365 things to do in Worcester County - enjoy dinner at Chioda's Trattoria in Worcester.   A friend of mine, Walter Schumacher, suggested a restaurant to me today.  It's called Chioda's Trattoria in Worcester.  He sent me a face book fan page and it does seem like a fun place.  So here I am inviting you to try something Walter enjoys.  He describes the place as "Deceiving from the outside, but Good Food and Atmosphere on inside!"   Chioda's Trattoria631 Franklin StreetWorcester, MA 01604508-459-6035 The restaurant specializes in Italian Quisine & This Week's Specials are   Grilled London Broil  Marinated in our own special sauce, served with Italian potatoes and vegetables ~ 15.95 Chicken Kabobs Marinated kabobs, served with rice pilaf and vegetables  ~ 14.95 Chicken Stefano Sauteed chic... 10/02/2010

Thinking of becoming a "For Sale By Owner" in Worcester County Massachusetts?   Before you decide to become a FSBO ( for sale by owner), consider the extra time and money involved. Remember, Real Estate Agents perform many tasks, the scope of which you may not realize and all of which you would have to complete solo if you sold on your own. Some you actually do not have the ability to do at all. Tasks that real estate agents may do for sellers include:    •Creating a comparative market analysis of homes in your area to determine the correct pricing for your home compared with the competition. •Uploading your home's information into the Multiple Listing Service, a database of homes on the market that can only be accessed by licensed real estate professionals. •Coordinating all the necess... 09/30/2010

365 Things to do in Worcester County - Enjoy a Slushy at Seven Eleven in Worcester.  That's right people, one of my all time guilty pleasures is to enjoy a frozen concoction called a slushy.  Some times it goes by the name Slurpee.  Either way you slice it, a slushy is a cold, sweet drink made of flavoring, sugar and crushed ice.  It is very refreshing and if you are lucky, your tongue will turn an unusual color, may be blue or hot pink.   My favorite spot to get a slushy is at seven eleven.  This is due to several reasons.  For one thing, there are so many varieties.  You can easily find blue raspberry, watermelon, cola, mountain dew and the like.  But my favorite is the guilt free sensation - Crystal Light sugar free variety.  The flavors changes once in a while and right now they are... 09/29/2010

365 things to do in Worcester county - visit the Worcester Art Museum in Worcester.  The Worcester Art Museum is acclaimed for the quality of its collections. European and North American painting, prints, photographs and drawings; Asian art, Greek and Roman sculpture and mosaics and Contemporary art. The collection is organized geographically except for Western prints, drawings and all photographs which are organized by medium and Contemporary Art which is defined as the international art of the past ten years in all media. Enhance your Worcester Art Museum experience by joining a tour, lecture, gallery talk, concert, performance, family day, party or other event offered throughout the year. Also enjoy lunch in The Museum Café, browse for gifts in the Shop, or sign-up for a class. The W... 09/28/2010

Maxwell Silverman's is one of my favorite restaurants in Worcester. For anyone seeing a performance at the Hanover Theatre, Maxwell Silverman's will shuttle you for FREE to the show. Then they bring you back for an evening at dancing at their Club Maxines. For a fun filled night, Maxwell Silverman's has lots to offer. For more information, visit their website at www.maxwellmaxine.com. Another great reason to live in Worcester! 09/28/2010

  OMG, I see a FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY coming from Worcester! Last night, our neighbors asked us to join them for dinner at the new Smokestack Urban Barbecue in Worcester. It was grand opening week there. Located on 90 Harding Street, Worcester, this place is sure to be such a big hit in this area, that I see many more of these popping up in the future. Their GRAND OPENING specials were: $2.50 pints of Micro beer$4.00 frozen Hurricanes$10 buckets of RibsCajun PopcornCatfish FingersChipolte Wings & MoreFor more information about this restaurant, please check out their website at www.bbqstack.com or give them a call at 508-363-1111. For more interesting places in Worcester, go to my blog at www.whatsinworcester.net. 09/27/2010

365 things to do in Worcester County - Shopping for electronics in Worcester Best Buy.  So my daughter won this best buy gift card to Best Buy for writing a phenomenal essay.  She asked me to take her to Best Buy so that she could do some shopping for electronics.   I thought what a wonderful opportunity it is to do a blog on 365 things to do in Worcester County - Shopping for electronics in Worcester Best Buy.  My daughter decided that she wanted an improvement on her IPod.  That means that I would be adding quite a bit to her gift certificate.   This is when I coined the phrase "Walking Wallet".  As every parent recognizes, it is not our company or even our opinion a teen ager is looking for when they utter "Mom, Dad, let's go shopping!"  It is our chauffeuring and wallet carrying abi... 09/26/2010

