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Fall Family Expo 08 .................3

The Playroom Water Play ..........................................7

Family Practice Corner Division of Property ........................10

A Case for Parochial Education .....................................12

Family Travel TipFathers Day Proudly Made in the USA .............................14

Family Expo 2008 ....................16

Restaurant Review Five Guys Burgers and Fries .............................18

Readers Talkback ....................23

Mom Syndrome ........................24

Family Finance Saving Green By Going Green .......26

Kids Korner ................................34

Teen & Tween .............................35

Health & Medical Resources ............................ 36

Marketplace ...............................37

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20By Teri OBrienWhen I was a little girl, I remember my dad going to work early in the morning, and coming home tired at night. Back then, like today, that is what most daddies did...

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Summer is a Hot Time to Practice Writing SkillsBy Jennifer Munson, Learning Center Director

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From the Editors DeskWell, our third annual Family Expo is over, and I am proud to say that it was another huge success! Thank you to all of the vendors who participated, the Pocono families that attended, and most importantly to my family, friends, and staff that helped out that weekend. David and I could not have done it without you. We love you, and appreciate all that you do for us and the magazine.June is the month we honor our fathers, step fathers, grandfathers, and any other father figure in our life. Take the time to say thank you to them. Wives, tell your husbands, daughters and sons tell your fathers, and grandchildren tell your grandpas how much they mean to you. I know that the saying is actions speak louder than words, however; I dont know a man that doesnt like to hear that he is appreciated and loved.During the month of July when we celebrate our countrys Independence, let us also celebrate the independence that our children display throughout their different phases of growth and development. It is wonderful to see them transform before our eyes from helpless infants into independent young adults.Always be thankful for all of your blessings, and dont forget to stop and smell the roses this time of year. Have a beautiful spring!

Kindest regards,

Teri OBrienEditor-in-Chief

MISSION STATEMENT The PoconoParent Magazine is a reliable printed family resource committed to providing its readers with useful information and professional area contacts. It is our priority to assist in connecting parents with appropriate resources in order to ensure a pleasurable experience living and raising children in the Pocono Mountains!

Publisher David OBrien

Graphic Design Edward Fader

Jennifer Goodall Karen Klinger

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Jennifer HainesPhotography:

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Photography by JeaninePhotography by Louisa

T & R ProductionsTara Hyland Photography

Michael StraubKim McCambley

Editor Teri OBrien

Contributing Writers:

Erin Baehr

Dr.Kim FilipkowskiDarota Gasienica- Kozak

Bonnie KraeutlerSusan Mehler-Bostick

Jennifer MunsonKelly,TweenNaomi, Teen

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Water is an abundant resource that provides children with hours of play. Most children delight in any form of water play. Whether it is a shower, bath, dip in the pool, or a visit to the shore, children find water to be a fascinating pastime. If your child is afraid of water at this stage in their development, please know that this will pass. Most young children do not like water in their face or eyes, so it is very important that we expose them to these situations at a very young age. Simply teaching them to splash in the bath will help with their fears. Toddler swim classes may not provide a foundation for strong swimming skills- unless you keep up with them, but it will help your child to become comfortable with water.

Watch any young child at a water fountain, or garden hose, and you will see the wonder and excitement in their faces. Pull up a chair to the kitchen sink, give them all of your plastic cups, and watch as they experiment with water. They scoop and pour, fill and empty the containers, with so much joy. In the summer, use a lawn sprinkler to entertain them, or simply dance in the rain when the occasion arises.

Water is therapeutic as well as fun. Put lavender bath salts or liquid in your childs bath, and take note of how they settle to bed that evening. Splash in puddles, and show your children how much you enjoy water too! Do some research on your local, municipal or well water. After all, each of us needs to be reminded of how essential water is to our health and well being. The Dr. Waters column in the magazine reminds us of that each issue. However you feel about water, please keep in mind that our children are sponges and will soak up our attitudes about everything including water. So, this summer enjoy water like never before and get your feet wet every chance that you get.

