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Massachusetts Fall Finds Part 4: Salem, MA 🎃👻🧙🏻‍♀️ There’s truly nothing like spooky season in Salem! From its haunted history and incredible costumes to quirky shops and Halloween festivities, the Witch City has SO much to offer! But October also brings WICKED crowds, so I’m sharing our favorite stops and tips to help you make the most of your visit! 🍂 Here’s what made our Salem adventure so memorable: 🎃 @halloweenmuseum: We paid just $10/person to explore 10 rooms filled with glow-in-the-dark displays, vintage Halloween decorations & spooky memorabilia, complete with optional 3D glasses! Such a fun, budget-friendly experience! 🍽️ @direwolfsalem: HIGHLY recommend! I ordered the confit duck, and it was delicious! We got lucky snagging seats at the bar, but restaurants fill up FAST during October, so make reservations as early as possible! 👻 @usghostadv: We joined the Ghosts, Witches & Wicked Whispers walking tour and LOVED it! Learned so much about Salem’s 1692 witch trials, haunted history & spooky legends. Huge shoutout to our amazing tour guide, Carla! 🧟 Halloween Costumes: One of my favorite parts of Salem! So many creative costumes & fun photo opportunities, including Frankenstein! Don’t forget to tip the costumed performers if you take photos! 🛍️ @twilighthouseofsalem: Such a fun shop filled with quirky Halloween apparel & souvenirs! Of course, I had to bring home a spooky shirt! 🐾 Animals Around Salem: Loved seeing all the adorable animals around town! My friends even made donations to support them! 🥹 ⚰️🧙@blackcraftsalem: Loved the decor in their store from the witch near the ceiling to the paper machete decorations! We def need to come earlier to get their famous coffee @blackcraft! 😍 ☕ Food Stands: Plenty of options for quick bites & fall treats! Hot chocolate was a must! 🍩 @dunkin: Ended our night with a chai latte & donuts! LOVED the larger-than-life Halloween decorations! Hope this itinerary helps you plan your own spooky Salem adventure! Save this for your New England fall bucket list & follow along for more Massachusetts Fall Finds! 🎃👻🍂 #MassachusettsFallFinds #SalemMA #NewEnglandFall #MeetBoston #LetsMeetBoston

Massachusetts Fall Finds Part 3: Eastleigh Farm 🐮🤠🍂 Ever wanted to hand-feed cows and meet a 2,000-pound gentle giant?! 🥹🐄 Located in Framingham, MA, @eastleigh_farm_ is a former dairy farm turned animal sanctuary, home to the VIRAL Cow Safari! The staff and our tour guide Benji were the best! And there’s SO much more to explore! Add these to your fall bucket list: 🐮🚜 Cow Safari: Hop aboard a tractor-pulled wagon and hand-feed cows with bread provided by the farm! Expect some slobbery kisses & sand-paper like tongues! 👅 🐮🐄 Meet Ferdinand: The famous 2,000-pound, 7-foot-tall gentle giant you CAN’T miss! 🐐🦆🦚Farm Animals: Meet baby calves, pet and feed goats, feed ducks & spot colorful peacocks! 🍦🚍 Moo Bus: A retro school bus serving premium ice cream! Open weekends May–October. 🍫🥤 @moss.and.moo: Cold brews, lemonades & specialty dirty sodas! I LOVED the Bovine Bliss with root beer, white chocolate, butterscotch & vanilla cream! 🛒🛍️ @youravenuec Avenue C Design: An adorable vintage and artisan boutique with antiques, locally made goods & unique gifts! 🧢👕 Farm Merch: Grab a souvenir to remember meeting Ferdinand! 2026 COW SAFARI INFO 🍁 📍 Eastleigh Farm | Framingham, MA 📅 Saturdays & Sundays through Nov. 22 🌧️ Rides run rain or shine! 🚜 COW SAFARI SCHEDULE: 🎟️ IN-PERSON TICKET RIDES: 12 PM | 12:30 PM | 1 PM | 2 PM | 3 PM | 4 PM 💻 ONLINE PRESALE RIDES: 1:30 PM | 2:30 PM | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM ⚠️ ONLINE PRESALE IS SOLD OUT FOR THE SEASON! But limited in-person tickets are available each weekend! 🎫 Walk-In Tickets: ALL in-person tickets go on sale at 11 AM, first come, first served, until sold out! ⏰ ARRIVE EARLY! Tickets can sell out within the first hour! We arrived at 10:40 AM and secured a later time slot! 🐮 Cow Safari Standby: Available without tickets, but spots aren’t guaranteed! 📱 IMPORTANT: Check @eastleigh_farm_ Instagram Stories for real-time ticket availability! 🚗 Allow extra time to park! Wagons CANNOT wait for late arrivals. Save this for your fall bucket list, tag someone you’d bring to meet Ferdinand & follow for Part 4! 💌 #letsmeetboston #meetboston #massachusettfallfinds #eastleighfarms #cowsafari

