Honoring Our Heroes: Veterans Day Events North of Boston

1. Woburn In the city of Woburn, MA, the annual Veterans Day parade and ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Assembly begins at 10:00 a.m. at Central Square (across from the Old Wyman School), with a muster at 10:15 a.m. and march toward Woburn Common starting at 10:30 a.m.; the ceremony begins at […]
Cleaning Up Confusion: Why Working with a Fee-Based Insurance Advisor North of Boston Could Be the Smartest Financial Move You Make

From the Golf Bag to the Boardroom: A Story About Trust The name “The Bag Room” might sound like a quirky golf reference — and it is. Founder Brett Beaurivage started out working in the bag room at a country club, where members entrusted him with their prized golf bags. He learned early that when […]
Food Pantries & SNAP Support in Woburn MA, Reading MA, Wakefield MA & Burlington MA

Your Community Resource Guide If you or someone you know is using SNAP (formerly food stamps) or stretching your food budget, these local pantries and support services are here in our North-of-Boston region. Why this matters Food insecurity doesn’t just affect large cities—it also touches suburban communities north of Boston. SNAP is designed to help […]
Discovering the Best Sandwiches North of Boston

As a lifestyle blogger and Realtor focused on the charming towns north of Boston, I often find myself exploring the local culinary scene. Today, I’m excited to share my top picks for the best sandwiches in Woburn, Burlington, Reading, and Wakefield. These sandwich shops have garnered rave reviews and are beloved by locals and visitors […]
Selling a Home: Furnished, Vacant, or Somewhere in Between?

Selling a home can be time consuming (but worth it!) —even when everything goes smoothly. But what if you’ve already moved out? Should you leave some furniture behind or show it empty? It’s a question almost every seller wrestles with, and the truth is: there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Let’s take a look at how selling […]
Fall Fun in Massachusetts: Exploring Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes

When the mornings turn crisp and the maples start showing off, there’s nothing I love more than a day at a local farm—pumpkin in one hand, cider donut in the other. If you’re planning some fall fun this season, here are my go-to spots north of Boston for pumpkin picking, corn mazes, hayrides, and cozy […]