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Summer is a Hot Time to Practice Writing Skills

By Jennifer Munson, Learning Center Director

With summer just around the corner, children are enjoying the warm weather, fun activities with friends and vacation time. But summer can also be an enjoyable learning experience. The summer break provides many memorable moments, and writing about them is a good way to record those memories and practice writing skills at the same time.

Parents tend to focus on their childrens reading and math skills, overlooking that writing is an education fundamental. Its fast becoming the forgotten R. This is unfortunate, as writing is an important part of every facet of education, not just in English class. Writing proficiency can have a major impact on other subject areas too.

Summer vacation provides an excellent opportunity for children to explore their creative writing skills. Parents can use the following tips to encourage their children of all ages to write over the summer:

Pick an Engaging TopicPersuading your child to write over the summer break may be easier if you help them identify fun and engaging topics. Suggest timely subjects.

For example, Independence Day on July 4 th is a good opportunity for your children to explore their own patriotism. Ask them if they know what patriotism is, and what it means to them. Encourage your children by helping them with some research about America, its history, people and places.

Give Story StartersSometimes the most difficult part of writing can be getting started. Help your children write their patriotic essays by giving them topic ideas, such as:

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Family Practice CornerFamily Practice Corner

In many states, property is divided based on a fifty-fifty (50/50) division of assets that are marital. This is not necessarily the case in Pennsylvania due to the fact that Pennsylvania uses a distributive scheme of equitable distribution (Or rather, a fair distribution of assets). It is not the goal of the Court to try to equalize the economic circumstances of the parties involved rather, the Court examines a number of different factors to determine what would be the most equitable division of the marital property among the parties. A list of the factors the Court considers is as follows:

Length of the marriage;1. Prior marriages;2. Age, health, station in life, 3. amount and source of income, vocational skills, employability, estate, liabilities and needs of each of the parties;Contribution to the education, 4. training or increase earning power of the other party;Opportunity for either party to 5. acquire assets or income in the future;Source of income, including 6. medical, retirement, insurance, or other benefits;

Contribution to the acquisition, 7. preservation, appreciation of the property including contribution as a wage-earner or homemaker; Dissipation or activity in 8. depreciation of a marital asset;Standard of living during the 9. marriage;Contribution of premarital 10. property;Separate estate, gifts, inheritance 11. or family resources;Economic circumstances of each 12. party at the time of distribution including the tax consequences of any distribution scheme; andWhether the party will be 13. custodian of dependent minor children.

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These are not the only factors that the Court may consider in making its determination. Any other relevant fact to equitable distribution could also be considered.

It seems that there is an overwhelming feeling that when considering distribution of division of property that any kind of marital fault should be considered. In Pennsylvania, fault or marital misconduct is not relevant to the division of marital property. However, certain types of misconduct, such as excessive drinking or gambling, may have economic consequences which could be relevant to the issue of dissipation of marital assets. It is important to remember that in Pennsylvania there are no pre-assumed notions of how property should be divided. Each case is an individual case before the Court which is looked upon with much scrutiny as to the actual circumstances of the two individuals before the Court. Therefore, the Courts have extreme flexibility in having to interpret the many factors and circumstances that may affect your case.

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The educational process that exists at a parochial school revolves around a tightly knit community of students, parents and teachers. Individually and collectively, everyone is working toward a common goal the development of the whole human being; which is to be accomplished through academic excellence, moral and spiritual responsibility and strength of character. Self-discipline and respect for others are strongly emphasized and all students are taught to accept responsibility for their actions. The religion classes,

which are an integral part of a challenging curriculum, support and promote high ideals and stress the importance of recognizing the presence of Christ in their lives and in the lives of others.

Academically, with the average class size smaller than most schools in the public sector, the parochial school teachers are able to provide individual instruction to their students and offer an excellent program of core subjects as well as special courses. Special courses generally include Art, Computers, Foreign Language, Library Sciences, and Physical Education. The net result is the academic

performance of the children can be substantiated by the excellent scores they annually achieve in their standardized tests.

