Yarn has always been in my life from the time I was little. I learned many crafts at an early age and I fondly remember my mother and her mother crocheting for hours on end, making blankets for family members and friends. Crocheting is something I keep going back to over the years, and in recent years I have picked it up again and have combined my efforts of making things, with my wanting to help people in need by creating items others can use to keep themselves warm. For a few years I was making scarves for the homeless in the Kensington section of Philadelphia which were distributed around the Christmas holiday. Now I am crocheting caps for preemie and newborn babies in a hospital in Trenton NJ, and making caps for adults in Delaware who are chemo patients.The caps for the babies is s... 02/03/2026

Yesterday we finally received the snow and freezing rain that had been predicted for almost a week.There was so much reporting of this storm in advance that people in our area seemed to be shopping for days to ensure they were ready for the worst.I have to admit, we did our fair share of pre-storm shopping, and I texted a bit with my sisters about what we were buying and what meals and soups we were all going to make when we were snowed in.I appreciate the fact that predictions of such weather events are more on target, but Mother Nature never adheres to what the weather people predict, and in a way that is a good thing.We got a bit less then predicted snow wise, but the sleet/freezing rain part, they were pretty much right on about that.It was wonderful to watch the snow falling. I’ve ... 01/26/2026

Residential Houses For Sale in Springfield, Delaware County, PA as of January 16, 20269 Active ListingsPrice Range $360,000 - $670,00024 Houses Pending Sale/Under Contract Sold in Springfield in December  2023 2024 2025 # Sold 15 19 22 Average Days on Market 22 14 23 Minimum Price Sold $250,000 $355,000 $323,000 Maximum Price Sold $730,000 $650,000 $815,000 Median Price Sold $426,000 $460,000 $465,000 (info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)Smedley Park    Springfield PAGolf View 55+ Community in Springfield PAIchiban Seafood BuffetThunderbird PizzaThe Springfield Diner 01/19/2026

Residential Houses For Sal in Parkside, Delaware County, PA as of January 16, 20262 Active Listings Prices $235,000 and $310,002 Houses Pending Sale/Under Contract Sold in Parkside in December  2023 2024 2025 # Sold 2 2 1 Average Days on Market 12 24 25 Minimum Price Sold $190,000 $229,900 $99,900 Maximum Price Sold $274,900 $290,000 $99,900 Median Price Sold $232,450 $259,950 $99,900 (info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)Parkside PA is part of the Penn-Delco School District.Golden GardenPhil and Jim's Clark's Tire & AutoParkside AcademyAshabee Cuisine Jamaican Restaurant 01/19/2026

Residential Houses For Sale in Media, Delaware County, PA as of January 16, 20269 Active ListingsPrice Range $269,000 - $2,295,0007 Houses Pending Sale/Under Contract Sold in Media in December  2023 2024 2025 # Sold 1 0 6 Average Days on Market 9 0 23 Minimum Price Sold $675,000 0 $305,000 Maximum Price Sold $675,000 0 $1,650,000 Median Price Sold $675,000 $0 $502,000 (info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)Media, PA is the County Seat of Delaware County.  Its motto is "Everybody's HomeTown".  I'm happy there is a Trader Joe's in Media.Media-Upper Providence Free LibraryDesert Rose RestaurantPinocchio's PizzaSeven Stones Gallery  01/19/2026

Residential Houses For Sale in Brookhaven, Delaware County, PA as of January 16, 20268 Active ListingsPrice Range $159,900 - $425,0008 Houses Pending Sale/Under Contract Sold in Brookhaven in December 2023 2024 2025 # Sold 8 10 7 Average Days on Market 9 29 31 Minimum Price Sold $125,000 $166,500 $180,000 Maximum Price Sold $375,000 $425,000 $525,000 Median Price Sold $290,000 $279,950 $290,000 (info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)Brookhaven PA is part of the Penn-Delco School DistrictTom Jones RestaurantHilltop SummitTraditions At Ridley CreekAldi BrookhavenRoute 352 DinereFootwearWhat a Crock Meals 01/19/2026

