Year: 2015

Tip Tuesday: 5 Tips to a More Organized Garden Space

July is the heart of gardening season in New England. The tomatoes are starting to fruit, cucumbers are getting larger by the minute, and the squash is reproducing like crazy. It’s certainly wonderful to grow and harvest your own fruits

PURGE IT! 3 Things You Should Purge Today

It always amazes me how everyday household items can start to pile up. It’s like a weed that has multiplied throughout the yard! That’s why it’s important to take the time to – you guessed it – purge! This is

Happy 4th of July

Today we’re celebrating Independence Day in the United States. Give yourself the day off to celebrate. Attend a local parade, check out a fireworks display, or enjoy a picnic outside. Don’t forget to proudly fly your flag! Photo: Cottage and

3 Incredible Storage Solutions from Ikea

I’ve shared moving tips in previous blog posts, and there is some great advice surrounding how to execute the packing and moving into another home. One topic that generally comes up after folks move into their homes is storage, or

5 Essentials for a First Aid Kit

It’s summertime, and often that means there’s a greater risk of accidents. From playing in the yard to riding bikes, kids are taking the outdoors by storm, which means it’s imperative that your home and car are equipped with first

Ways to Manage Household Finances

It’s that time of year when those wedding bells start ringing! Oh yes, wedding season is here, and that means many will be starting out on the road of blending household finances. Today’s post goes out to those newlyweds who

How to Catch a Buyer’s Interest When Listing Your Home

Thanks to our guest blogger, Tom Matthews from Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty. Tom and his team mate Joanne Taranto assist a wide selection of home buyers and sellers in the Lincoln, Carlisle, Acton and Concord real estate markets. When you

Happy Memorial Day!

Memorial Day is more than just a day off from work. It was created to honor those lives that were lost fighting for our country. Celebrate by attending a parade or local veteran memorial. While you are at it, extend

How to Maintain a Clean and Organized Car

  If you can believe it, Americans have always felt the need to keep everything in their cars. Take, for instance, this old vintage photo! If you’re like me, you spend a lot of time in your car. From coffee

Thinking ahead: Planning for the Summer

Attention New England parents. In about a month, school will be out for the summer! On one hand, it will be nice to spend quality time with your kids. On the other hand, most parents find that when the kids

Top