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Watermelon Fireworks for the 4th

Fourth of July is right around the corner. I know it’s not going to look or feel the same this year  But that doesn’t mean that you and your family can’t enjoy some festive food. This year take your watermelon and make them into festive fireworks!...

Easy 4th of July Recipes

Credit: Freut Cake[/caption] Need some ideas for your 4th of July menu? These options include something for everyone, from festive cocktails to savory sides. Hope everyone has a happy—and healthy—holiday this year. DrinksWatermelon Mojito from Barefoot ContessaBoozy...

4th of July – What’s Open & Ideas for the Long Weekend!

Happy 4th of July to you and your family! With 4th of July fireworks cancelled across the state, I wanted to provide a list of things that are happening over the weekend, as well as a few family-friendly ideas.   Enjoy a Meal Out – Most restaurants in our...

Fun & Festive Flag Salad

  Try this easy recipe for 4th of July weekend! There’s nothing better during the summer than a salad with delicious fresh fruit in it.   Salad Ingredients: 6 cups fresh arugula 1 – 1/2 cup blueberries 5 cups watermelon (could use strawberries as...

Local Libraries Kick Off Summer Reading Programs!

  School’s out and you may be searching for ways to keep your kids occupied this summer. Although our local libraries have not yet reopened, all are still running their annual Summer Reading Programs.   C.H. Booth Library Newtown The Library offers two...

Catching Up with Donte Palmer of Squat for Change!

Photo credit: Kate Gardiner Last year, we spoke to Donte Palmer, dad to three boys, about his amazing Squat for Change movement. It started with a single viral photo of him trying to change his youngest son’s diaper in a public restroom, on his lap—and resulted in an...

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