MARCH 2010
Who are you? Frankly, I didn’t know until last month when hundreds of you completed the surveys you found in our February issue. (If you didn’t send yours in yet, don’t fret. The drawing for prizes won’t take place until March 13th, so there is still time to get it in the mail.) I thought I knew my readership better, but I was pleased to see that we serve a wider audience than I realized. There were as many of you in the 55+ group as in the 18–25 year old group, so we’ve included an article called Grandma Love on pages 34 and 35. But don’t be fooled, you 20-somethings will enjoy it, too! Next month, we’ll report all the results of the survey, including the list of prize winners.
St. Lucie County has just wrapped up its fair, but if you missed it, don’t be alarmed. The Indian River Firefighters are gearing up for another heart-stopping, thrill-seeking, pig-out-making festival with wristband specials galore. Knowing it’s been a tough year for families, the firemen have come through again with prices that make it possible for us to enjoy a big night on the town. Check out their ad on page 3 for more details. Maybe your little one will be crowned Little Miss or Mr. Firefighter.
Going green has made its way into our schools. We’ve had pictures from various schools and preschools submitted for the Recycling page sponsored by Solid Waste Disposal District, but the kids at Storm Grove Middle School in Vero Beach have taken it to the next level. Check out their story on pages 22 and 23.
Local Color is packed with surprises, from America’s favorite pastime to a local artist giving back to the community. Make sure you check it out on pages 32 and 33. Then, flip back to the calendar to find out when all these great things are happening along the Treasure Coast. Street dances, plays, marine life lessons, horseback riding, and even Easter egg hunts made this month’s review of events. We’ll keep getting the word out to you, because this is a great place to raise a family. There’s always plenty to do. We’re also gearing up for the summer camp guide issues, coming to you in our April, May, and June/July issues. Get ready!
As usual, the page is shorter than my desire to share. I will sign off with a challenge. Just for today, I want you to tell your family how much you love them. Cuddle and kiss, even if you have a headache. Gently tap the little nose closest to you, and make a funny noise. Using a crazy voice, speak for the family dog today. Get down on the floor and look at the house with your children from their usual perspective. Just this once, make cupcakes, and stick an unwrapped Hershey’s kiss inside each one before you bake them. Practice kindness at home consciously, knowing that even though these people would love you at your worst, you choose to give them your best. Throw the jammies in the dryer for a couple minutes while the kids finish up their bath so they’ll feel toasty and preferred as they end their day. Just for today, I challenge you to live your priorities, because after all, your priorities live with you.
All the best, Beth
