We love LOVE. And we especially love showing it! With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we have gift shopping on our mind. If you do too, we have you covered on ideas. From online goodies to local treats, you’re sure to find a Valentine’s Day treat or gift to make your Valentine feel the love.
Moving to a new home can be exciting and stressful, especially when you have furry family members involved. If you’re planning on moving with pets, you’ll need to consider their comfort and safety during this transition. Here’s a guide to making your move as smooth as possible for your four-legged friends. Continue reading
It’s time consuming enough to manage the property you live in, let alone preparing your second home or rental-income property on Cape Cod. We understand wanting to have peace of mind, knowing that your Cape house is properly taken care of and looked after while you are elsewhere.
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If you’re the lucky recipient of an invitation to spend a weekend at a friend’s Cape Cod cottage this summer, here are some local Cape Cod gifts that are both festive and supportive of the Cape economy. Make yourself at home, and remember, we’ve got dinner covered by booking reservations or arranging a private chef!
Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and you’re likely one of three people. You’re a holiday wiz who has has every plate already planned, an over-caffeinated and under-rested parent still cleaning up Halloween decorations, or you’re somewhere trying to balance in between. Regardless of which you are, this Thanksgiving checklist is for you. (If you haven’t already, take a glance at our Thanksgiving Prep list as well!)
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. But one of Cape Cod’s most treasured hidden gems isn’t a vacation hot spot or must-try restaurant: it is our team of trusted assistants making lives easier for second homeowners and vacationers alike. Continue reading
The 4th of July on Cape Cod kicks off the summer season, and there isn’t any other place we would rather celebrate! You can watch parades and fireworks all week long or spend the day with friends and family celebrating on the beach well after sunset. Here is our guide to the Independence Day fireworks with travel tips to avoid the holiday traffic. Continue reading
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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Summer is around the corner and that means beach days and late sunsets, but it also means kids out of school. Giving those bundles of energy some last minute summer activities can not only be educational and formative, but a way to keep some much needed time to yourself or bond together.
It’s May and your student is in the home stretch for finishing this school year- and so are teachers! With their dedication to education and all that they do to go above and beyond for young learners, especially these past couple years, it’s safe to say they deserve some praise. A gift is a nice gesture to show appreciation and say “thank you” for all that they do. Coming up with a gift that they’ll actually enjoy can be a pop-quiz not everyone knows the answer to. That’s why we at Simplified came up with a list of gift ideas that are not only thoughtful, but practical for teachers’ needs– including after school! Here’s just a few gifts to get you started: