Aug 17, 2026 | Arts, Kid Related
Stacey, tell us about your business and how you help/serve your clients. Slime Time Studios Marblehead is a boutique creative studio that offers a welcoming, stylish space where children, teens, and adults can unplug, get creative, and make lasting memories. We offer slime-making experiences, hands-on crafts, STEM activities, birthday parties, adult craft nights, and private events. More than just a slime and craft studio, our goal is to bring people together through creativity, conversation, and shared experiences. Every guest leaves with a handmade project—and hopefully a few wonderful memories, too.
On Friday, August 21st from 7pm – 9pm, we have our first Adult Craft Night. Come with friends, make new friends and go home with a beautiful pressed flower frame! Sign up at slimetimestudiosmhd.com/event-details/adult-craft-night
What inspired you to start your business? My daughter, Samantha, and I saw a need for more meaningful activities in our community. There weren’t many places where kids and teens could gather and be creative, and adults often had limited options for socializing outside of bars or restaurants. At the same time, we’ve noticed how much technology has replaced face-to-face interaction. We wanted to create a space where people of all ages could put their phones away, connect with one another, create something with their hands, and make memories they’ll treasure long after they leave.
What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned in running a business? Since we’re still in our first year, we’re learning something new every day. If there’s one lesson we’ve learned already, it’s that building a business takes flexibility, persistence, and a willingness to adapt. We’re excited to see what the next five years have in store and know there will be plenty more lessons along the way.
What do you love most about Marblehead? Marblehead is a truly special community. People here have a deep appreciation for the town’s beauty, history, and small-town charm. There’s a strong sense of pride and connection that makes it a wonderful place to live, raise a family, and build a business. We’re grateful to be part of a community that values supporting local businesses and bringing neighbors together.
What is something people would be surprised to learn about you? Although we’re excited to be opening Slime Time Studios in Marblehead, we’re actually just settling back into town after spending the past ten years traveling and living on the road. Coming home and opening a business that brings our community together feels like the perfect next chapter.
For More Information:
Slime Time Studios Marblehead
Owners: Stacey Barnes & Samantha Lendall
SlimeTimeStudiosMHD.com
May 4, 2026 | Kid Related
Tell us about your business and how you help/serve your clients. I run a sewing school for children and adults ages 6 and up, where students learn to create all kinds of fun, hands-on projects, everything from a personalized tote bag on day one (to carry all their sewing things) to stuffed animals, pajamas, dresses, gowns, T-shirts, sweatshirts embroidered with flowers, animals, or their own name, blankets, and quilts. Every student leaves with something they made themselves, and that sense of pride is really what it’s all about. I also offer alteration services for the community. This is my 20th year sharing my love of sewing in Marblehead, and I’m just as excited about it as I was on day one.
What inspired you to start your business? I was invited to teach sewing at Tower’s Summer Camp, and the moment I saw how much the kids lit up, I knew I had found something special. The camp loaned me their machines, and in 2006 I opened my school at 22 Commercial Street. My very first students were a Girl Scout troop, and we were off and running. I started with after-school classes, then added a Summer SEWing FUN Program that ends each week with a Fashion FUNway (our own little runway show). We’ve displayed student creations at the Marblehead Arts Festival for years and have even brought home a few awards. Watching kids walk that runway with something they made with their own hands, there’s really nothing like it.
What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned in running a business? Business, like life, is always changing, and the biggest lesson I’ve learned is that you have to be willing to reinvent yourself. I’ve adapted and recreated my programs more times than I can count, and I’ve learned never to give up, even when things get hard. What keeps me going is simple: the look on a student’s face the moment they finish their project. That joy never gets old, and it reminds me why I do this every single day.
What do you love most about Marblehead? I love the small-town, tight-knit feeling that Marblehead has always had. I grew up here…Devereaux School, Gerry School, the Jr. High, MHS, and I raised all three of my children here. At some point I searched across the country looking at other places to live, and I came back knowing: there is nowhere else like Marblehead. Home really is where the heart is.