Parochial schools also distinguish themselves by providing and promoting a safe and secure environment where you can feel confident that your child is receiving a solid education in a family-type atmosphere. A family type of atmosphere consists of students and teachers developing and sustaining a relationship of warmth, congeniality and approachability. In such a situation teachers get to know many of the children from various grades levels on a personal basis.

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The friendly, but productive atmosphere found in schools is reinforced by the major role parents are able to assume in the education of their children. The research is quite clear there is a direct correlation between the involvement of parents and the social, spiritual and academic success of the child. Parochial schools have been very receptive and welcome parents to assume a major role in the educational process. There is also evidence that because the parents of parochial school students are sincerely interested

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The origin of Fathers Day is not certain. Many think it began with a simple church service in West Virginia, while others believe the first official Fathers Day Ceremony was held in Vancouver, Washington. But regardless, the strongest supporter was Mrs. Bruce John Dodd of Spokane. Her father was a Civil War Veteran whose wife died very young and he went on to raise their six children on his own. His daughter, Mrs. Dodd felt that her father was an outstanding man and she wanted to honor him in a special way. In 1909 she approached her Minister; she wanted to have a service dedicated to him and other fathers on June 5th which was her own fathers birthday. This date was not possible, but he agreed to have a service on June 19th. From then

on, Washington State celebrated the third Sunday in June as Fathers Day.

After many other states and organizations lobbied Congress to declare an annual Fathers Day, President Woodrow Wilson approved the idea in 1916. It was not until 1924 that President Calvin Coolidge made Fathers Day a National event to establish more intimate relations between fathers and their children and to impress upon fathers the full measure of their obligations. Since then, the third Sunday in June has been set aside for fathers to be honored and recognized by their families.

The U.S. is one of the few countries in the world that has this official day to honor its fathers. With our rich history, its really not surprising;

Fathers Day Proudly Made in The USA By Susan Mehler-Bostick, Travel Consultant

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we hold our countrys Founding Fathers in high esteem. With the 2008 Presidential Election just around the corner, a great way to celebrate this year with that special Dad might be a road trip teemed in history. You wont have to travel far; Philadelphia just a few hours away is a great day trip. Within the citys Historic District there is an incredible amount of history. Within this one square mile, you will find Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. Museums, The National Constitution Center, and Betsy Ross House are all close by. If you have the time, an extra day will be well spent at the Academy of Natural Sciences (gets a 5 star rating with Toddlers and Pre-K) and the Adventure Aquarium (5 star for all ages).

A wonderful trip to see where America began is a visit to Virginias Historic Triangle: Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown. This Historic Triangle is a unique travel destination, centrally located between Richmond and Virginia Beach.

Colonial Williamsburg is a Revolutionary city that invites you to experience life through our countrys most critical events which led to Americas freedom. Fifes, drums and adventures are around every corner of this vibrant town. Explore the historic buildings, interact with trades people and see how they actually lived during that era. Tour the many

museums, traveling exhibits and folk art. Dine in one of the historic taverns and shop in Merchants Square. Historic Jamestown features ongoing archeological digs with more than a million artifacts already excavated. Jamestown Settlement portrays 17th century life with costumed interpreters and re-creations of the three tall ships that carried colonists to America. This is as close as you will ever get to the sights and sounds that Captain John Smith, Pocahontas and the Jamestown Colonists encountered along with the Powhatan Indians in the early 17th century. Grind corn in a Powhatan Indian village, steer with a shipstaff aboard a replica ship or slip on English armor in a re-created colonial fort. There are indoor gallery exhibits, informative films detailing the life, land and lifestyle of the Indians and the origins of the Africans who were brought to Virginia. Trace the history of the colony through its first hundred years. The history depicted here is more than just something youll observe or hear, youll be able to touch it, smell it and even try your hand at some of it. In Yorktown, you can visit a re-created late 18th century farm where the tasks of raising crops, preserving and preparing food, processing flax and cotton for cloth go on once more.

Your path through history will take you deep into the lives of ordinary people caught up in the struggle and spirit of the American Revolution. The Innovative Witnesses to the Revolution Gallery will bring you face to face with a Continental Army Officer, a woman captured and adopted by the Seneca Indians, a plantation owner and a slave.

