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Posts Tagged ‘Holiday Season’

NoBo’s Top Ten Favorite Holiday Songs

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Christmas and holiday music are embedded into our pop culture. Whether you’re walking in the mall or visiting a relative, you are sure to hear quite a few tunes this week. As part of the holiday season, the editors of NoBo compile a list of their favorite Christmas and holiday (more…)

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Still shopping? Remember these Christmas Shopping Safety Tips

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EVERETT – Just because its the holiday season doesn’t mean there aren’t any Grinches out there. Especially during these difficult economic times, Christmas shoppers are experiencing far more run-ins with common thieves. Thanks to a guide published by the Everett Police Department, residents in the north of Boston region have (more…)

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Newfoundlands Pull their Weight at 2011 Smolak Farm Christmas Tree Pull

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NORTH ANDOVER – The gentle giants were on hand Sunday afternoon for a wonderful day at Smolak Farms. The Newfoundland Club of New England continued their Christmas Tree Pull tradition, with hundreds of families visiting the fields to choose and cut their own Christmas tree! The Newfoundland dogs were on (more…)

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Goofy Gifts for the Dreadful Office Grab

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Do you dread participating in the office grab each year? Hate giving the same old gift card or regifted item from that other Yankee swap you were forced into last year?  Funtrepeneur Ashley Judge and her site AlwaysFits.com has the solution: a wide array of gifts and accessories, perfect for (more…)

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This Year’s Perfect Gift for Sox Fans

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BOSTON – Just days after announcing the official line-up for Fenway’s Centennial Celebration, the Boston Red Sox have released a coffee table book that vividly describes in words and images the first 100 years of America’s Favorite Ballpark. The perfect holiday gift for your favorite Sox fan, the books features (more…)

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North Shore Holiday Gift & Craft Fair in Peabody TOMORROW

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PEABODY – The 2nd Annual North Shore Holiday Gift & Craft Fair will be held tomorrow, Sunday December 11th from 11AM to 4PM in the Holy Ghost Society Hall in Peabody. Guests will have the opportunity to shop all types of vendors, and provides an excellent opportunity to get a (more…)

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Giving Green this Holiday… and We’re Not Talking Cash

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MASSACHUSETTS – Whether you’re hoping to share an interest of your own or showing support of a loved one’s favorite organization, the editors of NoBo have compiled this list of charitable organizations, conservation areas, and museums from across the region as a one-stop shopping spot for gift memberships. In times (more…)

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Finding the Perfect Christmas Tree

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MASSACHUSETTS – Still looking for that perfect Christmas Tree? As you head out to your local farm or tree lot, remember to follow these tips offered by the Massachusetts Christmas Tree Association’s website. 1. Trees look much smaller outdoors with the sky as the ceiling.  Before you leave for a farm, (more…)

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Fresh-Cut Christmas Trees North of Boston

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MASSACHUSETTS – Are you looking to make this Christmas a holiday to remember? Still looking for that perfect Christmas Tree? Here at NoBo, we’re always looking for ways to think and live locally. Check out one of these fresh-cut Christmas tree farms across the region. Be sure to contact each (more…)

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The Hustle & Bustle of the Holidays: This Week’s Distractions

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MASSACHSUETTS – If you’re not all “wrapped up” in the hustle and bustle of this holiday season, spend some time this weekend getting into the holiday spirit.  Here’s a look at the rest of this week’s distractions. 1. The Northeast Youth Ballet’s The Nutcracker debuts tonight at the newly renovated (more…)

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