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Safety First! Read These Halloween Safety Tips

October 22, 2015 by

Your kids can’t wait to put on their costumes and go trick-or-treating, but as a parent, Halloween might make you nervous. It only makes sense to take the necessary precautions before allowing children to go from door to door, and these simple tips will help you to keep your kids safe while still letting them have fun this Halloween season.

  1. Never let your kids trick-or-treat alone. This one may seem obvious, but it’s one of the most important things that every parent should keep in mind at Halloween. Even older children shouldn’t go to strangers’ houses alone, so always make sure that a trusted adult is supervising a group of trick-or-treaters.
  2. Stay visible. Since most trick-or-treating takes place once it starts to get dark outside, you should make sure that your children stay visible to passing cars. Add reflectors to your kids’ outfits, and be sure to send them off with a bright flashlight for navigating dark streets.
  3. Avoid unpackaged treats. Tell your children to never accept homemade treats from strangers while trick-or-treating. Also, be sure to inspect candy for any signs of tampering with the wrapper before allowing kids to dig in to their stash.

Halloween Health and Safety Tips [CDC]
Halloween Safety Tips [American Academy of Pediatrics]
Halloween Safety Tips [Safe Kids Worldwide]

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Institute of Contemporary Art: Contemplate the Cutting Edge

October 15, 2015 by

Featuring installations, video art, architectural sculptures, and more, Philadelphia's Institute of Contemporary Art exhibits a broad range of artistically innovative pieces from artists around the globe. This internationally recognized museum is committed to showcasing adventurous, risk-taking artwork that pushes the boundaries of current artistic forms and challenges us to think and see the world in new ways.

There is no permanent collection at the Institute of Contemporary Art. Instead, exhibits regularly rotate so every time you visit it's an entirely new experience. On any given day you might find a moveable glass wall pocked with what seem to be bullet holes, treehouses built to convey an environmental message, or huge canvasses covered with single-tone paint. Best of all, there's no admission charge, so it's easy to visit as often as you like.

Institute of Contemporary Art
118 South 36th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 898-7108
www.icaphila.org
www.yelp.com/biz/institute-of-contemporary-art-philadelphia

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Happy Fall!

October 15, 2015 by

With Autumn just arriving, we hope everyone enjoys all of the fun this season has to offer! Happy Fall!

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Where to Find Philly’s Most Iconic Foods

October 8, 2015 by

Most people automatically think of cheesesteaks when they think of Philadelphia’s most famous foods, but there are a few other iconic food landmarks in the City of Brotherly Love. Here are just a few of Philly’s most memorable bites, and none of them come in traditional restaurant form.

Reading Terminal Market
This historic public market is located conveniently in Philadelphia’s Center City, and it is home to a wide variety of restaurant stands and grocery vendors. The market’s stands sell local produce, Amish specialties, meats and seafood, and even fresh cut flowers. Visitors fill up on Thai food, salads, pizzas and pasta as they shop, and the market even offers quality wines and baked goods.

Pat’s and Geno’s Cheesesteaks
Though the two are always in friendly competition, Pat’s King of Steaks and Geno’s Steaks are arguably Philadelphia’s most famous cheesesteak vendors. Pat’s has been around since 1930 and Geno’s first opened in 1966, but today both are known for that signature thin-sliced steak, melted cheese, and freshly baked bread that tastes distinctly like Philly.

9th Street Italian Market
Philadelphia has a very large Italian-American population, and this has translated into South 9th Street’s unique mix of sights, smells and tastes. The 9th Street Italian Market is located in the area of the city’s first Italian restaurants and grocers, and it still sells the same high quality herbs, spices, fresh seafood, pastas ,and other traditional Italian fare.

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Tommy DiNic’s: Unrivaled Roast Pork Sandwiches

September 24, 2015 by

Considered one of the best sandwiches in America—at least by the Travel Channel's standards—the roast pork sandwich at Tommy DiNic's is a family tradition. That shouldn't come as a surprise, since the Nicolosi clan has been part of Philadelphia's story since 1918.

That was the year that Gaetano Nicolosi debuted the family's first butcher shop in South Philadelphia, dubbing it Nicolosi's. All five of his sons worked right alongside him at the family business. It was a short commute to work for all, given that they lived right upstairs. The butcher shop evolved into part sandwich shop, and its roast pork and beef sammies became so popular that one of Gaetano's grandsons, Tommy Nicolosi, joined forces with cousin Franky DiClaudio to open the first DiNic's. (Their surnames joined forces, too, in the new eatery's moniker.)

Now located in Reading Terminal Market, Tommy DiNic's continues to serve the same juicy roast pork sandwich that made it locally famous. In fact, the menu only contains six options: pork, beef, meatballs, Italian sausage, Italian pulled pork, and brisket of beef. Those are more than enough for most patrons, many of whom like the broccoli rabe and sharp provolone on the sandwiches as much as the meat itself.