Within a musket range is the Yorktown Battlefield, where the sun rises on a military encampment just like those that housed General Washingtons Army on the eve of victory over the British in 1781. The American Revolution and the Siege of Yorktown were events of epic proportions; a visit to Yorktown Victory Center will show that both had intriguing human dimensions. The Riverfront Landing offers various cafes and restaurants and many unique shops located on the waterfront.

History buffs and those seeking access to the past will delight in this charming Triangle all located within a short distance.

This summer you can enjoy one stop parking and jump aboard the Historic Triangle Shuttle connecting Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown. This is a free shuttle service provided by the National Park Service. So go and visit places where history is fun, and you can experience early America against a backdrop of historic towns and breathtaking natural beauty.

With our rich history, its really not surprising; we

hold our countrys Founding Fathers in high esteem

PoconoParent Magazine would like to extend a

heartfelt thanks to each family that attended our Family Expo 2008. We were delighted to meet

so many wonderful Pocono families, and hope

to see each of you at our next event in the fall!

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view; fresh ground beef, not frozen. I must say, that the burgers and fries were excellent. The entire family agreed that this was a do again for dining out. Although there were no kids meals, the prices were very reasonable and we were able to eat as a family for about $40.00. The hotdogs start at $2.09, and the burgers at $3.09. Five Guys is open 7 days a week from 11AM until 10PM. So, the next time you are contemplating visiting a local chain fast food restaurant, give Five Guys a try. I dont think youll be disappointed. Dont forget to mention that you heard about them from PoconoParent Magazine!

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By Teri OBrien

When I was a little girl, I remember my dad going to work early in the morning, and coming home tired at night. Back then, like today, that is what most daddies did. My dad was home on weekends, and sometimes we would do some really fun family activities. We used to go to the boardwalk on the Jersey Shore which was only about seven minutes from our house. We always went out to dinner as a family on Friday nights, and to church on Sundays.

My very favorite memories of my childhood with my dad are road trips and vacations across the country in our station wagon. My dad didnt like to fly, because he lost his brother in a plane crash. My 3 siblings and I would pile into the car with pillows and blankets, coloring books, crayons and a myriad of other toys and games to keep us busy from New Jersey all the way to Nebraska and Mississippi. We visited our nations capitol, as well as Disneyworld in Florida via a station wagon too.

My 2 sisters and I were always daddys little girls. He was very protective of us, especially when it came to dating. Dad was strict with things like curfew, but a real softie when we asked for something that mom may have said no to. My dad tried very hard to be the dad that he never had.

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I never knew my maternal or paternal grandfathers, so I wasnt really sure of their role, until my father became one. I figured it out quickly twenty one years ago when my nephew was born; the first of eleven grand children to date. Here was a man that smoked cigarettes for half of his life, and threw the pack away when my sister announced her first pregnancy. He never picked one up a day in his life after that. It wasnt that my dad didnt love his own children enough to quit smoking, it was just an incredible new found responsibility as I saw it, for him to live to see his grandchildren have children of their own. It has been incredible to watch my dad, become a parent again, when it came to his grandchildren.

My dad became their chauffeurs from preschool on up into high school when my siblings and our spouses couldnt be there for our own children. He taught them to whistle, and how to play Poker, much to our dismay! He bought them ice cream before dinner too, and told them not to tell mom or dad because he would get in trouble! He pulled them in wagons, pushed their strollers, and changed their diapers

which my mother reminded us -he never did for us.

Theres a cute little saying that, If I knew how wonderful grandkids were, Id have had them first. I know by speaking to many grandparents today, that they love being with their grandchildren, because it gives them the ability to be the good guy this time around. When parents are raising their own children, they must constantly do what is best and right for them. As a grandparent, they can spare the rod

and spoil the child, knowing that their own children will have to do the real child rearing.

It goes without saying that, my dad would do anything for his grandkids, and even at nearly eighty years of age, still attends soccer games, football games, voice recitals and performances for all eleven of his; ages twenty-one to one year old. Pop Pop is always there, as proud as can be cheering for his brood!

