Boston is known as a major US city that has a small-town feel. Its neighborhoods are distinct, full of character, and easy to travel between. However, if you’re not used to city living, navigating Boston can be a challenge. Our team at Simplified has the best transportation options and insider tips to help you get around Boston so you can make the most of your visit or get you ready to call Boston home.
We all know how packed our days can get, filled with work, family, social commitments, and the endless to-do list of daily life. With so much on your plate, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and find yourself constantly running out of time. But what if you could reclaim some of that precious time for yourself?
It’s rare to make a service appointment these days that’s scheduled at a specific time. More often, you’re faced with broad time windows for arrival, leaving you stuck waiting and wondering how you’ll manage to get anything else done that day. Simplified’s Waiting Service is here to save you from the frustration and give you back your time.
As personal concierges and parents, the Simplified team experiences the back-to-school scramble that often takes place near the end of August every year. No one wants summer to end, so often there is too much to do in a short period of time. Continue reading
The start of the school year can be a hectic time, with endless tasks like managing school supply lists, buying new clothes, coordinating after-school activities, and finding tutors. Whether you’re catching up on last-minute preparations or navigating the first few weeks of school, it can feel overwhelming to keep everything on track. Fortunately, Simplified’s Personal Family Assistants are here to support you every step of the way, making your back-to-school transition smoother and more manageable.
Owning a second home in Boston comes with a lot of perks. But it also comes with a lot of challenges. Stepping away from your busy life to manage your second home can be overwhelming, and at times, checking off those to-do list items seems impossible. Our home management services were designed to ease your stress and take on the daunting tasks that you just don’t have time for. From checking in on your heating systems to arranging your travel plans, consider it done. Continue reading
Boston is blessed with an incredible local food scene. Lucky for us, when summer arrives, so do farmers’ markets! Skip the grocery store this week, grab your reusable bag, and head to a local market. Too busy? Have us shop for you with our Simplified Errand Service! Just send us your shopping list, and we’ll find everything you need at one of these Boston area farmers’ markets.
Whether you are just visiting for the day or a summer resident, everyone wants to be in on the secrets of Cape Cod — the best beach for swimming, local spot for homemade ice cream and the freshest place to get just-off-the-boat fish. Our team of trusted Cape Cod concierges has been making lives easier for locals and vacationers for over two decades, and we’ve got the inside scoop on the 12 best things to do on the Cape.
Boston consistently ranks among the healthiest cities in the country. That comes as no surprise to Boston’s residents. Home to the most prestigious marathon in the world, the Boston Marathon, this city is full of people who love to stay in shape.On any given day (even in the middle of winter), you can find the banks of the Charles River lined with runners. But running isn’t the only way you can enjoy the outdoors on your fitness journey. Continue reading