Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Help keep neighborhoods clean: Bristol’s sixth Community Clean Up runs through April, inviting residents and groups to tidy Riverside Avenue, Veterans Memorial Boulevard, and parks citywide, with free supplies available while they last -- see how to get involved.

Inside America's clockmaking capital: At Bristol’s American Clock & Watch Museum, more than 5,500 timepieces tick inside a historic 1800s building. The collection traces centuries of local clockmaking innovation and meticulous craftsmanship -- read the full story.

New connectivity investment arrives: GoNetspeed is expanding its 100 percent fiber network in Bristol, investing 4 million dollars to bring high speed internet to 3,300 homes and businesses, offering symmetrical upload and download speeds -- get all the details.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Your new lunch fix: 10 Main Cafe & Deli keeps Bristol fed with hulking grinders, legit breakfast sandwiches, and coffee from a local roaster that actually wakes you up. Try a signature like The 10 Main, The Martino, or Bristol Fire, then pretend you made that chicken salad everyone raves about.

Errands in one swoop: Bristol Plaza makes the weekly to-do list less painful. Grocery at Stop & Shop, a quick Starbucks, treasure hunting at T.J. Maxx or Burlington, bribery treats from Five Below, and an easy dinner from Moe's or Jersey Mike's... all in one loop, minimal parking-lot laps.

Aim for weekend fun: Trade scrolling for slinging at Fork and Band Slingshot (Fork Plus Band Slingshot) a family-run indoor shooting gallery with creative themed lanes and unlimited ammo. It’s the kind of low-pressure, high-giggle evening that works for date night, friend groups, or when the kids need to burn off energy.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

👨 Daddy Daughter Date Night @ Chick-fil-A | Monday (4/27) at 5:30 PM – If you have a daughter who still lets you hold her hand, this Daddy Daughter Date Night is your cue to dust off the tie and practice the slow twirl. Expect big smiles, cheesy photos, a sugar-fueled dance floor, and memories, not just screen time.

🛍 Mother's Day Sale May 1-10 @ Wojtusik Nursery Garden Center & Christmas Shop | Friday (5/1) at 8:30 AM – Treat Mom to something that lasts longer than brunch at Bristol’s Wojtusik, celebrating 70 years with a Mega Mother’s Day sale. Nab 25-75% off candles, decor, pottery, chimes, birdhouses, wreaths, lanterns, and more, then act like you planned it all along.

🏺 Family Day @ Purrfect Lounge (Plainville) | Friday (5/1) at 12:00 PM – Trade the dinner-and-a-movie rut for a First Friday family paint session at The Pottery Piazza in Plainville. $5 unlimited paint time per person, plus pottery. Walk in, enjoy low-stress, high-quality time, they handle mess and glaze, and your masterpieces are ready next week.

💐 Mother's Day DIY Snowglobe Tumbler Workshop @ The Bristol Bazaar | Saturday (5/2) at 12:00 PM – Skip the crowded brunch line and make Mom a DIY snowglobe tumbler she will actually use. This in-person workshop supplies the sparkle, guidance, and zero-judgment glue-gun coaching, you bring your charming effort. Better than last-minute tulips, and probably cheaper therapy.

🖍 Coloring Club for Adults @ Bristol Public Library | Saturday (5/2) at 1:00 PM – This chill, in-person, adults-only coloring club swaps small talk for colored pencils, coffee, and that oddly satisfying scritch-scratch. Grab a page, park your busy brain, and shade like you mean it. No kids, no pressure, just good company and pleasantly quiet laughs.

🚗 Bristol Auto Club Cruise Nights @ 10 Main Street | Saturday (5/2) at 3:00 PM – 10 Main Street is revving up for Cruise Nights and Cars & Coffee, with plenty of parking, restrooms, and the 10 Main Street Cafe & Deli keeping us fueled. Bring your ride, your stories, and your best tire-kicking stance. First one rolls May 2, 2026.

🌯 Chipotle Fundraiser @ Chipotle Mexican Grill | Saturday (5/2) at 5:00 PM – Chipotle is teaming up with ARF, turning your burrito habit into a fundraiser for the shelter. Order your usual, mention code 67MB3MV, and boom, you helped some whiskers. Low effort, high impact, and no one has to bake a casserole.

This 4-bed, 3.5-bath stunner sits in a coveted neighborhood with curb appeal and privacy. Sunlit hardwoods span an open layout with formal dining and a sunroom, leading to a chef's kitchen with custom cabinetry, premium appliances, and an island. A main-floor primary suite indulges with a spa bath. Upstairs offers a second suite, and finished lower level flexes for fun.