Many grandparents today are assuming the role of parenting their childrens children. I salute the grandparents that have taken on this incredible responsibility at this point in their lives. And I thank and bless my dad and the granddad on the cover Nick Omelczenko, for going Beyond Being a Daddy.

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Hi Teri! We were very glad to be at the Expo, and weve already been discussing the October event. We will happily participate in that! I am looking forward to the details. October is perfect to talk about kids fitness classes, swim lessons and pool parties. Thanks, and hope to see you soon. Barry, Elevations Health Club

Dear Teri, Thank you so much for your note and for allowing us to be a part of the Big Event. We received many inquiries about the services that we offer and are now in the process of pursuing these leads. Both Tom and I agree that we would like to be a part of the fall Big Event and would appreciate any information as it comes hot off the press. Keep in touch,Maria, A+ Tutoring

Hi Teri!We had a great time on Saturday and were very happy with how many people were interested in our services. Thank you for putting this great event together! It must have been a ton of work!Have a great day!Bryn, Life is Good Chiropractic

Dear Teri and David, The expo was a wonderful opportunity for families of all ages to meet local organizations and agencies sharing a common mission to enhance family life in the Poconos.Congratulations on a job well done.Joe, East Stroudsburg Community Alliance

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By Dr. Kim Filipkowski, Chiropractor

What do you mean you havent heard of it? Okay so maybe I did make up the name but I assure you the symptoms and the effects are experienced by millions of mothers everyday. What is it? Fatigue, stress, poor nutrition, lack of exercise, neck pain, low back pain, headaches and the overall experience of giving so much of yourself to everyone else at the expense of giving yourself what you need.

The diagnosis is one of inclusion not exclusion. If you are a mother youre included as you likely suffer from some if not

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then we have a chance to correct the symptoms.Chiropractic has been shown to be an effective treatment choice for neck pain, low back pain, and headaches. The spinal adjustment can often alleviate these symptoms. Chiropractors often take this a step further and educate patients on making wellness choices in their activities of daily living. These may include nutritional education regarding proper hydration, the addition of appropriate nutritional supplements, and the implementation of healthy eating habits. Further, postural strain has been linked to chronic fatigue syndrome, spinal joint degeneration, headaches and pain. Postural awareness and retraining can greatly impact a patients overall wellness and long term prognosis. Finally, exercise both cardiovascular and resistance is important in maintaining a healthy weight, body chemistry, bone density and muscle tone. Yoga is a great form of exercise and is one of the best tools for stress management.

Many young moms today grew up in an era when if you did not sacrifice yourself for your family you were not doing your job. This attitude actually depletes your ability to provide the one thing your family really wants, a strong, healthy, happy mom. With the recent passing of Mothers Day I hope you were reminded of your value and that anything of value is worth working for. Work on your health and the outcome will certainly be Healthy Family Syndrome.

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Gas prices, food prices, oil, electricity, even garbage delivery it seems like every time we turn around the cost of something else is going up. Most of us have a finite cash flow, so naturally when spending increases in one area, something else must be cut. These are trying economic times, and combined with our growing environmental issues, being a good steward of our resources is becoming less of an option and more of a necessity. Going green is

fashionable, and without a doubt worthy. But sometimes it seems to me that the marketing of these products designed to make us more environmentally friendly are adding to the consumerism that contributed to the problem in the first place. There are plenty of ways, however, to reduce our consumption of resources and save much needed money in the process. Before we get to that though, lets put our financial difficulties in perspective.

It may not feel this way right now, but we as Americans are wealthy. Not just well off, or comfortable, but wealthy. Do you have a place to sleep tonight? Are you wearing clothes? Did you eat today? If you can answer yes, then you are richer than 75% of the worlds population. Do you have any money at all in the bank? How about in your wallet? Or even spare change in the couch? If so, then you make the Top 8% of the Worlds Wealthy list. Your children most likely make the

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list too. Im not saying these things to minimize struggles you may be having, or to make you feel guilty. But were so bombarded with marketing messages and surrounded by things to buy that, at least for me, its easy to slip into the trap of forgetting to be grateful for what I do have and instead focusing on what I dont have. It goes back to the basic need vs. want discussion, and now may be a good time to be a little less liberal on our individual definition of needs, and practice the three Rs: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.

