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How I long for those days. But, looking back, they seem even more special today. Your kids will feel the same way about the moments you give them this summer. So plan a vacation, even if it’s just a day trip. There’s still time. And make sure your sons and daughters join you at the dinner table at least once a week. Better yet, involve them. They can shuck the corn while you steam the crab legs. Have a family ďŹ shing contest. Toss horseshoes. Or head to the driving range for a longest-drive contest. And have silly prizes or costumes... anything they’ll remember. Your kids may have 50 reasons why they can’t participate, but you should put your foot down. Don’t let them avoid family time. Include them in outings or, better yet, let them help you plan a day together. 'O FOR IT 9OU LL BE GLAD YOU DID (AVE A 'REAT 3UMMER 6ACATION

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Made in the Shade By Pattie Krukowski

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uring a particularly gorgeous Indian summer, my husband and I procrastinated removing the canopy of our discount store purchased gazebo so we could continue to enjoy the outdoor living room it created. Several weeks into October, we woke to unexpected wind and snow flurries. As we stood side by side that Saturday morning; pajama clad and sipping our first cup of piping hot coffee; my husband mapped out for me the action plan necessary to dismantle the fabric top before the wind gusts ripped it off. Just as the words left his mouth, we watched the cheaply constructed, arched support beams BUCKLE UNDER THE WEIGHT OF A QUARTER INCH OF ACCUMULATED snow. The torn, frayed canvas cover flapped at us like a 10 Local Living Volume 7 | Issue 3

surrender flag in defeat. Many years and several houses later, I am amazed and inspired by the plethora of attractive products readily available to create the perfect outdoor oasis. Some of the best times of my life have been spent in family and friends’ back yards; feasting on grilled goodies and too many libations to count. Urban, suburban, or rural… just being outdoors is rejuvenating. When you amp up the volume with a defined stylish yet soothing outdoor-living and dining area, well that’s just heaven. Need inspiration? Visit a botanical garden. I once took my mother to Longwood Gardens and there was a beautiful gazebo encased in sweet smelling, lavender Wisteria clusters.

I immediately came home and planted some against our cedar privacy fence. Now every summer, my yard is graced with these beautiful blooms. But beware- this fast growing vine is extremely invasive. We spend every fall chopping the hell out of that vine, as it pushes to grow between and split the wood slats of the fence apart. It also likes to completely cover and threaten to choke out our privet hedge. Take notes from others. Every time I visit my sister and brother-in-law’s 15 acre farm in the rolling hills of Hanover, PA, I am inspired to do something more with my outdoor property. They have this amazing arbor that covers the walkway from the parking area to the side door of their late 1800’s farmhouse. The arbor is constructed of rustic teak and metal plumbing pipes and houses 30 year old grape vines that have snaked their way up and over the frame, creating a 7 foot tall tunnel of dramatic foliage that invites you forward. During the summer, thousands of green leaves, each as big as your hand, drape from inch thick creeping stalks. Every time I walk through that arbor I half expect to see a tuxedo clad server standing at the other end, offering made to order ice cold jasmine tea margaritas in a shaker and serving them in tall, cut crystal glasses garnished with sprigs of fresh mint. I have a design idea in my head for the perfect outdoor living area for me. It would have a large, weathered cedar

pergola covering two distinct rooms. One side would be for lounging and one side would be for dining. The lounge area would have a fire and a water element. A ceiling fan would CREATE WARM SUMMER BREEZES AND BLOW PESKY MOSQUITOES away. Seating would be ultra-cozy. I picture an oversized sectional sofa with muslin colored cushions and several weathered wood Adirondack chairs. Plenty of pillows would be scattered around and an outdoor chest would hold a pile of comfy cotton throws, inviting guests to truly relax. The dining side would have an ornate outdoor chandelier over an extremely long, primitive picnic table with benches. The centerpiece would be an oversized, shallow bowl filled with a variety of succulents and pea stones on top of a fringed burlap table runner. The benches would be topped with tufted, French ticking cushions. Off-white pots in different shapes and sizes would be full of lavender plants and purple LED Christmas lights would be entwined with the crazy wisteria draping over every edge. With a new season on the horizon, what do you envision for your dream outdoor space? Pattie Krukowski is a freelance writer living in Doylestown, PA

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Coastal Style By Lisa Frederick

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the last time you entered a beach house that felt dim and cramped (and if you did, how fast did you want to scoot out of there?). That’s one reason white is the hallmark color of COASTAL INTERIORS )T SPREADS AND AMPLIlES LIGHT RATHER THAN soaking it up. Coastal interiors blur the line between indoors and out or

REMOVE IT ALTOGETHER 0LENTIFUL WINDOWS GLASS DOORS AND SKYlights allow sunshine to flood in, so if your home is skimpy on these elements, consider adding them. If that’s not an OPTION AT THE VERY LEAST FAKE IT WITH LAMPS AND SCONCES Window treatments should be spare and simple enough not TO MUFmE THE GLOW ˆ AND IF YOU RE LUCKY ENOUGH TO HAVE A home near the water, the last thing you want is to obscure THAT VIEW While coastal interiors aren’t known for shine and shimmer, a few carefully chosen accents can help to diffuse light EVEN FURTHER #ONSIDER A MIRROR MOUNTED OPPOSITE A WINDOW or a glass-topped table in a sunny breakfast nook. Just be sure not to bring in so many high-gloss notes that you lose the cozy ambience.

