Thursday, March 28, 2013

Easter Sunday at Wilson Farm


Where: Wilson Farm, 10 Pleasant St, Lexington MA

When: Easter Sunday, March 31

Time: 9AM to 1PM

Cost: FREE




Bring the Kids for some Old Fashioned games and activities including:
  • Picture with the Easter Bunny - Have your picture taken with "Hoppy", our very own Wilson Farm Easter Bunny. We'll post it to Facebook, so you can download a copy for yourself.
  • Find the Bunnies - Follow the bunny footprints to find all 6 bunnies at the farm. Collect the secret letters, and unscramble the code to win an Easter Prize.
  • Count the Easter Eggs - If you can guess the number of Easter Eggs in our display, you will win a fabulous spring planting kit.
  • Bunny Bowling - Help our Easter Bunny knock down tasty carrots pins. The more you knock down, the cooler the prize.
  • Egg Toss - Can you toss the eggs through the target? If you can, you will win an Easter surprise!

For more information call: 781-862-3900. We HOPe to see you there!


Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Driveway Danger Zone


With Spring just around the corner, kids in Lexington are spending more time outside. You wouldn't allow your child to play in traffic, but allowing them open access to the driveway can be just as dangerous.
Tragically, many driveway accidents involve a child playing behind a vehicle or a pet lying down being run over by a vehicle moving in reverse. Steep inclines and large SUVs and vans add to blind spots, making it difficult for drivers to see small children or animals.

Safety study
In a recent study of driveway accidents in New South Wales, published in the Medical Journal of Australia, Dr. Andrew Holland found that injury totals on driveways not separated by a fence or building from a child’s play area had triple the number of accidents compared to protected driveways.
Dr. Holland studied 42 children (median age 2) admitted to the hospital with a driveway injury. Typically, injury involved a parent reversing a motor vehicle over a toddler or preschooler age in the late afternoon or early evening, with SUV-type vehicles involved in 42 percent of all injuries.
Additionally, Holland studied 14 children who were fatally injured in driveways. As nearly all the fatalities were from head injuries, Holland believes the only effective way of reducing the death toll is through prevention.

Protecting your child
Much as a fence acts as a barrier around a swimming pool, Holland believes it's also the best option for preventing driveway accidents. "The optimal prevention would appear to be a clear separation of the driveway and garage from the children's play area by a physical barrier such as a fence," Holland says.
In addition to erecting a fence, there are other ways to make your driveway safe for family, friends, neighbors and pets:
  • Be sure the driveway is clear by walking around your car before you back up.
  • Keep the driveway clear of toys, bikes and sports equipment.
  • Keep your car locked and place the keys in a safe location inside your home.
  • Warn your children not to play on the driveway.
  • Teach your children to play in a protected area of the yard.

By following these tips and using extra care when operating your vehicle, you can reduce your family's risk of being injured in a driveway-related accident by 50 percent.



Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Buying a Lexington Home? Don't Forget to Spring Clean Your Finances!


Spring is just around the corner, even though the weather isn’t reflecting the warm breezes, budding flowers and chirping birds that we have in mind.  But, soon we’ll be finding our way outdoors and enjoying all that Lexington has to offer!

For many of us, the spring season means it’s time to undergo cleaning our entire home from top to bottom.  And, while this is always refreshing and gives us that boost of energy for the warm weather season, we oftentimes will stop cleaning once we feel our home is in order.  

If you’re considering buying a home in Lexington this spring, it’s important that you take the time to spring clean your finances as well!  Getting your financials in order can help you know exactly where you’re at before beginning your home search, and can help the home buying process run much more smoothly. 

As a Lexington Real Estate agent, I want to help you be as prepared as possible when buying a Lexington home, so I thought I would highlight some spring cleaning tips to help you succeed!

1. Review your budget- It’s helpful to make time to sit down and check your monthly budget. This will help you determine exactly how much you’re able to spend on a Lexington home.  Also, if you are saving to buy a house, periodically reviewing your budget will help you get rid of unnecessary expenses allowing you to save more.

2. Review your financial emergency plan - Planning for unexpected events can give you peace of mind. A good rule of thumb is to have six months worth of expenses saved in an emergency fund. Don’t get discouraged if it takes time to build up your emergency fund, any amount is better than no savings at all. Also, make sure that if you become incapacitated, there is someone you trust to handle your finances.

3. Check your credit report and fix any errors- Banks are paying close attention to credit scores and, by law, consumers have the right to a free annual credit report. Take advantage of getting a free credit report, but always be sure to check out its accuracy. Many times, there are errors or may contain outdated information, which could affect your score negatively. If you do find a mistake, make sure you contact the corresponding credit bureau in order to dispute the errors.

