SAY "I DO" WITH THESE WEDDING PLANNING PODCASTS

5/2/2025 | PAYTON NORTH

There are a million resources available these days for wedding planning tips – from hiring a professional planner, to scouring Pinterest, to viewing endless DIY TikTok videos and more. If you’re starting to plan your wedding and don’t know where to begin – giving a listen to a few wedding-rel ...

THE LITTLE FLOWER TRUCK

5/2/2025 | TINA LESNIAK

What started as a dream has blossomed into a joyful reality on wheels. Michele Martinelli, owner of The Little Flower Truck at Willow Barn Designs based in East Longmeadow, has taken her love offlowers and turned it into a vibrant mobile experience that brings beauty, connection and community together in a tru ...

EVENT PAINTINGS BY ERIN

5/2/2025 | HOPE MURRAY TREMBLAY

Erin Leigh Boughamer brings a unique, personal addition to any event, especially weddings. Boughamer is the owner and artist behind Event Paintings by Erin. For over two decades, she has been a full-time artist, starting out selling her original work at fairs across New England. The Southington, Connecticut n ...

MEMORIES ON ELM

5/2/2025 | DEBBIE GARDNER

It’s the perfect space for an intimate wedding reception, a bridal shower, or even a rehearsal dinner. Memories on Elm Banquets & More opened at 89 Elm St. in Westfield in January, offering couples and their families another option for hosting their most important events. Owner Shannon Suther ...

RED BREWSTER BREWERY

5/2/2025 |

Ever hear the popular song “Little Red Rooster” recorded back in 1961 by American blues musician Howlin’ Wolf? It’s not quite the same, but today folks are “singing” the praises of Red Brewster Brewery open four days a week in Enfield. Get the similarity of combining ...

CENTURY FITNESS

5/2/2025 | DEBBIE GARDNER

There are plenty of fitness clubs in the area. Why should someone choose Century Fitness in East Longmeadow? According to owner Todd Witwer, the choice should be an easy one. It’s the culture of Century Fitness. “We’re friendly and welcoming no matter where you are in your fitn ...

MAMA'S MACS AND MORE

5/2/2025 | MIASHA LEE

She may not have had the experience, but hard work and determination was definitely needed for this self-taught baker and mother of two. Stephanie Thomacos had no experience in business or in any kitchen before starting her small bakery company, Mama’s Macs & More, in April of 2019. Since then, she ...

TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD WITH TURKEY TIPS & VEGETABLES

2025-05-02 | NATE BLAIS

WHAT YOU'LL NEED Your favorite breakfast foods1 pound Turkey breast2 packages of frozen cheese tortellini1 package cherry tomatoes1 bunch of asparagus1 jar of pesto1-2 tbsp olive oilSalt and pepper to taste

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