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“I quit my full-time job in March of 1988 and only made $7,000 that first year,” Rhoads says. “It was a lot of hard work, but I was determined not to fail.” By the end of the year he had 40 accounts, and the business continued growing from there. “I wanted to prove the naysayers wrong,” he explains, and he worked long hours to do so. His wife, Tammy, answered phones and did the paperwork in those early years. By 1992 Rhoads was able to buy a home on Main Street in Macungie with an apple orchard out back and room to put up a shop. The couple and their growing family of three children lived in the home running the business from there. “It took a lot of sweat, blood, and my wife’s tears to make it work, but we did it responsibly. We never borrowed money, and I worked 10 years straight from sunup to sundown in the season,” Rhoads recalls. Six or seven years in, there were more “Mike’s” businesses popping up, so Rhoads changed the name of the business to Turf Professionals, Inc. (Turfpro). Today, the

business is still run out of the Macungie house, while the family lives nearby. Turfpro now does business in Lehigh, Bucks, and Northampton Counties. Their team consists of dozens of employees on work crews, several people in the office, and they're equipped with a fleet of trucks to help get their jobs done. The company has five divisions: Landscape Design, Lawn Care, Detail Division, Weekly Mowing, and Irrigation—a far cry from one man with a truck and a mower. Turfpro’s extensive work in landscape design grew out of Rhoads’ lawn customers asking him for the service. He accepted all jobs, learning through trial and error and by taking courses in horticultural and landscape design at Penn State. “I also have a good vision,” he says, that allowed him to design and build outdoor living spaces and plantings. A visit to Turfpro’s website shows the extent of their offerings. Grounds maintenance, irrigation, fertilizer programs, and snow and ice removal are available for both

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have a secret: this food photographer is a huge fan of cheese and also lactose intolerant. It sucks. I’m often left with the painful choice if eating the dish before me is worth the pain it will mostly likely inflict. (Now, if it's a cage-aged cheddar from Lancaster County, for example, then the pain is worth the experience.) While on a shoot this summer at Greentruth Plant-Based Kitchen, located on beautiful tree-lined North 2nd Street in Easton, I was intrigued by a dish on the menu, Mac + Cheez. Greentruth is the brainchild of Sarah Hinch. Hinch was inspired by her own healing journey through food to build a restaurant where she could share her passion for sustainable vegan and organic dishes as well as heal her friends and community through food. Despite her passion and attention to healing food, I was still skeptical if there could possibly be a vegan mac and cheese that was worth eating. Honestly if a dish trades the feel and taste for an over processed facsimile of a traditional dish, I would rather pass. This foodie would rather enjoy food that is honest and highlights the ingredients for what they are. During my shoot, Sarah insisted I try the vegan Mac + Cheez. I discovered that her version of the iconic dish was not what I had expected. In my years of trying other non-dairy mac and cheese dishes, I was often disappointed with chemical and oil concoctions that were as unhealthy as they were disgusting. Greentruth’s version, however, is made with roasted butternut squash carefully blended with coconut milk, cashew cream, and nutritional yeast—which is often used in vegan dishes to mimic the flavor of cheese. Their Mac + Cheez dish was both creamy and cheesy tasting, providing all the flavor and mouthfeel of real mac and cheese. The gluten-free fusilli pasta was a perfect base. Greentruth Plant-Based Kitchen makes dishes that stand on their own merit, using honest ingredients prepared simply. Now when I get the craving for mac and cheese as well as nachos, I don’t have to make any sacrifices to enjoy it. Hinch's creative approach to cooking proves vegan food doesn’t have to trade flavor for health. Be sure to check out the rest of their 100% organic menu for more vegan remakes of traditional dishes and other plantbased fare, currently being served through indoor and outdoor dining or takeout, all of which can easily be ordered online.

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THE TRUTH ABOUT HOMESCHOOLING BY SARA VIGNERI

ven before the coronavirus pandemic, homeschooling has been on the rise. With bullying, teacher strikes, and the idea that one learning style fits all, it's understandable that some parents might want to take their child's education into their own hands.

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The National Center for Education Statistics estimates that nearly three percent of the school-age population are homeschooled, which means 1.5 million students were taught at home compared to only 850,000 in 1999. And the most common reason cited for homeschooling was “concern about the school environment.” That’s not to say that religion doesn’t factor into the decision to keep kids home, but it’s not the only reason and may not even be the deciding factor. Homeschoolers claim they produce well-rounded students who get into great colleges and are able to supplement their home-time with plenty of socialization. One study published in the School Community Journal suggested that whether homeschooled or not, the more involved a parent is in his child’s education, the better that child will do academically. This is especially true among high schoolaged teenagers. The study determined that kids who are schooled at home tend to have highly involved parents who take an active role in their education, and that

inherently translates to an education that competes with public school.

