10 Corporal McTernan, Unit 406, Cambridge 02139

Dynamite location! Sensational 2-level penthouse in move-in condition with an expansive open plan and light-flooded interior. Phenomenal window privacy in every room, with long open views and nearby Dana Park. The kitchen is well-equipped with granite counters, SS appliances, gas stove, a pantry, topped off by the extra long, raised curved bar. The first level includes a handsome custom-built home office via French doors; double coat closet and half bath. French doors off the dining room open to the beautiful private deck almost 40′ long. Looking east, enjoy views of the Boston skyline at night and fireworks between the Prudential and Hancock Tower. The second level has the primary bedroom suite with walk-in closet with system; oversized bathroom with double vanity, soaking tub with Jacuzzi, separate walk-in shower; there are 2 additional bedrooms with one being used as a second home office; a spacious bathroom; and full-sized w/d. Central AC; abundant closets; garage parking; extra storage; near T.

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11 Field Street Unit 1, Cambridge 02138

This delightful home exhibits the stylish flair of Martin Cafasso, premier designer/builder. Light and bright with a beautifully open floor plan, handsome columns in the living room serve to highlight the expansive dining room and kitchen beyond. Abundant cabinetry, attractive granite peninsula and counters, and SS Bosch appliances surround the airy space, making cooking at home more fun and providing you with spacious areas to entertain with social distancing. 2 bedrooms are generously sized with good closets. The sleekly elegant en suite bath has 2 showerheads in the shower stall; the second bathroom has a bathtub for your bubbles. Added features include unique detail, window bays; full-size in-unit w/d; central AC; lovely wood flooring; high ceilings; newly painted interior, storage; deeded parking. The enchanting private porch is divine, with surrounding trees forming a luscious backdrop. A yard with patio is common; private gardening space exists for each unit. Your ideal retreat!

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Home Tips of the Month from Bonny Lamb

Now that we are very much aware of health and sanitation, use the tip of a key, a pen or something other than your finger to press elevator buttons. And when signing charge slips for purchases in stores, always use your own pen.

Wondering about the best SPF sunscreen to use on your face? A dermatologist’s advice on google is to use the sunscreen you like the most so that you will apply it before you go out. (Neutragena Ultra-Sheer clogs pores.) A terrific sunscreen for the face is Coola’s Classic Face Sunscreen, SPF 50. It’s expensive but is so lightweight that it lasts and lasts.

Water has an extraordinarily calming effect on most humans. Science tells us just looking at water relaxes us on a biological level. Seeing or hearing water triggers a response in our brains inducing a flood of neurochemicals that increase blood flow to our heart and brain.

P.S. Aquariums are good feng shui—and entertainment for adults and children.

Keep these mid-size paper clips in a kitchen drawer for handy access. These clips are terrific to use to secure any kind of opened bags of frozen vegetables, fruit, chicken tenders, etc., in the freezer – nothing spills out – or to keep open packages airtight on your shelves. They cost only about $2 for 12 of them at Staples.

Another reminder about English ivy, an invasive species that strangles and kills trees, like this one in West Cambridge. It’s our local kudzu, all too evident in Cambridge, Belmont and Somerville, taking over gardens and climbing trees. At the beginning of the climb, the roots can be pulled from the trees; once securely attached to the tree or wedged within the interstices of the trunk, the thick stem at the bottom of the tree needs to be sawed to destroy the vines.

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Eating a well-balanced diet, concentrating on vegetables, fruits, fish and whole grains, increases bone density. Ask your physician about Vitamin D supplements, now considered a necessity, too.

Which are better for you–dried or canned beans? According to Consumer Reports “On Health,” both are fine unless you have concerns about sodium intake. Canned beans have high sodium content, although low-sodium now are available. Canned beans are a big time-saver!

According to a UK study, group singing–nonprofessional and noncompetitive–made people happy. As the singing session progressed, so did happiness and confidence. It would be fun to organize skype/facetime/zoom singing groups during this need for social distancing and see if the results are the same. Humor is good for our health, too, and would be essential with this endeavor.

Unless your loathing for washing dishes is greater than your fear of some ruination of these products, it’s better not to put quality sharp knives, wooden bowls/utensils and china with gold leaf into your dishwasher.

Another reminder about English ivy, an invasive species that strangles and kills trees, like this one in West Cambridge. It’s our local kudzu, all too evident in Cambridge, Belmont and Somerville, taking over gardens and climbing trees. At the beginning of the climb, the roots can be pulled from the trees; once securely attached to the tree or wedged within the interstices of the trunk, the roots of the plant need to be sawed to destroy the vines.

Enjoy the Summer!

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Remember at the start of the COVID-19 quarantine, when we all panicked that we would run out of food? Living solo and minimally, I had very little on hand. I visited several grocery stores and the shelves were vacant. I declared to my daughter that I would die of starvation rather than from the virus. Hearing my plight, a friend suggested a store outside of Cambridge and I bought much more perishables than I needed. I lived, but much of what I bought didn't. Recently I read a statistic that 25% of the food we buy goes bad. Two remedies: Don't buy so much–which means don't grocery shop in-store or online when you're hungry, and get into the habit of moving your older food to the front of your refrigerator.

Vitamin D has so many health benefits. There are people in sunny climes like Hawaii, who still have Vitamin D deficiency. Check with your doctor for his/her advice.

Drains by James visited recently to clear my disposal and drain from cantaloupe skins. He advised against putting any kind of vegetable or fruit skins into drains because the skins stick to the sides of the pipes. I thought it was really nice of him to let me know, considering that he makes his living clearing drains.

According to Consumer Reports On Health, avoid processed meats like cold cuts, hot dogs, etc., even if the label says uncured and nitrite-free. The USDA allows these labels, even though nitrite-free foods–meaning the nitrites come from celery or other vegetables–still contain nitrite levels similar to the levels from synthetic nitrites.

Another reminder about English ivy, an invasive species that strangles and kills trees, like this one in West Cambridge. It's our local kudzu, all too evident in Cambridge, Belmont and Somerville, taking over gardens and climbing trees. At the beginning of the climb, the roots can be pulled from the trees; once securely attached to the tree or wedged within the interstices of the trunk, the roots of the plant need to be sawed to destroy the vines.

Enjoy the Summer!

Very best,

Bonny Lamb

Bonny Lamb

Vice President

1073 Mass Ave, Cambridge 02138

617.803.8080
bonny.lamb@compass.com

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