YONDER TOY SHOP
3/2/2026
| TINA LESNIAK
When Yonder Toy Shop opened its doors in Easthampton last summer, it arrived quietly but with a clear intention: to create a place where play is taken seriously, where children and caregivers can slow down, connect, and explore together. Now several months in, the shop has found its footing — and, in many ways
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A.W. BROWN'S, PET & GARDEN STORE
3/2/2026
| DEBBIE GARDNER
There’s more than one good reason to visit A.W. Brown’s, Pet and Garden on Shaker Road in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts.
Need advice on the right products for your finicky dog or cat? The knowledgeable staff, most of whom are pet owners themselves, can help you parse out the perfect food —
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MIASHA LEE
2026-03-02
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If you’re looking for a bagel fix, check out Comfort Bagel. They bake fresh sourdough bagels every day as well as house-made spreads and sandwiches. In addition, they offer an exclusive Comfort Bagel blend coffee crafted by Monsoon Roastery.
Comfort Bagel has two locations, one in Westfield, MA at 64 Ma
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ALMOND PROTEIN BITES
2026-03-02
| NATE BLAIS
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
1 Cup Oats1/2 cup almond butter 1/3 cup honey1/4 cup chopped almonds2 scoops vanilla protein powder1/2 tsp almond extract Pinch of salt
HOW YOU'LL MAKE IT
In a mixing bowl add all of your ingredients and stir
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A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
2026-03-02
| TRENT LEVAKIS
Happy March Go Local readers!
Can spring come soon enough?
With no thanks to Punxsutawney Phil, we are still in the midst of what has been a harsh winter between extreme cold and heavy snowfalls. As I continue to get older, I have found myself beaten down progressively by the cold to the point now wher
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