The holiday season is brimming with crowds, festive parties and family gatherings, and an extra helping of stress. While you should always keep healthy and safe throughout the year, it is especially important to be vigilant this time of year. Add one more gift to your gift list this year: the gift of good health and safety for you and your loved ones. Food Intake & Activity Temptations are everywhere on the buffet table. Don’t let the holidays be an excuse for Read More >
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8 Tips on How to Have a Green Christmas
By Good Neighbor Concierge
The trappings of the holidays add to the festive air and the excitement of the season. However, the amount of post-holiday trash grows every year. Americans throw out 900,000 metric tons of garbage between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day each week! With a little planning, you can still enjoy the season without adding to the mounds of garbage heading to the landfills every January. A few ideas: 1. Invest in a Live Tree It takes from seven to ten years to grow a Read More >
10 Tips to Celebrate More and Stress Less This Holiday Season
By Good Neighbor Concierge
No other time of the year brings as much excitement and anticipation as the month of December. Holiday decorations are out in full display, the Christmas tree lights are lit, the malls are brimming with people, and the city comes alive with festivities. Indeed, it is the most wonderful time of year but also a time of major stress. Enjoy the spirit of the season by changing the way you approach stress-inducing situations. Set Priorities, but be Flexible. When life Read More >
10 Tips for Decorating a Small Living Room for Christmas
By Good Neighbor Concierge
Small space living in Boston requires creativity when it comes to staying organized and living comfortably. Decorating a small space for Christmas can be a challenge, but you do not need much to make a big impact. Because it is the central meeting place in many homes as well as apartments, the living room can be minimally decorated for the holidays and still dazzle. Read on for tips to help you deliver the Christmas cheer into your small living space. 1) Read More >
5 More Simple Tips for Hosting a Stress Free Holiday Celebration
By Good Neighbor Concierge
It is that time of year for festive gatherings and celebrations. If you will be playing host over the holidays, there are many things to consider to make planning any party at home less taxing. In a recent blog post, we shared some simple ways to minimize the stress of planning and hosting family gatherings during the holiday season. Certainly, the best way to make holiday memories long lasting is to plan ahead so you can relax and enjoy the family, and embrace this Read More >
5 Things to be Thankful for in 2012
By Good Neighbor Concierge
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and like many people this time of year, we take a step back to reflect on the many blessings in our life and to express gratitude to those we cherish and love. Here are five things we picked that are worth being grateful for this year: 1. Good Health To us, staying in tip-top shape is a priority. That means adequate rest, lots of fresh air, healthy meals, lots of exercise, good stress management and effective ways to cope Read More >
More Tips to Cut Costs while Entertaining in Style
By Good Neighbor Concierge
Hosting a holiday party and family gatherings presents opportunities to be creative and to display personal styles and tastes. If you will be entertaining guests this holiday season, there are countless ways to shave off costs and still execute an event to be remembered. On a recent blog post, we shared a few ideas to get you started. If you are looking to keep costs in check, here are a few more of our favorite ideas! Decorations Your home defines you in so many Read More >
5 Simple Tips for Hosting a Stress Free Holiday Celebration
By Good Neighbor Concierge
Planning for and hosting a festive gathering for Thanksgiving and Christmas is a trip down the stress lane but it need not always be. The best way to make holiday memories long lasting is to plan ahead so you can relax and enjoy the family. Everyone knows that making food ahead, delegating tasks and food dish preparation to others and providing a tasteful setting for conversation and connection are the most enjoyable approaches and provide the best results. Yet there Read More >
Tips to Cut Costs While Entertaining in Style
By Good Neighbor Concierge
The holiday season is fast approaching. Friends and family will come together to converse, sample some tasty morsels and sip a few libations. The winter chill is quickly forgotten with the warmth of a crackling fireplace and good company. With all the joy that the season brings, one must also consider the financial implications of the holidays. Presents under the tree aren't the only expense. Throwing a great party can be a huge financial burden, but if you plan Read More >
6 Tips for Halloween Party Planning Success
By Good Neighbor Concierge
Planning a Halloween party this year? With a little imagination and lots of preparation, you can throw an unforgettable one. Here are six tips to make it so fun and “scary” your friends will ask you to plan next year’s party too! FOOD Halloween is about candy but you will probably want to feed your guests something besides sugar. Plus there are foods that are just calling out to be part of this holiday! Serve tomato soup, which you can offer as “blood soup.” Read More >
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