Mother’s Day Treats

    By: Mary Fran Bontempo   Sure, Friday is our "Entertainment" day here at NRFGP, and we usually talk about movies, TV or other events, but really, what's more entertaining than presents? Mother's Day is this Sunday, the one day a year when moms can rightfully expect to be pampered. Unfortunately, our idea of pampering doesn't always jive with that of our families--the ones responsible for delivering said pampering. This month, MORE [...]

2018-10-30T09:47:39-04:00May 10th, 2013|0 Comments

Open Air Dining

by Chrysa Smith Finally, it feels like spring. And that means more places for scrumptious Open Air Dining. Brasserie 73 http://www.brasserie73.net Along Rt. 63, lies the cute little cluster of shops and restaurants that makes up the Village of Skippack. Among the quaint Pennsylvania structures, you'll find one building that looks a little like the Ritz in Paris. It's white, it's striking, it's architecturally bold and classic. And It's quite good. Again, it [...]

2018-10-30T09:47:40-04:00May 9th, 2013|0 Comments

A Mother’s Day Cliche

    By: Mary Fran Bontempo To hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below. Little kids, little problems. Big kids, big problems. When my kids were little and one was crying and bleeding with a boo-boo, another was having an “accident” just after being dressed for church and the third was telling me he had to create a model of the solar system for school the next day, [...]

2018-10-30T09:47:42-04:00May 7th, 2013|0 Comments

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

    By: Mary Fran Bontempo Every life needs a little magic. And though magic is usually the domain of children, Philadelphia boasts a magical place that will enchant children and adults alike. Philadelphia's Magic Garden blooms all year long at 1020 South Street in the heart of the city. It shines, it sparkles and it shimmers. And it never needs water. Created by master mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar, the Magic Garden is [...]

2018-10-30T09:47:49-04:00May 3rd, 2013|0 Comments
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