365 things to do in Worcester County - Pic Nic at Institute Park Worcester.  Ever wonder where you can take your sweet heart that is close by, yet feels like a resort.  Well, I found just the place a few days ago.   Institute Park is across the street from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, one of the best colleges in the state.  It is right in the middle of Worcester.  However, it feels like your are at a peaceful country club.  There is a beautiful pond and lush green grounds, a gazebo to gather with friends. On this particular day, I was joined by a lot of teenagers and one beautiful swan.  I took a short video to share with you. Why not pack a pic nic lunch and steel away for the afternoon?  You really can enjoy your self in Worcester with all these hidden treasures.  I love doing thi... 09/25/2010

How to Sell Your Home in Worcester, Massachusetts (edit/delete) Before you hire just anyone to try to sell your home in Shrewsbury or throughout Massachusetts, be sure to ask how they will market your home to perspective buyers.  Over 90% of home buyers see their new home for the first time over the Internet!  You need to hire an experienced real estate agentwho knows how to most effectively harness the power of the Internet! All web sites are NOT the same!  WorcesterCountyRealty.com syndicates to over 300 of the top real estate web sites in the world.  That means that many more buyers will see your home in Shrewsbury.  Your home will sell faster!  Harness the power of WorcesterCountyRealty.com today!  Give us a call and we'll show you how! Your Listings. Everywhere. WorcesterCountyReal... 09/25/2010

Thanks to the amazing opportunity from Gary Keller, by putting me on stage in front of 10,000 people at our Mega Camp event, dozens of agents have reached out to me for help with FSBO prospecting. So far I have been honored to spend over 6 hours on the phone with agents in different parts of the country. As much as I love helping others, and my real passion is coaching and sharing my knowledge, if I continue to answer everyone's calls I am going to fall behind in my business. Thinking about allot this, I feel it would make sense to create a FSBO prospecting system and offer it out to the Real Estate industry. I am going to start working on a program with videos, templates and scripts ASAP. My goal is to have something tangible, outstanding and ready for production in Spring 2011. I am a... 09/25/2010

Happy Birthday to Sprout in Worcester. A unique florist on 118A June Street, today from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  will be celebrating their 10th year in business! Refreshments, door prizes, special deals on flowers, amazing floral art both inside and outside the shop! For more information, make sure you visit their website at www.sprout-flowers.com or contact them at 508-757-5300. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!   09/25/2010

365 Things to do in Worcester County - See Children of Eden in Worcester.  In celebration of 175th anniversary of All Saint Church in Clinton, the House of worship is inviting everyone to see a musical "Children of Eden".  The book is written by John Caird.  Music and Lyrics are by Stephen Schwartz.  The story is based on a concept by Charles Lisanby and orchestrations are by Bruce Coughlin and Martin Erkline. CHILDREN OF EDEN is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-3684 www.MTIShows.com Performance Dates:   Friday, October 22nd at 8pm Saturday, October 23rd at 8 pm Sunday, October 24th at 2pm   Place:    All Sa... 09/22/2010

365 things to do in Worcester County - see the house of blue leaves at Worcester County Light Opera in Worcester.  Worcester County Light Opera is a local theater which puts on wonderful prodcutions. It's not too late to get tickets for our first show of the season, "The House of Blue Leaves". They are offering a special $3.00 off the $18.00 ticket price for opening night (Friday, October 1st) performance when you order tickets online and enter coupon code BLUE. They are also offering a $3.00 Senior Citizen discount (60 yrs and older) for all Sunday performances. You may also consider becoming a WCLOC Subscriber and reserve your tickets for the whole season. Visit their  Subscriptions page for more information. Show Synopsis   Fantasy and reality collide in John Guare's play, "The House... 09/21/2010

