Budgeting for the Holidays

The holiday season has arrived. For most of us, this brings warm thoughts of family, fireplaces, hot coco, gift giving and recieving, etc. However, for all of us over age 12...November through December can become a stressful time. If you're worried about finances during these winter months, here are several ways to cut back on spending, and help you stay stress free (or close to)!

Heating your home during the winter months can add unwanted additions to monthly bills. Here are some tips on how to keep you heating bill in check!

http://www.condoblues.com/2009/11/9-outdoor-fix-ups-that-lower-heating.html

The Holidays Are Here!

Hello all! 

This week’s small/local business spotlight is somewhat of an assortment of several businesses on the Monterey Peninsula. The Independent Market, is a relatively new, hip, and happening “farmers-marketesque” event that takes place the first Thursday of every month inside “The Independent”, which is an apartment/condo/art gallery/beer garden, all in one. The market hosts businesses including, but not limited to: Everett Family Farms, Big Sur Bakery, Surf and Sand, Old Town Tattoo, The Offset Project, Ashby Confections, Local Catch Monterey, Happy Girl Kitchen, Penny Ice Creamery, Fiesta Farms, Olio-Vintage Fun, etc. You can always expect; live music, delicious food, fun crafts, and friendly vendors without fail. 

 The next Market will take place on December 6^th, and will have more of a “Holiday Bazaar” feel, due to it being the last market before Christmas. Be sure to check it out! 

Hours are 4pm-9pm at 600 Ortiz Ave. Sand City, CA 93955.

For more information, here are a few related links:

 Youtube:

http://youtu.be/7t7YG8LzueQ

Monterey Weekly:

http://www.montereycountyweekly.com/news/2012/mar/29/produce-party/

 

http://www.montereycountyweekly.com/weblogs/edible-complex/2012/may/03/27-reasons-check-out-the-independent-marketplac/ 

 The Independent-Facebook Page:

http://www.facebook.com/TheIndependentSandCity

“Post No Bills” is a Craft Beer House, located within The Independent, serving a large selection of beer, and is open during market hours (as well as regular weekly business hours). To read more on Post No Bills, visit: http://postnobills.net/

New Management

Welcome, to all the viewers and followers of Girl Friday Agency’s blog.   

This blog was previously managed by Kate Henshaw, a valued personal assistant to the agency. Katie has moved from the Monterey Bay area, and so the responsibility of “Agency Blogger” has been bestowed upon me. That said, I’d like to introduce myself. My name is Molly Hoch, and I’ve been an employee of Girl Friday Agency for the past 3 years. In which time I’ve held positions as a personal assistant, and an elderly care assistant. I am also currently managing Girl Friday’s Facebook page/blog, where followers can view frequent updates made on the Agency, as well as employee profiles.  As the new Blog Manager, I will continue to post updates on the Agency, useful tips regarding everything from housecleaning to goal setting, and weekly spotlights on local (Central-Southern Ca.) independently run businesses on the rise.  I’m also going to begin including an occasional travel segment to the blog. 

I hope you will all continue to enjoy viewing the blog/s, and in doing so, supporting Girl Friday Agency!

 Thankyou,

Molly Hoch