I don’t think any frequent followers of this blog will be surprised at how excited I am that two of
my favorite things – Christmas and beautiful homes – are being beautifully showcased on
Saturday, December 6th, and Saturday, December 13th.
DECEMBER 6TH – THE HISTORIC LEWES HOUSE TOUR
On the 6th, the First Town in the First State will host the Historic Lewes House Tour. It [...]
The most wonderful time of year for many of us has rolled around once again. I’ll have a lot to
write about over the next few weeks, beginning with this rundown of holiday parades taking
place all over Delaware. Regardless of where you live, you won’t have to travel far for a festive
celebration. Here are some highlights:
The MILLSBORO CHRISTMAS PARADE is Tuesday, December 2 nd, from 5 to [...]
The winter holidays are fast approaching, welcoming in the season of gratitude, giving, and
hope. I’ll be posting a lot over the next few weeks about events in various Delaware
communities, house tours, and ways to support folks in need. This week, I’m spotlighting our
state’s vibrant theatre scene and some of the many holiday-themed performances [...]
This is one of my favorite annual posts because I love Thanksgiving, but also because I’m
helping lots of folks figure out how to savor a wonderful meal without cooking or cleaning up!
Here’s a list of the many restaurants that are serving that day.
ONE IMPORTANT NOTE: most of these places require reservations, so it’s important to make
[...]
With its dense forests, vast marshlands and miles of nature trails, Delaware is a wonderful place for folks who love autumn color. And whether you live upstate, downstate or in the middle, you rarely have to go far to find the burgundies and golds that celebrate the season. Weather forecasts for 2025 are currently predicting peak color [...]
Once again fall festivals are in full swing in Sussex County – with a total of 47 events happening
in October alone. A couple of weeks ago I blogged about the Rehoboth and True Blue Jazz
Festivals, two of the very most popular https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/blog/posts/2025/09/16/make-plans-now-to-enjoy-
jazz-festivals-at-the-beach/ and you can check out the full list at the Cape Gazette’s [...]
September marks the beginning of Hurricane Season for many parts of the U.S., including Delaware, and if you live alongside the ocean or our inland bays and creeks you might face greater risks of flooding. But living inland, surrounded by woods, marshes and roads, doesn’t mean you’re not also at risk because flooding can happen for other [...]
If you’re new to Delaware and excited about learning about our history, recreational and entertainment opportunities, I heartily encourage you to subscribe to Delaware Today https://delawaretoday.com/ magazine. Every month’s issue is a treasure trove of helpful information, with beautiful photography and compelling stories.
This one, about waterside dining options, [...]
CHECK OUT THESE INSIDER TIPS ON HOW TO HAVE THE PERFECT BEACH DAY
Well, it’s officially beach season! And if you’ve lived in southern Delaware for a while you know that means you’re apt to spend time with LOTS of people who love the surf and sand as much as you do. You might also have some insider knowledge about the best ways and best [...]
ENJOY ACTIVE AND FUN LEISURE TIME AT THE BEACH THIS JUNE
A couple of weeks ago I opened the pages of the Cape Gazette’s Spring and Summer Festivals Guide https://www.capegazette.com/center/festival-season-here/289349 to spotlight some cool happenings in May. Turns out that was just the start, because June is full of fun things to do as well. Here are some [...]