Crisp, Clean Fabrics In coastal interiors, fabrics are simple, unassuming and PUT YOUR FEET UP COMFY 4HINK LINEN SLIPCOVERS COTTON RUGS and muslin curtain panels or floaty sheers that billow in the breeze. You can’t go wrong with pure white, but washed-out PASTELS OR TAILORED STRIPES lT WITH THE LOOK AS WELL The market is loaded with shell- and nautical-print fabrics — many of them tasteful and chic — so go ahead and GIVE IN TO TEMPTATION "UT DON T LAYER THEM TO THE POINT OF kitsch. Keep these patterns minimal: a pair of throw pillows, perhaps, or a single side chair.

in their purity and simplicity. But if they feel too austere or one-dimensional to suit you, branch out a bit. Layers of CREAM BEIGE AND KHAKI EVOKE THE SUBTLETY OF SHIFTING DUNES -ATTE AND HONED lNISHES RATHER THAN SHINE AND GLIMMER GIVE THE COLORS A SOFT CHALKY SPIN Barely-there blue is a close runner-up as an iconic coastal color, calling to mind the essence of ocean and sky. It’s a classic choice for bathroom tile and bedroom walls, but it can function as a neutral anywhere, especially when you keep it tone on tone. Like the beach itself, coastal rooms should feel breezy, so don’t stifle them with a surfeit of furniture and bric-a-brac. $ECORATE WITH AN EYE TO MAINTAINING CLEAR VISTAS AND SIGHT lines — accent the periphery of a space rather than clogging ITS CENTER %VEN IF THERE S NO BRINY AIR TO BLOW THROUGH THE house, it’s nice to feel as though it could.

Beach Treasures What did you bring home from your last trip to the SHORE /DDS ARE YOU lLLED YOUR TOTE BAG WITH SHELLS SEA glass, bottles, maybe an old ship’s cleat or two. Take inSPIRATION FROM THESE lNDS IN CHOOSING SMALL ACCENTS 4HE KEY WORD IS RESTRAINT /NE OR TWO STARlSH ON A SHELF LOOK STRIKING AND SCULPTURAL BASKETS AND VASES FULL OF THEM CAN BE OVERKILL

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Getting Your Home Ready for a Showing By Lauren Cronmiller

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Flooring Sellers often ask if they should install hardwood, tile, or carpet. My answer will vary depending on the condition of the flooring they want to replace and the sale price of the home. Sometimes a client will want to put in new flooring because they feel more buyers will like it. That maybe the case but it may not be worth your return. If it is dated, I would suggest installing new. If it is dirty, get it professionally cleaned. The key to any project you do to your home is finding WHAT WILL YIELD YOU THE MOST EQUITY WITHOUT SPENDING A FORtune to do them. You do not want to over upgrade, but you do not want to cut corners either. We know every home will not be perfect. We realize that not everyone has extra money to make minor repairs. Try to at least de-clutter your home, and I would suggest making it known to the buyer that you are willing to give a credit. Offer monies to the buyer towards their closing costs for new carpet and/ or paint. If the buyer knows they will have extra monies to fix cosmetic items, they will look past them. If you have considered placing your home on the market, please email me to schedule a pre-listing walk through. Lauren Cronmiller is a real estate agent for the Cronmiller Team at Keller Williams Real Estate in Doylestown. She has been a realtor since 2006 receiving Philadelphia’s 5 Star Real Estate Agent award for the past 4 years. Lauren can be reached at her office 215-340-5700, always on her cell phone 215-870-2398, or through email lmcronmiller@gmail.com.

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very time I hear the word locavore I think of dinosaurs. I can’t really explain it. There’s just something about the term that brings to mind a pack of Velociraptors roaming around a farmers market. Maybe it’s the crowds? Anyway... For those of you not overly familiar with Oxford American Dictionary’s 2007 Word of the Year, “locavore” was coined back in 2005 by a pair of sustainable food system advocates, Jessica Prentice and Sage Van Wing. As the Oxford University Press tells it, the word was born out of a fusion of the Latin words for place “locus” and to devour “vorare” (Again, dinosaurs...anyone?). It’s become the go to identifier for those looking to keep their food origins close to home. With summer just on the horizon, there is no better time to go locavore. The easiest way to start? Grab your biggest reusable bags, put the kids in the car, and head on out to your local farmers market. Don’t know where the closest one is? Begin your search using www.localharvest.org or www.usdalocalfooddirectories.gov. Farmers markets have a liberal take on local. For the most part, your vendors will be from the next county over, but some farmers travel hundreds of miles to participate in the more popular venues. Either way, your purchases will be supporting relatively local agriculture. If you have a “Producers only” farmers market near you, you can rest assured knowing that the food is coming directly from the farmer; no middlemen here. Short of stopping at the farm itself, it’s as farm to table as you get. Here, fruits and veggies are typically riper (shorter transit time means the farmers don’t have to harvest too early), less processed, and more organic than what you’d find in stores. More organic, you say...how can that be? Keep in mind that organic produce, can be a bit “less” organic depending on handling procedures by the supplier. None of THOSE PROBLEMS HERE 4HE HANDLING PROCEDURE IS PICKED packaged, and brought directly by the grower to their stand. Let’s talk about organics for a minute. In stores, while we may be purchasing items that are labeled organic, unless it’s USDA certified 100% organic it may only be kind of organic. Anything less is not guaranteed to be free of GMOs, pesticides, radiation and other unsavory exposures. Farmers markets also have to oblige these USDA standards. If you’re looking for organic produce, shop at vendors that display their USDA certified organic status. If you don’t see a certificate, you can always ask. Yet another perk of farmers market SHOPPING YOU CAN TALK TO THE GROWER !SK THEM ABOUT THEIR crops, what’s had a good season, what hasn’t, or even what they recommend you buy. )T S WORTH NOTING THAT QUALITY OF THE PRODUCE IS OFTEN REflected in the price. Seasonal foods are riper and typically at the peak of their nutritional content, grown locally they have the smallest carbon footprint in preparation, and often times (though not always) are the most economical. The down side to this is if pineapples don’t grow where you live