ReduceWhat you have. Simplify, simplify, simplify. I dont know about you, but I never knew kids came with so much stuff! All that stuff accumulates, and we can spend a lot of time and energy organizing it, storing it, cleaning it. Try looking at it as tax deductions waiting to be claimed instead. Thinning out and donating to a qualified charity will help them and help you next April. Keep records and consult a good valuation guideyour donation may be worth more than you may think (and dont forget the receipt). Enjoy the extra space!

ReduceWhat you consume. There is a website called www.myfootprint.org that has a quiz to determine how many earths are needed to sustain your consumption, if everyone consumed at your rate. Im embarrassed to say what mine was! Here are some ways to reduce your footprint and save some money.

Wash clothes in cold water, and use dryer balls to reduce drying time. When replacing an appliance, buy an energy efficient unit. A front loading washer costs more but uses less water and reduces drying time as well.

Unplug appliances when not in use. Even if they are turned off, they are drawing phantom power. An alternative is to use a smart power strip, which senses when one appliance is turned off and electronically turns off related devices (a computer and printer for example). Install motion detectors for your outside lights, instead of leaving them on all night (tempting when living on a dark road!). Use rechargeable batteries when possible. I did come across a portable solar panel that can be used to charge cell phones and iPods, but that may go under the defeating the purpose of less consumption category.

When driving, keep your tires properly inflated, and drive smartrapid

acceleration and braking reduces gas mileage by up to 5% in town and 33% on the highway, not to mention wearing out your brake pads (I speak from experience) Drive your cars longerlike Dad always said, good maintenance costs more along the way but your cars will last longer.

Use programmable thermostats, and gradually increase or decrease the temperature depending on the season, to become accustomed to being a little less comfortable. Use a ceiling fan or box fan instead of turning on the air conditioning. If you like cool air in the summer so you can use a blanket, there is a device called a bed fan, which operates under the covers to keep you cool! You can also use a water-filled pillow called a chillow. Shade the outside central air conditioning condenser unit. The unit will use up to 10% more power if in direct sunlight. Contrary to popular belief, turning the air conditioning off while youre at work or at night so you can cool with open windows is not less efficient than leaving it on all the time. You will use less because the system is off, even though it will take a little time to cool the house when you turn it back on.

Annual spending on bottled water has reached $35 billion, and according to www.foodandwaterwatch.org, it takes up to 47 million gallons of oil each year to produce the plastic for the bottles. Although those bottles are recyclable, only 10% are in fact recycled; 2 million tons end up in landfills each year. Use a home water filtration system like Brita, and when possible, refill steel or aluminum bottles to take with you. It may surprise you to know that bottled water can cost 2 to 3 times the cost of gas per gallon. Check out the Take Back the Tap Pledge on the Food and Waterwatch website.

Reuse and Recycle Think before you buy, not just about

whether you really need it, but consider the packaging and its impact. Instead of buying new, look for items on sites like Craigslist and Freesharing.org, yard sales, or thrift shops. Use our wonderful libraries. Consider coordinating the purchase of tools or other large items with neighbors.

Skip the plastic shopping bags for re-usable ones. I tend to forget to bring mine so I was glad to find some online that fold up small enough to fit in your purse.

Plan your menus with recycling in mind. Rachael Ray has awesome Double Duty Dinner recipes. For those with infants, some baby food is simple to make on your own; its healthier, cheaper, and no packaging waste. You may even want to try cloth diapersalthough when my kids wore them we had a diaper service in the area which cut down on the yuck factor tremendously!

Now that youre thinking, Im sure you can come up with many more ways that work for you and your family. Make it a game and see how much energy (and dollars) you can save, while making our earth a better place to live. And always be thankful!

