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by Dolores Hoffman

We all know how hard it’s to make time for dinner with the family. With busy schedules and school activities, we quickly get into the habit of eating dinner on the run. A recent study conducted by the University of Illinois found that children ages seven to eleven, who did well in achievement tests spent a large amount of time eating meals and snacks “Rember, it’s with their families. never too late to Researchers also found that those who start a family have two or less family meals a week are dinner routine.” three times as likely to try marijuana, cigarettes and alcohol.

Try the following tips to get the most out of your family dinners: • To begin with, all devices such as TV and phones should be turned off.

• Encourage kids to cook with you even if it’s only setting the table by getting dishes ready. Gardens, whether a huge backyard patch, or a few herb plants on the counter, can be a great way for them to learn where food comes from and become more familiar with nutrition.

• Try and remain at the table ten minutes after eating before cleaning up. It gives you more time to finish conversations and may even start more meaningful ones.

Keep in mind that after-school activities must be chosen carefully in order to keep up the dinner ritual. It may be hard to do but not impossible.

Be cautious, however, family researchers say that the benefits of family dinners are not a given. Parents can sit and talk with their kids every day and achieve little if the conversation is filled with nothing more than arguing, belittling or silence.

Remember, it’s never too late to start a family dinner routine.

Your kids will learn to see it as something they can count on and look forward to everyday.

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Calendar of Events in September/October Sept. 6 & Oct. 4 | Elkton Art Loop | First Friday of each month

5 pm to 8pm | Downtown Elkton, MD | www.ElktonAlliance.org

Sept. 7 & 8 | Brandywine Festival of the Arts | Saturday, the

7th, 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday the 8th, 10 am to 4 pm. | 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE | Enjoy live music, over 200 artists and crafters, food court, kids corner and pet friendly BrandywineArts.com

Sept. 13 | Music on Main | 5:30 to 7:30 pm | Elkton, MD| Corner of North & Main | Bring your own lawn chairs. www.ElktonAlliance.org or www.ElktonArts.org for information.

Sept. 14 | Chestertown Jazz Festival | 11 am to 6 pm | Wilmer

Park, Chestertown, MD | Music festival | Contact Garfield Center for the Arts 410-810-2060 for more information.

Sept. 14 & 15, 21 & 22 and 28 & 29 | Milburn Orchards Fall

Festival Weekends | 1495 Appleton Rd., Elkton, MD Grandparents, Johnny Appleseed’s Birthday, and Apple Harvest.

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Sept. 15 | Bel Air Festival For The Arts | 9am to 5pm | Shamrock Park on Hickory Ave., Bel Air, MD | Shop for fine art photography and crafts from 350 artists and crafters. Enjoy live entertainment, food and shopping. Kids activities and free admision. Rain or shine www.BelAirFestival.com

Sept. 19, & Oct. 17 | Farmer’s and Artist Market | 4pm – 8pm Chateau Bu-De Winery | 237 Bohemia Manor Farm Lane, Chesapeake City, MD| Local farmers and artisans. Live music www.chateaubude.com | 410-885-2500

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Calendar of Events in September/October Sept. 20 & 21 | Elkton Fall Fest | Friday, Sept. 20, 5 to 9 pm,

Saturday, Sept. 21, 8 am to 8 pm, | Elkton, MD – Street festival, food, games, vendors, music and more.| ElktonAlliance.org

Sept. 28 | Harford County Wine Festival | 1pm – 6pm | Rockfield

Manor, 501 E. Churchville Rd., Bel Air, MD | Hundreds of wines from around the world. Live music, vendors & exhibitors, food and discounts on featured wines. Oktoberfest beer garden, and more! For ages 21 and over. HarfordCountyWineFestival.com info@harfordcountywinefest.com

Oct. 5 & 6, 12 & 13, 19 & 20 and 26 & 27 | Milburn Orchards Fall Festival Weekends | 1495 Appleton Rd., Elkton, MD | Pumpkin Harvest, Family Fun, Autumn Colors & Trick-or-Treat. Come one weekend or all four. | www.MilburnOrchards.com

Oct. 12 | Havre de Grace Annual Oktoberfest in Hutchins Park

noon to 7pm | 121 St. John St., Havre de Grace, MD | Venders, music, authentic German food, beer, and wine. Bring the kids to have fun in the moon bounce, playing games and painting pumpkins. www.ExploreHavredeGrace.com | 410-939-2100

Oct 12 & 13 | Revolutionary War Festival at Mount Harmon

Plantation Saturday 10am – 4pm | Sunday 10am – 4pm | Mount Harmon | 600 Mount Harmon Rd., Earleville, MD | British and Rebel encampments and battle. Living history demonstrations, hearth cooking, manor house tours, colonial marketplace, food vendors & more. | www.MountHarmon.org | 410-275-8819 Don’t forget to visit all the small towns in our area!

Each have great shops and restaurants just waiting to serve you!