What is something people would be surprised to learn about you? After 20 years of teaching, I’m still genuinely surprised and delighted every single time a student finishes a project. People might expect that to wear off, it never has. I think that’s because sewing gives kids (and adults) a kind of confidence you can’t get from a screen. They made something real, with their hands, and they get to wear it or use it or give it as a gift. That never gets old for me.
For More Information:
SEWing-FUN
Nancy E. Easterbrooks, Owner
24 Bessom St, #1, Marblehead
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Jan 26, 2026 | Businesses, Kid Related
Photo credit: Storied Lens
Tell us about Music Together of Salem/Marblehead and why you decided to start this business. I started teaching the Music Together program in the Fall of 2006. The short answer for why is: I started teaching music because of my deep passion for music. My long answer as a music educator is that I believe music education is essential for young children because it supports all areas of development and creates community. When my son was little, together we visited a few music and movement classes. What really stood out to me about Music Together was how thoughtfully the program was put together, I could clearly see that it had been based well-respected music education methods, like Orff and Dalcroze, and especially based on the teachings of the great American music educator Edwin Gordon who had a vast research on how children learn music.
The classes introduce children to a rich variety of musical elements—different scales, tempos, genres, and time signatures—all in an age-appropriate way and most importantly FUN. Our Marblehead classes are located at the UU Church of Marblehead at 28 Mugford Street.
What is the best piece of business advice you’ve ever received? To pay attention to the community needs. After all, my decision to start teaching the program was to serve the community and promote music education.
What is your favorite spot in Marblehead, and why? It’s hard to choose one spot as my favorite in this cute little town but I’d go with the old part of town due to its historic buildings.
What is something people would be surprised to learn about you? One thing people might not expect from a musician/music educator is that I value silence as much as I love music.
For More Information:
Music Together of Salem/Marblehead
Teresa Coelho, Director & Teacher
(781) 285-6558, [email protected]
MusicTogetherSalem.com
May 26, 2025 | Businesses, Kid Related
Gail, tell us about Marblehead Children’s Center. Marblehead Children’s Center (MCC), located at 21 Tioga Way in Marblehead, MA, is a nurturing early childhood education center dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of learning. Serving children from infancy through transitional kindergarten, MCC offers a range of programs tailored to each developmental stage, including infant care, toddler programs, preschool, and enrichment activities. The center emphasizes hands-on learning, allowing children to explore and engage with their environment in a safe and supportive setting. With flexible scheduling options and a commitment to individualized attention, MCC strives to meet the unique needs of each child and family.
What sets MCC apart from other schools in the area? Several factors distinguish MCC from other early childhood education centers in the region, including:
- MCC is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), reflecting its commitment to high-quality early childhood education.
- We pride ourselves on an incredible team of highly qualified and experienced teachers and caregivers, many of whom have long-term tenures at MCC. We foster a stable and nurturing environment for children.
- At MCC, we have a strong sense of community. The school is often described by parents as a “second family”. We promote open communication and collaboration between staff and families.
- We recently completed our outdoor classroom areas that are for STEM curriculum.
What is the best piece of business advice you’ve ever received? When it comes to the business side of things, one of my favorite quotes is, “If you see a bandwagon, it’s too late” by James Goldsmith.
What fun activities do you have coming up at the school? We have a fun outdoor Art Show planned for mid-June. Families will be invited to the school to see art that has been created for this event. In the summer, we spend a lot of time outdoors. Along with our science classrooms, we provide fun activities in the yard like water play and organic gardening. These activities promote hands-on learning and a connection with nature.
