Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer in Boston. After a grueling New England winter, Bostonians are ready to get outside and enjoy as much sunshine as possible. While many people leave the city for Memorial Day, there are lots of ways to celebrate for those of us who stay.
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Easter mornings are often filled with Easter baskets overflowing with candy. We love a chocolate bunny but kids on early morning sugar highs can lead to a long, tiring day! We’ve created a list of alternative basket fillers for this year’s baskets, with ideas for all ages.
There’s always so much to do in getting ready for Passover, and one area Simplified can really help is in prepping for the Seder. Getting ready for this ritual-packed feast doesn’t have to be stressful. Let us do the prep for you, so all you have to do is open the door when your guests (and Elijah) arrive. Continue reading
After Christmas, you may be surrounded by gifts you have no use for, or maybe you want to share your holiday haul with others! Here is our guide on how to regift and how to make the return process easier.
It can be December 24th when we finally sit down and make our pre-holiday checklist. At that point, we are often paying for rush shipping, ordering prepared foods, and buying gift cards. Don’t let the weeks leading up to the holidays fly by without you noticing—get a head start this year! With Thanksgiving on the horizon, it will be December before we know it. After years of helping our clients during the holiday season, we are sharing our go-to checklist for this time of year. Continue reading
It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Boston! Holiday markets, ice skating, and sparkling lights fill the city as traces of fall get hidden by snow. Whether you are visiting Boston or you’re a local, there is plenty to do. Here are a list of a few events and sights you can’t miss!
Food is the centerpiece of most holidays. Ask anyone and they probably have a favorite dish associated with holidays that are special to them. Simplified wants to make sure your holiday meals are as well planned out as they are delicious. Continue reading
Tis the season for all things merry, festive & bright! Simplified loves the winter holiday season. One of our favorite things about working in Boston is seeing all the different ways people decorate their homes.
The festival of lights will be here before we know it and the festivities in Boston never disappoint. No matter how you spell Hanukkah, it’s eight wonderful nights of latkes, presents, time with family, and sometimes even Hanukkah sweaters!