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9 Tips for Protecting Your Home While Away

When warm weather finally arrives, it’s natural for many of us to take that long-awaited vacation to get away from everything. Unfortunately, many will also return home to discover “everything” is nowhere to be found. According to AAA, in the United States, a home burglary occurs every 13 seconds, and burglary cases are generally higher during peak travel season. By taking a few simple precautions, many home burglaries are preventable. Before you head off to that next Read More >

Take Me Out To The Ballgame

Boston is home to the Freedom Trail, museums, world class shopping, art galleries, fine dining, a multitude of festivals and events and of course sports.  Welcoming over 18 million visitors from around the world each year, baseball is one of the most popular reasons for travel to Boston today, especially since they won the World Series in 2013. America’s pastime is featured in cities around the U.S. and dates back to the 18th century. By the 1860’s, the first semi-pro Read More >

6 Tips on How to Spend your Lunch Hour

Lunchtime. This midday meal period is often the least comfortable and respected, unlike its companions breakfast and dinner. For many people, the lunch hour is often spent catching up on pesky emails, what friends are doing on Facebook, and running off to do a few errands in between wolfing down a quick sandwich. Not that there is anything wrong with that. However, it is likely this is the one hour in your day when the only person you need to care for is yourself. And Read More >

7 Tips on Decluttering the Coat Closet

As these last few chilly days of winter make way for a wet and warm spring, the coat closet remains a scene of daily chaos as coats and boots and everything else try and find a spot to call their own. If your coat closet is crammed and out of control, what better time to bring some order back to this active storage space than this time of year? So if March comes in like a lion, we hope these tips will help you end the month like a lamb. 1.Be realistic about what Read More >

Improve Your Health By Decreasing Clutter – Tips From A Boston Personal Concierge

Reducing clutter can have a major impact on your life in terms of reducing stress and anxiety and even reducing allergens and helping to avoid falls. That being said, millions of Americans still have clutter ruling their lives. Why? The answer to this question will certainly vary from person to person; however, sentimentality or actual physical or mental limitations aside, for many, time is the major contributing factor. Letting your home get cluttered is the easy Read More >

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day In Boston in 2014

Each year Boston hosts one of the most well known and largest celebrations for St. Patrick’s Day. A city with deep Irish roots, there is not much more Irish than a trip to “Southie” for some bag pipes, floats and more. Much more than “just” a parade, the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a day long event for the whole family. Dating back to 1901, the first St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston was led by Major George F. H. Murray. Celebrating much more than Read More >

Saving Time and Managing Your Work Schedule On Your Boston Commute

Those already familiar with Boston and the hassles involved with getting around know that planning your mode of transportation and your route are two of the most important aspects of your daily life. From when to avoid I-93 to when to choose other modes of transportation such as the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority or MBTA, most find that establishing a route quickly is necessary to making the most of their valuable time. Those just moving to Boston or those Read More >

5 Places to Visit in Boston to Warm Up from the Cold

No doubt, it’s been a very cold and snowy season in Boston. The extreme cold air and subsequent snowfall that blanketed New England and many other areas of the United States early this year not only broke weather records but led to mass disruptions on many fronts. But despite all the frustrations and inconveniences that winter brings, there are plenty of ways to find fun and stay warm while waiting patiently for spring’s arrival. Here are five of our favorite spots in Read More >

Valentine’s Day Hot Spots in Boston 2014 And Tips for Planning the Best Valentine’s Day Yet

Finding the perfect way to spend Valentine’s Day is easy with a little planning. Take a look at some of this year’s best ideas for Valentine’s Day in Boston and make it a memorable one. Take a cruise around the harbor – Odyssey and Spirit are both offering dinner cruises on Valentine’s Day. Live entertainment, fine dining, dancing and moonlit strolls all while onboard a luxury liner in Boston Harbor makes this the ultimate in elegance. Stay for the weekend – Dozens Read More >

A Concierge for the Rich and Famous in Boston, Good Neighbor Concierge

Recognizing a need for superior first class personal concierge services in Boston, Good Neighbor Concierge fills this need by offering a variety of personal concierge services and a high level of excellence. No matter who you are and what your reason for travel, no trip to Boston is complete without a visit to its premier restaurants, attractions and venues. Whether you are looking for on-the-town transportation services, airport transportation to and from your hotel, Read More >