Tommy DiNic's
Reading Terminal Market
1136 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 923-6175
www.tommydinics.com
www.yelp.com/biz/tommy-dinics-philadelphia

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How Pinterest Can Help You Streamline Your Skincare Routine

September 17, 2015 by

Whether you’re 16 or 60, everyone needs a great skincare routine to keep their skin looking its best. Pinterest is an entertaining resource for everything that you want to know about skincare, including the best products on the market today. Here are three Pinterest boards that will help you to streamline the way you care for your skin.

Organic Skincare
If you want to improve your skin without using harsh chemicals, the Organic Skincare board is filled with all natural remedies that really work. These tips recommend organic products like pure coconut oil and raw cane sugar to cure just about any ailment of the skin, and it also offers recipes for masks and cleansers that you can make at home.

Care Tips
From superfoods to help improve your skin from within to the best sunscreens to use on acne-prone skin, this board features tips for improving your skin at all ages. There are also a number of recommendations for the best drugstore skincare products so that you can care for your skin without emptying your wallet.

Skin Tips
Browse the Skin Tips Pinterest board by sections like homemade skincare, the best beauty products, and beauty secrets to find the best ways to care for any type of skin. Whether your skin is dry, oily, or acne-prone, this board has a remedy that will improve its look and feel.

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Browse Gifts and Party Supplies With a Twist at Occasionette

September 10, 2015 by

This East Passyunk Avenue boutique offers a whimsical selection of gifts and party supplies. South Philly artist Sara Selepouchin, who was trained as an architect, opened Occasionette in 2013 as a way to expand her online business. She has been selling fun, quirky diagram drawings under the label Girls Can Tell since 2005, and her shop offers her entire line of items, as well as a selection of other offerings from makers from around the country.

You’ll find reusable recycled cotton lunch bags, baby onesies, bar and tableware, notebooks, cards, temporary tattoos, and tea towels. Girls Can Tell wares are all printed in the U.S., and many are printed in the studio attached to the shop. Items not printed in-house are handled by local, independent printers. Also, you’re welcome to bring your dog into the shop.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

Occasionette
1825 East Passyunk Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 465-1704
www.occasionette.com
www.yelp.com/biz/occasionette-philadelphia

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Happy Labor Day!

September 7, 2015 by

Wishing everyone a happy and relaxing Labor Day!

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Get Up Close and Personal With Sharks at the Adventure Aquarium

September 3, 2015 by

Located in Camden, N.J., the Adventure Aquarium is home to more than 8,500 underwater species. Walk through the 40-foot, 360-degree tunnel of sharks featuring the largest collection of sharks on the East Coast, or meet a hippopotamus or gator up close.

Sharks, penguins, fish, stingrays, turtles, jellyfish, and more live in recreated natural habitats. Visitors are able to experience the underwater world through hands-on, interactive exhibits. For the 6 and under set, be sure to go to KidZone where little ones can connect to nature via kid-friendly activities, games, and touch exhibits. For an extra fee, visitors can sign up for behind-the-scenes tours that offer VIP access to the hippo, penguin, sea turtle, and shark exhibits. Where else are you going to get the chance to feed stingrays or pet a penguin?

If all that underwater exploration works up an appetite, make a pit stop to the Feeding Frenzy Cafe to refuel with hot dogs, burgers, pizza, and grilled cheese. Gil's Sweet Shop is also not to be missed and serves Breyer's Ice Cream and sweets galore! Finally, grab a unique souvenir at the gift shop on the way out!

Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 365-3300
www.adventureaquarium.com
www.yelp.com/biz/adventure-aquarium-camden

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Ralph’s: A Philadelphia Tradition For Authentic Italian

August 27, 2015 by

In 1893, the Dispigno family arrived in America from Italy. Relocating to Philadelphia, they opened a restaurant that showcased the cuisine of their homeland to an appreciative audience. Over a century later, Ralph’s is now America’s oldest family-owned Italian eatery, run by the fourth generation of Dispignos. There are few restaurants in America that can boast this much history, and Ralph’s is quite rightly a Philly institution. In classic Italian style, the portions are enormous, with only the most ravenous diners able to tear through them in one sitting. Regulars rave about the Veal Parmesan, but just about everything that comes out of the kitchen is excellent. Service is attentive and friendly—you don’t stay open for 100 years by pissing off the regulars. Ralph’s is a one-of-a-kind Italian restaurant that any fan of the cuisine should make a pilgrimage to. One thing to note: Ralph's is cash only, but if you forget to load up there is an ATM on site.

Ralph’s
760 South 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 627-6011
www.ralphsrestaurant.com
www.yelp.com/biz/ralphs-italian-restaurant-philadelphia

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