Chocolate bonbons

A Chocolate Lovers Guide to Boston

Boston and its surrounding communities are blessed with winning sports teams, world-renowned universities, and leaders in industry and business. Lucky for us, we are also blessed with incredible chocolate makers who sweeten our lives with their craft. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so we put together a list of our favorite chocolate shops in the Boston area.
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unique host/ess gift ideas

Unique Host/ess Gift Ideas For Any Occasion

It’s nice to gather with friends and family– especially when you don’t have to worry about putting it together! If you’ve ever hosted before, you know how much can go into planning, set up, and clean up for an event or dinner. That’s why it’s such a nice feeling when a guest brings a gift. It says that they appreciate your efforts and hospitality! If you have an upcoming event you’ve been invited to but don’t know what to bring, we have some ideas that your host or hostess will love:

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Boston Father's Day Gift Ideas

Boston Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Father’s Day in Boston means we not only celebrate dads, but also the coming of summer weather! What better excuse than Father’s Day to get outside and enjoy what the city has to offer. Here are a few Boston Father’s Day gift ideas, including a few specials only in Boston that you should take advantage of with Dad.

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Happy Teachers Gifts

10 End-of-Year Gifts Teachers Will (Actually) Love

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:

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