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With so many great places to eat in Philadelphia, it can be difficult to choose just one for your weekend brunch. If you’re having trouble deciding, consider adding Café La Maude to your list. This popular local favorite is always busy on the weekends, but it’s well worth the wait if you’re a fan of European-style dining and some of the best people watching in town.

The restaurant’s French decor features black-and-white cane chairs and bistro tables both inside and out, a striped, Parisian-style awning, and antique furnishings throughout the light-filled dining room, and although it feels quite upscale, the atmosphere is anything but pretentious. Start your brunch with a cappuccino topped with impressive latte art or bring your own champagne to make BYOB mimosas. Next, move on to decadent egg dishes like the Parisian Za, croquet madame, sweet potato eggs Benedict, and many others, all at very reasonable prices.

Café La Maude
816 N Fourth St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(267) 318-7869
www.cafelamaude.com

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Looking for a way to save a bit of cash while also removing chemicals from your home? Make your own cleaning products! It’s easy to duplicate of the most common household cleaners using all-natural ingredients, and they’ll even help to turn your home at Lincoln Green into a green household.

• Glass Cleaner: Combine 1 cup of white vinegar with 1 cup of water and 1/4 cup of fresh-squeezed lemon juice to create a DIY window and glass cleaner. You can even add in your favorite essential oil for a fresh scent.
• Laundry Detergent: While many store-bought laundry detergents are filled with chemicals, this homemade version is made using only natural ingredients. Combine a box of Borax with a box of baking soda and 1 bar of organic bar soap (such as Dr. Bronner’s). Then, blend it all together in a food processor until it reaches a powder form.
• Bathroom Tile Cleaner: Remove grime from tubs and sinks using this all-natural bathroom cleaner. Simply mix baking soda with liquid castile soap and use it as a scrub.
• All-Purpose Cleaner: Mix 1/2 cup vinegar, 1 tablespoon of Borax, 1 tablespoon hydrogen peroxide, and 2 cups of hot water to create an all-purpose cleaner that you can use anywhere in the home.

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