(hello, tri-state area), you’re not going to get pineapples. You also may find that the winters in the Northeast limit what’s available in the frigid months. Eating what’s in season locally is truly what being a locavore is all about. But don’t worry… you can always go to the grocery store to get that pineapple. That’s not to say you won’t find plenty of diversity at your local farmers market, heirlooms will likely be present in abundance. Unusual colors, shapes, and varieties often times are far more prevalent then they would be at your local grocer, as farmers know these yummy novelties will sell. This is a GREAT moment to introduce your kids to new foods. Hand IN HAND WATCH WHAT CATCHES THEIR EYE !LLOW THEM TO SHOP along with you (to talk to the farmers or pay for the food THEY SELECT IF THE TIMING IS RIGHT AND THE FARMERS MARKET becomes a classroom unto itself. It is a fantastic way to begin a journey with your child into the kitchen. You can bring home your bounty and prepare wonderful dishes as a family. Even if you are one with no plans to actually cook, there’s typically plenty of prepared food available to you. Baked and canned goods, flowers, honey, cheeses, meats, teas, soaps, and even wine from local vineyards can be fun farmers market finds. In more recent years, with the food truck craze in full swing, you can often find owners present and “truckless” at stands full of their cupcakes, gelato or other prepared goods. Bear in mind, these items aren’t necessarily any healthier than their store bought counter parts. So just don’t eat all 10 of the chocolate croissants you bought while you’re perusing the other goods, mmkay? Rows of deliciousness aside, my favorite part of the locavore-shops-farmers market experience has to be the sense of community. There is a feeling of yesteryear and nostalgia in the whole experience. A subtle, primordial hum of connectedness in our otherwise virtually connected world that transcends running out to the store for some milk. People make eye contact and say hello. Conversation happens. Sometimes there is music and laughter. It’s a wonderful way to start a Saturday morning. So go out and enjoy the sunshine, newly inspired locavores, and watch out for dinosaurs. Sara is a freelance writer, culinary adventurer, and renaissance mom. She lives in Chester County with too many kitchen gadgets, her overly ambitious container garden, her husband Chris, and their two young sons (the Incredible Hulk and the Flash).

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SUMMER GRILLING The summer is made for grilling, and lots of it. We can finally get excited about sinking into grilling season. By that we mean eating every possible meal off the grill. We’re not talking about eating hamburgers and hot dogs all summer long — though those are great too — but bringing just about every dish we make inside the kitchen to the great outdoors. In case you didn’t know, you can make almost anything on the grill. Salads taste way better when grilled first. Steaks, lamb chops and fish make so much more sense on the grill. And desserts get a little more interesting when charred. If you don’t own a grill, now just might be the right time to invest.

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Tex-Mex Frank Steak and Vegetables It’s easy and tasty and even better if you let it marinate FOR SEVERAL DAYS Ingredients 1/2 cup bottled chipotle salsa 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices red onion 2 garlic cloves, minced RED BELL PEPPER QUARTERED AND SEEDED YELLOW BELL PEPPER QUARTERED AND SEEDED 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed Cooking spray 8 (7-inch) flour tortillas 1/4 cup bottled chipotle salsa 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro Preparation Combine first 7 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 4 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Remove the steak and vegetables from bag; discard marinade. Place the steak and the vegetables on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray; cook 7 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Cut steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices. Cut peppers into thin strips. Cut onion slices in half. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Divide steak, bell peppers, and onion evenly among tortillas; roll up. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon chipotle salsa and 1 1/2 teaspoons cilantro. Serve immediately.

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Roasted Jalapeño Butter Wake up the typical butter topping to corn on the cob with A KICK OF JALAPE¶O mAVOR BUTTER )T S EASY AND SO DELICIOUS ! SUMMERTIME FAVORITE FOR YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS Ingredients 1 jalapeño pepper Cooking spray 7 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened 1 teaspoon grated lime rind 2 teaspoons honey 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 ears shucked corn Preparation Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place jalapeño on grill rack coated with cooking spray; cover and grill for 10 minutes or until blackened and charred, turning occasionally. Place jalapeño in a small paper bag, and fold tightly to seal. Let stand for 5 minutes. Peel and discard skins; cut jalapeño in half lengthwise. Discard stem, seeds, and membranes. Finely chop jalapeño. Combine jalapeño, butter, lime rind, honey, and salt in a small bowl; stir well. Place corn on grill rack. Cover and grill for 10 minutes or until lightly charred, turning occasionally. Place corn on serving plate; brush with jalapeño butter.

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Swordfish with Mango Salsa We guarantee that after tasting one bite of this summery dish, you’ll want to head right back to the kitchen and make another batch of the tropical salsa. Ingredients 2 cups plum tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 1/2 cups diced peeled ripe mango 1/2 cup diced onion 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 (6-ounce) swordfish fillets Preparation Combine first 7 ingredients. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and garlic. Rub swordfish with oil; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Place fish on grill rack; grill 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve with mango salsa.

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Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms You can pair this as a yummy side dish though it could work as a main course, too. Ingredients 2/3 cup chopped plum tomato 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided 1 cup cooked spinach leaves 1/2 teaspoon ďŹ nely chopped fresh or 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 garlic clove, crushed 4 (5-inch) portabello mushroom caps 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce Cooking spray 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley Preparation Combine the tomato, spinach and cheese, 1/2 teaspoon oil, rosemary, pepper, and garlic in a small bowl. Remove brown gills from the undersides of mushroom caps using a spoon, and discard gills. Remove stems; discard. Combine 1/2 teaspoon oil, juice, and soy sauce in a small bowl; brush over both sides of mushroom caps. Place the mushroom caps, stem sides down, on grill rack coated with cooking spray, and grill for 5 minutes on each side or until soft. Spoon 1/4 cup tomato mixture into each mushroom cap. Cover and grill 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley.

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hear complaints from clients about “crashing” midday or “needing something sweet”. When I suggest a piece of fruit to satisfy their sweet cravings, they look at me like I have seven heads. The problem with fruit not satisfying a craving is that we are so used to our foods being very sweet. Added sugar is everywhere. Artificial sweeteners are present too, and they are much sweeter than traditional sweeteners. Since we have become used to the very sweet flavor, when we eat a food without added sugar it doesn’t taste good to us. It’s not news that we shouldn’t be eating too much sugar. Decreasing the amount we consume daily seems like fruitless task (excuse the pun). Will it really make a difference? Are you really taking in copious amounts of added sugar? Well, yes, it will make a difference. Added sugars are related to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Current research is evaluating added sugars’ link to chronic inflammation and other diseases as well. You need to take a look at your nutritional lifestyle to see what amounts of sugars you are taking in. To clarify, added sugars are any sugars that were not in a food as it grew. So, if you are eating a processed food product, most of the sugar in there is probably added. Take a look at your bread, tomato sauce and granola bars, for example. It doesn’t matter if the sugar is a “natural” source. Fruit juice concentrates and cane sugar, they’re natural and added sugars in our diet. Do not worry about the sugar that comes naturally in fruits and vegetables. You get so many great things from them, such as vitamins and antioxidants. These

