Stress-Free Thanksgiving

10 Tips and tricks to make your holiday dinner easy as pie. By Sarah MacDonald As a chef, I understand how stressful it can be to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner for a crowd. Finding a way to entertain guests while juggling oven space and perfecting the turkey is a challenge shared by chefs and home … Read more

Healing Horsepower

Harnessing the power of equine-assisted therapy, three inspiring women open Stable Ground Wellness in Duxbury. By Jennifer H. McInerney, Photography by Jack Foley Though Tupelo Hollow Farm in Duxbury has been in existence for four centuries, the 30-acre property has recently become a haven for people seeking creative solutions to their mental health concerns. Visitors … Read more

The Gardner’s Gardener

Isabella Steward Gardner Museum Greenhouse

From greenhouses in Hingham, Erika Rumbley keeps things growing at Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. By Dave Kindy   Photography by Derrick Zellmann One of the most admired artists on display at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum finds inspiration within a set of custom-built greenhouses in Hingham. This is where she lays the groundwork for vibrantly … Read more

Ease into Autumn

Whether you’re heading to brunch with friends or packing for an exotic girls getaway, these fabulous fashions are perfect for enjoying those golden days of early fall. Light wash bootcut jeans with ribbed white T-shirt and floral print Magical Kimono. Available at Ports & Company, 23 South Main St., Cohasset, 781-383-1020; 595 Main St., Chatham, … Read more

2021 Empowering Women In Business: Heather Keay

Heather Keay Founder of JLJ Spiritual Healing jljhealing.com An author, spirit medium, and founder of JLJ Spiritual Healing, Heather Keay is an avid practitioner of numerous alternative healing modalities. The Cohasset resident launched her business 12 years ago with the goal of promoting health and wellness for the body, spirit and soul. In addition to … Read more

2021 Empowering Women In Business: Nancy Virta

Nancy Virta Broker at Preferred Properties 617-719-1483; virtahomes.com Nancy Virta’s success as a realtor comes not only from her 33 years of experience, but also from her patient and understanding personality.  “I never get rattled,” says Virta, who strives to communicate information as clearly and calmly as possible while walking homebuyers through the complicated and … Read more

2021 Empowering Women In Business: Liz Theresa

Liz Theresa Owner of LizTheresa.com Host of Liz on Biz Podcast Even the savviest business owners can struggle to get their message across. It is in these situations that Liz Theresa, owner of LizTheresa.com, works her magic. An online business coach, website designer and copywriting queen, she specializes in helping entrepreneurs and small business owners … Read more

2021 Empowering Women In Business: June Somers

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June Somers Owner of Mom On The Go Authentic Grilled Cheese momonthegofoodtruck.com When June Somers set out to create her Mom On The Go food truck business five years ago, her goal was to sell simple yet sensational food that busy parents would feel comfortable feeding to their kids when they were short on time. … Read more

2021 Empowering Women In Business: Kate Richard

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Kate Richard Co-founder and Team Leader at Ben and Kate Real Estate 617-877-7621; Benandkaterealestate.com In today’s fast-paced real estate market, it is essential for homebuyers and sellers to work with a realtor they can trust. Kate Richard, co-founder and team leader at Ben and Kate Real Estate, makes a point to get to know each … Read more

2021 Empowering Women In Business: Kendra O’Toole & Michelle Reed

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Kendra O’Toole & Michelle Reed Co-founders of Legacy Legal Planning 781-971-5900; legacylegalplanning.com While nobody can predict what the future holds, proper planning can help protect the interests of you and your loved ones and provide peace of mind. When attorneys Michelle M. Reed and Kendra O’Toole established Legacy Legal Planning in 2015, they made it … Read more

2021 Empowering Women In Business: Valerie McSorley

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Valerie McSorley Owner of south shore Hive southshorehive.com An award-winning special event producer with a knack for networking, Valerie McSorley has dedicated her career to bringing people together to learn, collaborate and form meaningful connections. She is the Owner & Founder of South Shore Hive, a unique and stylish coworking facility in Marshfield. Offering versatile workspaces equipped … Read more

2021 Empowering Women In Business: Elaine Haffey

Elaine Haffey Owner of Valise Travel Concierge ​​valisetravelconcierge.com Fueled by wanderlust and a desire to design one-of-a-kind vacations for her clients, Elaine Haffey makes exploring the world an unforgettable experience. The owner of Valise Travel Concierge, she specializes in crafting unique getaways to exotic locales for families, groups of friends and honeymooners, and she also … Read more