Massachusetts Fall Finds Part 2: Parlee Farms 🍎🥧 From apple picking to homemade apple crumble, Tristen and I started the sweetest fall tradition last October thanks to fresh apples from @parleefarms! Located in Tyngsboro, MA, this 100-acre, family-owned farm was voted the #1 Apple Orchard in the U.S. in Newsweek’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards! 🍁 And there’s SO much more than apple picking! Add these to your fall bucket list: 🍎 Apple Picking: 25+ varieties, including Honeycrisp, Macoun & Fuji! 🚜 Hayrides: FREE Fridays or $2 per apple picker on weekends & Monday holidays! 🎃 Pumpkin Patch: 11 acres, 40,000+ pumpkins (all $20 or less!) & the NEW Pumpkin House! 🌸 Flower Picking: Dahlias, zinnias & more with FREE garden admission! 🍩 Fall Treats: Fresh cider donuts, warm apple crisp, frozen cider & the NEW cider float! 🐐 Animal Barns: FREE admission, goat feeding for 25¢ & a giant kids’ sandbox! 🍔🌽 The Lunch Box: Angus burgers, fries & freshly roasted corn (while supplies last)! 🍻🎶 Beer Hut: Local beer, Carlson Hard Cider & holiday weekend live music! 🛒 Farmstand: Fresh produce, baked goods, flowers & seasonal goodies! 2026 FALL INFO 🍁 📍 95 Farwell Rd, Tyngsboro, MA 🕘 Farmstand & Animal Barns: Tues–Fri 10–5 PM | Weekends & Monday holidays 9–5 PM 🍎 Apple Picking: $15/5 lb (Tues–Fri only, entrance for up to 1 person) | $30/10 lb (up to 4) | $41/20 lb (up to 6). Orchard admission included for ages 3+! 🌸 Flowers: $14.95/lb | Sunflowers & gladiolus $2/stem 🍂 OCT. 11–12 HOURS: • Apple, pumpkin & flower picking: 9–4 PM • Lunch Box & Beer Hut: 11–3 PM • Roasted corn: 11–4 PM (while supplies last) • Live music: 12–3 PM ⚠️ CLOSED Oct. 13. Outdoor activities weather permitting. No pets except service dogs; no additional bags/backpacks in orchards. 🍎 Check @parleefarms and their website for daily picking updates! Save for your New England fall bucket list & follow for Part 3! 🍎🍂🤎 #MassachusettsFall #MassachusettsFallFinds #MeetBoston #LetsMeetBoston

Kicking off a new series sharing some of my favorite fall finds around Massachusetts — starting with a spot I first visited 2 years ago and have been wanting to go back to ever since! 🥹🍁 Wilson Farm in Lexington, MA was founded in 1884 by Irish immigrants James Alexander Wilson, W.M. Wilson & George Reynolds. More than 140 years later, it’s still a 5th-generation family-owned farm and a perfect fall day trip from Boston. 🌾🍂 Add these to your fall bucket list: 🎃 Snap a photo at the iconic Pumpkin Wall 🥔 Explore Pumpkin Village + try the Potato Blasters (we had cash on us to pay & super fun!) — opening weekend is THIS Oct. 10 weekend from 11 AM–5 PM! 🍎🍩 Grab a hand-spun caramel apple & hot apple cider donuts, made fresh on weekends 10-5 PM through Nov. 1 🛒 Explore the huge farm store for fresh produce, bakery treats, prepared foods, flowers & more. Stock up on pumpkins & all the fall goodies!! 2026 FALL INFO 🍁 📍 10 Pleasant St, Lexington, MA 🕘 Farm store: 9 AM–7 PM daily 🍩🍎Cider donuts + caramel apples: weekends through Nov. 1, 10 AM–5 PM 🎃 Pumpkin Village & Potato Blasters: weekends starting Oct. 10 from 10-5 PM (proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish) Save this for your Massachusetts fall bucket list & follow along for Part 2! 🍎🎃🍂 #MassachusettsFall #MassachusettsFallFinds #MeetBoston #Letsmeetboston #NewEnglandFall

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Grateful for the angels in my life 🎀🍒🪽 It’s already less than a month til my 29th birthday! Last year’s bows & cherries-themed 28th birthday was one for the books… any guesses for this year’s birthday theme? 👀🫒🍸🕊️ • • • • #bostonblogger #birthdayplans #angelofmydreams #partythemes #birthdayideas