nutrients are wrapped up in a package that is helpful to our bodies. Our body needs consistent levels of blood sugar, but it will make it from our foods. Therefore you do not need to eat any added sugars. To help regulate your sugar intake, start by taking a look at the sugar amount listed on the nutrition facts label from the foods that you are eating. Try to keep this number as low as possible. For reference, the upper limit of added sugar for a woman is 6 tsp, which equals 24g. (The average American is taking in 88g!) Read through the ingredient list. Ingredients are listed from most to least. Food companies are adding multiple sources of sugars to have them fall lower on the list. Check out all the sources. Choose foods as close to their natural state as often as possible. They will provide a more even energy level and satisfied feeling. After removing a lot of the added sugars I bet you will start feeling better. Erika Ringwald is a Registered Dietitian with Erika Ringwald Nutrition. She focuses on bridging the gaps between nutrition information and making it work within your lifestyle. Erika can be reached at erika@erikaringwaldnutrition.com.

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2011 Nobilo Regional Collection Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand Pale yellow color. Lifted aromas of grapefruit, lemon, fresh herbs and a hint of jalapeĂąo. Grapefruit, passionfruit, and lemon meringue balanced by bright acidity on the palate. MeDIUM BODIED WITH A LONG CRISP lNISH "OLD AND ZESTY SUMMER SIPPER Price: $11 2011 Fritsch Windspiel GrĂźner Veltliner, NiederĂśsterreich, Austria Light straw color. Lime, grapefruit and white PEPPER ON THE NOSE *UICY MANDARIN KUMQUAT LIME mAVORS WITH SOME DILL ,IGHT TO MEDIUM bodied with zingy acidity, a sting of minerality AND A BIT OF WHITE PEPPER ON THE lNISH 0ERKY PARTY PLEASER Price: $13 2010 Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay, Sonoma County, California Golden yellow color. Aromas of apple, pear, VANILLA AND TOASTY OAK -ELON SWEET APPLE orange marmalade, toffee and candied ginger on the palate. Full bodied with creamy texture WITH WHITE PEACH AND HONEY NOTES ON THE lNISH ,USCIOUS WITH A LIVELY TWIST Price: $22

Su mmer, Seafood and Splendid Sippers By Michele Kawamoto Perry

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ummertime brings sunshine, shore lines and plenty of sizzling heat. What better way to celebrate the season than with fresh SEAFOOD AND mAVORFUL WINES 7HAT PAIRS WELL WITH SEAFOOD 4RY CEVICHE OR MIXED SEAFOOD SALAD WITH 3AUVIGNON "LANC 4HE CRISP ACIDITY OF 'RĂ“NER 6ELTLINER PROVIDES A PERFECT BALANCE TO FRIED CALAMARI OR shrimp tempura. Match a full bodied Chardonnay with crab or lobster and drawn butter. Marry Pinot Noir with grilled salmon or tuna steaks FOR A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN

2009 Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon ,IGHT TO MEDIUM GARNET RED ,IFTED BOUQUET of raspberry, sweet cherry, rhubarb, cinnamon, dried roses and a hint of mint. Raspberry and CHERRIES mAMBE CLOVE AND ALLSPICE mAVORS -Edium bodied, well-integrated tannins and acid WITH EARTHY AND LEATHERY NOTES ON THE lNISH 3UMPTUOUS AND GRATIFYING Price: $28 Michele Kawamoto Perry is a wine industry veteran, sommelier, and international wine educator. Michele is a CertiďŹ ed Sommelier and instructor through the International Sommelier Guild, and co-owner of Rouge-Bleu winery in southern Rhone, France. She received her MBA from Bordeaux Business School with a focus on the wine industry, and her BA from Harvard University.

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Making the First Steps Toward Independence What Parents And Children Can Learn From Picking A Summer Program By Drew Giorgi

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ith a dreadfully brutal winter behind us, families everywhere are enjoying the scent of freshly cut grass while confronting something that has been missing from their children’s lives since they reported to school in September: the specter of unstructured time. While marketers like to portray the summer as a time of leisure, parents and children know that this time can be filled with meaningful activities that can further beloved hobbies, increase skills in a favorite sport, or develop the intellectual side of the mind. Increasingly summer is becoming the time of the year where children can experiment with different interests, go on an adventure that will take them to a faraway place or try to earn college credit in an intended major as to make themselves more competitive when it comes to the college selection process. Summer programs offer all kinds of experiences, but families must choose wisely and do research before committing to something that looks good in a brochure or on a website. 36 Local Living Volume 7 | Issue 3

The first step is to find out what your child wants to do: Is it time to experience the great outdoors, strive against a higher level of competition in a particular sport, or learn how to program your first computer game? Are you looking for college credit in a subject of interest or seeking out an authentic experience that will push you to your very limits? Perhaps you want to explore a new culture, immerse yourself in a new language. Summer programs across the country give kids the opportunities to do all this and more. After establishing what the child wants to pursue, parents have to do their research.

