Delaware residents and restauranteurs cherish the farmers who bring us fresh vegetables, produce and dairy items all year – especially during the summer and fall when the bounty feels endless. And one benefit of living in such a small state is that you never have to drive far to find a farmers market offering fresh items that you can buy [...]
Last week I posted some smart insider tips for perfect days at the beaches along Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/blog/posts/2025/06/09/check-out-these-insider-tips-on-how-to-have-the-perfect-beach-day/. I spotlighted some different types of beaches, including those along the bay that are better if [...]
Now that Spring is in full bloom and marching toward summer, it’s a great time for celebrating your garden, Delaware’s wonderful public parks, and the phenomenon that’s having a huge impact on many lives: [...]
On Saturday, May 17th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the town of Old New Castle will hold an event to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of A Day in Old New Castle, https://www.historicnewcastle.com/, one of the state’s earliest commemoration of historic preservation. On that day in 1925 local residents, business owners and visitors showed their love [...]
Have you made plans for Easter Sunday yet? If not, consider the many restaurants that are offering special brunches to celebrate the season. Most will require reservations, so check out their Web sites for more details. Special thanks to the [...]
After one of the coldest winters in recent memory, we’re finally seeing the temps hitting 50-plus and early buds that will be in solid bloom by the end of this month. For a lot of us, that’s sparking the desire to get outside for long hikes, bike rides, swims, pickleball matches and other fun things to do when you’ve got an active [...]
One of the most important aspects of Active Adults’ success in serving home buyers and sellers in is our deep knowledge of Delaware. We can easily describe the benefits of living in each of our three counties – New Castle, Kent and Sussex. We’re adept at explaining how our very low property tax rates impact affordability, choice and [...]
Delaware is full of kind-hearted people who go out of their way to make life better for others. I see this again and again down here in Sussex County, where volunteer organizations do wonderful things to help aging seniors stay in their homes [...]
Lewes is a year-round destination for relaxation, dining, history and all kinds of fun around the bay and ocean, but it’s especially beautiful and charming during the winter holidays. Downtown is festooned with old-timey yuletide decorations; restaurants welcome diners with upscale comfort foods, and shoppers stroll along quaint streets to [...]
I don’t think anyone who’s read this blog or gotten to know Bill and me would be surprised to know we love houses! Whether we’re searching for perfect homes for our clients and friends or simply enjoying the classic four-square in downtown Lewes where we live in work [...]