Each November 11, we offer our respectful remembrance and gratitude towards those who have fought for our freedoms, the American Veterans of all wars. Armistice Day was first observed in 1919 following the end of WWI, or The War To End All Wars. The official name was amended in 1954 to Veterans Day after WWII and the Korean War to further include and honor American veterans of all wars, for their courage, patriotism, and willingness to serve and to sacrifice. As we stop to honor those who have fought and fallen, there are ways we can offer support to our men and women in uniform today. There …
On Columbus Day weekend it was 80 degrees. This past Halloween weekend, it snowed like crazy. We have to ask: where was fall during October? Putting last month behind us, with the start of November, fall foliage at its peak, and the temperatures finally starting to feel like the crisp autumn weather we're used to in New England, it's an important time to make sure you're in on this year's fall fashion styles. This week's Local Expert is Jeanne Hennessey, owner of Lorraine Roy. Hennessey recently traveled to New York City for fashion week, and came back with some tips for the ladies in town on…
Halloween is a time for fun: carving pumpkins, tricks and treats, indulging in sweets, and dressing up in silly costumes. Halloween costumes can be a bit pricey, but with a little resourcefulness, one can come up with some terrific and easy costumes with items from home. Danvers Patch caught up with two Halloween costume experts: super-crafty moms who have been at this for a few years, to get their tips on some budget-friendly home-made costume ideas.Becky Lemp Mathias works in the bakery at Market Basket, but she draws on her many years of experience with the costume departments of the …
Organic food has become popular, these days, and nutritionists have been hugely successful in getting the word out about the dangers of chemicals in our food supply, and the importance of buying local. News reports about the potential dangers of pesticides and GMO’s, or plants or animals whose DNA has been altered, have increased awareness about food safety, and furthered the cause. However, it’s difficult to determine when walking through the produce aisle what is actually in season, which items are organic, and if spending the extra money on certain organics are really worth it. Danvers …
Welcome to Ask A Local Expert!, a weekly column offering seasonal and timely tips to help navigate changing seasons, holidays and upcoming events. As we anticipate the coming of autumn, we wanted to find out if landscaping expert Larry Saggese had any tips for a fall yard clean-up. Saggese has owned and operated Saggese Landscaping in Danvers for over ten years. Saggese offers his best advice on what homeowners can do to improve their lawn next Spring by taking measures now.Tips For Fall Clean-UpAccording to Larry Saggese, owner of Saggese Landscaping, a healthy lawn is one that is …
