I was driving down a high-traffic street in Newton the other day when I came upon it. In fact, there was not one, but a cluster of small and big ones along my path that I could not avoid running over unless I steered my car into oncoming traffic. What are they? Potholes. Driving in Boston during winter is dangerous enough with the presence of snow and black ice, and slipping and sliding. Potholes are road hazards that crop up a lot this time of year, getting on Read More >
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7 Tips for Safe Snow Shoveling
By Good Neighbor Concierge
Aching backs. Stiff wrists. Strained shoulders. The result of too much lifting? Lifting too many shovelfuls of snow, to be more accurate. Winter in Boston is simply magical and it is especially true when there’s snow on the ground. Fluffy, white flakes blanket the city, untouched and glistening in the sun. The landscape, once an ocean of greenery, is transformed into a sheet of beautiful, sparkly white. If you ever had to dig out your driveway or sidewalk after a Read More >
8 Tips for Celebrating a Solo Valentine’s Day
By Good Neighbor Concierge
Valentine’s Day … images of candlelight dinners, flowers and candy, and couples in love come to mind. That is all good and fine if you are in a relationship with someone, but what should you do if you are single on Valentine’s Day? Start by loving the most important person in your life: YOU, and celebrate the holiday alone. Here are some tips to help you get started: 1. Be your own best partner and indulge yourself with a gift that reminds you of how special and Read More >
6 Tips for Planning a Chinese New Year Party
By Good Neighbor Concierge
Known as the Spring Festival and considered the longest and most important festival in China, the Chinese New Year is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated throughout the world in countries with large Chinese populations. Like a traditional New Year party, the holiday is about celebrating new beginnings, new hope for the coming year, and family. You do not have to be in China to take part in the 15-day celebrations to usher in the New Year. Join in the festivities by Read More >
A Boston Personal Assistant’s Story: Clutter Control
By Good Neighbor Concierge
Today, my travels took me to Brookline Village in the town of Brookline where I started assisting a lovely woman with limited mobility due to a recent hip fracture. It was an unfortunate situation for this highly independent, career-driven woman who always had things under control. The tasks I was asked to help her with included walking her pug, doing the laundry, loading the dishwasher, organizing the kitchen counter, and cleaning out the refrigerator among Read More >
8 Energy-Saving Tips for Winterizing a Vacant Home in New England
By Good Neighbor Concierge
Although winter conditions vary greatly across the country, New England residents are more likely to face severe weather compared to people living in other areas. Furthermore, winter storms, which range from moderate snowfalls to wind-driven ones that last for days, can hit the region when least expected. Freezing rain, ice, strong winds and dangerously low temperatures can cause lots of trouble in and around the house. Thus, if you intend to leave your home for Read More >
Top 8 Most Romantic Places to Propose in Boston
By Good Neighbor Concierge
One of the oldest cities in the United States and the largest in the New England region, Boston’s rich history and culture attracts tourists and visitors from near and far. A little of everything is offered here: from world-class dining to renowned performing arts, from historic architecture to tranquil green spaces. It's the season of love. If you're ready to make a marriage proposal, you will find there is no shortage of places to pull one off in Boston. In Read More >
How to Organize a Ski Trip to New England
By Good Neighbor Concierge
In the northeastern region of the U.S., winter sports enthusiasts need not travel far to experience some excellent destination options and many of them are found in the New England states. A ski trip to any snow-covered mountain resort is an exciting adventure. Like with anything else, ski travel requires a lot of planning well before packing the bags. Plan for success by following these tips: 1. Where to Stay Some of New England’s best areas for skiing and other Read More >
New Year’s Resolutions: Why Resolving To Do Less is Better
By Good Neighbor Concierge
I checked my email first thing this morning and I was hit with a load of reminders: If I want to achieve that body, I need to join XYZ gym. If I want to avoid late fees, I need to send payment by XYZ date. If I want that designer jean, I need to buy now. Reminders help keep our eyes on the prize. Chances are, you’ve made resolutions for the New Year. Chances are, you are also firm about the commitments you’ve made for yourself. Change is good. It Read More >
A New Year’s Clean Begins at Home
By Good Neighbor Concierge
For generations of families like mine, it is a tradition to “sweep away the old and usher in the new” by getting the house in order. Our annual ritual begins just before New Year's Eve. The home is a sacred place where love is shared and relationships are strengthened. After weeks of nonstop activity from Thanksgiving to Christmas, the house is a chaotic mess. Now that Christmas has come and gone and the dust has settled, I arm myself with a broom and dustpan to Read More >
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