Marblehead Children’s Center
Gail Arsenault, Director
21 Tioga Way, Marblehead
MarbleheadChildrensCenter.com
Oct 22, 2024 | Arts, Businesses, Kid Related
Tell us about Kids in Motion Dance Studio and why you started the business. Kids in Motion Dance Studio began over 17 years ago. My girls grew up dancing at a studio in Marblehead and I loved every minute of their experience. I felt like Marblehead needed an option for children to dance recreationally, meaning that dance didn’t have to be their main activity and children could take as little as one class or as many classes as they wanted. At Kids in Motion, children can take hip hop without having to take ballet. We offer a wide variety of dance classes for all levels and ages, preschool through high school. The instruction from our staff is high quality in a relaxing, caring and family feel type studio.
What are some new offerings you have at Kids in Motion? As far as new offerings, we started a new Broadway Jazz/Musical Theater class this year for children ages 6-9 on Thursdays. We also have a professional dancer coming to work with our company hip hop students this year. While she is here, we are offering 2 master classes for dancers/cheerleaders, which will be open to the community on Saturday, October 26th (Ages 9-11, 11:00am – 12:00pm. Ages 12+, 12:30pm – 1:30pm). This past summer we participated in the Horribles Parade for the first time and are hoping to take part in the Christmas Walk Parade this winter and continue this tradition with both parades.
What is something new you’ve learned as a business owner this year? This past year I’ve learned that as business owner, I need to be more open and flexible with the changing of times. Costs are more expensive and trying to work with that and keeping costs down are sometimes challenging. We’ve had to be more creative with marketing and advertising as well as trying to offer the students more options for classes and fun things to do with the studio.
What do you love most about Marblehead, and why? What I love most about Marblehead is coming home to it. I’ve learned after moving away to appreciate the town so much more than when I was growing up or raising my children here.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time? I enjoy fostering pets, knitting, helping care for my grandchildren and going to the beach to name a few things.
Kids in Motion Dance Studio
Owner: Susie Likins
KidsInMotionDanceStudio.com
Aug 18, 2024 | Health & Wellness, Kid Related
Tell us about Essex Pediatric Neuropsychology, how you help your clients and why you started it. Essex Pediatric Neuropsychology (EPN) is a pediatric neuropsychology practice which offers assessments and consultations to families with children, adolescents, and young adults with complex learning, cognitive, and medical differences and neurodiverse profiles. My goal is to empower and guide families by helping them understand their child’s unique strengths and areas of growth and to provide tailored treatment plans to help children and families thrive across settings. Prior to starting my practice, I was a faculty member and Instructor at Boston Children’s Hospital, where I gained invaluable experience and training in an interdisciplinary setting. While this was rewarding, the COVID-19 pandemic and the arrival of my young family inspired me to pursue my dream of creating my own practice. The pandemic underscored the need for a more flexible and adaptive approach to care, which I believed could be best achieved independently. Additionally, becoming a parent heightened my awareness of the importance of compassionate, personalized care for families. My goal was to establish a practice that offers excellent evidence-based care in a supportive and inclusive environment. Moreover, I have always been passionate about building strong and direct connections with my clients. Starting my own practice has allowed me to connect more intimately with families, and it has been an incredibly rewarding journey. I look forward to helping even more families in the future.
What is the best piece of business advice you’ve ever received? The best piece of business (and life) advice I’ve received is to stay curious and stay humble. In this field, there is always more to learn and room for improvement to provide the best care for children and their families.
What is your favorite spot in Marblehead, and why? Chandler Hovey Park /Marblehead Lighthouse is one of my favorite spots in Marblehead. It’s a magical spot that brings instant calm and joy. Our engagement photos were taken there and my son, Jack, loves exploring the area.
What is something people would be surprised to learn about you? I come from a large family and have 7 siblings (5 brothers and 2 sisters). We shared one bathroom for most of our childhood and lived to tell about it.
Essex Pediatric Neuropsychology (EPN)
Dr. Hoa Lam Schneider, PhD
[email protected]; 781-797-0986
Essexpediatricneuropsych.com
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