The Basics: Doing the Research While many experts will tell you that age 12 is a good time to try overnight camps, many parents I spoke to say it really depended upon the child. Some children are ready earlier than others, and there are overnight camps that will accept campers as young as age seven. Another added benefit of overnight camps—whether they are one week, three

weeks, or six weeks long—is that they do encourage more independence, forcing the child to encounter a new environment on their own and adapt. As a parent, if you do the proper research, you can take solace in knowing they are in a safe environment with a structured set of activities. This is also a challenge for parents, since they undergo their own separation anxiety. For parents, selecting a summer camp can also serve as good practice for assisting your child in choosing a college or an internship program. Recently, colleges have come under fire in the press for not doing much more than handing out information packets or blindly granting aid to students attending programs the schools themselves know little about. But what should parents ask when they are doing research? The Internet is a good place to start since transparency will be the first sign you are looking at a program proud of its offerings and confident in its staff. Beyond reading websites and comments posted by past attendees, ask a lot OF QUESTIONS BOTH OF THE INSTITUTION AND FELLOW PARENTS AND children, if possible. Get an idea of the flow of a typical day. When you are looking at a schedule of activities, try to see beyond the activity listings and look for creativity, the secret sauce that keeps campers engaged and happy. Learn as much as you can about the administrators and counselors running the program; make sure they have certifications and their background checks are up to date 0ENNSYLVANIA JUST ENACTED !CT ON THIS ISSUE REQUIRING background checks every three years). If you are going to an accredited institution that awards academic credit for college, find out what needs to be done to access the transcript in the future. If your child has special needs, find out how the counselors make accommodations. Something as simple as food services can be important if your child has special dietary needs that can’t be met. Ask what procedures will be followed should an accident occur. The advantage is you can learn not only the steps, but learn about some of the people who will be called on to assist in case of an emergency—the nurses on staff, the hospital that might be used, and how and when you will be contacted as a parent. Perhaps the best advice came from Jeremiah Thomas, Director of Camp Curiosity in Doylestown, Pa.: “Find out how long the staff have been there. A place with low turnover and a dedicated staff is a place where you want your child to be.” Camp Curiosity has a number of staff members who have been dedicated to the organization for more than 25 years and has campers who are the grandchildren of campers from decades ago.

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and parents maintain direct daily contact; some camps even offer connections to live webcams so anxious parents can check-in on their children whenever they want. Many local programs offer a wide variety of experiences and diverse activities. The Central Bucks YMCA offers pre-K learning programs, sports camps and recreationally-based camps. The Y programs are a good place to start since there are chapters across the country and the organization itself boasts a 130year history of creating camp experiences made up of the most important things families look for: a safe environment where campers can explore personal interests, experience the creativity and health benefits of being part of a community with a strong identity, and make friends and lifelong memories. By far one of the most creative local programs I had the pleasure of touring, is Camp Curiosity. The program has a fifty-year history and was founded on a three-acre site by Ellen Thomas, a Central Bucks school teacher who recognized a need in the area for early childhood education and daycare opportunities. In addition to providing education programs, sports programs, and standard camp activities, the now 55-acre facility also offers music, science, leather working, photography, fitness camps, a fine arts program, AN EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM AND EVEN lSHING INSTRUCTION IN their own lake. Director Jeremiah Thomas was very forthcoming: “If you have an interest that we do not provide a program for, we will recommend someone to you if we can.” Thomas also pointed out that Camp Curiosity values flexibility and that programs constantly change so as to not become stale. Whether it is the activity, the setting, or the counselor/expert leading the activity, something will change to keep the children persistently engaged. If your child is looking for something sports-specific, check out what area school districts offer. In Bucks County, for example, the Central Bucks West Basketball Camp run by Coach Adam Sherman, accepts basketball players of all ability levels. “We have casual players as well as serious high school players looking to compete in college,” Coach Sherman states. The program provides three different start dates each summer for players to work on their skills. The flexibility of the program allows children to pursue other activities during the summer or go back for another session to hone their skills and compete against a different set of peers. Sherman explained that the camp environment offers them opportunities to not only compete, but also to improve their interpersonal skills and adapt to different coaching styles. This is important for players looking beyond playing for their familiar high school coach. Strong high school players also coach the younger kids, learning and refining their skills as they teach younger players. To vary things, many local camps now outsource activities to certified experts, some take field trips, and others have connections to other camps. It is important to ask as a camp could offer a lot more than might be apparent at first glance.

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Overnight Camps and Special Interest Programs Summer program offerings get more interesting and more complex as children head into their middle and high school years. As a general rule, you will find programs at nearly every higher education institution, so check your local programs first. Since there are simply too many programs to provide a comprehensive list, here are some examples of what is available. Education Unlimited (www.educationunlimited.com) offers academic summer camps and pre-college summer programs for children who are in grades four through twelve. The sites include UC Berkeley, Stanford, Tufts, MIT, Yale and Brown just to name a few with programs in computers, video production, creative writing, acting, science for girls, and public speaking as well as a variety of college preparation programs. New York University offers a rich series of music and performing arts camps at its Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development (www.steinhardt.nyu. edu/music/summer). The school offers jazz improvisation, lLM SCORING STRING QUARTET PERFORMANCE AND MY PERSONAL favorite: Looking for Shakespeare. It is an educational theatre program for budding high school thespians. In just four weeks, the players, ranging in age from 13 to 18, work with a director, production team, and graduate assistants to put on a performance of a Shakespeare play at NYU’s campus. Perhaps even better known is NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts (www.specialprograms.tisch.nyu.edu/ page/hsStudents.html), which offers summer programs in drama, dramatic writing, recorded music, filmmaking, game design, interactive telecommunications, and photography and imaging. For the high school student whose heart is set on the Ivy League, Columbia University offers high school students the opportunity to live and study on its campus in two threeweek sessions. Columbia’s program (www.ce.columbia.edu/ high-school/nyc) offers an extensive curriculum derived from the University’s official curriculum. Subjects include engineering, mathematics, law, science, art, cinema studies and filmmaking, and business along with a host of extracurricular activities that allow students to learn a lot about New York. Across town, for high school students age 16 and up, Parsons offers a series of summer programs and pre-college programs (www.newschool.edu/parsons/summer-programs/) centered on design, art, architecture and fashion. There are also some incredible science programs not connected to higher education centers. Both the Kennedy Space Center and the Johnson Space Center offer day camps (www. nasa.gov). The US Space and Rocket Center (www.spacecamp.com) in Huntsville, Alabama, offers Space Camp, Aviation Challenge Camp, and Robotics Camp. They offer both day camps and overnight camps that emphasize STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) educational activities in a fun and creative manner. Campers get to build robots, train as fighter pilots, and experience simulated Space Shuttle flights. Having served over 600,000 campers, some of the program’s alumni have gone on to work

