Hi Neighbor!
What’s your lunch routine? For the past ten years or so I’ve eaten the same thing for lunch every day: a sandwich, yogurt and a small(ish) piece of chocolate. It’s evolved a bit—I swapped out turkey for avocado and regular yogurt for Greek a few years back—but not much. I know some of you are shaking your head in disbelief, but I never tire of my simple lunch fare. In fact, I look forward to it.
After all these years, I’ve never thought much about my lunch routine—or what it says about me—until I read this article.
Apparently, there is a whole subculture of people out there like me who eat the same thing for lunch every day. My first thought was that we should start a Facebook group or plan a convention. (The best part? NO NEED to order lunch; we’ll gladly pack our own!) In the article, the author cited a variety of reasons for eating the same thing every day, from dietary restrictions to decision fatigue to a desire to save money. Of course some people just write us off as boring and uninspired. To those critics I insist that I’m saving my creative energy for other, more important pursuits, like writing this newsletter!
Ten years from now, will I still be eating the same thing for lunch? Who knows? What I do know is that when something works, I tend to stick with it.
Good Eats:
• Top ten Philly lunch spots
• Best grab and go lunches in Philly
• Best non-sandwich lunches (#busted)
• Leanest lunches in Philly
• 20 Lunches Celebrities Swear By
• Say what? Brunch spots for less than $25 on the Main Line
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A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF
OUR SUPPORTING ADVERTISERS!
Teen Health Week, Gardner/Fox, Kimberton Whole Foods, Harcum College, Bryn Mawr Hospital, DCCS, Lancaster County Farmers Market, Benchmark School, Dilworth's Custom Design, Shipley School, DCCS Summer Camp, Historic Yellow Springs, RTC, Fusion Academy Malvern and Braxton’s
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We asked Mark Fox, principal of residential construction at Gardner/Fox Associates, his top 3 tips to keep in mind when renovating:
Hire professionals that you can work with easily! You are going to be spending a lot of time with your design and construction team. It’s important to hire people that you like and trust. You want to make sure you “click” with your contractor. This almost sounds like the set up to a blind date! These people are going to be living with you in your home while they work on your project (which can take a while depending on what you’re renovating), you want to make sure you feel comfortable.
Take your time with your design phase! Once you make the decision to renovate, everything is exciting and most of the time folks want to rush to construction so they can have their new, beautiful space. It is a lot cheaper to erase a few lines on a drawing than to tear down a wall during construction. Thorough understanding of documents results in better budgets, more accurate bids, and overall ease during construction. The more on paper, the happier you will be in the long run. Even when it comes to finishing details, you’ll want to pick them out early and with a clear head during the design phase. This will save time, energy, and overall frustration down the line.
Builders want to stay on schedule! There is a preconceived notion that contractors aren’t concerned with finishing your project. Fun fact: builders want to stay on schedule! Construction profitability is based on completing a project within the allotted time. Therefore, builders are financially motivated to keep that job on schedule. Also, your contractor should share your construction schedule with you before the job even begins, and update it as you go, so that you’re aware of what is going at all times.
Gardner/Fox Associates
919 Glenbrook Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
610-525-8305
info@gardnerfox.com
gardnerfox.com
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| EGGCELLENT IDEAS
Malvern Borough Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, April 14th
2:00 – 2:30 PM
Paoli Battlefield Historical Park
1st & Wayne Aves., Malvern
Join the Malvern Parks & Rec Committee for the borough’s 9th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Bring your baskets!
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Family Fun Day
Saturday, April 6th
9:00 AM
Lancaster County Farmer's Market
389 Lancaster Ave., Wayne
Featuring an Easter Egg Hunt with prizes for all ages, special offers from market vendors and more!
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Easter Egg Hunt & Lunch
Saturday, April 13th
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Glen Providence Park
550 W. State St., Media
After the hunt, join the Easter Bunny for a special luncheon. Food, fun and games for all.
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Eco-Egg Hunt
Sunday, April 7th
2:00 PM (ages 3-5) & 2:15 PM (ages 6-8)
Norristown Farm Park Pavilions
2500 Upper Farm Rd., Norristown
Children ages 6–8 will follow a series of ecological clues hidden in eggs. Younger children ages 3–5 will simply hunt for eggs. Must preregister by April 4. $1/child.
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Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 13th
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Reeves Park
401 Main St., Phoenixville
Bring your baskets! Separate egg hunts for ages three and under, 4-7 and 8-12. Free and open to the public.
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| HOP TO IT
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Sunday, April 7th
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Radnor Fire Company
121 S. Wayne Ave., Wayne
Hop on in for breakfast with the Easter Bunny and support your local volunteer firefighters and EMS at Radnor Fire Company. Adults $10; children under 10 $5; children under 2 are free. Pictures with the Easter Bunny available for $3.
