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I take any day seriously when chocolate is involved. Now, regardess of the fact that I am doing low to no sugar and gluten free for the next 12 days I still had to make this. It is yummy, rich, decadent, moist, flavorful and sinfully good. I made this recipe to fit in a small pan and it was also enough to fit in threeRead Now

January 28, 2016 by Timna N.

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  • Sometimes you just want to be pampered and a great spot is this local gem. Beautiful inside, the staff is super kind and I always leave feeling refreshed. Not everything on this #shop978 tour will be food (🤣) but I promise it will be amazing!
•
📍@malisnailsboutique 
Custom Pedicure
Hot oil massage
Hot stone 
Lotion
Wax
And more! Plus they have tons of other beauty and massage services.
•
Follow @lifeasamaven for all things eats, travel and a bit of fashion.
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#selfcare #manipedi #Pedicure #massage #lowellma #lowellmass #suppportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #lifeasamaven #supportasianbusinesses #aapi #Merrimackvalley
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•
#shop978 #eatwell #eatlocal #Croissant #Eggporn #Lowellma #lowellmass #bostonfoodies #supportlocal #brunch #breakfast #reelsvideo #foodreels #breakfastsandwich
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Steamed Lamb dumplings
Chicken w/Green Chile
Double Cooked Pork
Luxury Noodle
Stir fried Lamb shish noodle
These noodles are hand pulled and they were glorious!
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•
📍@tinyarmscoffee 
Located at @westernavearts in Lowell, MA
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#shopsmall #lowellma #lowellmass #lifeasamaven #coffeeshop #coffeecoffeecoffee #houseroasted #suppportsmallbusiness #localeats #localcafe #dracutma #chelmsfordma #caffeinefix #localbrew #icedcoffee #lattes #latteart
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•
I am honored to know dear friend @choice2bhappy who is the Founder & CEO of @freesoilarts and honored to be part of their work in the community. Yesterday they had a Juneteenth Celebration and I loved it. Also go to their website and pick up their book "Hidden in Plain Sight: Stories of Black Lowell". 
•
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#juneteenth #SupportBlackCreatives #supportBlackowned #Blackowned #BIPOCowed #supportsmallbusiness #lowellma #lowellmass #merrimackvalley #shop978
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•
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•
Follow @lifeasamaven for all things eats, travel and a bit of style 
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•
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Follow @lifeasamaven for all things east, travel and a bit of fashion!
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Follow @lifeasamaven for all things eats, travel and a bit of fashion!
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