Going away on vacation during the season of fall certainly has its perks: the crowds are less, the weather is more desirable, and discounts are everywhere and difficult to pass up. Planning the vacation is the easy part. Travel itinerary, hotel, transportation and packing are standard procedures. But have you put any thought into securing your home while away? With the average property loss per burglary estimated at more than $1300, taking a few steps to secure your Read More >
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Top 10 New England Travel Destinations for Fall Foliage
By Good Neighbor Concierge
School is back in session, the evenings are cooler, and throughout New England, the leaves are starting to turn vibrant shades of crimson, mustard, sienna and gold. Few places in the world put on such a dramatic display as the northeast corner of the United States. If you are considering traveling to this region to view the brilliant leaves this fall, here are ten of the best places for viewing fall foliage. 1. Green Mountains, Vermont The 88-mile fall foliage route Read More >
The Price of Waiting for the Cable Guy
By Good Neighbor Concierge
We’ve all been there. You’ve called to subscribe to some service—cable, Internet, phone, whatever—and you hear this: “The technician will be there to complete your installation between 8AM and noon.” So, you have to put your life on hold for a day to wait around and consider yourself lucky if the installer actually makes it to your home before noon. Have you ever thought about how much money it costs you to wait for the cable guy? A recent Zogby poll found that 58% of Read More >
Why a Personal Assistant Service is Different from TaskRabbit
By Good Neighbor Concierge
We all lead busy lives with so much to do that stress levels can get overwhelming at times. Seeking to lighten our load, we make to-do lists, spend hours thinking over our priorities, and make other efforts to simplify our lives. Sometimes what we really need is a little outside help. Hiring a personal assistant used to be solely for the rich and famous. Today, personal assistants are widely employed by all kinds of people who need a few extra hours in their day. Read More >
3 Back-to-School Meal Planning Tips for Busy Households
By Good Neighbor Concierge
Ah, fall. The kids head back to school, the evenings turn crisp and that delightful autumn refrain floats through the air once more: "What's for dinner?" Summer meant family dinners, enjoying the longer days and vacation time. But fall means business, schedules and the routine of school and work. Avoid falling into the frozen pizza, take out dinner trap by planning ahead so your family gets a nutritious meal for dinner time. Planning Ahead Planning ahead on your Read More >
House Sitting Services Cater To Absentee Homeowners’ Needs
By Good Neighbor Concierge
You're packed and ready to go on that extended trip finally, but you're nervous. You know that empty homes are more likely to be burglarized, and nothing says 'Please break and enter here' like a stack of newspapers in the front yard, lights that go on at predictable times, and wilting plants in the window sill. Your homeowner's insurance may not even cover you if you leave your home vacant, or you may be required to purchase costly additional insurance. Headaches are Read More >
Errand Running Services Buy Back Time in a Time-Starved World
By Good Neighbor Concierge
Today is your wedding anniversary. It should be a night of celebration with your partner. But, you have been so busy you forgot to make dinner reservations. Not that it matters because your best outfit is still sitting at the dry cleaners (even though it's been ready for two weeks), you didn't book a babysitter and you are in charge of soccer practice snacks tomorrow. So, instead of gazing lovingly into your partner's eyes over a meal and bottle of wine, you'll be eating Read More >
Empty Nesters Can Fill Empty Hours With Purpose
By Good Neighbor Concierge
Your days used to revolve around your career, family, and your children's events and activities. Then, the children grew up and left the nest. You now have the free time to pursue those hobbies you had long put off, to travel the world, or even to learn that new dance move. There are many people who long for these child-free moments, putting behind a life once filled with packed schedules and parenting duties. And at the same time, there are those who struggle daily with Read More >
Preparing For Your Elder Parents’ Future Begins Today
By Good Neighbor Concierge
I recently returned to my childhood home in Virginia to spend some much-needed time with my parents. I always look forward to catching up with my nieces and nephews and seeing how much they have grown, as well as visiting old friends and relaxing at the oceanfront. The other day, I had a deep conversation with Dad at his garden - something I had never done with him in my life. Dad is a fiercely independent man approaching his eighth decade soon who always preferred to Read More >
How to Manage Modern Day Time Traps
By Good Neighbor Concierge
Do you sometimes wonder why the 24 hours allotted to you each day are seemingly not enough to do all the things that you need to do? Even with modern time management gadgets like hand-held computers, personal organizers and digitized pocket diaries, why do time management issues still persist? Clinging to old habits and the difficulty of breaking them are the common causes of time traps that lessen productivity whether you’re a lawyer, teacher, farmer, business owner Read More >
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