Concord Teacakes is for me a place to relive moments in time. Rushing, always rushing to catch the 6:35am commuter rail at the nearby train station and hoping I wouldn’t be forced to do it without the perfect cup of coffee in hand from Teacakes. Years of well-rehearsed motion: suit, briefcase, coffee and […]

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This is simply the best children’s shop for apparel you will find. From your initial introduction to what was formerly known as Kussin’s, Inc., The Children’s Shop (now known as Fritz & Gigi, The Children’s Shop), the exterior greets you with a refinement and delight that is seldom seen elsewhere. Once you open […]

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Yesterday my girls and I went to one of their favorite spots, Priscilla’s Candy Shop. You enter this shop and you get the distinct impression you’re someplace special and one-of-a-kind. Upon opening the door the first thing you are aware of is the delicious scent of chocolate. Not over the top, not […]

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There is one place in town that was a mainstay of my youth and now my children’s, Helen’s (formerly Brigham’s). It is a family run business, as so many still are in Concord, MA. The family has owned the building for many years operating a food shop, later to become Brigham’s. In […]

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Today, is a perfect day in my book. The sun is high in the sky, the trees and lawn are rich in color from many many days of rain and a soft warm breeze has been blowing throughout the morning. Most importantly, when I picked up my four year old, Ally from school […]

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