2.1 min readBy Published On: January 10th, 2016Categories: Tips0 Comments on Week of January 11th

Be Informed.  Get involved. While driving along Day Boulevard, have you noticed the tides and thought, “Gheesh, that seems really high?”  Well, FEMA and DCR will be hosting an open house on Tuesday, January 12th from 4pm-7pm at the Teacher’s Union Hall to discuss the updated flood hazards time.  Hmmmm…maybe we will have waterfront property soon….

Play Powerball! Why not right?  Someone has got to win, so why not us?  Powerball is expected to reach $1.3 billion in winnings this Wednesday night – largest jackpot in history! We say buy a quick pick for two bucks and fill your head with all the crazy rich money fantasies it can hold.  Maybe it’s fast cars, loose women, parking spots, Southie real estate or lavish trips to exotic places like Hingham or Marblehead.   Whatever your fantasy, it’s fun to dream.  It would be a fantastic way to start 2016 and you would be in the 3 commas club!  What would you do with $1.3 billion?

Register for BPS! Don’t wait!  Registration for new Boston Public Schools students in grades K1, K2, 6, and 9 is open Jan. 4-29. For new students in other grades, registration is Feb. 3-March 18.  Learn more: http://www.bostonpublicschools.org/domain/29

Save the Date!  On Saturday, February 27th mix and mingle with friends and neighbors at the First Annual Friends Of Donny Higgins Memorial Fund Winter Gala at the Westin Waterfront.  There will be entertainment galore with music by North Shore Acappella, the World Premier Band and DJ Ron.  Enjoy complimentary beer and wine, food, and an opportunity to win amazing raffle prizes like overnight hotel stays, dinner to some Boston’s best restaurants and a chance to win $10,000!  Ticket are $100 and must be purchased in advance – no tickets will be sold at the door.  This event kicks off at 6pm and promises to be a fun-filled night all to help raise funds for the Donny Higgins Memorial Fund.  To learn more about Donny Higgins and the fund in his name, visit:  https://caughtinsouthie.com/people/characterofmonth/donny-higgins  For tickets contact Billy Higgins at 617-828-7857

Order up! Healthy from the inside out. Treat your body to some healthy squares from Wildly Nourished! These vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, Paleo squares are not only good for you but they are super delicious!  Try all 3 flavors (Fresh Pumpkin, Organic Apple Cinnamon and Wild Blueberry Dark Chocolate Chip)! Our favs are the Wild Blueberry and Dark Chocolate Chip! Wildly Nourished also makes amazing granola too! To order email: [email protected]