Residential Houses For Sale in Delaware County, PA as of January 16, 2026620 Active Listings Price Range $35,000 - $5,600,000471 Pending Sales/Under Contract Sold in Delaware County in December 2023 2024 2025 # Sold 440 477 463 Average Days on Market 25 29 29 Minimum Price Sold $23,000 $40,000 $20,000 Maximum Price Sold $3,500,000 $$2995,000 $4,199,000 Median Price Sold $314,000 $325,000 $350,000 (info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)55+ Communities in Delaware County PAAre You Really Ready To Buy A Home?Delco TriviaVisit Delaware CountyRidley Creek State ParkWalking Depot - Broomall Shoe StoreLinvilla Orchards SummertimeSmedley Park 01/19/2026

Residential Houses For Sale in Aston, Delaware County, PA as of January 16, 202415 Active ListingsPrice Range $35,000 - $465,0005 Houses Pending Sale/Under Contract Sold in Aston in December 2023 2024 2025 # Sold 13 17 16 Average Days on Market 11 30 14 Minimum Price Sold $240,000 $90,000 $149,999 Maximum Price Sold $460,000 $499,999 $508,000 Median Price Sold $306,000 $350,000 $407,500 (info from Bright MLS various brokers/agents)Aston PA is part of the Penn-Delco School District.Aston Veterinary in Aston - where I took my kitty, Sunny.Ice Works in AstonDairy Queen AstonZac's Burgers AstonAston DinerSage Diner 01/16/2026

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, whatever you may be celebrating this time of year!  And a Happy New Year too!My Christmas Cactus right on cue 12/24/2025

Residential Houses For Sale in Springfield, Delaware County, PA as of December 18, 20259 Active ListingsPrice Range $184,000 - $709,90023 Houses Pending Sale/Under Contract Sold in Springfield in November 2023 2024 2025 # Sold 24 11 15 Average Days on Market 16 12 19 Minimum Price Sold $215,000 $274,000 $380,000 Maximum Price Sold $800,000 $585,000 $710,000 Median Price Sold $425,328 $460,000 $480,000 (info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)Smedley Park    Springfield PAGolf View 55+ Community in Springfield PAIchiban Seafood BuffetThunderbird PizzaThe Springfield Diner 12/18/2025

Residential Houses For Sale in Parkside, Delaware County, PA as of December 18, 20252 Active ListingsPrices $250,000 and $299,0002 Houses Pending Sale/Under Contract Sold in Parkside in November 2023 2024 2025 # Sold 5 1 3 Average Days on Market 14 31 64 Minimum Price Sold $136,750 $175,000 $275,000 Maximum Price Sold $270,000 $175,000 $319,900 Median Price Sold $190,000 $195,000 $316,500 (info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)Parkside PA is part of the Penn-Delco School District.Golden GardenPhil and Jim's Clark's Tire & AutoParkside AcademyAshabee Cuisine Jamaican Restaurant 12/18/2025

Residential Houses For Sale in Media, Delaware County, PA as of December 18, 202510 Active ListingsPrice Range $240,000 - $2,150,00012 Houses Pending Sale/Under Contract Sold in Media in November 2023 2024 2025 # Sold 7 5 2 Average Days on Market 6 17 10 Minimum Price Sold $235,000 $375,000 $320,000 Maximum Price Sold $640,000 $725,000 $450,000 Median Price Sold $435,000 $675,000 $385,000 (info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)Media, PA is the County Seat of Delaware County.  Its motto is "Everybody's HomeTown".  I'm happy there is a Trader Joe's in Media.Media-Upper Providence Free LibraryDesert Rose RestaurantPinocchio's PizzaSeven Stones Gallery  12/18/2025

Residential Houses For Sale in Brookhaven, Delaware County, PA as of December 18, 20259 Active ListingsPrice Range $152,000 - $425,00012 Houses Pending Sale/Under Contract Sold in Brookhaven in November 2023 2024 2025 # Sold 20 15 16 Average Days on Market 12 19 33 Minimum Price Sold $114,125 $155,000 $150,000 Maximum Price Sold $450,000 $405,000 $435,000 Median Price Sold $295,500 $315,000 $312,500 (info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)Brookhaven PA is part of the Penn-Delco School DistrictTom Jones RestaurantHilltop SummitTraditions At Ridley CreekAldi BrookhavenRoute 352 DinereFootwearWhat a Crock Meals 12/18/2025

