WIN/WIN
2024-09-02
| KEITH O'CONNOR
Win/Win, located in the heart of downtown Easthampton, is a different kind of gift shop where, quite literally, everyone wins.
“The name Win/Win came to me as a concept because of what we do within the community by supporting local, marginalized artists and doing mutual aid raising money for important c
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SHAKER BOWL
2024-09-03
| MIASHA LEE
In East Longmeadow, Shaker Bowl is an entertainment center for open bowling, galactic bowling and league bowling. It is also a venue for birthday parties, family and corporate events and other special occasions with state-of-the-art scoring system, lighting and sound, arcades, and a cafe that serves breakfast, lunch
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AIN'T YOUR AVERAGE B...
2024-09-02
| TINA LESNIAK
For customers of Ain’t Your Average B, the singleingredient and delicious pet treats are like a dream come true. Not only do their pets love them, but the pet parents don’t have to worry about anything dangerous being in the treats. That’s one of the favorite parts of the business for owner Raven W
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HOLYOKE NUTRITION
2024-09-02
| MIASHA LEE
Holyoke has a new smoothie and juice bar that recently opened at 331 High St. called Holyoke Nutrition, offering meal replacement protein shakes, energy boosting teas, protein packed oatmeal, protein snacks and brand-new protein chips.
Owner Jazmin Sanchez said, “We even pack them in dry kits to be cons
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CARAMELIZED BANANA OVERNIGHT OATS
2024-09-03
| NATE BLAIS
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
1 Banana1 Cup Oats1 Cup Milk (Almond, Oat, etc.)1 tbsp. sugar1 tsp. vanillaPinch of salt
HOW YOU'LL MAKE IT
Mix together oats, milk, vanilla, and salt. Stir to combine. Let sit overnight in the fri
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A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
2024-09-02
| Payton North
Two types of fairs in New England come to mind when I hear the phrase, “fair season.”
The first being the fair I discussed in our July magazine – the Brimfield Antiques Fair.
The second, however, is my favorite type of fair – ones that have midway rides (dangerous,or dange
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