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A Tour of 17 Iconic East Coast Lighthouses
From Whale Oil to Windy Nights A Tour of 17 Iconic East Coast Lighthouses and the Stories Behind the Structures that Saved American Sailors By Emily Hackeling A trip to the East Coast often means sandy feet, seashells, perhaps a pink-orange sunrise, and even that quintessential striped lighthouse standing tall above the water. While often…
Read MoreLiving Single: When Should I Start Social Security?
Living Single: When Should I Start Social Security? My Social Security Benefits Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law on August 14, 1935. The first recipient of a monthly social security check was a single woman by the name of Ida May Fuller. Ms. Fuller, retiring at age 65 from her job as…
Read MoreOn The Move — Just Around the Corner
“We really feel we made the right choice to join the Traditions of America family in Mechanicsburg, PA. It was truly the people in the area that won us over.” By Kelly Godbey Karen and William Taylor, like many others, began their search at an ideal-LIVING Resort & Retirement Expo. Two years ago, they began…
Read MoreTexas Ultimate Excursions
AUSTIN, TX EPICUREAN ADVENTURE April 24 – 26 | 5th Annual Austin Food + Wine Festival | AustinFoodAndWineFestival.com Experience more than 40 tasty events at Auditorium Shores and Republic Square Park! Enjoy interactive fire pits with an all-star line-up of renowned chefs, hands-on grilling demonstrations, and Grand Taste Tents offering food, wine, and cocktail samplings.…
Read MoreDelaware Ultimate Excursions
Rehoboth Beach BAG THE BARGAINS May 20 – 22 | 33rd Annual Spring Sidewalk Sale | Rehoboth.com The best spring-cleaning deal ever! Merchants in downtown Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach and all along U.S. Route 1 bring out their goods for this gigantic open-air sale. And it’s all TAX-FREE for the weekend. Most stores are open…
Read MoreCustom, Semi-Custom, or Production Homes? Which is right for you?
Custom, Semi-Custom, or Production Homes? Which is right for you? Home Builders Are Abuzz with Spring Activity By Scott Kauffman Despite a temperamental U.S. economy, America’s residential construction professionals are busily building once again in 2016. Case in point is U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development data released February 17th that shows privately-owned housing…
Read MoreUltimate Excursions: 2016
Ultimate Excursions Spring is the season of renewal. All the signs are there: the weather is getting warmer every day, plants are sprouting green foliage, and birds are building nests for the arrival of the next generation. So why not make this spring your season for a fresh start? You’ve been thinking about it all…
Read MoreBeer: It’s What’s for Dinner
Craft beer pairings have become a widespread craze.. with Mahi Tacos Watermelon Radishes Pineapple Salsa and Lime Crema. Recipe for this delicious combo…
Read MoreFour Ideal Homes In One Ideal Community
Four Ideal Homes In One Ideal Community Bay Creek, Cape Charles, VA Pictured above – Edgewater Bay Creek, Cape Charles, VA By Kelly Godbey Ideal-LIVING magazine is proud to announce four magnificent homes are under construction at Bay Creek in Cape Charles, VA, as the 2016 ideal-LIVING Ideal Homes. This is the first time we…
Read MoreWinter Camping Always Be Prepared
Winter Camping: Always Be Prepared Three Women’s Passion for Camping in Wintry Woods By Judy McCarthy / Photos Courtesy of The Campers When Amy Hoffman first came to Eastman and got involved in local hiking, hike leader John Lloyd taught that being adequately prepared was essential to going up a mountain. Preparation became Amy’s bottom…
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