HOMESCHOOL — THE FLEXIBILITY TO MAKE THE WORLD YOUR CLASSROOM The term “homeschool” is a bit misleading because many students don’t spend their school day at home. “Over the years, we have only spent about two-four hours doing lessons at home per day,” says Angela Landis of Allentown who has homeschooled her two children. “We do fun stuff like field trips and scouts. My kids get out there; we don’t just spend all day sitting in the kitchen.” When Landis’s son entered first grade, she felt a disconnect between the educational priorities of an overworked teacher and what she wanted for her son, so she made the decision to teach from home. For parents like Landis, homeschooling is really about creating a personalized education that fits the temperament and interests of their child. Ask a homeschooler why they chose to take their kids out of the classroom and you’ll often hear the word “flexibility.”

system, but you have more control over their schedule. Cyber Charter students are provided a laptop, high-speed internet access, a printer as well as an instructional supervisor who will provide guidance and mentoring— and since it’s a charter school, there is no cost. The supervisors are certified teachers who stay with the same family throughout their entire K-12 years, providing a unique, consistent relationship that is uncommon in the mainstream system. Surveys have found that students choose cyber for three basic reasons: more curriculum options, flexibility of schedule and getting away from a negative situation at school. For kids who still like the structure of classroom instruction (albeit, a virtual classroom attended via computer), but prefer to have more input in their schedule, Cyber Charter offers a good mix of homeschooling with traditional public schooling.

Another Allentown mom I spoke to said she’s thankful to be able to teach her kids at home because her husband was recently diagnosed with cancer and she appreciates the ability to schedule school around his cancer treatments. Taking on the education of your child not only offers the flexibility to make a schedule that fits your family’s lifestyle, but it means you can focus on the subjects that really motivate and inspire your kids. “My daughter loves to write, but I noticed she struggled with writing assignments in the morning,” says Landis. “So we switched writing time to the afternoon and she has flourished.” When parents are in charge of their child’s education, they can cater the curriculum to maximize their interests. “Kids are natural learners,” says Landis. “They are curious; you just need to tap into that.”

HOMESCHOOLING — IT TAKES A VILLAGE A main concern of homeschoolers is feeling isolated and lacking a social network.

“When kids on my son’s sports team would ask what school he went to, it made him feel uncomfortable that he didn’t have an answer,” recalls Landis. So she decided to start Fireside Academy (firesideacademy. org)—a homeschool co-op where parents pool resources to provide instruction. For example, a parent with a degree in chemistry might teach a science class while a chef might offer a cooking class. The end result is a community where kids can socialize, parents can get support from other homeschooling parents and families are still able to maintain the flexibility of homeschooling. There are roughly 90 families registered for Fireside Academy, including newbies who are looking for help getting started with homeschooling.

In fact, school districts are catching on to the benefit of offering flexible online school. "The Lehigh Valley Cyber Consortium boasts local school districts including Parkland, Southern Lehigh, Whitehall-Coplay, and more."

HOMESCHOOL — IT’S YOUR CHOICE As parents, we often feel judged about the decisions we make in raising our children. Making the tough decisions for your child begins the moment you decide to bottlefeed or breastfeed or whether you let your kid sleep in your bed or cry it out at night in a crib. Providing an education is one of the most important jobs of a parent, and your child may thrive in the public school system. But if not, homeschooling is a viable alternative that is definitely worth exploring.

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" MEL ANIE SMITH, OWNER OF MISS MEL ANIE YOGA

Before settling in to read this story, get comfortable. Close your eyes for a few moments. Take a few deep breaths. Let the day’s stressors ease out of your body. Feel better? You’ve just had a taste of the ancient tradition of yoga. Yoga is the centuries-old practice of aligning a person’s physical, mental, and emotional energies through a series of deep stretches and breathing. When done correctly and regularly, it creates a powerful feeling of calm and inner peace. “It helps in everyday living,” says yoga instructor Silver Kim. “The more you do it, the more you’ll find that everyday stressors melt away. It starts to create space in your body for ‘life energy,’ and once you do this, you may not realize it’s even happening. The changes in your body might be subtle. It’s really about how you breathe, how you move, and your attitude toward the process that affects a person’s progress.”

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Yoga doesn’t change you— it brings you back to who you are.

