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The Zoe Report •

60 Bougie Gifts That Look Twice As Expensive As They Actually Are

On the hunt for an impressive gift? Good news: your search is over, because our team of highly discerning shopping editors have rounded up 60 of the best gifts that look twice as expensive as they are. From the buzziest beauty products of the moment to some seriously luxe-looking accents for your home, this gift guide has it all — and you may wind up walking away with a few things for yourself, too.

On the hunt for an impressive gift? Good news: your search is over, because our team of highly d...
Northshore Magazine •

Booking a Winter Staycation? Consider Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport - Northshore Magazine

Boston isn’t exactly known as a wintertime travel destination. But that’s why we recommend heading into town between now and March. If you can brave the slush and the chilly temps, you’ll be met with a goldmine of things to do — restaurants that are easier to get reservations at, quieter museums, plenty of shopping, and Celtics and Bruins games galore. And the colder weather automatically ups the romance levels.

One of the largest hotels in Boston, the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport makes a c...
Northshore Magazine •

Local Chefs Share Thanksgiving Recipes and Traditions - Northshore Magazine

How do you take your Thanksgiving?

Do you cook the same dishes year after year? Or do you like to switch it up? Maybe you’re not an enthusiastic cook, and you prefer dining out on Turkey Day.

Whatever your style, you’ll find inspiration for this year’s Thanksgiving below. We chatted with a few of our favorite chefs here on the North Shore about all things Thanksgiving: how they celebrate the holiday, what they love about it, and, yes, what they’re actually cooking for their own families this y...
The Good Trade •

9 Best Montessori Bookshelves For Early Readers

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If you’re anything like our editors, you probably have tons of books at home. And if you have little ones, they probably do, too. So how do you best organize all this children’s literature? If you’re setting up a Montessori-inspired space in your home, we’ve got you covered.


The Montessori Method, if you need a refresher, is an educatio...
The Good Trade •

99 Quotes To Help You Through Transition

Doesn’t autumn tend to feel more like the beginning of a new year than January does? The change in weather often aligns with changes in our personal lives and major political and global shifts, too. Change always necessitates adjustment — whether it’s big or small, intentional or unplanned, for the better or for the worse.


Whatever kind of change you’re experiencing, we’ve rounded up this list of 99 quotes to ring in this season of transition. Maybe you need help taking a big leap, or you’re...
Northshore Magazine •

Markets, Medieval Fun, and More Ways to Enjoy November on the North Shore - Northshore Magazine

It’s stick season here on the North Shore, but there’s still no shortage of ways to spend your time (even though they’re mostly indoors). And believe it or not, it’s almost time to welcome in the holiday season, which is why you’ll find plenty of holiday markets and festivals kicking off later this month. Also on the docket for this November: art exhibits and shows, theater performances, and film showings. Read on for a few of our favorite things to do north of Boston this November, and don’t ge...
The Good Trade •

Vision Board Ideas For Adults (And How To Make One)

As a kid, one of my favorite activities was collaging. Usually, with a friend, I’d paste together magazine and newspaper clippings into a new piece of artwork that I’d promptly forget about or hang on the fridge until it got crusty. Vision boarding isn’t exactly collaging for adults — but it’s not too far from it. The hands-on craft can be a form of manifestation and help with turning our ideas into realities. 


Simply put, a vision board is “a visual representation of your goals,” media and l...
Northshore Magazine •

New Peabody Essex Museum Exhibition Conjures the Spirit World - Northshore Magazine

“I wouldn’t deceive you for the world.”

This was the catchphrase of Howard Thurston, the most famous magician of the early 20th century. While his flamboyant, theatrical brand of magic is overshadowed in cultural memory by the dramatic stunts of Harry Houdini, it was Thurston’s ability to make rabbits turn into boxes of candy and women levitate that made him the quintessential “magician.”

That’s why a six-foot poster to one of his shows, from 1929, opens a new exhibit at the Peabody Essex Muse...
The Good Trade •

99 Things You Can Get Rid Of This Week For Less Clutter

Maybe you’re not living your best minimalist life right now—one where you wake up in a home with clean, white walls, pick an outfit from your capsule wardrobe and make breakfast in a kitchen with perfectly organized mason jars of dry ingredients. That’s ok! 