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Get your grass greener than green the advertisement claims. This is the time every year when the major chain stores bombard us with the latest greatest fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides available. You know this years new improved version of the previous years new improved version? The shelves are lined with brightly colored boxes promising consumers instant master gardener results. Truth is there are no shortcuts to maintaining a great landscape. However maximizing the products you buy saves money and helps reduce unhealthy rainwater runoff.

I wonder how many people check to see what products they have left over from last year before buying more stuff. I can assure you that properly stored lawn and garden products have a lengthy shelf life. The main reason we need to have HHW Days (hazardous household waste) is because people bought or obtained things they did not use. Remember Dr. Waterss timeless advice, buy what you need, and use what you buy.

If a pound of fertilizer is good then five pounds must be better, right? Absolutely not. Plants are our friends. They give us food, beauty, and oxygen. All plants have a limited absorption capacity; the amount of a fertilizer, herbicide, or pesticide that the plant can absorb. Using any more than the plant can ingest will only be washed away during the next rainfall. Rainwater runoff washes unabsorbed lawn and garden products into our rivers and lakes. Check the weather report before adding any landscape products and make sure you have at least three days without

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rain to ensure full plant absorption to maximize your dollar.

Fertilizer in our creeks and lakes causes algae blooms. These bright green algae blooms use up all the dissolved oxygen in the water killing fish and other creatures. Many of the problems in the huge Chesapeake Bay watershed are due to the runoff from Pennsylvania farms. Remember how the food chain works. If rainwater runoff carries pollutants to our streams and lakes, the smallest of organisms will be the most affected. If these creatures die the animals that feed on them lose their food source. It starts a rather bad and unstoppable chain reaction.

Alright then Mr. Smarty Pants, what is the right answer you ask? Simple, use just enough to get the job done. Always read the entire label and never use more than the manufacturers recommendation. In most cases you can use less without any noticeable difference. Think of it like your body where it is healthier to eat five smaller meals than three

large ones. You may be surprised to find out that you do not need to add any chemicals at all. A soil test to determine the current state of your

soil is a great idea if you are a serious grower. Soil testing can be done through the Penn State Cooperative Extension (www.extension.psu.edu).

As for conservation, the time of day you water your lawn and plants is critical. The best time to water lawns and landscaping is right after

the sun comes up. Watering lawns and plants in the middle of the day is simply ludicrous as most of the water will evaporate. Additionally, the high sun magnified through water droplets can actually burn a plant. Watering lawns and plants in the evening is better than during the day but overnight wetness promotes fungus and attracts insects. Automatic watering systems should be set for dawn ONLY. Watering once per day is sufficient for all lawns and plants.

As always be conscious of your water use. Watering your driveway, sidewalk, or the side of your house does not make them grow. A rain barrel that catches and stores water for watering your plants is a great addition to any home. We only have a limited supply of fresh water on this planet and we just keep recycling the same water over and over again so please use water wisely. If you have any additional questions you can always send an e-mail to Michael at [email protected].

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Summer is coming. I can feel it in the warmer weather, the greening trees, and the restless children at my school and home. Im a little restless myself. I hate for the preschool year to end. I always feel that there are things that I have left undone. I havent told my staff how great they are often enough. I havent thanked the Preschool Board of Directors for their support the way that I should. There are projects around the building that I have wanted to do for years and they remain not even started. I havent encouraged my preschool parents enough. I havent done enough academics in my classroomthe list goes on and on. However, sliding slyly underneath all my worries is a voice of delight. It is whispering, Psst, Bonnie, summers coming. I love that voice!

Summer means several things to me. First, it is the end of the formal school year. Even as an adult, it feels so delicious to me to have those weeks spread out before us. What will we do? Where will we go? What will we learn? Second, summer means going home. Home to me will always be Cape Cod. I ask you, is there any better place in the world to go home to in the summertime than Cape Cod? And when you think of Cape Cod in the summer, you must think of The Fourth Of July.

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I did some research about the Fourth of July. The US Census Bureau has some truly jaw dropping statistics. As you know, July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress. This day put the United States firmly on the road to independence. What follows are some things that I bet you didnt know.