Although yoga has been around for hundreds of years, it’s had a recent surge in popularity as more people learn about its many benefits. Literally hundreds of variations on traditional styles are popping up in studios across the country, and the Lehigh Valley is no exception. There are dozens of classes offered in the area for people of all ages, body types, and physical abilities. “There are no limitations in order to do yoga,” Kim said. “You can do it sitting down or in a wheelchair. I work with senior citizens who have various health issues and children with special needs. Anyone can do it.” Many “yogis” (yoga loyalists) started taking classes at the suggestion of a doctor to help with various medical conditions, especially arthritis and high blood pressure. Prenatal yoga helps moms-to-be prepare for childbirth. Child psychologists often recommend yoga for children with behavioral problems, particularly attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as it forces them to focus, quiet the mind, and simply be. Hatha is the most widely practiced style of yoga, and can be found in most studios throughout the region. Ashtanga and vinyasa are other common versions. According to yoga instructor Midi Miller, most of the newer, “trendier” yoga 32

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classes are really just a twist on the standard hatha poses. A typical hatha class will start with a few minutes of quieting the mind, following by a Pranayama, a controlled breathing exercise which helps to prepare the body for the work ahead. Most hatha classes last between 45-65 minutes, but Miller says it’s the last few minutes that are the most meaningful. “We end with a final relaxation exercise that’s meant to integrate what you just did in yoga into the day ahead,” she says. “Hopefully you bring whatever you got out of the class into the day.” One style that’s popular with celebrities and has made its way into the Valley is the intense “hot” yoga, which is done in a room heated to 90-95 degrees. “The idea is to detoxify your body,” explains Jacqueline Porterfield, owner of Upper Perk Yoga. “You build up an incredible amount of heat and drip with sweat. You’re getting a deeper range of motion and stretch in the hotter room. It’s not for everyone—you have to be at a certain fitness level to try it. But it’s very challenging and intense. It pits you against yourself, and it puts you in this moment of stress and teaches you to quiet down and let it pass.” Porterfield says that hot yoga is popular with athletes, who use it as part of their strength training, and also with

arthritis sufferers because the combination of the heat and deep stretching help to relieve chronic pain. Despite its rise in popularity, yoga is still widely misunderstood. People are still hesitant to try it because of a few persistent myths. Contrary to popular belief, yoga is not sitting in a Lotus position and contemplating your navel while chanting. That’s meditation. Although there are some similarities, they’re very different. Meditation is more internal, where mindfulness, quiet, and self-reflection are the main focus. Yoga is physical, with the mental and emotional elements added. It’s also not connected to any particular religion as some believe; rather, as Porterfield explains, it’s more of a philosophy that can bring you fulfillment from your religion, whatever it might be. You also don’t need to be all that flexible when starting out—you build up your strength and flexibility through regular sessions. "Yoga is a practice of self-inquiry. It helps us to find our way and our personal paths, not only in our bodies but in our hearts and minds as well," says Melanie Smith, owner of Miss Melanie Yoga. "Yoga can be extremely therapeutic, it can be a work out, it can be a spiritual practice. Yoga means to yoke together or unit. It's a coming together," she adds.

Just like any physical activity, it’s important to do some homework on a studio and the styles of yoga they offer prior to signing up for a class so you can find the one that’s right for you. Depending on your fitness level, you may want to start with gentle yoga. If you’re in good shape and up for the challenge, something more intense like hot yoga might be a better choice. It’s a good idea to meet with the owner of the studio you’re considering before registering for a class. People who are open to trying yoga will be amazed at what it can bring to their life. “It makes everything you do easier,” Porterfield says. “Even if you sit at a desk all day, it will make you feel better. It helps you build strength and flexibility; it can help you lose weight if you choose. It helps a person learn mindfulness, and love and compassion for other people. It will also change and sculpt your body.” Though people try yoga for various reasons, it quickly becomes a part of their regular routine. It provides a much-needed escape from the hectic everyday pace, and more than a few people say that it has made them better versions of themselves.

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L ve Your Room BY KATHRYN M. VAN DRUFF PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALYSSHA EVE CSÜK

our home’s interior provides a fresh canvas upon which you can reflect a touch of your personality. Your own sense of style can grace your walls, or your floors, and everything in between. With each choice of furnishing, hue, or home accent, you can create a space that is just as comfortable as it is stylish. If you need a little guidance, an interior designer can help to transform your home, elevating the look and feel for a floor-to-ceiling makeover.

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The Lehigh Valley’s own full-service interior design firm, Love Your Room, does just that. The company helps homeowners to create warm, modern spaces exuding quality along with comfort across a wide range of budgets to outfit any home. Love Your Room’s award-winning work has delighted clients for more than 14 years, bringing their creative vision to life.

