This is the time of year we begin thinking about decorating for the Christmas holidays. For young people just starting out, there are few decisions to be made. After all, it is not difficult to string one set of lights and put out that special ornament or two that came...
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Tag Archives: Concierge Services
The Difference between House and Home
Clutter is something we deal with a lot at My Divine Concierge. Whether we are working on a hoarding resolution problem, helping an older person downsize or just pitching in to help a family organize at home, clutter is everywhere. Unfortunately, clutter can make the place where you live seem...
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The Dreaded ‘To-Do’ List
Are you familiar with Dagwood and Blondie Bumstead? This fictional couple from the Sunday morning funnies page has delighted us for decades with their humorous look at American life. One of the running themes in the Bumstead household is that ‘to-do’ list Dagwood dreads so much. And after all these...
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Small Business: Organization Improves Cash Flow
We have been seeing some television commercials recently marketing a brand-new cloud-based accounting program for small business owners. The program looks promising inasmuch as it provides a one-stop solution for business accounting that includes everything from invoicing to inventory control. What is interesting about it are the reasons some of...
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The Simple Life Can Be a Good Thing
Gladys and Hank is an older couple enjoying a quiet, simple life in a retirement community along the Hudson River. Their days are filled with relaxing walks, visiting with friends and neighbors, and simply enjoying one another’s company. However, things were not always this way. When we first met Gladys...
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Yes – It Is Snowbird Season Once Again
With the end of October on us, snowbirds all across the North and Midwest are preparing to head to warmer weather for the winter months. The experienced snowbird already knows how to pack up the summer home in preparation for 6 to 7 months away. However, someone heading south for...
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Five Reasons to Let a Concierge Do Your Shopping This Winter
At My Divine Concierge, one of the things we love most about what we do is the opportunity to help seniors. Whether we are assisting with moving and downsizing or helping to resolve a hoarding situation, being able to give back to those who have already given so much is...
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Decluttering for the Holidays: A Fall Ritual
Autumn. It is the season for colorful leaves, pumpkin spice latte, sweaters and, dare we say it, decluttering. Indeed, October brings with it the start of planning for the holiday season. That planning may include decluttering your house so that you have enough room to comfortably host all of your...
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Downsizing: What to Do When You Don’t Have Enough Room
This time of year (late August/early September) is pretty popular for seniors choosing to downsize. Some are preparing for a retirement in a warmer climate while others have come to realize the need to move to an assisted living facility somewhere locally. Of course, downsizing presents many different challenges. For...
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Three Reasons to Hire a Concierge for Downsizing
Every year, countless numbers of seniors go through the process of downsizing to a smaller home or some sort of assisted living facility. At My Divine Concierge, we have helped our share of Westchester seniors complete the downsizing process with as little stress as possible. We believe the services we...
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