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Autumn in the Yard and Garden

The long days and warm temperatures of summer have yielded to fall. Now the days are ge�ng shorter, the nights are ge�ng cooler, and many of the flowers and other plants around the yard are dying back. This is the �me to perform certain tasks to prepare your gardens for winter and set them up for a beau�ful spring.

General Clean-Up. Fall is the �me to clean up fallen leaves, dead plants, and other plant debris. Removing it from your gardens will reduce the risk of damage from disease, rodents, and insects. A�er old plant debris is removed, clean mulch can be spread around trees, shrubs, and other plants le� in the garden. This will help retain soil moisture, keep weeds from sprou�ng, and moderate temperature fluctua�ons during the winter.

Annuals. As the name implies, annual flowers last only one season in this area. However, there are ways to bring them back next year. You can save the seed from annual flowering plants such as zinnias, cosmos, celosia, marigolds, and snapdragons to be planted in the spring. You can also take cu�ngs from other annuals like begonias, salvias, geraniums, and coleus to root indoors and plant in the spring.

Perennials. Fall is the �me to cut back most herbaceous (non-woody) perennials. Those with decora�ve seed heads (such as coneflowers and black-eyed Susans) can be le� standing to add visual interest to your winter garden. Some herbaceous perennials should be divided in the spring and others in the fall. The general rule of thumb is to divide early-season bloomers, such as peonies, iris, and as�lbe in the fall. Woody perennials and spring flowering shrubs such as lavender, azaleas, and rhododendrons set next year’s growth buds during the late summer and should not be cut back in the fall.

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Bulbs. The second half of October is the ideal �me to plant spring flowering bulbs such as daffodils, tulips, alliums, and crocus. Plant them in a sunny spot, in well-drained soil to enjoy the first blooms next spring. Most bulbs, including those men�oned above, prefer not to be disturbed a�er plan�ng and can stay in the ground for years. However, less hardy bulbs such as gladiolus, begonias, and elephant ears should be li�ed in the fall, dried for a week or two, and stored in a cool, dry place over the winter before replan�ng in spring.

House Plants. If you have taken any of your houseplants outdoors for summer, now is the �me to bring them back in. Before moving houseplants back indoors, check plants for ants, earwigs, pillbugs, and other nuisance insects. Wash off insect pests or apply a labeled houseplant insec�cide to control these and other plant pests such as aphids, scales, spider mites and mealybugs.

More information can be obtained by visiting the University of Maryland Extension Home & Garden Information Center at extension.umd.edu/hgic.

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College Bound: Leaving Younger Siblings Behind

by Dolores Hoffman

Going to college is a rite of passage. Moving out is a time filled with big change. When your teen is at college, remember it affects everyone in the home. Here are a few suggestions to help make it go as smooth as possible for them and the siblings left behind.

Create Memories: Pictures or

“Siblings may feel frames make great gifts to send. excited about the Give younger siblings a college change yet at the same t-shirt or other school mementos time feel a sense of from the campus to ease the loss” feeling of emptiness. They can even wear their t-shirt during the next visit on “Family Weekend.” Touring the campus is a great way to make them feel more involved and stay connected.

Care Packages: When your college student has been away for a

while, it’s helpful for the entire family to get involved in packages sent to the student. Make it a family project to gather favorite snacks, gift cards and maybe a favorite item that was left behind.

Anything goes when it comes to what to add. It’s a great way to keep the family bond throughout the year.

Celebrate Change: Siblings may feel excited about the change yet

at the same time feel a sense of loss. Go ahead and focus on the positive changes that will occur once the older one is away. That might include things such as no more fighting over the remote, choosing the next movie to watch or picking a restaurant for dinner. The most important part of helping children manage this big change is to let them express their feelings to make the adjustment less traumatic. This may take time and patience, but it’s well worth it for the kids at home and it will set a blueprint for them when it’s finally their time to leave the nest and spread their wings.

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Time for Me

by Dolores Hoffman

A day in the life of a woman can be pretty chaotic. Finding time for ourselves seems almost impossible these days. Here are a few ways to achieve the inner peace you need to face the tough days.

Plan a day out

At least once a month grab some alone time. Whether it’s shopping, spending time at the park or something more glamorous like a spa treatment or a salon appointment, the point is to use this time wisely and go home feeling rejuvenated and ready for anything.

Exercise

I know it sounds like work but starting a fitness routine can clear your mind and boost your day. A workout routine gives you the energy needed to face the world. Whether you can attend a class or opt for a workout at home, exercise can be a great stress release for you.

Journaling

I know most people don’t write. It’s almost a forgotten art.

But writing down your thoughts, goals and even your regrets can be very therapeutic and will go a long way in clearing your mind.

Don’t feel guilty

We all have been there. A moment to ourselves and the guilt sets in. We feel guilty for just about everything when it comes to our lives. The balancing act between our home and work responsibilities and our desire for time away is an enormous task. But it can be juggled if the guilt doesn’t get in the way. It’s also good for those around us to see us taking care of ourselves.

It sets a good example.

Whatever way you choose to find "me time" it has benefits that are long-lasting and worthwhile for everyone. A few minutes here and there can go a long way toward a happier and healthier you.

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