Do you know a student soon to enter the college-application process? Hillside Writing, based in Lexington, provides expert essay-writing instruction and support for students confronting the challenge of writing authentically about themselves for applications. Hillside inspires and coaches students of all skill levels. In this Video Feedback prize package, a Hillside Writing coach moves top-to-bottom through a student's submitted draft, highlighting for the writer those aspects of the essay that deserve more attention and providing detailed suggestions for progress toward the most compelling and memorable final draft. The student receives a personal video recording that is saved online for reference as needed. Video Feedback can be used as a standalone service or in conjunction with other Hillside support programs for the college applicant.

Leone & Leone, a family law firm in Arlington for over 50 years, will guide you through a vital process that will bring peace of mind to you and those whom you love most with a will, health care proxy, and power of attorney package for spouses or individuals.

Receive a basic estate plan for two, with a consultation with Attorney John V. Hurd to discuss the plan and a second meeting to execute the documents once finalized. For each of the two people, this includes: Last will and testament Durable power of attorney Healthcare proxy Living will

A great image is defined by its transparency. When people view a well-composed photograph, they are able to experience the feelings of an exact moment frozen in time. Capture priceless moments with your family in this one-hour family portrait session with noted photographer Tim Correira.

Tired of your old kitchen or bathroom but don't know where to start? If you just want to spruce it up without the investment of a huge project or want an interior designer to brainstorm possibilities with you, this consult with Karen Walson Interiors is for you. This includes a kitchen/bathroom design in-home consultation for up to two hours.

In an approximately 90-minute in-person session (masked and socially distanced), Karin Barrett from Kava-B Design LLC will discuss home renovation ideas from finished spaces, basement spaces, and attic spaces to rooms that just don't work. We can talk about exterior changes, porches, decks, additions, and garages. Think of this as home renovation therapy. You share your ideas, and we look at possible solutions. The aim of the session is to clearly state your objectives, identify the priorities, and establish the next steps toward completion.

Spruce up your space with Arlington interior designer Caitlin Sweeney. This package includes a two-hour design consult.

Whether it is a first baby or a fifth baby, Second Nature Postpartum Doula can provide care, support, and understanding as you welcome a new child to your home. This prize includes 10 hours of service from Second Nature Postpartum Doula, valued at $400, perfect for tired new parents.

Spring is just around the corner. Imagine the beautiful sight of two spring planters bursting with colors right at your front steps! Beausoleil Gardens will design two gorgeous spring planters for the lucky winner. Planters and flowers are included. Style and colors may vary subject to availability of plants.

By the time you consider acupuncture, you may have been to many specialists and received multiple diagnoses. You may wonder what there is to gain by visiting yet another practitioner. We get it. We've been there. At Acupuncture Partners, practitioners excel in diagnosing complex cases and tailoring protocols to fit your needs. This certificate entitles the bearer to an initial visit with master acupuncturist Zach Parsons, Lic.Ac. at Acupuncture Partners. Zach will work with you to take a detailed health history intake and assessment and complete an acupuncture treatment. He will then utilize his extensive clinical experience to create a plan for ongoing care to help you quickly regain optimum health.

Want to make architectural changes to your home and don't know where to start? A design consultation is a helpful exercise for understanding the potential and the limitations of your site and budget. This one-time design consult with architect Dana Ozik includes a 30-minute preliminary phone conversation to discuss your goals for the consultation, time spent reviewing any plans, surveys, or photographs sent to Dana prior to meeting, and an on-site consult between 90 minutes and two hours.

Did you know that professional staged home listings can increase sale price by up to 15%? Not thinking of selling? A simple design consult could help you fall in love with your home all over again. This one-hour consultation with Red Door Design will provide detailed recommendations for staging or designing the interior and exterior of your home. Make your home look picture-perfect, either for you or for a future buyer!

Fitness enthusiast and accomplished marathon runner Gaggi DeStefanis will create a unique fitness program to achieve your goals. Get two one-hour sessions with initial workout meeting and a follow-up workout meeting with future exercise plans. Her specialty is gentle body resistance core strengthening training through realistic, achievable daily activities. Gaggi has completed 15 marathons and trained adults in both marathon and 5k distances. She is the assistant coach of the AHS Girls Cross Country team, coaches middle school running, and has helped the elementary FitGirls and BoysInMotion programs. She created a winter fitness strengthening program she is currently teaching to elementary children and adults. Gaggi still holds a 1986 high-school record in 400 meters. She's a wonderful motivator who specializes in customized fitness programs, circuit training, and core strengthening.

You've spent the winter planning and dreaming about the possibilities. Finally, spring is around the corner! Tour your property with Arlington resident and landscape architect, Cate Oranchak. This two-hour visit is your opportunity to get answers about the design of outdoor spaces including paving, planting, grading, and drainage. Cate is a registered landscape architect with wide-ranging experience spanning decades. Learn more at www.catherineoranchak.com. Bring your notebook, as design drawings are not included.

If you're a small business owner, these 2 hours of a Marketing Consultation with Creative TK Consulting are an invaluable prize! Creative TK Consulting is passionate about promoting small businesses. From coffee shops to fitness studios, their experience ranges from developing social media strategies to managing monthly marketing services.

Join your neighbors in reducing waste with six months of free curbside composting services from Garbage to Garden. This prize includes the cost of your first bucket. If you have a garden, this prize also entitles you to one bag of fresh compost weekly upon request.