Sometimes I fantasize that paring down my belongings to just the bare minimum is what it’ll take to feel that my brain is being wrung out like a sponge. But simplifying your daily life by just a touch with some decluttering might be all y...
The Good Trade •

99 Healthy Dinner Recipes For Easy & Delicious Meals

If your weeknight dinner rotation is feeling a bit lackluster, we’ve got a hundred new ways for you to spice it up, literally. Below you’ll find dozens of healthy dinner recipes to try out, categorized by certain dietary restrictions and lifestyles.


Maybe you’re trying to eat more nutritious meals, maybe you’re newly vegan and need some fresh inspo, or maybe you’ve struggled to find that perfect healthy recipe that the whole family will love. Maybe you just want to put that new cookware to go...
Northshore Magazine •

C&S Duct Cleaning Improves Indoor Air Quality Across North Shore

Did you know you should have your HVAC ducts cleaned every three to five years? That’s according to the National Air Duct Cleaners Association, and to Mitch Cohen, the owner and operator of C&S Air Duct Cleaning based in Merrimac.

“When you notice buildup around the vents, any musty smell coming out of the vents, excess amounts of dust on the furniture, or if you’re experiencing breathing issues or indoor allergies,” that’s when you know it’s time to have your ducts cleaned out, explains Cohen....
The Good Trade •

How To Honor Indigenous Peoples' Day This Year

Whether you’re resting, adventuring, or working on Indigenous Peoples’ Day this year, it’s a good time to consider the history of why exactly we have it in the first place.


Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer, arrived on the shores of what is now the Bahamas on October 12, 1492 — and 300 years later in 1792, a holiday was declared in his name in the United States. Ever since, Columbus Day has been observed on the second Monday of October each year.


His voyages between the Americas an...
Northshore Magazine •

The Boca Raton in South Florida Offers A Chic Seaside Escape - Northshore Magazine

On a Wednesday afternoon late last year, I sat in front of my laptop answering emails and making edits. It was, by certain accounts, a typical midweek afternoon. But it felt like a Friday, and not just for the icy mocktail beside me or the breeze in the palms above. I sat in a lounge chair, working beside the outdoor pool at Spa Palerma at The Boca Raton resort, about to embark on two days of South Florida opulence, complete with luxury cars, beach time, and lots of seafood and citrus.

Designed...
Elite Daily •

Bougie People Swear By These 50 Cheap Things That Actually Seem So Expensive

Luxury products don’t have to break the bank — just ask the Amazon shoppers and Elite Daily editors who have vouched for these 50 cheap things that actually seem so expensive. All available on Amazon, these bougie-looking products span the categories of home, beauty, and fashion — and though nothing on this list costs more than $40, nobody will ever guess that that’s the case.

Luxury products don’t have to break the bank — just ask the Amazon shoppers and Elite Daily editors who have vouched fo...
Northshore Magazine •

Pumpkins, Paintings, and Eight More Things to Do North of Boston in October - Northshore Magazine

Here’s a not-so-secret secret: Here at Northshore, autumn is our favorite time of the year. The heat and crowds of summer have faded away, leaving behind crisp weather, stunning foliage, bountiful harvests at local farms, and so many community events.

Throughout October, you’ll find fall festivals and arts happenings along with recurring yearly events that aren’t to be missed, like Essex ClamFest, Ipswich Illumination, and Salem’s Haunted Happenings. Read on for our top ten picks to get out and...
The Zoe Report •

55 Comfy Yet Polished Outfits Under $35 On Amazon

Looking to enhance your comfy-chic wardrobe? Then you’ve come to the right place. Ahead, you’ll find over 50 comfy yet polished outfits that are under $35 on Amazon. From work-ready pants and breezy dresses to one-and-done matching sets, these outfits will make getting dressed in the morning so much easier. And even though everything on this list is incredibly stylish, you won’t have to sacrifice even an ounce of comfort.

