched and placed into the middle of the room. "Santa" would appear with a huge sack of presents at the back porch. He sat for a while, sang some songs, handed out gifts to everyone in the family and we ALL had to sit on Santa’s lap for a photo, even the aunts and grandparents! It was magic. Even as we got older, trying to guess which uncle it was, it was still the most memorable moment of each year. The tradition moves on this year and although the family won't be as large and the ham won't be homemade, there will be Christmas magic. And it will all start with a little jingle! This tradition goes all the way back to my great grandparents….each Christmas Eve all the extended family would gather for a festive ham dinner. When the coffee was on and the desserts were being served, us kids (I had 13 cousins!) would disappear into the living room for kid fun: roaring fire, television and goofing off. Unbeknownst to us, one of my 5 uncles would be haggling over who would go to the basement that year to get suited up. Suddenly….just like the magic you see on tv….the faintest sound of bells jingling would be heard. We would all roar with excitement as a chair from the dining room was fetched and placed into the middle of the room. “Santa” would appear with a huge sack of presents at the back porch. He sat for a while, sang some songs, handed out gifts to everyone in the family and we ALL had to sit on Santa’s lap for a photo, even the aunts and grandparents! It was magic. Even as we got older, trying to guess which uncle it was, it was still the most memorable moment of each year.

The tradition moves on this year and although the family won’t be as large and the ham won’t be homemade, there will be Christmas magic. And it will all start with a little jingle!

]]> Comment on Annual Holiday Giveaway Contest! by Sara Bull http://nshoremag.com/annual-holiday-giveaway-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-122194 Sara Bull Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:01:18 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14850#comment-122194 "The Velveteen Rabbit," performed by children through Marblehead Little Theatre. “The Velveteen Rabbit,” performed by children through Marblehead Little Theatre.

]]> Comment on Annual Holiday Giveaway Contest! by Carrie B. http://nshoremag.com/annual-holiday-giveaway-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-122174 Carrie B. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:07:43 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14850#comment-122174 My favorite holiday tradition are the Friday night invitationals in Newburyport, MA, traditionally the first two Friday nights in December. I heard they are extending it to include tonight as well! My favorite holiday tradition are the Friday night invitationals in Newburyport, MA, traditionally the first two Friday nights in December. I heard they are extending it to include tonight as well!

]]> Comment on Annual Holiday Giveaway Contest! by Nancy Lopez http://nshoremag.com/annual-holiday-giveaway-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-122169 Nancy Lopez Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:24:27 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14850#comment-122169 My favorite family tradition is a 4 wheeler ride Christmas morning over to my boyfriend's parents home across the lake from us in Pelham, NH. Christmas morning we wake up and open our gifts and throw something on for a trek through the woods on our ATV's. If the weather has been cold enough (as in past year's) we will make our way over the ice on the lake. It is a peaceful and cheerful moment after the hussle and bussle of preparing for the holiday. My favorite family tradition is a 4 wheeler ride Christmas morning over to my boyfriend’s parents home across the lake from us in Pelham, NH. Christmas morning we wake up and open our gifts and throw something on for a trek through the woods on our ATV’s. If the weather has been cold enough (as in past year’s) we will make our way over the ice on the lake. It is a peaceful and cheerful moment after the hussle and bussle of preparing for the holiday.

]]> Comment on Annual Holiday Giveaway Contest! by Sharon http://nshoremag.com/annual-holiday-giveaway-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-122166 Sharon Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:16:52 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14850#comment-122166 My favorite holiday tradition is walking around Salem visiting all the local shops. Walking down Washington Street, Derby Street, by the Hawthorne Hotel and Pickering wharfe. The cobblestones on Essex Street and Church Street feels like we are walking into a Dicken's classic! So festive! Thank you to all the local business for keeping it magical! My favorite holiday tradition is walking around Salem visiting all the local shops. Walking down Washington Street, Derby Street, by the Hawthorne Hotel and Pickering wharfe. The cobblestones on Essex Street and Church Street feels like we are walking into a Dicken’s classic! So festive!
Thank you to all the local business for keeping it magical!

