Metro Philadelphia: Please help send my friend into Space? Seriously!

My friend, Allan Neider, needs your help!! He needs you to please visit his page:

http://metroinspace.com/us/view/cnum/Serious

… and “VOTE” for him to send him into outer space. I am not kidding. Allan entered a contest via Metro Paper (Philadelphia) to be sent into orbit. If anyone I know belongs in orbit, it’s Allan! He’s a super smart, funny and just an all around cool guy with great reasons for wanting to win.

So please, Allan begs you to help him fulfill his lifelong dream! If you could kindly go to his page and click on the YELLOW VOTE BUTTON and then also please click “Like” for his Facebook Page (both can be done on the above linked site) .. Will you help him reach for the stars???

Kim Schreiner, ePRO, SFR, Realtor
2011 Philadelphia Magazine 5 Star Real Estate Professional
Office: 215.992.1726
Cell: 215.510.2149
REMAX AFFILIATES

A Delicious Healthy Treat!

On Rachael Ray’s website we at REMAX AFFILIATES N.E.  found a delicious and healthy recipe for Apple Spice Cookies! You will need 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, 3/4 cups of  softened unsalted butter, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup of apple cider, 5 medium peeled and finely diced McIntosh apples, 1 1/3 cups of packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup of minced walnuts and 1/2 cups of minced raisins. If you would like to make the glaze that goes on top of the cookies you will need 1 1/2  cups of confectioner’s sugar, 1 tablespoon of apple cider and tablespoon of melted butter.

First pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Next in a medium size bowl, combine the flour1, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves and nutmeg and set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add the egg and beat on low speed until incorporated. Gradually add the flour mixture and beat on low speed after each addition until it is combined. 

With a spoon, stir in the apple cider, apples, walnuts and raisins – the cookie dough will be quite chunky. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto a parchment-lined baking sheet 2 inches apart.

Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and no longer doughy to the touch – ovens vary with temperature, so pay close attention to the first batch and you’ll have your time down for future batches. Cool on a wire rack; glaze when cool (optional).

If making glaze, combine the confectioners’ sugar, apple cider and butter in a small mixing bowl, using a whisk.

Take a fork and dip it into the glaze. Hold the fork over each cookie, waving it back and forth and letting glaze drip off the tines onto the cookies, making a zig-zag effect. Let the glaze completely dry before moving the cookies to a storage container (about 20 minutes).

For more delicious recipes, visit the Rachael Ray website! We hope you enjoy this delicious treat!

Arcadia Northern Liberties Warehouse Sale!

Arcadia Boutique, which is located on 2nd street, is hosting its annual blockbuster sale August 19-August 21st at its Northern Liberties location. The sale will include spring and summer tops, dresses, shoes and even accessories starting at just $25, with savings on these items up to 80% off. Shoppers will also have the chance to receive more than 15% off everything in both shops,  No Libs and Rittenhouse. They also sell men’s clothing as well, so if you’re looking to update your wardrobe  for spring, summer or even fall visit the Arcadia Northern Liberties Warehouse Sales  on Friday from noon-6:30p.m., Saturday 11-6:30p.m. and Sunday 11-5:00p.m. For more information visit uwishunu.com or Acadia’s Annual Warehouse Sale Facebook Page.

50th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival

This Thursday is the beginning of the 50th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival! The festival, which is this Thursday through Sunday, will feature a great line-up of folk musicians, fun events and workshops, a craft fair, delicious food and drinks and even  camping grounds nearby so guests can enjoy all of the fun activities of the Folk Festival! There is also fun activities for the kids! Kids can play on stage with the Great Groove Band, who will be rehearsing all weekend for their Sunday performance. There will also be an area called Dulcimer Grove which will feature storytellers, puppeteers, jugglers, hands on crafts and more! Kids under 11 are permitted free into the concert area. Tickets for the concert range from $10- $169 depending on what type of ticket you would like. This is a great event for all you music lovers out there, so spend time this weekend at the 50th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival! For more information, visit The Philadelphia Folk Festival website or uwishunu.com!

22nd annual Pennsylvania Dutch Festival!

The Pennsyvania Dutch Festival continues today and tomorrow from 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Guests can enjoy great food, handmade crafts and a country fair. The festival will be held at Reading Terminal’s center court seating area where guests can see beautiful handmade crafts such as quilts, paintings, hand-braided rugs and much more. Tomorrow, August the 13th,  there will be a street fair on Arch Street which will feature a petting zoo, horse drawn wagon rides, live bluegrass entertainment and more. The festival is FREE and parking for the event will be available at the parking garage near 12th and Filbert St. for $4.  For more information visit the Reading Terminal Website or uwishunu.com!

