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The Early Path to SuccessThree local students are proving that ambition, talent and determination act as the beacons of success, making age nothing more than a number. With the support and encouragement of their loved ones, these up-and-coming shining stars are paving their own early path to success. |
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3 Birthday Parties Sure to be a BlastIf the mere mention of pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey and candy-filled piñatas makes your children cringe, your plans for a traditional birthday party might fall flatter than a deflated balloon. Don’t fret. That’s where three local companies come in. |
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2013 Summer Camp ListingsThinking of sending your kids to camp this summer? Check out our directory for all the local summer camps Berks has to offer! |
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Camping vs. GlampingGlamping, if you will, is the art of glamorous camping. The concept was started by an Idaho farm girl named Mary Jane Butters who opened a girly-meets-rustic bed and breakfast at Mary Jane’s Farm more than nine years ago. |
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Plaza AztecaCelebrate Cinco de Mayo - or any occassion - with a fun, festive meal at Plaza Azteca in Wyomissing. |
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Fashionable Mommas-to-BeNot only does a new mom-to-be have the pressures of prepping for baby; she also has the added stress of learning how to dress a changing body! Fortunately, there are many options out there for looking stylish and staying comfortable. We styled three looks for your inspiration; one for day, one for evening, and one for the office to show it is possible to look fashionable for all occasions, even with a baby bump! |
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Get Out & Explore BerksTo create your outdoor adventures a little closer to home, look no further than Berks County for miles of challenging trails that link one to another in natural, manmade and historical settings. |
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Daughter and Author Rolled Into OneMany authors draw inspiration from reality, and Annarose Ingarra-Milch is no exception. The sassy, optimistic central character of her first work of fiction, Lunch with Lucille, is based heavily on her own beloved mother, who knew how to live life to its fullest. |
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Healthy Family Meal IdeasCan’t get enough of the Healthy Family Meal suggestions in our May issue? Then you’re in luck! We’ve got a few more recipes to add to your collection… |
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Cook up a Gift for Mother’s DayMother’s Day is creeping up on the calendar. If you’ve discounted the significance of whipping up a meal for Mom or the Mom of your kids, don’t. She’ll love that you’ve taken the time to fix her something special – and delicious. |

For one of my birthday treats each year, I go out for dinner with one of my favorite couples. They choose the restaurant and never disappoint! Last year, we dined at Morimoto in Philly, and the year before at Buddakan, also in Philly. I loved each restaurant, but I think this year, the...

We’ve been talking a lot about fun Fall activities here at Berks County Living lately. So, last weekend, on the advice of my ever-so-wise friend and Associate Publisher Robyn Jones, I threw long-sleeve t-shirts on my son and I, layered on a Fleece pullover and headed to what I’ve...