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Caring Bunny
Sunday, April 7th
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Plaza – Clock Tower Court at King of Prussia Mall
160 N. Gulph Rd., King of Prussia
Caring Bunny provides an exclusive, subdued and welcoming environment for children with special needs and their families. Photos will be taken and available for purchase.
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Spring Eggstravaganza
Sunday, April 7th
12:00 – 2:00 PM
Villanova University Football Stadium
800 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova
Featuring spring activities such as crafts, bounce houses, prizes, face painting, egg hunts by age group and a visit from the Easter Bunny. New this year: adult prize drop game! Egg hunts begin at 12:30 PM.
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| TALK IT OUT
Raising Resilient Children Amidst Today's Societal Challenges
Monday, April 8th
7:00 PM
Wayne Presbyterian Church
125 E. Lancaster Ave., Wayne
Don’t miss this inspiring evening of education and awareness featuring Brad Reedy, Ph.D., author of The Journey of the Heroic Parent. Dr. Reedy will discuss the difficulties families face raising children in an age of technology, high expectations and cultural definitions of success. Free and open to the public.
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Bob Drury, author of Valley Forge
Tuesday, March 26th
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Radnor Memorial Library
114 W. Wayne Ave., Wayne
Author Bob Drury will visit Radnor Memorial Library to discuss Valley Forge, which he co-wrote with Tom Clavin. Valley Forge is a book about the Continental Army winter camp where George Washington turned the tide of the American revolution and the riveting true story of an underdog United States toppling an empire. Drury is the author/co-author/editor of nine books and has written for numerous publications, including The New York Times, Vanity Fair, Men’s Journal, and GQ.
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Have You Had the Conversation? How to Talk with Your Kids About Substance Abuse
Tuesday, April 2nd
6:30 PM –8:30 PM
Devon Elementary School
400 S. Fairfield Rd., Devon
Tredyffrin/Easttown School District’s school leaders believe that now is the time to talk with kids about drugs and alcohol. This discussion will cover how to have a conversation with children about loved ones who might be struggling with substance use, what to do if you are concerned that your child may be experimenting and more. Free and open to the public.
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| MOVIES, MAGIC & MOVEMENT
Media Film Festival
Saturday, April 6th
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Media Theatre
104 E. State St., Media
Now in its 12th year, the Media Film Festival has gained a reputation as a vibrant forum for audiences and filmmakers alike. The festival’s 2019 lineup covers all genres and locales, from comedy to horror, first-time filmmakers to master artisans and Delaware County to China.
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Magician Ran'D Shine
Saturday, March 23rd
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Radnor Memorial Library
114 W. Wayne Ave., Wayne
Magician Ran’D Shine makes objects appear, disappear, and transform in this interactive family magic show. For ages 3 and up.
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National Unicorn Day
Sunday, April 7th
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Brandywine Ace Pet & Farm
1150 Pocopson Rd., West Chester
Bring your camera for a free photo opp with a REAL UNICORN! Face printing, cotton candy, and a craft too!
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| GROWING UP
Get Growing! Delco Library Day
Sunday, March 24th
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Tyler Arboretum
515 Painter Rd., Media
Join horticulturists Eva Monheim and Louise Clarke and explore growing seasonal crops (think spinach, kale, broccoli, onions, potatoes and more) to get a jump start on healthy eating. No garden to grow in? No problem! The program will cover container gardening, as well as growing herbs indoors.
FREE with Delaware County library card.
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Growing Green Eco-Fair
Sunday, April 7th
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Swarthmore Community Center
715 Harvard Ave., Swarthmore
Come explore a series of kid-friendly crafts and learning experiences with local environmental groups and businesses. Decorate a reusable canvas grocery bag, learn how to be more environmentally friendly locally, paint a rock for Earth Day and create up-cycled art projects. Free (donations to participating organizations are welcomed and encouraged).
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| TEA, TREATS & TRUCKS
Food Truck Tuesday
Tuesday, April 9th
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
GeoBlue Parking Lot
933 1st Ave., King of Prussia
Enjoy the live tunes of Mike Greer & Co. while chowing down on offerings from Urban’s Wood Fired Pizza, Dump N’ Roll, Phyllodelphia and Dia Doce. Live music, vendors and giant yard games too.
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Mad Hatter Tea Party
Saturday, March 23rd: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursday, March 28th: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Springfield Mall (Lower Level Center Court)
1250 Baltimore Pike, Springfield
You’re invited to a children's Alice in Wonderland themed tea party! Meet the Mad Hatter, Alice and the Queen of Hearts, plus indulge in a Queen-of-Hearts-approved cookie.
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Raise the Bar! Decadent Desserts & Wine Cocktails
Thursday, April 4th
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Wayne Art Center
413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne
Join chef Karen Bentz and Chaddsford Winery for a cooking lesson of delicious desserts paired with complimentary wine cocktails. The menu will feature desserts from light and fruity confections to deep, decadent chocolate. Experts from Chaddsford Winery will be on hand to teach you how to craft and pair delightful wine cocktails with your desserts.
