Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Meet Laura Pizzuti-Gamache, whose creative work includes writing a blog for the Natick Mall.
It's not always easy to find the right item for everybody on your shopping list - and when that's a problem, one person that Boston-area shoppers can turn to is Laura Pizzuti-Gamache. She is a Lynnfield resident who writes a blog for the Natick Mall at NatickMallGuru.com. Pizzuti updates the blog several times a day with videos, photo and other content. "It's me putting my personality in this," she said. "The goal is to help remove some of the typical stress of the holiday shopping season," she said. "I want to help people find the gifts they want, offer suggestions if they have no idea what to get and try to find terrific options at the best prices. Sort of like a personal shopper for the holidays." Pizzuti had auditioned online for a …
Friday, December 9, 2011
During the month of December, Lynnfield Patch will run weekly notes and observations about local holiday shopping ideas.
Between now and Christmas, local Patch websites will be taking a look at some of the local shopping ideas you can find in town. Here are this week's ideas: Local Art: This weekend’s Lynnfield Art Guild Show and Sale may be one of the best opportunities this month to find some great locally-made crafts and artwork at reasonable prices. It runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Old Meeting House. Shop Here, Get Gas: One holiday shopping bargain spotted around town: The Post Office Square Mobil has a sign advertising a $10 ExxonMobil gift card for anyone who buys $100 in gift cards. Given how expensive gas is these days, there’s worse deals to be found. For The History Lover On Your List: Here’s another idea for that loved one from …
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Noel Smith of Lynnfield has had her work appear on albums, video games and films.
Lynnfield Patch recently had the opportunity to check in with Noel Smith, a professional singer who has found some unique niches for herself, such as video games and Christmas songs. Last December, this website interviewed Noel about the Christmas album she had just released, featuring the song "Wish You Were Here." More recently, Noel and Michael DiMattia, who grew up in Lynnfield and now lives in Reading, have collaborated on a new re-mix of the single. "He fell in love with Wish You Were Here on my Christmas album and he really wanted to do more beats and give it a more happy and spirited vibe," said Noel. The Lynnfield resident works with Futura productions in Boston and thanks to technology, does not need to fly to Los Angeles as …
Monday, December 5, 2011
Giving gift cards can help support your local dining establishments - and people just like to get them anyhow.
Each week during the holiday season, area Patch websites will take a look at local gift-giving ideas in their respective towns. For this week – restaurant gift cards are more popular than ever, and in Lynnfield, there are numerous options to choose from. For example, consider these: 99: The Ninety-Nine Restaurant on Salem Street has been a popular local destination for some four decades. And according to the company’s website, if you buy $25 in gift cards from them, you receive a $5 bonus card. LHOP: Right down the street from the Ninety-Nine and just about as well established in town is the Lynnfield House of Pizza. It’s Greek pizza, subs, salads and more. Fat Cactus: The Mexican restaurant on Route 1 has apparently brought its Sunday …
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Local personal trainer teaches weekly classes at Lynnfield Senior Center
Natalie Loisou carries an entire gym in her car. A personal trainer, who also teaches classes for seniors at the Lynnfield Senior Center, Natalie brings everything her clients need to work out with her. “I wanted to do something active and physical, and that helps people,” Natalie said of her career choice, “I love working with people, it’s a good fit.” An Athletic Background Training came naturally to Loisou, who as always been active herself. Originally from the Vancouver, Canada area, Loisou eventually spent some time overseas, where she met her husband and later moved to the area with him. Loisou holds many certifications for personal training and is nationally accredited through the National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association. …
Monday, November 21, 2011
Corinna Cole speaks to Lynnfield Patch about the world of photography.
Since 1995 Corinna Spinale has been a professional photographer and retouch artist in the greater Boston area. Over the years, she has worked diligently to grow her business. She currently owns Photography by Corinna a full-service photography and design studio located at 451r Broadway in Lynnfield, and is also available for commissioned projects. Lynnfield Patch recently interviewed Spinale to learn more about her wide ranging interests in professional photography and portraiture. During the interview, she discussed her passion for photography and her plans for upcoming creative design projects. “I love being able to offer my clients a wide variety of professional services. You know what they say, if you are doing something you love …
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Keep fitness in mind as the holiday season approaches.
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
The following was provided by Fitness Together: The fast-approaching Holiday season is notorious for derailing many consumers’ health and wellness regimens. Between travel, shopping, and lavish meals, it’s easy for anyone to slip up on his or her nutrition and fitness routine. “Sticking to a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to put a damper on Holiday festivities,” said Dina Whalen, owner with Fitness Together in Lynnfield. “It just takes a bit more planning and self-control, and most importantly, making a commitment to a reasonable routine with a peer, spouse or a group of friends.” Whalen offers the following five tips to help consumers stay fit throughout the Holidays and avoid the weight loss scramble in January: Find a support system: …
Loui's Roast Beef moving toward opening up in space currently occupied by Mr. Santo Hair Design.
There's still some work to be done and an official opening date has yet to be set, but it looks like one of the next businesses to start up in Lynnfield will be Loui's Roast Beef at 472 Broadway. The site is currently the home of Mr. Santo Hair Design. At Monday night's selectmen's meeting, Louis Kotsaninis and his family, along with attorney Matthew Kimball, were on hand to discuss the restaurant's application for a common victualer's license. The Kotsaninis live in Lynnfield and recently sold Stella's Pizza in Saugus and are now working to purchase the 472 Broadway building. The planned pizza and sub restaurant would have ten seats and would be open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and closed on Sunday. The business has …
Friday, November 4, 2011
Young Lynnfield mother launches her event planning and design business through two Web sites. (Note: photo credit corrected)
Lissette Suarez, 29, of Lynnfield, was a stay-at-home mother of three: Allan, 4, Alana, 5, and Kiara, 9. Not surprisingly, she hosts several birthday parties for them - and in doing so, over the course of five years, she discovered this field is her passion. One of her Web sites (FavorTrends.com) sells party favors for mostly bridal and baby showers as well as birthday parties. Another Web site will serve as a portable gallery, showcasing uploaded photographs of different centerpieces and similar details of bridal/baby showers and birthday parties. Wholesale vendors are Kate Atsen in Georgia and Fashion Crafts in New York. Local chain stores, such as iParty, sell retail for customers, not wholesale for buisinesses, which would result in a …
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Friday, September 16, 2011
Christine's Cafe and Confections open in space formerly occupied by Mia Cucina.
Lynnfield's newest eatery, Christine's Cafe and Confections, opened for business this week in the space formerly occupied by Mia Cucina. Christine Picciarello, a Lynnfield native, recently purchased the business from previous owner Dave Mineo. She is a graduate of Lynnfield High School and also attended the Summer Street School as a child. Picciarello brings nearly three decades of culinary experience to her new role as a local business owner. "It's all I've ever wanted to do," she says of her work in this field. She lives in Lynnfield with her husband and two children, and her mother is a town resident as well. Further cementing the local connection, Picciarello reports that three employees from the former Mia Cucina - Vivian Sardy, Cindy…
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