for NASA and the European Space Agency as scientists and astronauts. Have a budding classical musician in your home? Bryn Mawr College is the site of the Philadelphia International Music Festival (www.philadelphiamusicfestival.org), which offers two-week summer programs for children as well as college students and young professionals looking to hone their musicianship with members of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Alternately, young rock and jazz guitarists should take a look at Guitar Workshop Plus. Based in Canada, they offer a week-long program in San Diego as well as multiple sessions in Ontario and Vancouver. Their master artists include many big names like Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, John Scofield, Paul Gilbert, and Mike Stern. The bookworm also doesn’t have to allow the summer to dictate beach-reading only, the Great Books Summer program (www.greatbookssummer.com) has proved to be exceptionally inspiring to students I’ve had the pleasure to teach in the past year. With locations at Amherst College, Stanford University, and the University of Oxford, this is the perfect program for the young book lover to indulge in their reading passion and connect with others who have a deep appreciation for the printed word. “It was a wonderful program filled with people who loved books, just like me,” Laura Waters said, a senior at New Hope-Solebury High School and a creative writing winner at this year’s Gleaner competition run by Delaware Valley University. Rather than go to a specific program, your child may desire to experience life abroad, the American Scandinavian Student Exchange program (ASSE) may have just the ticket. ASSE offers exchange programs in over thirty countries with four-week and six-week summer programs that offer children the opportunity not just to see another country, but live like a native by joining a host family. The search for the right summer program is the first in a series of many important parent-child decisions that will be made in the future including choosing a college, deciding on an internship and embracing a study abroad program, all of which are part of the modern college student’s education. Another positive aspect to the special interest summer programs is that the shorter duration of one to three weeks allow children the opportunity to try more than one program while also having time to go on the family vacation or enjoy some down time before school starts again in the fall. Drew Giorgi is a teacher of English at New Hope-Solebury High School. He is a graduate of LaSalle University and holds master’s degrees from The College of New Jersey and St. Joesph’s University in English and Educational Technology. He is a Fellow of the Pennsylvania Writing and Literature Project, a Keystone Technologist, and author of Blues for Beginners (an instructional music book), and many articles on Media Ecology.

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To Be a Franchisee or Not to Be; That is the Question by Joel D. Rosen

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hakespeare’s most famous line from Hamlet, where Hamlet grapples with the meaning of life in deciding whether to avenge his father’s death, may seem too profound for a discussion about whether it is a good idea to become a franchisee or develop your business independently. For many people, how they get into or start a business is in fact a life changing decision. For over three decades I have counseled businesses on a variety of issues. As a young lawyer working for a national franchise company, I believed that the franchisor was always right and all franchisees were trying to put one over on the system. The more experience I obtained the more I realized that there were some pretty bad franchisors and some very good franchisees. Some very good franchisees got dragged down when the national or regional franchisor failed.

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So should you, as an entrepreneur, go into business with your own name and concept or is franchising a safer way to proceed? As the saying goes, figures lie and liars figure. In trying to determine the failure rate of franchised businesses it is first necessary to ignore the statistics published by the franchise industry generally. While I have seen everything from a 50% failure rate to an 80% failure rate for independent small business start-ups, the franchise industry leading organizations would have you believe that 80% – 90% of franchises survive for five years or more. Experienced franchisee attorneys would tell you that such claims are not credible. For every chain like McDonald’s there’s a ChiChi’s. A comprehensive study in 1994 by Timothy Bates, at Wayne State University, found that after four years, independent small businesses actually had a better survival

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So what are the pros and cons. s .AME RECOGNITION

If you are looking for a McDonald’s, then an independent won’t compare. There is value in the name, which varies from franchise system to franchise system. With thousands of franchisors out there, most do not have significant name recognition. As you do your due diligence, ask yourself what is the name worth regardless of the location.

s #OST You will be expected to pay a license fee and an ongoing royalty. Is the trade name/logo of the franchisor more valuable than the up front license fee and a 5%, 7%, 9% or higher royalty? If not, what are you buying?

s h3PECIAL 3AUCEv )S THERE SOMETHING SO UNIQUE ABOUT THE BUSINESS OR THE franchisor’s system that you cannot reproduce it yourself?

s .ATIONAL !DVERTISING Are you getting national advertising (which should have already created brand recognition) with the franchise? I know many franchisees that bristle at the ongoing royalty/ advertising fees they pay and wonder what services/benefits they receive for such a large chunk of their revenue. As an independent you can put that money into your own marketing at the local level where there is a direct benefit to your business.

!RE THERE ADDITIONAL COSTS SUCH AS A REQUIREMENT TO BUY the special sauce from the franchisor, decorate the store/ restaurant a certain way (even if the decorations make no sense where you are located) or use specialty software/computer hardware? Before you move forward with a franchise (or independent operation) get a good accountant to work out estimated profit and loss statements and cash flows to see if the opportunity is a good one financially. How long before you receive a return on your investment? What do existing franchisees say about the franchisor? Talk to franchisees that have closed. They may have a more candid opinion of the business you are looking to invest in. 7HETHER YOU ACQUIRE A FRANCHISE OR GO INTO BUSINESS yourself, make certain you have at least three months of working capital (six months is better). Many businesses fail because they are undercapitalized; franchised or independent. Don’t make this mistake. If you can’t afford to start a business, wait until you can. Finally, never fall in love with any opportunity. There are always more opportunities out there. Wait until you find the right one for you.

Joel D. Rosen presently serves as the firm’s Managing Partner. Prior to joining High Swartz in 2007, Mr. Rosen was the Owner of the Law Offices of Joel Rosen; previously he was Vice President/General Counsel of NutriSystem, Inc., and Senior Corporate Counsel of AAMCO Transmissions, Inc. With more than 30 years of legal experience, Joel Rosen’s areas of practice include franchise law, business and commercial law, employment law, trademark/copyright law and commercial leasing. Mr. Rosen has counseled numerous businesses with regard to general corporate and commercial transactions, including, formation, mergers & acquisitions, licensing, sales, and financing projects. Mr. Rosen’s corporate client base spans a broad spectrum of industries, including: biotechnology, franchisees and franchisors, weight loss industry, food and restaurant industry, consumer products, media and entertainment industry, software and technology companies, as well as nonprofit organizations. Mr. Rosen presently serves on the Board of Directors of several nonprofit organizations, including The Hepatitis B Foundation, The Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center and The Baruch S. Blumberg Institute. Most recently, Mr. Rosen was elected to the Board of Directors of the Montgomery Bar Foundation.