Residential Houses For Sale in Delaware County, PA as of December 18, 2025669 Active Listings Price Range $35,000 - $5,600,000541 Houses Pending Sale/Under Contract Sold in Delaware County in November 2023 2024 2025 # Sold 479 407 471 Average Days on Market 21 24 29 Minimum Price Sold $15,000 $52,500 $50,000 Maximum Price Sold $3,450,000 $2,825,000 $3,850,000 Median Price Sold $295,000 $370,000 $380,000 (info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)55+ Communities in Delaware County PAAre You Really Ready To Buy A Home?Delco TriviaVisit Delaware CountyRidley Creek State ParkWalking Depot - Broomall Shoe StoreLinvilla Orchards SummertimeSmedley Park 12/18/2025

Residential Houses For Sale in Aston, Delaware County, PA as of December 18, 202514 Active ListingsPrice Range $35,000 - $337,7007 Houses Pending Sale/Under Contract Sold in Aston in November  2023 2024 2025 # Sold 17 16 13 Average Days on Market 17 18 22 Minimum Price Sold $47,000 $210,500 $175,500 Maximum Price Sold $490,000 $710,000 $600,000 Median Price Sold $290,000 $370,000 $400,000 (info from Bright MLS various brokers/agents)Aston PA is part of the Penn-Delco School District.Aston Veterinary in Aston - where I took my kitty, Sunny.Ice Works in AstonDairy Queen AstonZac's Burgers AstonAston DinerSage Diner 12/18/2025

However and with who ever you spend Thanksgiving, may it be peaceful and full of good food. 11/26/2025

Residential Houses For Sale in Media, Delaware County, PA as of November 16, 20257 Active ListingsPrice Range $269.000 - $1,995,0009 Houses Pending Sale Sold in Media in October 2023 2024 2025 # Sold 6 6 6 Average Days on Market 27 21 55 Minimum Price Sold $210,000 $234,500 $255,000 Maximum Price Sold $645,000 $620,000 $1,400,000 Median Price Sold $460,000 $502,500 $355,000 (info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)Media, PA is the County Seat of Delaware County.  Its motto is "Everybody's HomeTown".  I'm happy there is a Trader Joe's in Media.Media-Upper Providence Free LibraryDesert Rose RestaurantPinocchio's PizzaSeven Stones Gallery  11/18/2025

Residential Houses For Sale in Parkside, Delaware County, PA as of November 16, 20254 Active Listings Price Range $250,000 - $329,0003 Houses Pending Sale/Under Contract Sold in Parkside in October 2023 2024 2025 # Sold 2 4 4 Average Days on Market 12 32 17 Minimum Price Sold $245,000 $193,000 $195,000 Maximum Price Sold $268,000 $382,000 $335,000 Median Price Sold $256,500 $296,250 $259,750 (info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)Parkside PA is part of the Penn-Delco School District.Golden GardenPhil and Jim's Clark's Tire & AutoParkside AcademyAshabee Cuisine Jamaican Restaurant 11/18/2025

Residential Houses For Sale in Brookhaven, Delaware County, PA as of November 16, 202058 Active ListingsPrice Range $159,900 - $534,90019 Houses Pending Sale/Under Contract Sold in Brookhaven in October 2023 2024 2025 # Sold 11 14 11 Average Days on Market 6 17 27 Minimum Price Sold $125,000 $150,000 $230,000 Maximum Price Sold $390,000 $447,000 $480,000 Median Price Sold $304,900 $302,450 $319,000 (info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)Brookhaven PA is part of the Penn-Delco School DistrictTom Jones RestaurantHilltop SummitTraditions At Ridley CreekAldi BrookhavenRoute 352 DinereFootwearWhat a Crock Meals 11/17/2025

Residential Houses For Sale in Springfield, Delaware County, PA as of November 16, 202518 Active ListingsPrice Range $200,000 - $729,90032 Houses Pending Sale/Under Contract Sold in Springfield in October 2023 2024 2025 # Sold 15 19 21 Average Days on Market 29 17 11 Minimum Price Sold $327,500 $320,000 $350,000 Maximum Price Sold $524,500 $685,000 $695,000 Median Price Sold $432,500 $475,000 $530,000 (info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)Smedley Park    Springfield PAGolf View 55+ Community in Springfield PAIchiban Seafood BuffetThunderbird PizzaThe Springfield Diner 11/17/2025