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“We listen to our clients to find out their dreams and personal motivations so we can create spaces that meet homeowners’ needs and blend perfectly with their lifestyle,” says Principal Designer Shoshana Gosselin.

“If you are looking to create a happy makeover, look at all the wallpaper options for large florals,” Gosselin shares. “Neutrals have been on trend for a few seasons now, and spring is all about renewal! Let’s renew in beautiful color!”

Love Your Room can help you design the entire interior of your home, or simply reinvent it for the current season. From the eye of a designer, it’s easy to breathe some life into your favorite spaces to help get your home ready for spring.

When you embrace a fresh perspective, you earn enviable visual impact. It’s possible to revive just about any area in your house with a burst of new color or a few seasonal updates. Not to mention, indoor plants also hold a special place in the interior design of a home.

“Color will be the new neutral this spring,” she says. “From cabinetry, wall paint, to furnishings, lush deep greens and blues

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entertaining. Homeowners are creating recreational spaces in the living room or another open space rather than the traditional kitchen or dining room formal gathering; a cozy room that will be instantly ready for having friends and family over for a lastminute gathering. To create a space like this, you want to have comfy seating, table space for a charcuterie board or tray of appetizers, and a bar with a fridge if there is room.” Designing with the “form follows function” principle in mind allows you to create living spaces that actually complement your life. Things don’t just look pretty—they work to make your life simpler and more enjoyable. “We work with our clients to create the home of their dreams,” Gosselin says. “And we ensure constant communication and collaboration is present from the initial concept meeting to project completion. Our homeowners trust we will be there for them.”

The designers at Love Your Room care about their clients. They put all their focus into delivering the best outcome for each project, striving to deliver results that reflect the homeowners’ personalities and preferences in a way that is anything but ordinary. “Lehigh Valley homeowners are unique because our area has two cities not that far away that have great urban inspiration amid a traditional Pennsylvania vibe so you get a wonderful combination of both!” says Gosselin. “And folks are just so nice in our area! We get to be creative with materials; really personalize homes that fit the people living there. I enjoy finding out the story of each client through their home styling.” Infuse some new décor into your home to elevate your interiors with spring trends. For more information, check out loveyourroom.com or call 610.387.6002.

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KETTLEBELLS Kettlebells are bowling ball-sized cast iron weights with a single looped handle on top. They range in weight from two pounds to more than 100 pounds and can be used in countless movements for a cardiovascular and strengthening workout. It is important to start with a light weight and make sure you have the correct form. The unique shape of kettlebells forces the body to move in different ways than it would with a traditional handheld weight. “Kettlebells are great for the core, too,” Kim Fallon, Certified Personal Trainer and AFAA Certified, of Heart in Motion says. Kettlebells can be incorporated into an aerobic class at the gym, or can be purchased in a store or online for use at home.

BACK TO BASICS “Getting back to basics seems to be making a comeback. This is basically using your own body weight and minimal equipment. You don’t need expensive equipment to get a good workout,” says Meredith Flacks, a Certified Fitness Trainer of Fit & Fab. “Walking is great and you can easily incorporate some lunges, stop to do some push ups, etc.,” she says. You can get a full body workout with no equipment needed. Another effective workout is interval training–that is, short, intense bursts alternating with short recovery periods such as alternating sprinting and walking. Joseph Arangio, MS, CSCS, of Arangio Athletic Fitness in Allentown recommends resistance training. “Resistance training strengthens bones, lowers blood pressure, boosts mood, increases energy, burns fat, and builds muscle. Resistance training is the closest thing we have to the fountain of youth,” he says.

TONING SHOES AND BAREFOOT TRAINING You may have seen the advertising—toning shoes “technology is designed to give you a better butt and legs with every step.” Is that true or is it too good to be true? Most of the personal trainers I talked to are not that impressed. “There are no shortcuts to fitness. I believe these shoes make ankle injury more likely due to the lack of ankle support, the elevated sole, and the curve of the sole,” Flacks says. “These shoes may increase the range of motion in the foot and ankle, which can recruit more muscle fibers than walking in flat-bottomed shoes, however, after a short period of time the benefits will wane.” Arangio agrees that these shoes are not a “magic bullet.” He says the real trend to watch is barefoot training. “The rationale is that most modern shoes are responsible for a host of musculoskeletal problems from Achilles shortening to back pain. Also, the side effect of wearing shoes all day long is that most folks spend little to no time developing strength, mobility, and

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“In essence, wearing most shoes can make your feet weaker. To strengthen your feet, you should gradually increase the amount of shoeless strength and mobility training you do each day.”