🚨‼️PSA: FLASH SALE EXTENDED: Use code “Grind40” through 12 AM TONIGHT FOR 40% OFF ‼️ BOSTON CREATIVES, ENTREPRENEURS & DREAMERS — THIS ONE'S FOR YOU! 📣💜✨ Looking to grow your brand, monetize your creativity, build a business, or connect with like-minded people? Join me at my FIRST @grindcon this Sunday, October 25th, at the ICA Boston @icaboston! 💡⚡️ I'm especially excited to hear from two inspiring speakers: 💜 Marina Middleton (@marinaamiddleton) — CEO & Partner of @createcultivate! As a fellow daughter of immigrants, I'm inspired by her journey from corporate strategist to venture-backed CEO! 🔥 Robert Eugene (@iamboston) — Owner of @huebackbay & @bluenileboston! He and his wife are such a powerhouse couple in Boston's hospitality scene, yet remain so humble and community-driven! And there's SO much more to experience! 👀 🎤 Industry panels & inspiring speakers 💡 Creator Office Hours & business insights 🤝 Networking with creatives & entrepreneurs 📸 Brand activations & headshot experiences 🎶 Live performances & music discovery Whether you're just starting out or taking your business to the next level, sometimes all it takes is being in the right room with the right people! 💜 📍 ICA Boston | October 25 | 1–9 PM 🎟️ Tickets: grindcon.co | 18+ 🚨‼️PSA: FLASH SALE EXTENDED: Use code “Grind40” through 12 AM TONIGHT FOR 40% OFF ‼️ It's my FIRST GrindCon, and I'd love for you to join me! Tag your creative bestie, grab your tickets, and let's grow together! 🥹💜 #GrindCon #GrindCon2026 #BostonCreators #BostonEvents #CreatorEconomy

As a Bostonian transplant from the Bay Area who’s grown to love this city & budding content creator, I couldn’t be more grateful to the @letsmeetboston @meetbostonusa team, Billy & Jenny for inviting me to their Farm to Fork Culinary Experience alongside talented & inspiring Boston creators! 👩‍🌾🍽️🥂🎥💌 Hosted at @theblockatwoodshill, a beautiful farm-to-table restaurant, it was such a privilege to hear from restaurateur @kristincanty! Her passion for sustainability and supporting local agriculture is truly inspiring. 🌱 Some of my highlights: 🥂 Farm-to-Table Flavors by @theblockatwoodshill: The night had delicious seasonal bites, artisanal charcuterie & handcrafted cocktails! I loved the mini burgers the best! Beyond dining, The Block hosts curated experiences, including floral workshops, wine tastings & cheesemaking classes! Check out their upcoming November events! 🌶️ Spice Blends Making by @curiospice: I got to create my own Cajun spice blends thanks to @curiospice, a local, woman-owned business committed to ethically sourced spices and supporting small farmers! 🪄Magic by @darren_yong: From reading our minds to mind-blowing magic tricks, Darren left us all amazed and entertained throughout the night! 🎻Live Music by @deenastunes: Deena is truly so talented and had beautiful live violin music that set the perfect atmosphere! But the BEST part? The people! 🥹❤️ It was so special connecting with fellow Boston creatives, including some I’ve admired for years! Everyone I met was genuinely so sweet, humble, welcoming & encouraging. Such a beautiful reminder that there’s room for all of us to grow, support one another & celebrate each other’s successes! 🙏🏻 I’ll be tagging some of the amazing creators I met so please give them a follow and show them some love! 💕 Moments like these remind me how grateful I am for the community I’ve found and how proud I am to call Boston home! A HUGE thank you to @letsmeetboston @meetbostonusa team, @thebillycosta & @msjennyjohnson, @theblockatwoodshill, @kristincanty and everyone who made this evening so memorable! 🥂✨ #MeetBoston #LetsMeetBoston #BostonCreators #TheBlockatWoodsHill #BostonFoodies

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Ghouls just wanna have fun (peep me & Tristen’s cat inspired pumpkin that won first place) 💀🐈‍⬛🎃👻 • • • • #bostonblogger #halloween #halloweenfestivities #pumpkincarving #pumpkinseason

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Happy 2 years to my best friend and my love ❤️ This past year truly tested us, but we persevered through life’s challenges together. Through every high and low, I’m so grateful for our continued commitment to growing—both individually and as a couple. Thank you for being my biggest cheerleader and my constant. Here’s to more adventures like SD/Tijuana, more precious moments with the people we love, and endless inside jokes and laughter. I love you! ❤️ Dress: @houseofcb in bio’s LTK. Studio: self captured @bymusestudios • • • • • #happyanniversary #couplegoals #bostoncreator #blasiancouple #anniversarypost

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11.22.25 May this be the year we all EAT… and never starve our dreams again. 🍒✨ Cake by @buttercreamboston Dress by @ohpolly linked in bio’s LTK. • • • #SagittariusSeason #SagittariusBaby #BirthdayGirl #BirthdayVibes #28thBirthday #AnotherYearAroundTheSun #twentyatecake #buttercreambostoncake #buttercreamboston #ohpolly #ohpollydress #cherryandbows #cherryandbowstheme #twentyeight #LifestyleBlogger #ContentCreator #BostonBlogger #ExplorePage #BirthdayPost #CanonG7XMarkIII #BloggersLiveBoston #VietBlogger #VietnameseBlogger #BirthdayCelebration #ThisIs28 #twentyate #SagittariusVibes #Novemberbaby #Year28 #SagittariusEnergy