150millionthat is the number of hot dogs that are expected to be eaten by Americans on the Fourth. Pass the mustard

74millionAmericans have taken part in a barbecue during the last year. Many for those were held on the Fourth.

$4.00how much a guy from Philly paid for a picture at a flea market. $8.1million what Norman Lear paid the guy for the picture when an original print of the 1776 Declaration of Independence was found behind it.

almost everybodyhas learned that Betsy Ross designed and made the first American flagbut nobody has truly proved it.

My husband moans all the time about my knack for memorizing facts like those above, and my inability to balance a checkbook. To me, it is those kinds of quirky facts that make a holiday like the Fourth of July so much fun. There is no pressure to produce a fancy meal, just go to the store and buy 150million hot dogs! There are no decorations to haul down from the attic, just make sure that your flag is flying. There are no presents to buy, no cards to write, no candy to pass out to the neighborhood gremlins. This is a holiday that has stayed true to its intenta day to celebrate being an American.

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In my home town we have some traditions for the Fourth of July that can not be broken. Lets take a quick look at some of them and see how they can be adapted for a Pocono Fourth.

First, we always go to the parade. Our whole neighborhood sits on the curb right in front of the CVS. This is a great spot because you can see everything, say Hi to all your friends, and are close to The Chocolate Sparrow where they make a raspberry-lime ricky that is to die for! I know that it is hokey and small town. But, if you have never done it before, find a parade to take your kids to. They will love it and you will, too. You are never too old to get excited by a marching band.

In our town you will see yards and yards of red, white and blue bunting. There are flowers and patriotic signs. Everyone is flying Old Glory. Buy a flag. Display it properly and proudly. Teach your youngest children to say the pledge and teach the oldest what those words really mean. Impress upon them just how blest they are to live in a free country.

We head to the beach in the afternoon. The whole neighborhood will be there. This year Bruces whole family will be joining us as well. All the kids will swim and play. There will be wiffle ball games and skim boarding. There will be games of movie stars for the grown ups on their beach chairs. There will be oodles of money spent at the ice cream truck. Head to the beach, or the pool or the park with your kids on the Fourth of July. Dont hide in your house and watch TV. This is the perfect time to have a family reunion or a neighborhood block party. Get out there and make some friends, people!

As beach time winds down, the grills get fired up. Our friends across the street have a huge lobster bake on the Fourth. You and I dont have to do that. Hot dogs, potato salad, and some ice cream and we have the makings of a Fourth of July feast! Let the kids make red, white and blue t-shirts to wear. Have a watermelon seed spitting contest. Declare it All the ice cream you can eat day. Do whatever feels festive, and dont forget to invite some

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As night falls, several things happen in our neighborhood. When we were little, there was often a neighborhood parade. The adults would lead us down the street. We would all bang on pots and pans. As we got older that tradition faded away. Now we gather on the beach to watch and listen to local fireworks. There are lots of places here in the Poconos that have summer fireworks. Pile the kids, pjs and all, in the car and go find some. There is nothing better than the quick flash, followed by the falling sparkles. And, there is nothing quite like the Ooohs and Aaahs of a crowd watching fireworks.

The best part of the Fourth comes as the night winds down. The Boston Pops begin their annual concert. The music is always different and always the same. A Fourth will never pass without a Patriotic Sing-Along and The Stars and Stripes Forever. Traditional Patriotic music can be serious and stirring, think America the Beautiful or for fun, think Yankee Doodle. This is the best time of the year to expose your kids to our musical heritage. Who doesnt love a rousing chorus of Youre a Grand Old Flag?

This is a great day to sit with the elders of your family or neighborhood and hear the old stories. It is a wonderful time for children to learn about the sacrifices made to keep them free. It is the right time to teach your children to honor those men and women who have celebrated the Fourth before us.

I hope that your Fourth of July will be as wonderful as I am expecting mine to be. If you are in Eastham that day, drop by my Moms house. We will give you a hot dog. Oh, but make it after 1:00well be at the parade until then. Hey, there is room on the curb if you want to go, and the raspberry-lime rickies will be as yummy as always.

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