365 things to do in Worcester county - walk for a cure to end Juvenile Diabetes in Worcester.  Ok, so I've never done this before and I am really excited about the walk for a cure to end Juvenile Diabetes.  I have donated before but never participated. So may be I am a bit selfish, since I have diabetes myself.  May be I'm a bit self centered.  But when you think about it, 80 years ago, when someone was diagnosed with diabetes, it was a death sentence.  Now we live with this disease. But life is not easy, it is a see-saw on high and low sugars and neither one is fun.  When I  have low sugar, I have sweats, shakes, weakness.  Trust me no fun.  If I don't get some sugar into my system, I can go into a coma or worse (haven't happened yet).  If my sugar is too high, I feel lethargic, very t... 09/20/2010

Buying Services for Worcester County Massachusetts Home Buyers Buying Services for Worcester County Massachusetts Home Buyers Congratulations!  You have decided to purchase a home, or are thinking about buying one.  You'll be joining the ranks of hundreds of families who realize that home ownership offers a number of benefits including building equity, saving for the future, and creating an environment for your family.  When you own your own home, your hard-earned dollars contribute to your mortgage. The equity you earn is yours.  Over time, your home will increase in value. 09/19/2010

Falling Behind In Your Mortgage Payments?I Can Help!   Click here to get information! A short sale in real estate occurs when the outstanding obligations (loans) against a property are greater than what the property can be sold for. Short sales are a way for homeowners to avoid foreclosure on their homes and still be able to pay off their loan by settling with the lender.I specialize in short sales!   LOCAL REALTOR® COMPLETES PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE COURSE Pat McQuaid of Keller Williams Realty Greater Worcester, MA has successfully completed the Loss Mitigation Certification Course (LMC) of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors® held recently in Sterling, MA. Due to the challenges facing many Realtors® today in representing a buyer or seller who is working in a transaction involvin... 09/18/2010

365 things to do in Worcester county -Challenge a speeding ticket in Worcester court house.  Yes folks, today I am writing about my personal experience in the Worcester Court House.  But my experience did not start out today, it actually began many months ago when I was coming home from a long day of volunteering at the Jeremiah's Inn, a halfway house in Worcester.  I was going home on Mill St. and got pulled over by a police officer, deftly hiding in the bushes. Now, for those of you who know me well, I am not a rebel.  I was tired and was going slow enough to cause a car to go by me on the left, and pass me just as the officer walked out of his hiding spot and motioned in our general direction to pull over.  We did.  As soon as I pulled over I noticed that the car in front of me drove... 09/16/2010

365 things to do in Worcester County -go out to dinner in Worcester - Some of my favorite restaurants are advertising their specials.  They are Via, Sole Proprietor and 111 Chop House.  Now, I'm a fan of sea food so my pick will always be Sole Proprietor, but if you are a meat lover, I heard really good things about 111 Chop House.  For Italian food, run don't walk to Via.   I typically like to take my clients out to lunch at the Sole.  The prices are reasonable and they make mean crab cakes, just the way I like them with a side of mashed potatoes.  There are pleanty of specials out tonight.  So my choice for 365 things to do in Worcester County - go out to dinner in Worcester. 09/15/2010

365 things to do in Worcester County - Higgins Armory Worcester.  This museum is great for adults and children alike.  What a fun way to spend time with the family! Housed in a steel, Art Deco Building, it is the sole museum in the Western Hemisphere devoted to arms and armour. The museum is a not for propfit, public arena, specializing in the history of arms and armor. John Woodman Higgins built a unique steel and glass structure to house his collection of armor, one of the largest such collections in the world. Currently, the museum features thousands of pieces from the ancient military traditions of Western Europe, Ancient Rome, Feudal Japan, and beyond. It is one of the largest arms and armor collections in the world with over 80 suits of armor spanning the Medieval to renaissance a... 09/11/2010

Well, I've just discovered another great local business in Worcester! Amethyst Point is located on 232 Chandler Street in Worcester and is a massage therapy and wellness center. This local Worcester business has been around since 1988 and its' services include:MassageFoot ReflexologyEar ConingReikiPolarityBrennan Energy HealingCrystal Energy HealingOutcall MassageYogaEstheticianTarot ConsultationsPalm ReadingsClairvoyant ReadingsHypnotherapy SessionsBreath TherapyNutritional CounselingFor more information about their many services, you can visit their website at www.amethystpoint.com or they can be reached at 508-753-3975.For more information, you can visit www.worcestermass.org. Stay tuned for more "What's in Worcester?" places or visit my website at www.homesweeterhome.net or my Worce... 09/09/2010