Day: July 28, 2026

Our friends at Hale Design Build have been nominated for Northshore Home’s Best of the North Shore in three categories!

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Voting closes August 1, so please vote soon:

Under BLUEPRINT, select Hale Design Build for Design / Build.

Under BUILD, select us for both Builder, Custom Home and Builder, Renovation.

Vote here: https://www.nshoremag.com/bons-home-2026/#//

Thank you so much for supporting us!

Festival by the Sea – Saturday, August 1

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 ~ Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce ~ 

Kick off your summer with the free annual Festival by the Sea in downtown Manchester-by-the-Sea on Saturday, August 1, from 10 AM to 4 PM (rain or shine). Explore Masconomo, Reed, and Town Hall Parks, which will be packed with over 90 local artisans, crafters, unique makers, non-profits, and food vendors. In addition, local downtown retailers will be offering special sales throughout the day.

Enjoy a full day of live music on the Masconomo Park Bandstand featuring Corey Wrinn, Jim ‘n’ Tonic, and Rob Banks and The Money Makers, with acoustic performances at Town Hall Park. Indulge in local eats from vendors like The Lobster Roller, Crepe du Jour, and the Whoopie Wagon. Explore Manchester’s downtown for special shopping deals, library book sales, fish printing at the museum, and more.

Take advantage of free shuttle service from the Manchester-Essex Regional High School lower parking lot to easily experience all the festivities. Don’t miss this perfect coastal summer day on Cape Ann!

MASCO Park Music Schedule:

  • 10 AM -12 PM: Corey Wrinn
  • 12 PM -2 PM: Jim n’ Tonic
  • 2 PM -4 PM: Rob Banks and the Moneymakers

TOWN HALL Music Schedule:

  • 10 AM -12 PM: Liam Anastasia-Murphy
  • 12 PM -3 PM: Matt Rich & Gil Clark

Additional Music:

  • 10 – 11 AM: The Music Man @ The Manchester Public Library
  • 12 – 2 PM: Woodland Spark Trio @ Manchester-by-the-Sea Museum

See full list of vendors on the Festival by the Sea web page.

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For questions, please contact Michelle Pepin at the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, 978-283-1601, michelle@capeannchamber.com.

Festival by the Sea – Saturday, August 1

You know as much as I love selling stuff that I’ve designed, it’s meeting people in the shop that love the blog that makes me most happy

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Link to shop- https://gloucesterapparel.square.site/

Surfside Subs Enjoy a delicious 🦞Lobster Roll served with chips & pickles for only $13.99 + tax!

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🍕 BONUS SPECIAL: All 16” pizzas are HALF PRICE!
Maximum of 2 pizzas.

Don’t miss out—stop by and treat yourself today! 😋

Excludes gluten-free pizzas.
Excludes online orders.

Horses Can Help Loosen The Grip Of Anxiety!

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 by Angel Wings Wellness

In today’s fast-paced world, anxiety has become almost commonplace. Our minds race with endless to-do lists, worries about the future, and the pressure to constantly perform. We spend so much time trying to control life’s uncertainties that we often forget what it feels like to simply be present.

Ironically, one of life’s greatest teachers doesn’t speak our language at all.

It’s the horse.

For thousands of years, horses have lived in harmony with nature, relying on instinct, awareness, and connection rather than overthinking. When we spend time with them, they quietly invite us to do the same.

Horses Live in the Present

Unlike humans, horses don’t replay yesterday’s mistakes or worry about tomorrow’s challenges. As prey animals, they have evolved to stay completely present, paying attention to what is happening right now.

That presence is contagious.

When you step into a pasture carrying stress from work, family responsibilities, or life’s challenges, your mind may still be racing. But horses have a remarkable way of drawing you back into the present moment. Their steady breathing, quiet curiosity, and peaceful nature encourage you to slow your own pace.

Before long, you’re noticing the warmth of the sun, the sound of birds, the softness of a horse’s muzzle, and the rhythm of your own breath.

Anxiety begins to lose its grip.

Horses Can Help Loosen The Grip Of Anxiety!

For more info call/text us 978-985-4592 or visit us online PeaceLoveHorse.com

Look What’s Back At Beauport Hotel!

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The LL Bean Beach Box has returned to the Beauport Hotel on Commercial St. Located in proximity to Pavilion Beach, this box allows you to borrow beach items like chairs and more! I think this is the coolest thing! And I love the slogan: Be An Outsider.

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“Tails on the Trails” Fun Walk Benefiting Cape Ann Animal Aid Presented by Cranney Home Services

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 ~ capeannanimalaid01930 ~ 

Get your Tail on the Trails! Join us for a 2.6-mile hike in Dogtown Woods with your pup to fundraise for Cape Ann Animal Aid! Register for this event, and then create your own fundraiser to keep the good momentum going! All funds raised will support homeless animals at Cape Ann Animal Aid.

Register as a walker: Registration is required for walkers, and all registrations help support life-saving work! Click “Donate or Register to Walk” to get started. Note: kids under 5 years old and dogs walk free, but we would still like you to register them for an accurate head (and paw!) count.

How to Fundraise: Help raise crucial funds to help homeless animals! You can make our event as successful as possible by creating your own fundraising page. Our suggested goal for each individual fundraiser is $200, but feel free to set any goal that feels achievable to you! Fundraisers who raise over $50 will get a free “Tails on the Trails” t-shirt (additional t-shirts available for purchase). To create your personal page, click “Start Fundraising!”.

Creating a team is welcome too – walk with your friends, family, workplace, or any other group of animal lovers! The more, the merrier!

Route: This 2.6 mile loop travels from the water tower at the top of Summit Ave in Rockport through the Dogtown Woods (map below). The trail can get a bit rocky and uneven, so we recommend participants (human and canine alike!) be comfortable with a moderate woods hike for this event.

Time: The main group for the hike will kick off at 10am! Late starts are welcome but will cut off at 12pm.

Parking: parking is available at Evans Field in Rockport. PLEASE NOTE: there is a short (.25 mile) walk to the start of the hiking loop from Evans Field. If you would like to be dropped off closer to the hike start, you may drive up Summit Ave to be dropped off. Volunteers will be in all parking areas to guide participants to the trail start. We recommend arriving early enough to give yourself time to get to the start and rest a bit before starting the main walk!

Pets: Friendly, leashed and vaccinated dogs are welcome to join you on the trails! Because not all pups appreciate crowds or being approached by other dogs, we are asking all participants to kindly keep their pets on-leash for the duration of their walk. Think your pet would enjoy a quieter experience? Check out our virtual walk option!

What to Bring: Please carry in, carry out! Participants are encouraged to bring your own reusable water bottle. We will have water jugs available to refill your water and water stations for your pups along the route, but will not have plastic water bottles available for hikers. Wear comfortable shoes for hiking, and dress appropriately for the weather! All dogs participating should be leashed.

To learn more, please visit capeannanimalaid.org/walk

“Tails on the Trails” Fun Walk Benefiting Cape Ann Animal Aid Presented by Cranney Home Services