“Proactive health investments, like personal training and good food, pay huge dividends in the quality of your life. That means feeling energized and happy every day, plus a laundry list of other health benefits (less fat, more muscle),” says Arangio. According to Arangio, if you have not worked out in a while, his best advice is to hire a professional, experienced fitness coach. “I suggest you get a personalized workout that includes step-by-step exercise instructions, detailed how-to pictures, and savvy coaching tips,” he says. “A professional, experienced personal trainer will help you manage your training, nutrition, and recovery (sleep and stress management).”

Fallon says she thinks these sneakers are just a trend “however if it gets some folks up and moving then I’m all for it.”

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“They’d been through some horrible stuff,” Willey says. She worked on mindfulness and breathing exercises to help the students recognize and manage their feelings. “Any way you feel is okay,” Willey would tell them. “But don’t let anger drive the bus. Use mindfulness to pause, take a breath, and make a choice.” She’d talk about scenarios, like a student running through the hall and bumping into another. Rather than react with anger, Willey cautions students to pause, breathe, and consider the situation. Maybe the student heard a sibling got hurt on the playground and he or she is running to get there but didn’t see the student up ahead. “I can’t solve the kids’ problems, but I can try to help by giving them coping strategies,” she says. Willey would also demonstrate five-finger breath, breathing in and out as she traced each of her fingers. “It only takes about five deep breaths for your brain to get the signal that everything’s okay,” Willey says. Mindfulness is all about paying attention with kindness, she explains. “It’s not very often that we pay attention to what’s going on in our minds and bodies,” Willey says. “And when we do, we’re self-critical.” While the yoga portion of her lessons focuses on strengthening the body, the mindfulness part is exercise for the brain.

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In the 16 years since she started teaching kids’ yoga, Willey has watched her career unfold like a lotus flower. From working on albums and shows to training teachers, building school programs, and volunteering at her kids’ school, Willey’s schedule is packed. But that isn’t stopping her from taking on two recent projects: playing fiddle in the bluegrass band Moonshine & Millet and starting a Pop-Up Choir with a charitable aim.

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Habitat Lehigh Valley has been around since 1989, and their mission is to offer local families in need a hand up, not a hand out. The Habitat ReStore opened in January 2013. Habitat LV uses the proceeds from ReStore sales to support efforts right here in the Lehigh Valley. They like to say their store is part home improvement store, part home goods store, and part resale store. If you are someone who is environmentally conscious, ReStores across the country help divert hundreds of tons of waste materials from landfills!

3 WAYS TO DONATE 1 | DONATE ITEMS You can either drop off donations, or contact the store to see if free pickup can be arranged. Check the website for details and specifics as to what is accepted. Think about what could be used by someone else. They also can be tax deductible (check with your CPA to be sure!). 2 | SHOP FOR ITEMS If you don’t have anything to donate but still want to help, consider shopping at these stores for home project materials! If you have a penchant for thrift stores and yard sales, you may want to add the ReStore to your route. 3 | VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME There are a myriad of ways you can volunteer including customer service, furniture repair, pricing inventory, and more. You can volunteer on a build site, too! You must be at least 16 for the construction site, and at least 18 to volunteer at ReStore.

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reat yourself to a great meal this month from one of our favorite local restaurants. (After all, we've survived one of the snowiest winters on record. You deserve it!) Offerings listed are as of late February; call or check the restaurant website for the most up-to-date information.

A CA MIA Italian indoor • outdoor • take-out 4330 Lehigh Dr, Walnutport 610.760.3207 acamiapa.com THE BEAM YARD AT STEEL CLUB American indoor • take-out 700 Linden Ave, Hellertown 610.838.7018 steel.club BLUE GRILLEHOUSE American indoor • take-out • delivery 4431 Easton Ave, Bethlehem 610.691.8400 bluegrillhouse.com BRAVEHEART HIGHLAND PUB Scottish indoor • outdoor • take-out 430 Main St, Hellertown 610.838.6555 bravehearthighlandpub.com THE BRICK Italian indoor • outdoor • take-out • delivery 1 W Broad St #100, Bethlehem 610.419.1141 thebrickpa.com BRICK TAVERN INN American indoor • take-out 2460 N Old Bethlehem Pike, Quakertown 215.529.6488 thebricktaverninn.com CASA TORO Mexican indoor • outdoor • take-out • delivery 7001 PA-309, Coopersburg 610.282.8888 casatoromexgrill.com 4969 Swamp Rd, Doylestown 215.794.9400 casatoromexican.com DIANA'S CAFE American indoor • outdoor • take-out 4907 PA-309, Center Valley 610.797.2525 dianascafe.com

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