This post is mainly for a free (pretty frugal, eh?) event in Arlington, MA to benefit homeless pets.

Don’t live in the Boston area but still want to give a gift? Please consider dropping off some of the suggested items (list below) at your local shelter, making a donation to the ASPCA or, if this just isn’t your cup o’tea and you need a birthday, Valentine’s, housewarming or some other type of present, visit one of my older posts for some great gift ideas or hire me for special sleuthing services! (Pssst! Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it!!!)

Helping Hands for Homeless Pets is a New Year’s party and donation …read more

I saw news coverage of the recent earthquake in Haiti and was stunned by what has happened and the lives it has affected. As an individual, I can’t do much, but I think it is important to remember that if I do something and if you do something and the word get spread that it all adds up, because as a community, we can do so much. So now is the time to act. Even sharing this link with someone is helpful. Let your friends and family know that there are ways to help – it will only cost the time and financial resources you can afford. This page has a lot of info that will direct you to places that are supporting the relief efforts in Haiti. Please share this …read more