5 secrets for coming up with the cash for a down payment on your new home!

We at REMAX Affiliates N.E. saw on Trulia earlier some great tips on how to come up with the cash for a down payment on your new home! Below are a list of their tips. For the full article, go to trulia.com!

1. The FHA Bridal Registry- The FHA Bridal Registry Program enables newlyweds to apply their family and friends wedding gifts towards their down payment on a new home.  The program isn’t just for newlyweds, but for any major life event that your friends and family want to give you gifts for. 

2. Family Gifts- Most lenders will allow home buyers to apply gift money from their family towards their down payment of their new home. Of course there are some guidelines that most be followed,  which you can find all of them in the Trulia article!

3. Your Employer- Your company may offer assistance programs. Most of the companies that offer these programs are government, university, large companies and financial industry employers. Check with your employer about an assistance program.

4. City/County/ State Programs- Some cities/counties/states still have programs that will lend or give homebuyers some assistance for down payments. 

5. Your Retirement Fund- Many financial advisors would advise against this, but according to Trulia.com if you have 401K or IRA account and do not plan to retire until much later in the future, then you may be able to tap into it.

For the detail explanation of each secret, please visit trulia.com!

Gifts that keep on Giving!

Oprah.com listed fourteen different products that are great gifts for your friends and family, and the proceeds from the products benefit different organizations. We at REMAX Affiliates N.E. thought we would share some of these gifts with you! 

1. Chantecaille Tiger in the Wild Palette- This palette contains three beautiful shadows and a peachy blush each imprinted with a tiger face. Five percent of the proceeds from this palette go to Traffic, the wildlife trade-monitoring network. To buy this product, visit Chantecaille.com!

2. Milly Candle for Japan- This beautiful pink candle gives off a delicious floral scent. A 100% of the net proceeds from this candle will go to the American Red Cross and the relief effort in Japan. To buy this candle, visit millyny.com 

3. Clarins by Feed Gift Set- This gift set is filled with Clarins body lotion, hand cream and lip balm and provides 15 nutritious meals to children around the world. To purchase this great gift set, visit nordstrom.com 

4. PeaceKeeper Eco-Moist Lip Paint- These all-natural lipsticks not only moisturize, but also provide a sheer shiny color and a 100 percent of the proceeds support women’s health advocacy and human right issues. To purchase this product visit, iamapeacekeeper.com 

5. OPI for DKMS Polishes- This classic red and white duo not only provide a classic look for your toes and fingers, but also OPI will donate $20,000 of the proceeds to DKMS, the world’s  largest bone marrow donor center! To buy this product, visit OPI.com 

6. Yes to Blueberries Gardener’s Hand Creme- This wonderful hand creme not only smells delicious and is an ultra-rich moisturizer, but a portion of every sale benefits the Yes to Seeds Fund which provides grants to schools to plant gardens. To buy this wonderful hand creme, visit yestocarrots.com 

 

For the rest of the  fourteen products, and more information about the products we told you about, visit Oprah.com!

 

 

 

 

Festival of India at Penn’s Landing!

This Sunday August 14th is the Festival of India at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing from noon to 7:00 p.m. The festival commemorates India’s Independence Day and showcases different aspects of the Indian culture. From live Bollywood song and dance to an exhibit of India’s ancient musical heritage this festival is full of different things to see! The festival will also feature an exhibition of traditional clothes, crafts, jewelry and foods and spices from different parts of the country for you to be able to purchase.  The event is free so bring your family and friends and spend a day learning about the rich Indian culture! For more information visit the Festival of India’s event page!

Artistic Sandwiches!

Now that August is here, the new school year is right around the corner! We at REMAX AFFILIATES N.E. thought sandwich art is a great way to spice up your kid’s lunches! You’ll need paper cups, milk, food coloring, a new paint brush, white bread and a toaster. First, fill each paper cup with two tablespoons of milk and add a few drops of food coloring to each cup. Next paint pictures and designs on the bread with the colored milk. Finally, toast lightly and use the slices to make fun and artistic sandwiches! For more information about this recipe or any other back-to-school recipe on the Family Fun website!

Peach Festival at Shady Brook Farm on August 6th & 7th!

Does your family love peaches? Then make sure to visit the Peach Festival at Shady Brook Farm this Saturday and Sunday August 6th and 7th from 11a.m.-4p.m. Guests can enjoy gourmet peachy treats, face painting, balloon twisting, inflatable attractions for kids, Shady Brook Farm Playground,  hay rides and much more! There is no admission fee for the festival and peaches are priced by the pound. So bring your family, and enjoy a fun day picking delicious peaches,while also enjoying the fun activities of this great festival! For more information about the Peach Festival, visit the Shady Brook Farm website!