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Sausage 101: Making the "Wurst"
Saturday, March 23rd
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Creutzburg Center
260 Gulph Creek Rd., Radnor
Learn the basics of charcuterie and the science of emulsions at this fun, hands-on class on homemade sausage-making. Topics include selecting proper meats, mixing and grinding, seasoning and salinity, stuffing with natural casings and more. Learn how to keep sanitary conditions while prepping and cooking. Bring your creations home!
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| Thank you for the overwhelming response to Party with a Purpose! We are now sold out. Keep an eye out for our next event!
If you would still like to contribute view Peter's Place Wish List here. Monetary Donations are also welcome.
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| FOR THE LOVE OF ART
Three Painters, Three Perspectives
Through Tuesday, March 19th
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday - Thursday)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Saturday)
Wayne Art Center
413 Maplewood Ave, Wayne
Wayne Art Center welcomes work from three accomplished local artists and long-time students/supporters of the Center – Mary Graham, Julie Spahr and Leonard Randolph. Mary Graham uses pastel and oil to paint the figure, still life, and landscapes. Julie Spahr prefers the inspiration of painting “en plein aire” whenever possible. Mr. Randolph says, “Art successes have given [him] great satisfaction and led to [his] branching out into oil painting and sculpture.”
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The Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College Annual Student Exhibit 2019
April 5th - May 18th
601 E. Main St., Collegeville
Join the Ursinus College community in celebrating the achievement of its student artists. The Annual Student Exhibition showcases the works of art made by students and majors in the disciplines of painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, installation, mixed media and photography.
All Berman exhibitions are free and open to the public.
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| Nature and Landscape Paintings
Now through April 21st
Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday – Sunday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Main Line Art Center
746 Panmure Road, Haverford
Solo exhibition of contemporary realist painter and Chester County resident Frank DePietro.
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| T&E CARE IS LOOKING
FOR KIDS’ CLOTHES
Tredyffrin & Easttown Care is looking for donations of new or gently used clothing for infants through teens for its upcoming Kids’ Clothing Event.
Items can be dropped off anytime between March 20-29 at any of the local TESD schools, the Tredyffrin Library (Wayne) or the Easttown Library (Berwyn). Please only drop items off when the schools/libraries are open. Clothing for all seasons, plus good quality shoes, boots, coats, belts or other accessories will be accepted. Again this year is a teen girls Pop-up Shop – so lots of teen girls clothes will be needed to help make this part of the event extra special! For a list of items not accepted, and for other information, please go to tecare.org.
Be sure to also mark your calendars for the Kids’ Clothing Event!
Thursday, April 4 (4-8) or Friday, April 5 (9-noon) at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church at 600 Walker Rd in Wayne.
This fundraiser for T&E Care is a great chance for everyone to restock your kids’ closets with great quality clothes.
Questions, please contact T&E Care at clothes@tecare.org.
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You’ll find cabinetry, textiles, and hardware inspiration at our
Bryn Mawr showroom!
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Made-to-order in our Café!
Collegeville
484-971-6056
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484-324-2799
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484-302-4251
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Harcum is a co-ed, residential campus that offers over 20 majors, both men's and women's athletics, and a robust student activities program.
Harcum.edu
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Bryn Mawr Hospital's Patient Pavilion is now open and willoffer the community a place to get well and stay well, now and forgenerations to come.
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Rigorous liberal arts, college preparatory education within the context of a Christian worldview.
DC students are challenged, nurtured and known. Schedule a personal tour today.
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Benchmark School's new Innovation Lab inspires our students who learn differently to explore, be creative, and become courageous reflective learners who understand the world and how to contribute in a compassionate way.
BenchmarkSchool.org
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For those who like to plan ahead, grilling season will be here soon. What a perfect time to remodel your kitchen!
175 N Whitehorse Rd, Phoenixville
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For 125 years, Shipley has inspired and prepared thousands of students to make meaningful change in their communities and beyond.
Visit us to learn more!
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For 46 years Historic Yellow Springs has been showcasing more than 200 talented artists from around the country. HYS is a 501©3 nonprofit steeped in American History.
yellowsprings.org
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Don't miss this hilarious musical adaptation of the popular movie
“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”
March 29th - April 14th
@Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester
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Fusion Academy Malvern is a revolutionary private middle and high school where positive relationships and one-to-one classes unlock social, emotional, and academic potential.
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Wednesday, April 24th
VIP Reception 5:45 pm
Program 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
The Shipley School
Keynote speaker Dr. Lise DeGuire, survivor of 4 family suicides, burn survivor, psychologist, and author of upcoming book The Flashback Girl, will discuss resilience and hope. Phillie Phanatic for 30 years, Tom Burgoyne will talk about how love can make a difference in people’s lives.
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Dirty Dog???
Self-Serve Pet Baths Now Open! Bring the dog and leave the mess. Braxton's provides the
Tubs - Towels - Treats & More!
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