A Lifetime of Clutter: Not Doing This to my Kids!
I’ve seen too many adult kids– –who are now in their 50s, 60s and 70s, stuck with the daunting and ...
I Love Board Games That Make Me Laugh
My favorite types of games are the ones that make me laugh uncontrollably – – you know the laugh, it’s ...
Newsletter Introduction: February 2026
This is your Newsletter Introduction: February 2026. I’ve got a lot of stories for you in this issue. In this ...
Vehicle Shopping? I Highly Recommend Wellesley Toyota
I didn’t envision a scenario where I would be writing a positive recommendation about a car dealership, since I hate ...
What to Do When Your Dog Goes Missing
If you’re reading the story casually, I’ll start with a little miracle we had regarding a missing puppy right after ...
Like It or Not, Time to Renew Your Dog Licenses
Like it or not, registering your dog is a fact of life in Massachusetts, another way for the state to ...
Municipal Trash and Recycling in Central Massachusetts Cities and Towns
Are you new to your town and wondering how trash and recycling works? The options for trash and recycling vary ...
Sports Gear: Resale and Donation Options
This month I’m visiting the very much already decluttered and reduced sporting goods area of our basement that can stand ...
Central Massachusetts Real Estate Market: February 2026
Following the Kids: The Downsizing Trend That’s Defining Early 2026 January brought a lot of interesting data points for me, ...
Jen Shenk Sports Schedule Magnets are Back!
I think it must’ve been Covid when I stopped sending sports schedule magnets, but a few people have asked me ...
What is Pyrrhotite and What’s Being Done About it in Massachusetts?
I’ve been following a major issue–crumbling concrete foundations in Massachusetts, for about a year now, and it’s very surprising to ...
Hear Me Out: Homemade Pasta is Easy and a Dinnertime Game Changer
I recently learned how to make homemade pasta, and it’s so easy and absolutely amazing. Hear me out: homemade pasta ...