National Popcorn Poppin’ Month

Boomchickapop popcorn truck in Quincy

Earlier this evening, I went to Stop & Shop to quickly pick-up a few groceries. As I was parking my car (add the Boston accent if you like), I spotted this pink and purple truck and took a picture. I walked into the store and they were handing out free bags of popcorn, so of course I took a couple.

According to The Popcorn Board, October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month. Until a few minutes ago, I didn’t know there was a Popcorn Board never mind that that this is the official month of popcorn poppin’.

The Boom Tour is in the Boston area right now and I just happened to walk smack into it. A Huffington Post article says that Angie Bastian started her business, BOOMCHICKAPOP, because she was trying to make some extra money to put toward her children’s college funds. She and her husband Dan turned it into a $50 million dollar business and their products are sold in all fifty states and Canada.

Looks like the kids won’t be needing student loans!

Free Boston Common Coffee on Monday, September 29th!

Boston Common Coffee

It seems that just about everyday is a celebration of some kind of food. That’s alright by me. This coming Monday, September 29th is National Coffee Day!

To celebrate, North End-based indie coffee company, Boston Common Coffee will open a brand new cafe and bakery at 89 Canal Street. Great news for North Station commuters!

Plus, they will be giving away free coffee at all four locations from 6am – 9am. Their other three locations are listed below.

  • North End – 97 Salem Street
  • Downtown Crossing – 515 Washington Street
  • Financial District – 10 High Street
If you’re in any of these areas on Monday, stop by and celebrate the day with some free coffee!
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Photo Credits: From the left, Rainy day at High Street by Lauren Carey (@xlau7enx) and Boston Common Coffee on Instagram.