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So if you were wondering, yes I hibernate in the winter. In fact, if I wasn't at home or at work, chances are you would only find me one other place - Balance Studios. What is so great about this place that would make me get off of my couch and out from under…

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At the corner of 5th and Thompson Streets,  one block north of Girard Ave.,  lies one of my favorite BYOB restaurants in Philly: Taco Riendo. The food at this authentic and affordable Taqueria is an awesome collection of genuine Mexican recipes and dishes. In fact, the menu is written first in Spanish with the English translation underneath. I have loved every meal that I have had here and am especially fond of their cuisine this winter. Let's face it. A little taste of Mexico can't be bad…

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What better way to celebrate the New Year than with Philadelphia's traditional parade down Broad Street. I'll have to admit, though I've lived in and around Philly my entire life, this was only my 2nd year attending the event (sad to say, but I usually watched on tv) but I was determined to get my son to his first parade. The weather was milder than it had been in the past few days, so this was our perfect opportunity.…

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"From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life" - Arthur Ashe



This is the quote at the top of Philly for Children’s MySpace page and part of the inspiration for co-founders Barry Hunsberger and Pete Shumacher. The Philly for Children All-Ages Benefit Concert was created to donate toys to Toys for Tots as well as all admission monies from the event go to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.



On Sunday, December 12th, from 4 -9 pm, the Philly… Continue