any suggestions on christmas activities/pop up bars/festive decorations/etc. - can be anywhere in the north shore!

Some of you may have seen our post a couple of months ago where we were looking for people to trial our business, for those who didn't here's a quick rundown. A friend and I thought it would be cool if you could turn any photo you want into a paint by numbers kit. That way you can paint your dog, cat, partner, the whole family or whatever you want without having to be an artist.

We looked up the idea and found that the current stores in the market were ridiculously expensive or only offered kits without a frame or with a DIY frame (who wants to put together their own frame? Don't you just want to open the box and start painting). So we looked around and talked to a bunch of suppliers and eventually we were able to produce custom paint by number kits cheaper then anywhere else and already framed.

We reached out to you here on Reddit asking you to test them out at cost price and we've received some amazing feedback as a result. Thank you if you were one of our OG customers! We want to continue to grow and get more feedback and reviews though so we're re-opening the offer in case you missed it the first time around or you want to order some more kits.

You can use the code "COSTPRICEREDDIT" to get our kits for cost price (our margins are pretty slim right now, we want to be as affordable as possible). You can get up to 4 kits at that price so feel free to buy a few and plan a date night, family activity or just get your Christmas shopping done early. If you've already ordered with that code it has no been reset so you can get the deal again!

We look forward to getting more feedback and hopefully you'll love our kits enough to spread the word to your family and friends!

Link - https://passionpaints.com/products/custom-paint-by-numbers-kit

How do you play? I feel like north shore has very different rules than other areas. Just played in Jersey and they had actual dice and chips for the game. We always used regular dice and $3. How do you play?

Does anyone know his story? He's still out there the day before Thanksgiving hawking towels. Just curious if anyone knows anything about him.

Hey everyone, not sure how many cyclists we've got in here, but I'm leading my third annual Black Friday Gravel ride on Friday.

Ride leaves from Zumi's in Topsfield at 10 a.m. and we'll ride trails to the Zumi's in Ipswich before heading back. After the ride, Munroe Velo will be open for folks who want to hang out for bit.

Here is the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47961995

The route is mostly mellow with a mix of rail trail and double track, although there are a few sections of single track. A bike with 33mm+ tires is recommended. Please note, this route avoids the Wenham Canal to respect the restrictions on access in place at the moment.

Hope to see you there!

Just moved to the area. I was spoiled in DC where I could get excellent chopped liver at Balducci's any time. Haven't been able to find any here. Recommendations?

We moved from Somerville where we had cream of the crop bagels all around us (Davis Sq Bagel & Donuts, Bagelsaurus, etc). We’ve lived in the North Shore for two years and are struggling to find a place that doesn’t require us waiting 30 minutes or buying a bakers dozen at Bagel World. We’ve tried Mighty Mill, Jaho, Bagel Dudes. Any other reccs?

Hello everyone, appreciate anyone reading this and hopefully finding some help. I'm looking to take my kids skiing up to Loon in January and would love to save a few bucks if possible. Looking for a kind person with season pass to share their buddy code with me! If you are or know someone in that position, please hook a dad up!

Hey all - I’ve heard rumors about Mayor Mike Cahill from Beverly for years. Does anyone have any info on him? Obviously he’s in this big fight with the teacher union, but it feels like it’s about time the community knows if he’s up to shady shit.

Looking for a Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Day, and the only one I see is the one in Salem. Any others in the North Shore?

Hi gang. Looking for a bakery where I can order a LEMON sheet cake for a kid birthday party.

Called Wegmans, Market Basket, Stop & Shop, Colarusso’s, Whole Foods, Farm Land, La Cascia’s… It’s crazy. Lemon cake is strangely absent. Even the Italian places just have lemon curd or lemon mousse.

“Just buy a box and make it yourself.” I suck at decorating. And baking.

I spotted a moving type truck pulling into the condo driveway. I didn't give it a second thought, and then went out to my car and came across this pile of junk left next to the dumpster. Left by a piece of human trash obviously.

Looking to rent a hookup for a Guinness keg. I'd prefer to rent rather than buy but let me know if there's anywhere. I'm based in Gloucester. Thanks!

Bear with me for this random ISO north shore edition - my family is on the hunt to find these old Gulu Gulu pint glasses. They no longer carry these and recently heard they just sold so assuming the name and everything will be changing very soon.

Pretty much what the title says. Is it worth waiting in line on a Saturday morning/afternoon?

It looks like they usually don't sell out until 2-3 pm, does the line last the whole time?

From 1976. Been going to the Northshore Mall my whole life and never knew they had a a Papa Gino’s there. When did it close?

Retired teacher, Babysitter

Retired Teacher Available for babysitting school aged children, ages 5 to 14

Are you stuck needing a sitter while you go to work? I am a retired teacher available to not only babysit but teach Math and Reading. Please email Lauren lmccann11@yahoo.com. 8 am to 5pm daily, including teacher's strike and holidays.

I’d like to get out and get some sun and air this weekend and would love some inspo to help break me out of my weekend routine. I’m in my 40s, currently single, and with no kids, so I’m not looking for family-friendly options. More like scenic spots for walking, driving, and biking; coffee spots; locally owned boutiques (I’d like to find some nice art and other decorative pieces for my home); a nice little downtown to explore—things like that. Love to know what an ideal day or weekend on the North Shore looks like to you this time of year. Thanks!

Hey everyone! Just wanted to let you all know that there is a stand up comedy show this Thursday November 14th in Reading, MA at The Charles @ Bunratty Tavern. Doors open @ 6 show @ 7.

The show will feature some of Boston's most hilarious comedians as well as headliner Mo Mussa! Mo Mussa has performed all over the New England area and has opened for some of stand up's most prolific headliners including Maddy Smith, Drew Dunn, and many others!

Tickets are available through the Eventbrite link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tags-and-roses-with-mo-mussa-tickets-1030095081117

follow us on Instagram for more information: Instagram.com/tagsandrosescomedy

We are considering a move to the north shore and Wenham is of interest. I’m interested to know folks’ opinions on what life is like there. How are schools / the school community? Is it a pressure cooker or more relaxed? Politics? We’re blue and I want neighbors who share our values. Local food scene? Thanks!

Make Madisonville Great Again vote Red

I’m not here looking for the best vibes atmosphere etc. I want the best Chinese food don’t care if there’s holes in the walls give me y’all best around

https://youtu.be/2R2Ug5kCiVQ?feature=shared

Does anyone know why the air quality is so bad today? Seems to be central to Salem and Lynn.

Looking at houses in both northshore and southshore. Narrowed it down to Hingham and Lynnfield. We have lots of family in MA but kids were born in CA.

Noticed almost nobody had an accent in Hingham, what about Lynnfield?

So my bf has a shirt from this clothing store in Rockport MA called “Wharf Rat Trading Co” that he loves the logo of (long story short he just loves rats and rat-themed stuff lol). I want to get him a sweatshirt from the same store as a Christmas gift, but we live on the West coast and they don’t do online sales or anything.

If anyone here lives in Rockport and would be down to buy+ship me a Wharf Rat sweatshirt, I’d cover the cost, shipping, and a fee for your time!

FYI, traffic backup on Walnut Street, Saugus, heading to the route 1 overpass. More than usual due to a Fascist rally on the overpass. I didn't honk in protest as they see that as a ssign of support, instead I rolled down my driver's side window and gave the Fascists a thumbs down.

Just moved to Beverly. Looking for a good sports bar to watch college football on Saturdays. What are your favorites?