4. Sign up for paperless statements - Signing up for paperless statements and paying your bills online will help keep your mail under control while saving trees at the same time. A lot of banks and credit unions offer online bill pay services for free. Take advantage of this and you’ll also be helping to care for the environment!

5. Consolidate accounts- When you’re budgeting, sometimes it’s helpful to separate accounts. But having many accounts can make keeping track of them difficult. When that becomes the case, it’s time to consolidate your accounts. Before making this decision, check with your financial institution to make sure there aren’t any penalties or fees for canceling an account.

These tips should help you get organized and even better prepared for the Lexington home buying process.

As always, if you have any questions about buying a home, entering the Lexington Real Estate market, or you’re ready to take the next step; please contact me today!

I look forward to hearing from you!

Theresa D'Antuono
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Best of Patch Readers' Choice: Where to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day


It's time for the third Best of Patch Readers' Choice poll and, with St. Patrick's Day coming up this weekend, we're getting thirsty.
Thirsty for the best places around Lexington to go for a pint of the black, a plate of corned beef and maybe even a few spins of "The Unicorn Song," "Wild Rover" and those songs we love to hate and hate to love.
Here in Lexington, we have Waxy O'Connor's, an Irish-style chain restaurant where you can get your Guinness in a pint glass or in a bowl of beef stew. You can also order up a plate of corned beef and cabbage with boiled red potatoes and get your bangers battered or served with mash and gravy.
Nourish Restaurant and the bar at Aloft Lexington are also options around town. 
But a short ride up -- or down -- Rt. 128/95 provides a few more options. Here are a few in Lexington, Burlington and Waltham.
Lexington
·        Waxy O'Connors
·        Nourish
·        Aloft
Burlington
·        Fitzwilliam Irish Pub
·        Cafe Escadrille
Waltham
·        Stadium Sports Bar & Grill
·        Shopper's Cafe
·        John Brewer's
·        The Gaff
·        The New Landing
·        The Skellig
·        Mad Raven
·        Watch City Brewing Company

Don't see your favorite spot on the list? Add it in the comments section below and if there's enough support we'll include it in the conversation.  
Voting's open until 9 a.m. this Friday. Ties will be broken by whichever business has the most positive comments posted below. We will announce the winner at noon Friday.
Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch.

VOTE HERE
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Still Time To Register for Lexington Babe Ruth


Lexington Babe Ruth is in the process of forming its plans for the 2013 season.

A MAJOR CHANGE in the LEAGUE FORMAT is taking place.


We will now have a schedule that will include both games against in town teams and a schedule that includes games against out of town teams.

We are excited about this format and believe it will increase the fun, development and competition environment within our league.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Please check back frequently to register and receive updated information. 
UPCOMING SEASON NEWS ---

Managers Needed--  We are in need of managers for several of our spring teams. If  we do not fill our manager spots soon we may have to cancel some teams or the entire season. Please contact us if you are interested in managing as soon as possible.
RATINGS: We have yet to schedule ratings due to the lack fo managers, once we have managers in place we will be able to set a ratings date.

1. REGISTRATION FOR THE 2013 LEXINGTON SPRING BABE RUTH LEAGUE SEASON IS NOW OPEN.

2. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON March  19, 2013 SO PLEASE REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

3. FOR THE 2013 SEASON, ALL BABE RUTH REGISTRATION WILL BE CONDUCTED ON THE LEXINGTON BABE RUTH WEBSITE VIA THE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM VIA CREDIT CARD. GO TO FORM

4. PLAYER RATINGS FOR ALL 13 YEAR OLDS AND ALL PLAYERS NEW TO THE LEXINGTON BABE RUTH LEAGUE WILL BE REQUIRED. RATINGS ARE TO BE HELD AT THE LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOUSE AND WE WILL POST THE DATES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, PLEASE CHECK BACK ON THIS PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

5. Eligible Birthdates for Players:
Start Date: May 1, 1997
End Date: May 1, 2000
FOR THE RATINGS, PLAYERS SHOULD WEAR SNEAKERS, SWEAT PANTS, SWEAT SHIRT OR TEE SHIRT OR OTHER APPROPRIATE ATHLETIC CLOTHING.  PLAYERS MUST BRING THEIR OWN BASEBALL GLOVE.  PLAYERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BRING A BAT. HOWEVER, IF A PLAYER HAS A FAVORITE BAT, THE PLAYER IS ENCOURAGED TO BRING THAT  BAT.

6. The fee for this years spring season will be $250 plus a small transaction fee for the online processing of the registration by the league.

SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT RATINGS, PLEASE EMAIL THE LEXINGTON BABE RUTH LEAGUE AT:  lexingtonbaberuth@gmail.com