September 2010
Wahoo! We’ve made some wonderful changes to the magazine, and we’re excited to share them with you. First and foremost, we are changing our name to draw attention to the wonderful mission of our magazine — encouraging success in family life on the Treasure Coast of Florida. For years, this magazine has hosted columns, tips, and tidbits about the life of parents in our community, and in this issue we’ve kicked it up a notch! Have fun as you peruse some of our new features. We ask that you help us make this the best slice of family news in the area by submitting your photos online, on Facebook, or via snail mail. What could be more fun that seeing YOUR family in print?
Check out our incredible spread on “Back-to-School Fashions on a Budget.” Local kids served as models, so you may recognize a face or two in the mix. Indian River County’s new Brackett Library served as the backdrop for our photo shoot, and if you haven’t had a chance to use this new facility, these pictures will entice you to plan a visit. Thanks to the librarians who worked around our crew of kids and moms in our effort to show you how consignment fashions can save you money while dressing your family in style. Kudos to Scott Kelly, our photographer, who pulled the whole thing together just for you.
Family businesses prevail in our piece of paradise, and this month we’ve chosen to highlight the growth of a local independent restaurant that is bringing a third generation on board to create another gastronomic sensation. The Replogle family is ready to turn another one of Waldo Sexton’s famous buildings into a thriving eatery with a Mexican flair. Who would have thought that the Treasure Coast could benefit again from the marriage between these two families? Get ready to experience again the Replogle restaurant know-how coupled with the amazing ambience created by pioneer Waldo Sexton. You’re sure to enjoy this article about embracing family missions — from generation to generation.
Got money? While many of us are struggling to keep our heads above water, CredAbility, formerly known as Consumer Credit Counseling, has sent us some great advice about what NOT to do in this economy. There is a local chapter in Port St. Lucie for those of you who would like some one-on-one counseling to get your finances back in shape. In the meantime, take a gander at this article to get some quick info that just might help.
Enjoy the rest of this well-stocked magazine. We’ve expanded our book lists to include a book review for adult readers called Beach Reads, as well as our regular children’s version, Under the Covers. Judy Bakker is back at the keyboard writing about the joys and challenges of living on Florida’s east coast with a new feature, Sand in Our Shoes. The community calendar is chock-full of activity, and our birthday page has been expanded to include other Family Milestones. If you’re a Facebook junkie, or even an occasional dabbler, make sure you read As Seen on Facebook, which will give you another opportunity to post your family photo in hopes of inclusion in our October issue. Then, get to the School News and cut out the calendar that best serves your tribe. We’ve posted Clip-and-Save Calendars for Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin County schools.
Once again, it’s time to sign off before I’m done talking. Before I close, I always like to wish you and yours the very best that Life has to offer. In honor of my own clan, I’ll send you on your way with this Irish blessing:
May God give you . . .
For every storm, a rainbow,
For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share,
For every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.
Best, Beth