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Summer: A Time for Traditions When I was young, my family took annual trips. Usually my parents took us to a new place for one getaway and a visit to the local campground for some time along the Gulf Coast, for the other.

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ne of my favorite summer traditions was walk to the local sandwich shop. It was one of those mom and pop places where the customers were able to watch the staff make the specials. After we choose a sandwich, (mine was always a Roast Beef Po’ Boy) we’d walk back. It was simple, but it was special.

on many of my favorite childhood traditions. It may not be a sandwich shop, but our town does have a place where we can watch pizza being made. We walk to get pizza for dinner almost every Friday night in the summer. As a parent it is fun to watch my child experiencing joy from a simple activity, just like I did when I was a kid.

Here are 11 traditions you could do and pass on to your kids. 1. Reoccurring Vacation Return to the same destination each summer to enjoy good things multiple times. Set a benchmark for fun. 2. The Family Reunion Give them time with their cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and new family additions that happen more than we can keep track of! 3. Get Near Water Take them to the beach, a lake, or a river. Create experiences

4. The No Rules Vacation or Day Let them choose the meals (even if it’s candy every meal), bedtimes (or none), and activities. I’ll admit this one takes guts.

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6. Bike Rides Find a route that is good for everyone and start pedaling. 7. After Dinner Walks Walk off what you just ate and enjoy the summer evening air together. 8. Run in the Rain There’s nothing quite like playing in the rain during a downpour. Note: never when there is lightning. 9. Camping If you don’t have a tent, borrow one. Get out and camp! (Even if it is in the backyard.) 10. Backyard Sports–Badminton, Volleyball, Races, etc. Set up the net or obstacle course and get everyone involved. 11. Weekly Dinner Out It doesn’t have to be a fancy place. A friend’s favorite summertime tradition was eating dinner at the restaurant in the local grocery store every Friday night. from childhood. What can you pass on to your own children? However, you choose to spend your summer, don’t put off creating wonderful memories you can relive again and again! 2ULJLQDOO\ IURP 1HZ 2UOHDQV %ODLU -RKQVRQ FRQVXOWDQW ZULWHU FUHDWRU DQG FRPSXOVLYH RYHU WKLQNHU FXUUHQWO\ OLYHV LQ 'R\OHVWRZQ 3HQQV\OYDQLD ZLWK KLV GDXJKWHU DQG GRJ Volume 7 | Issue 3 Local Living

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania: In with the New! Story by Michael C. Upton | Photos by Jason Bleecher

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he typical portrait of Lancaster features Amishthemed entertainment, gluttonous smorgasbords, and the horse-drawn buggy. Forget that image. For years, Lancaster has undergone a renaissance. 4HE ARTS ARE mOURISHING WITH NEW MUSIC VENUES PAINTERS and artisans triumph on Gallery Row, and the food has TRANSFORMED FROM THE BENIGN TO THE EXTRAVAGANT #ULTURE IS ON EVERY CORNER EATS & DRINKS Sampling the great food of Lancaster no longer includes STANDING IN A LINE AND PEERING OVER A SNEEZE SHIELD &ROM Local Living Volume | Issue

classy food trucks to high-end eats, Lancaster has more MOUTHWATERING OFFERINGS THAN EVER BEFORE 4HE 3OUVLAKI "OYS OPENED LESS THAN A YEAR AGO AND ALREADY HAVE A FAITHFUL FOLLOWING 4HE BLUE AND WHITE FOOD TRUCK SERVES WHAT -IKE +AMBOUROGLOS DESCRIBES AS AUTHENTIC 'REEK STREET FOOD 4HEIR SIGNATURE ENTRÂŁEˆSOUVLAKIˆHARkens back to true Greek roots and features skewered pork. “People are excited about the food,â€? said Mike after a busy WEEKEND h.OWHERE IN ,ANCASTER CAN YOU lND THE FOODS WE ARE SERVING LIKE THEY SERVE IT IN 'REECE v -IKE ADMITS PEOPLE ARE NOT ONLY EXCITED ABOUT THE 3OUVLAKI "OYS FOOD PEOPLE ARE mOCKING TO THE FOOD TRUCK MOVEMENT IN

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hen do we stop learning? Albert Einstein said, “Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only with death.“ There are many beneďŹ ts to continuing our educational experiences after retirement. It keeps our minds active and our mental facilities exercised. We have an opportunity to pursue an interest we may not have had time to before, and we can choose what we want to study. Most importantly, the new social interactions will increase our conďŹ dence and our memory becomes rejuvenated as our learning increases. One way to challenge our minds is the Elderhostel program. Usually hosted on college campuses, this international nonproďŹ t organization offers older adults short-term, lowcost courses, housing, and meals. Founded in 1975 by social activist Martin Knowlton, and David Bianco, a university professor, Edlerhostel was inspired from their experiences at youth hostels and folk schools of Europe. It began with 5 colleges and universities in New Hampshire; but today there are programs in all 50 states and 150 countries around the

