Around Town

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
M.A.M.M.O.G.R.A.M. It’s something most women dread and put off as long as possible, including Michelle. But she’s here to share her first mammogram experience and encourage you to be proactive (it wasn’t bad like she thought it would be).

The Safe Return: A First-of-Its-Kind Two-Sided Book
Loving the concept behind this new picture book that tells the story of children on a bike riding adventure (while showing them wearing masks). But then flip the book over post-pandemic and see the mask-free version.

Drive-Thru Halloween Haunt
Looking for a little Halloween fun in the time of COVID? Check this out.

Stuffed Animal Staycation Scrapbook Printable
You probably won’t be traveling much this summer, but you can still go on a staycation around town and take your cuddly friends with you. Memorialize it with this FREE printable.

Backyard Recess: Ninja Course
Interested in setting up a backyard Ninja Course to keep the kids active? This is what we used to make ours.

Now More Than Ever: Let’s Be Kind!
It’s been a rough ride these past few months, so we wanted something to make us smile, and this girl does it with her Let’s Be Kind Movement (despite school closures). Read on to hear first-hand from Rebekah, the 16-year-old reminding us that kindness matters!

The Local Market: Orange County Real Estate
What an interesting time in real estate! See what a local realtor has to say about buying and selling today.

Local PA talks COVID-19 in Orange County
It’s officially July and our hopes that COVID-19 would be “under control” have been smashed. As we gear up to celebrate the 4th of July this weekend, I wanted to check in with a local mom and PA to give us a little update on what we are seeing here at the local level.

Restaurant Dining: The New Normal
As more and more things start to open up around town, we want to know what people think of the new normal.

Listen, Learn and Speak Up!
We have been muted and listening this past week. Here are a few resources we wanted to share.