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Have you ever been to the Pearl S. Buck House to view all the history and artifacts of this amazing woman?

Not to mention her ongoing causes to benefit children and families here in the US and abroad.

Pearl S. Buck donated her 68-acre Bucks County Estate, known as "Green Hills Farm" in 1980 to her charitable organization, Pearl S. Bucks International (PSBI) and it continues to be an inspiring example of what a non-profit organization is and how it should function to help its targeted audience, in this case disadvantaged children around the world.

It is located in Perkasie, PA on Dunhill Road and is one of the few Historic Museums in the US open to the public.

Three phases of restorati...

Are you a fan of the symphony?

Well, if so, then Bucks County will not disappoint because we have a terrific program for performances coming up and I wanted to let you know about them so that you can be sure to reserve your seats!

The Winter Concert will be performed this upcoming Sunday, February 21st at 3pm in the afternoon and will feature Gabriel Fauré's "Requiem in D minor".

The 2010 Pops Concert will be featured on Saturday, March 27th at 8pm and will show off the great talents of jazz performer Chris Brubeck and his group "Triple Play".

And finally, the Spring Concert will be on Saturday, May 1st at 8pm and will feature Elizabeth Pitcairn playing a Prokofiev violin concerto.

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Well, if you and your significant other want to share a very memorable Valentine's Day, then why not take a romantic 2-Hour dinner on rails?

Something new, Something different... Something really fun with other romantic couples all around...

The New Hope & Ivyland Dinner Train is set to provide you and your partner with a beautiful evening of great food, music and company...

Ladies will receive one red rose and a small box of chocolate truffles (that's worth going right there!), as well as professional photos to capture the memories (fyi, the pics are for purchase and not included in the price of the ticket like the rose and chocolates...)

So, here's the link to find out more details ...

Ah, the Bucks County School Districts...

I remember being quite confused way back when my little one was going to school and I'm sure that it's still quite a maze when trying to learn about the different boundaries and where you child will be going to school versus where you actually live...

Honestly, there is no better person to talk to than a real estate agent about this very issue, due to the fact that we deal with this every day as new families move to the area and want to know where to buy their new home in relation to where they want their kids to go to school.

Well... there are 16 different school districts in total and you can view each of their websites below for all the juicy...

Have you ever felt like you're not contributing to your community enough?

Now, this certainly isn't a guilt trip at all, but rather a comment as I, myself, feel like I should be doing more.

As in... rolling up my sleeves, grabbing a hammer and helping build one or two Habitat for Humanity Homes with a great group of new people and all for a good cause.

Ok, I don't expect to see myself doing this full-time, but once a year maybe, it could be fun!

If you're curious, like I was, then check out Habitat Bucks and see if it's interesting enough to take the challenge.

Contact Laura at l.mcclellan@habitatbucks.org or 215.822.2812 x302 if you'd like a more direct contact...

Have a gr...

Who would have thought that quilts were so much fun?

Well, every year Peddlers Village hosts its Annual QUILT COMPETITION & DISPLAY and you have the chance to see the beautiful quilt designs of all 40 entrants on display at the Village Gazebo from January 11th to April 11th!

Creativity abounds in each of the different categories and quilters of all ages come out of the woodwork...

And the winner is...

Click the link to see the results of this year's competition:  Bucks County Quilt Competition 2010 Winners or you can download it here: 2010 Quilt Winners

Make sure that you make time to get over to the Village Gazebo and check these out, I know I will!

Have a great week,

Gail

Yes, the New Year is off to a great start and I am always asked in my office if I've made any New Year's Resolutions... and my answer every year is usually the same old boring attempts that I say every year.

So this year, without stressing myself out with the word "resolution" in the first place, I am going make a promise to myself to stay super positive and partake in this current economy on MY own terms.

I also want to rachet up my business and help more people buy and sell their homes!  ;)

So, what are your New year's "Commitments" to yourself this year??

Do tell.

Have a great week,

Gail :)

Calling all shopaholics!

Just when you thought December’s shopping craze was over, think again.

January is going to make you stand up and run to Peddlers Village for their blow-out January Sales Event!

More than 70 shops all deep discounted to clear out Christmas inventory!

I will see you there!

Shop 'til you drop and have a great week,

Gail

Happy New Year to my dear readers!

It’s been a great year reading and writing with all of you.

2009 has been quite memorable, to say the least, but I'm excited to get a new year under way.

I hope you enjoy reading about Bucks County from my point of view and, of course, I always seek feedback on things that you'd like me to write about that would be of interest to you.

2010 is going to be a great year, I can feel it!

I wish you and your loved ones the very best for 2010...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Gail

Happy Holidays to you and yours...

Are you hungry?

Well, good, because I found the cutest website that gives us a calendar of "Food Events" going on in Bucks County.

How cool is that?

So, if you're ever not in the mood to cook or just want to check out new eateries in and around Bucks County, then have a quick look at this site.

It's called Bucks CountyTaste.

That's all, short and sweet today...

I'm off to go get something to eat!

Have a fun week,

Gail

Most people don't remember that Christmas Day 1776 changed the course of our country.