]]> Comment on Annual Holiday Giveaway Contest! by Ann Marie http://nshoremag.com/annual-holiday-giveaway-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-122164 Ann Marie Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:12:25 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14850#comment-122164 My favorite is invitation night in Newburyport. My girlfriends and I look forward to this special night every year My favorite is invitation night in Newburyport. My girlfriends and I look forward to this special night every year

]]> Comment on Annual Holiday Giveaway Contest! by Heidi http://nshoremag.com/annual-holiday-giveaway-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-122162 Heidi Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:04:05 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14850#comment-122162 We also love seeing A Christmas Carol at the Northshore Music Hall every year!! It's a wonderful tradition enjoyed by all. We also love seeing A Christmas Carol at the Northshore Music Hall every year!! It’s a wonderful tradition enjoyed by all.

]]> Comment on Annual Holiday Giveaway Contest! by amy g. http://nshoremag.com/annual-holiday-giveaway-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-122161 amy g. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:02:17 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14850#comment-122161 My favorite holiday tradition is open house at our house on christmas eve. lots of delicious food, smells, drink and wonderful friends and family to share it with. Since we reserve christmas day for just family, christmas eve open house with everyone coming and going as they please is something we look forward to every year! My favorite holiday tradition is open house at our house on christmas eve. lots of delicious food, smells, drink and wonderful friends and family to share it with. Since we reserve christmas day for just family, christmas eve open house with everyone coming and going as they please is something we look forward to every year!

]]> Comment on Annual Holiday Giveaway Contest! by Kerry http://nshoremag.com/annual-holiday-giveaway-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-122159 Kerry Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:51:01 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14850#comment-122159 Interlocks Salon is Fantastic! I recently went in and was treated to the best facial of my life...(Debbie was awesome)!! I am looking forward to treating myself to a massage and facial after these hectic but festive holidays are over!! Interlocks Salon is Fantastic! I recently went in and was treated to the best facial of my life…(Debbie was awesome)!! I am looking forward to treating myself to a massage and facial after these hectic but festive holidays are over!!

]]> Comment on Annual Holiday Giveaway Contest! by Kerry http://nshoremag.com/annual-holiday-giveaway-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-122158 Kerry Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:49:27 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14850#comment-122158 Interlocks Salon is Fantastic! I recently went in and was treated to the best facial of my life...(Debbie was awesome!! I am looking forward to treating myself to a massage and facial after these hectic but festive holidays are over!! Interlocks Salon is Fantastic! I recently went in and was treated to the best facial of my life…(Debbie was awesome!! I am looking forward to treating myself to a massage and facial after these hectic but festive holidays are over!!

]]> Comment on Annual Holiday Giveaway Contest! by Laura Clarke http://nshoremag.com/annual-holiday-giveaway-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-122141 Laura Clarke Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:31:11 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14850#comment-122141 Our tradition each year is to host a Christmas dinner with friends in our town. For many, family is just to far away..so we become family for the day! It is wonderful to be able to celebrate with each and everyone one! This has been a tradition for many years and started 20 years ago on a beach in California during Thanksgiving. ..we were all without our families, but we came together to celebrate the holiday and it is one day I will always remember Our tradition each year is to host a Christmas dinner with friends in our town. For many, family is just to far away..so we become family for the day! It is wonderful to be able to celebrate with each and everyone one! This has been a tradition for many years and started 20 years ago on a beach in California during Thanksgiving. ..we were all without our families, but we came together to celebrate the holiday and it is one day I will always remember

]]> Comment on Annual Holiday Giveaway Contest! by Pamela Jamison http://nshoremag.com/annual-holiday-giveaway-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-122124 Pamela Jamison Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:45:24 +0000 http://nshoremag.com/?p=14850#comment-122124 INTERLOCKS is absolutely the BEST salon for all a person's needs! I can't move out of the area, because I'd have to spend a lot just to come back to be able to go to my favorite artists! INTERLOCKS is absolutely the BEST salon for all a person’s needs! I can’t move out of the area, because I’d have to spend a lot just to come back to be able to go to my favorite artists!

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