Cary Jane and Hunter George Ballas are one dynamic mother & son duo and the co-authors of "Finlay's Garden" delicately written in memory of a beloved son and brother who died one day short of five months of life. A LOCAL family transforming tragedy into empowerment, awareness and inspiration. "Finlay's Garden" deals with the subject of death from [...]
Ready to fire up that grill and invite the BFFs over for some BBQing fun? Whether you are a self-proclaimed grill master or a timid first timer, preparing for fun and yum doesn't have to be trying. Break out that gigantic spatula, fire up that grill and get ready to spend a lazy afternoon relaxing with friends. Labor Day is right around [...]
Nemours A.I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington is hitting the airwaves with its 3rd annual Help Our Kids Radiothon, presented by Nemours Fund for Children’s Health and generously sponsored by Delmarva Broadcasting. Seven local radio stations will be broadcasting from the hospital with on-air personalities interviewing patients and families, physicians, nurses, volunteers and others. Nearly [...]
Got Flies? Clear zip lock baggies are a hot pest diversion these days <what huh?>. Yep, we've seen them randomly placed around town especially at the beach particularly in outside local eating seating venues. The baggies we experienced were about half filled with water and each contained pennies, most zipped shut, hanging haphazardly by fish line or stapled to wood posts. Initially we thought, CuCkOo. But of course, [...]
Summer days drifting away? But oh, oh those Summer nights. Tell me more, tell me more about Music. Live from Reggae, Jazz, Blues, Celtic, Latin, Indie, Country, Sinatra, Show Tunes, R&B to Surf Rock, Beatles Tribute, Motown, Folk, and good old American Rock & Roll. Bring the family and friends, enjoy a picnic, grab a lawn chair or blanket, and relax for an evening of fabulous [...]
Why do YOU do it? As I finished my yoga practice one morning and trekked off to Starbucks with a few friends, I was struck by something. Not only did we all walk taller, but it seemed as though we wanted everyone around us to KNOW we had just worked out – HARD. We were [...]
Happening Now! Seeking nominations by August 7th for Delaware Hometown Heroes who are extraordinary CANCER FIGHTERS - Medical Professionals, Volunteers and Community Leaders - to be honored at the Crystal Ball event on September 28th at the Wilmington Country Club. The Crystal Ball – Seeing a Future Without Cancer To Benefit the American Cancer Society of [...]
YOU DON’T NEED SKIMPY TO BE SEXY! Every year, thousands of women across the country spend months overworking and under-nourishing their bodies to achieve the ever-elusive “perfect bikini body.” I would be a hypocrite if I said I didn’t strive to be healthy. It feels great to eat a balanced diet and I’ve grown to [...]
A Celebration of the Sun! Worship more like. Woohoo! Finally after all the pouring rain, Friday, June 21st, is the first official day of Summer 2013! Sometimes referred to as “Midsummer Litha” – this IS the longest day of the year and the shortest night. What’s more glorious is this year it lands on a Friday offering more [...]
Check out our fabulous weekend guide for Friday, June 14th thru Sunday, June 16th. There’s something for everyone, especially DAD, including some of the best events happening in North Delaware, New Castle County. Don’t let the week’s earlier weird weather lower your spirits – this weekend offers less than 30% chance of rain every day with a perfect Saturday forecast [...]