One of the coolest things to do on Christmas (especially if you're a history buff who wants a bit of a break from the gift-giving and food-eating) is to visit the Re-enactment of George Washington and his troops crossing the Delaware River during the Revolutionary War in 1776.

The re-enactors leave from exact site (now Washington Crossing State Park in Upper Makefield Township) where General Washington's Continental Army crossed the Delaware River on a frigid Christmas night in treacherous, choppy waters, horses and all, and marched to Trenton, New Jersey where they attacked and defeated Hessian t...

Have you gone and picked out your Christmas tree yet?

What are you waiting for?

There is no more special moment than this one in my humble opinion...

You have lots of choices depending on which part of Bucks County you live in...

Here's a list of all of the Christmas Tree Farms in Bucks County

Deck the halls...

Have fun,

Gail

I just L-O-V-E the Christmas Season, don't you?

All the decorations and food and smells throughout the house... it really is something to anticipate every single year... I just never get tired of it.

Gift-giving on the other hand, does seem to get a tad more tedious every year as I never know just what to get everyone on my list.

Well, I've found myself the past few years resorting to more "personal" (translate: handmade and typically cheaper) gifts, which I think goes farther in the "I care about you" realm.

I did, however, find a cute website shop that sells handmade dolls and trinkets that I thought were quite unique.  It's called Byer's Choice and they handmake all different types...

Who's up for some good exercise before feasting on turkey and cranberries?

For 20 years now, there has been a Thanksgiving Day 5-Mile Run put on by the Bucks County Roadrunners Club to benefit charitable causes.

This year is no different and the activities will begin at 9am on Thursday, November 26th, while the turkey's being basted in the oven!

There's also a flat course non-competitive one-mile run/walk for the rest of us! ;)

You can read all about it here:

20th Annual Thanksgiving Day Bucks County Roadrunners 2009 Fun Run

Hope to see you there!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Gail

People don't usually think about Doylestown or NewTown as "college towns", when in reality, they certainly are.

Here in Bucks County, we have quite a lively university crowd of young minds with great ideas eager to learn and enter the workforce.

We have five secondary institutes in Bucks County actually, which I've listed here for you below:

LaSalle University in Newtown

Bucks County Community College with campuses in Newtown, Perkasie and Bristol

Delaware Valley College (known as DelVal) in Doylestown

Holy Family University also in Newtown, and the

Philadelphia Biblical University in Langhorne

So, whether you are moving to the area and looking for a quality college education f...

Have you ever been to the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works on Swamp Road in Doylestown?

What a beautiful place and so much history, it's really something to see...

Their tour consists of a 17-minute video and a self-guided walk through the facility. It was well worth seeing the one-of-a-kind tiles and pots created and on display.

Hand-made everything is their specialty and it shows in their intriate detail and care of each piece...

They’re open from 10:00 AM -4:45 PM daily (minus holidays, of course), so be sure to may it a point to stop in and see this hidden Bucks County gem!

You can call 215.345.6722 for tour reservations.

That's it, so have a great week,

Gail

I’ve been wondering lately when was the last time I've visited a library?

If my memory serves me correctly, it’s been about a decade!

Well, that is just uncalled for because I have the main "Free Public Library Branch" right here in Doylestown and it's just a darn shame that I don't take full advantage of its resources.

Here's an interesting snippet from their website:

"Libraries have been a part of life in Bucks County for over three hundred years. In fact, the county is home to several of our nation’s oldest libraries. These days, the seven Bucks County Free Library branches in Bensalem, Doylestown, Langhorne, Levittown,...

Have you ever been to the Children's Cultural Center of Bucks County?

Thanks to Jackie Liney, this beautiful facility was established in 1990 and has extended its arms to more than 24,000 young people in Bucks County.

Otherwise known as CCC, the group has taught the value of preserving their hometown's historical and cultural heritage to Bucks County's youth.

These programs include "Workshops On Wheels" which goes from classroom to classroom to enhance the social studies curriculum from preschoolers to 6th graders. Students get to learn more about topics such as dinosaur fossils and evolution in a more interactive environment.

"High Tech Teens" is a project that revolves around narro...

Ok, so do you love to cook as much as I do? 

I'm finding that health junkies and chef-wannabes are just as overwhelmed as I am by the vast choices of the produce at Bucks County's Farms.

From rhubarb to zucchini, which grow between April and November, cherries and potatoes, from June to December and those luscious pears and cantaloupes, that flood the farms and end up as dessert on our tables, in August, it is a fulltime job keeping up with all of the great produce that we can find in our veryopwn county!  

As well, we are spoiled with incredible local wines and even home-spun honey stright off the hives throughout the year.  No complaints here.

The best part?  Everything is grown org...

There are few things in life that touch so many people's lives in such a positive way... leaving just a little more joy in its place than was there before.

No one can deny that the master artistry and creative genius of Jim Henson was revolutionary and ground-breaking in his work with the characters that children from all over the world have fallen in love with and have come to enjoy for much of their lives.

Big Bird, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and many others continue to delight children to this day and understanding the man behind these characters is the opportuity that we, here in Bucks County, have available to us until November 29th at the beautiful new exhibition space within ...