Sip & Shop for a cause!   Make a plan to sip and shop your way around Southie on Thursday, October 13th from 6pm to 8pm.  Some local South Boston businesses will be participating in the Southie Turns Pink Shopping Night Out!   A portion of the sales will be donated directly to the Ellie Fund – a local non-profit dedicated to providing critical services including childcare, grocery shopping and meal deliveries to patients with breast cancer and their families. Habit, Ku De Ta, Wears + Wares, Pretty Reckless, The Beauty Bar, East Side Yoga, Dew Luxe and Fete Collections will be serving up some pink drinks and snacks and 20% of all sales will go directly to the Ellie Fund.  Post shopping, head to Roza Lyons for their delicious Kandy Rose cocktail!   Proceeds going to the Ellie Fund too! Spend a little money for an amazing cause!  For more information about Do Good and the Ellie Fund, visit their website!  For full details on shopping night visit here! 

DIY!  Do you have some home projects you’d like to get done?  Stop by Backstage Hardware on Dry Dock Avenue!  It’s a good old-fashioned neighborhood hardware store – one of the largest in Boston – that has everything from hammers to picture hangers to extension cords, lightbulbs and beyond!  While you’re there, makes sure you stop by the repurposed shipping containers and grab yourself some lunch!   This new hot real estate market is where the new America’s Test Kitchen will be moving too!

Lunchtime! Did you know Cafe Porto Bello is open for lunch?  We know everyone in Southie loves Cafe Porto Bello for dinner and takeout – why not make a plan to have a little lunch during the week!  They have amazing lunch specials and their comfort favorites like Chicken Parm, Italian Cold Cut sandwich and Old Fashioned Potato and Eggs!  Don’t forget their Pasta Mondays – enjoy your choice of pasta dish, soup & salad for $9.95!

Look younger!  The Beauty Bar is now offering Botox! Amanda Ricci is trained in Botox and filler administration, and to celebrate her joining the  The Beauty Bar Team, The Beauty Bar running a great Botox special for  $11 per unit for the month of October. Amanda is available on Thursdays from 3:00-7:00 or available upon request.  Call 617-268-2800 to schedule your appointment or to to get the details about hosting a Botox party!

Feeling overwhelmed?  Maybe you need a little mindful meditation in your life?  Regan’s Motivated Fitness is now offering a new Mindfulness Medication class taught by Charity Collier on Tuesdays at 7:30pm.   To learn more visit here!