Looking to enhance your comfy-chic wardrobe? Then you’ve come to the righ...
Northshore Magazine •

Local Interior Designers Share Their Top 6 Home Design Tips - Northshore Magazine

From gabled roofs to nautical color palettes and fireplaces to exposed beams, home design on the North Shore has a certain “look.” Everyone has their own personal style, of course, but here at Northshore Home, we love spaces that are grounded in a sense of place. This is why when we wanted to learn some insider tips on interior design, from experts themselves, we tapped the interiors team at SV Design.

With offices in Beverly, Chatham, and Winchester, the full-service firm provides both archite...
Bustle •

The Effortlessly Cool Nail Polish Trend You Need ToTty

Nail health has never been more popular — and that’s exactly why so many celebs and beauty influencers are swapping out their long, colorful gels for naked manis and classic French tips (aka “old money nails”). Londontown’s new line of minimalistic nail strengtheners pretty much hits the nail on the head (no pun intended) when it comes to classic, natural-looking polishes. Their Nail Blushes come in two colors — a sheer red and a sheer purple — and they work to strengthen your natural nails whil...
The Good Trade •

99 Study Tips To Start Your School Year Right

Happy back-to-school season! We have no idea where the summer went, but we do know that it’s officially September — and the semester is starting (if it hasn’t already). 


Whether you’re an undergrad, a grad student, you’re a continuing learner, or you have kids that are heading back to school, you’ll find 99 of our best study tips to start your school year off on the right foot. Some of these are no-brainers, like getting enough sleep or forming study groups. Others might be brand new tips — l...
Northshore Magazine •

Nine Things to Do on the North Shore This September - Northshore Magazine

Summer on the North Shore is slipping away rapidly—but there’s still plenty of time to get out and enjoy the September weather with community events galore. And if you’re anything like us here at Northshore, you might argue that this month is the most glorious month we get all year. Below, find events that ease the transition from summer into fall, like seasonal festivals, along with can’t-miss art exhibits and theater performances. Read on for nine things to do north of Boston this September....
The Good Trade •

Why Climate Optimism Is On The Rise

Public health and climate researcher Lyn Stoler learned about climate change for the first time when she was in the fourth grade in 2005. And the lesson wasn’t positive.


“When I first learned about climate change, it didn’t even seem like something you could work on,” she said in a 2023 TEDx Talk.


In a 2021 study by the Lancet, 75% of young people surveyed, ages 16 to 25, said that they think the future is frightening due to climate change, and more than 45% of respondents said their feeli...
Bustle •

These Weird But Clever AF Sunglasses Are About To Be *Everywhere*

It’s time to pack away your aviators and wayfarers (for now, at least). Recent eyewear trends have introduced more variety into the world of sunglasses, with retro-looking frames, rim-free silhouettes, and even space age-looking sunnies taking centre stage. And now, a new luxury eyewear brand is redefining what it means to launch an accessories line in the digital age. Say hello to Paloceras, the brand that uses cutting-edge technology and traditional craftsmanship to bridge the gap between the...
The Good Trade •

What Is Quiet Travel—And Why Are People Seeking It Now?

A few years ago, I went through a period of intense content fatigue that led to silent commutes for two weeks. For ten work days, I drove to and from work in complete silence — an hour each way in total quietude. And I loved it.


My mind craved that much-needed break. We so often survive in a state of information overload — from the moment we check our emails and feeds in the morning, to listening to the morning news and then sitting glued to our computers all day at work, to listening to audi...
Boston.com •

Review & setlist: Pink brings her Summer Carnival to Gillette Stadium

Pink at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Wednesday, Aug. 21

Last year, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Pink launched her “Summer Carnival” tour on June 7, 2023 — and it’s still going on. On Aug. 21 the artist brought her show to Gillette Stadium, a venue almost twice the size of Fenway Park, where she played two shows last summer.

The tour’s been racking up critical acclaim, and right now stands as the fifth highest-grossing tour by a woman of all time — it’s beat out only by Pink’s own...
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