world as well as aboard ships and vessels traveling the waterways of the globe. Who are these adventurous seniors? They are lifelong learners and active, vibrant people who enjoy their independence – not necessarily independently wealthy, but are able to function on their own. They are able to get around and don’t need much assistance. Members come from all areas of the workforce from a judge, to a wildcat oil explorer, or a widow who receives the program as a gift from family. The program combines stimulating, not-for-credit courses and comfortable, inexpensive housing. At over 300 college campuses in the United States and Canada, men and women over the age of 60 are living in dormitories, taking up to three special one-week classes, and generally having the time of their lives. Courses are not focused on problems of the elderly; rather seniors are taking a class in the liberal arts and sciences. Subjects may range from historical battles to music appreciation. Members often combine the courses with travel plans to visit relatives, historical sites, or national parks. They may start out in Philadelphia taking a course for a week. Travel to Boston to visit friends and then pick up Elderhostel again in another state and so on. In 1981 the program went international with classes in Mexico, Great Britain, and Scandinavia. These programs combined education with travel and history of the countries visited. The members learned through lectures, ďŹ eld trips, cultural excursions, and other activities. There are many types of tours such as: s !DVENTURES !mOAT #RUISES s )NDEPENDENT #ITY $ISCOVERIES s 'RANDPARENT AND #HILD TRAVEL s .ATIONAL 0ARKS s /UTDOOR !DVENTURES s 3ERVICE ,EARNING In 2010 Elderhostel changed its name to “Road Scholarâ€? in order to appeal to the next wave of older travelers. James Moses, CEO, explained the name change by saying “hostelâ€? no longer accurately, described the housing offered in the program. ROAD connotes a journey and a real-world experience and SCHOLAR reects a deep appreciation of learning. Together the words capture the heart of the program. Just imagine the pleasure and satisfaction of learning without grades or tests to worry about. All you need is an INQUIRING MIND A SENSE OF ADVENTURE AND A BELIEF IN THE JOY of lifelong learning. Diane Burns is a freelance writer currently residing in Chester County, PA Volume | Issue 3 Local Living

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towards dogs and babies, and being around either one can BE BENElCIAL FOR MALES IN THE DATING SCENE $OGS HAVE ALSO played a key role in the rehabilitation of the elderly and conlDENCE BUILDING FOR CHILDREN 0ET 4HERAPY IS USED IN MANY NURSING HOMES AND ASSISTED LIVING LOCATIONS AS CERTIlED PETS VISIT THE AILING OR REHABILITATING PATIENTS ! PET S KISS OR PAW shake can often bring a smile to those who are suffering. 4HERAPY DOGS HAVE ALSO HELPED CHILDREN BECOME BETTER READERS AND DEVELOP CONlDENCE WHILE READING ALOUD TO THE DOGS 3O THE NEXT TIME YOU ARE OUT SHOPPING OR AT A PARK VISITING A RELATIVE IN A NURSING HOME OR AT THE LIBRARY TAKE A look around you. You may see a “baby carriage,� but don’t be fooled if you peek inside and actually see a cat, a ferret, A SNAKE OR SMALL DOG STROLLING ALONG 0EOPLE LOVE THEIR PETS AND SOMETIMES GO TO THE EXTREME TO GET THEM OUT AND ABOUT Dog parks to visit: $OYLESTOWN $OG 0ARK n WWW $OYLESTOWNDOGPARK COM -ONTGOMERY #OUNTY "ARK 0ARK n .ORTH 7ALES 0! 0ERKASIE $OG 0ARK n WWW PERKASIEDOG ORG -ONOCACY $OG 0ARK n )LLICK -ILL 2OAD "ETHLEHEM 0! Outdoor shopping malls – dogs welcome: The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley 2485 Center Valley Pkwy, Center Valley, PA (dogs welcomed outside and inside shops) For more information in the Philadelphia area visit www. thephillydog.com/bring-your-dog-along/.

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eeling crabby? It may be time to set sail for Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Voted as a 2015 Top Ten Best Coastal Small Town by USA Today, St. Michaels, Maryland is the perfect location to take a step back from the dizzying dance of daily life to a place where summer serenity awaits. Local Charm !DMIRE THE QUAINT MARITIME CHARM that unfolds before you upon arriving as you pass by colorful area homes that date back to the late 1700s. St. Michaels is known as “The Town that Fooled the British,� after residents supposedly dimmed the lights of their homes and lit lanterns in the trees afar to fool the British Navy and cause them to overshoot their cannons during the War of 1812. For history buffs interested in learning more, visit The Chesapeake Maritime Museum, the site of the nation’s most complete collection of Chesapeake Bay artifacts and home to the historic Hooper Strait Lighthouse. Year-round exhibitions and programs dedicated to maritime history and culture make this a fun family excursion to add to your itinerary. Coastal Cuisine Seafood lovers will swoon over abundant bayside dining options where you 64 Local Living Volume | Issue 3

can fade away with the day while savoring endless seafood concoctions. Check out Bayside Crepes where reviewers tout the Crab Special Crepe as “to die for� or the Strawberry Nutella Crepe as a sweet treat for any time of day. Foxy’s Harbor Grill and The Crab Claw offer large outdoor decks along the Bay and are ideal spots to sip into summer with their relaxed atmospheres and selections of seasonal and craft beers. For a more upscale dining experience consider 208 Talbot, which has been referenced by visitors as a “hidden gem.� For local libations walk down South Talbot Street for tastings and tours at Lyon Distilling Company and St. Michaels Winery. Friendly staff will welcome you and keep your spirits high after some retail therapy around Talbot Street’s UNIQUE BOUTIQUES AND GIFT SHOPS

The Harbour Inn Marina and Spa offers another restful retreat along the harbor. The resort offers a variety of waterfront suites, a harbor-side pool, a fullservice spa, on-site dining at Harbourside Grill and a full-service marina where you can watch the boat lights sparkle as night falls. Both Perry Cabin by Belmond and The Harbour Inn Marina and Spa are pet friendly and offer complimentary bikes for visitors to breeze through town. Even though St. Michaels offers yearround recreational rehab, there is no greater time than this summer to treat yourself to this coastal treasure in the heart of the Eastern Shore. For a more detailed list of coastal activities, places to stay and play, as well as sample itineraries visit www.stmichaelsmd.org.

Resort Rejuvenation Sink in to your home away from home along the sea. The Inn at Perry Cabin by Belmond is a luxury resort and spa renowned for its gardens and colonial charm. Pamper yourself at Linden Spa, enjoy the views from your suite’s balcony or lose track of time by the outdoor horizon-edged pool before toasting to your restorative day at Stars, their ďŹ ne dining establishment.

Kristen Egan grew up in Perkasie, PA and now resides in Charlottesville, Virginia where she works at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. She enjoys traveling, writing and helping others plan memorable excursions.

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