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Buffalo in Bloom: Tour of the Buffalo Garden Walk Classic Meets timeless interior design with @Acquired_by_Andrea Q&A with Theresa D. , owner of @Buffalove_Notes

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on the cover 4 • Apollo Concrete

Joy Russell and Russ Bickert at one of their recent projects, Springville Center for the Arts

features 9 • From the Artists’ Desk

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garden + blooms 16 • Garden Guide 20 • Buffalo is Blooming

explore your community 34 • Exploring Guide 38 • Tips from Sarah C Travels 47 • Beautiful Buffalo with Casey

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APOLLO CONCRETE COATINGS - BUFFALO, NY

ONE DAY GARAGE FLOORS

Concrete Coatings division in 2004, Russell Bickert took over leadership of Apollo when his father retired in 2008, and the company moved away from drywall and painting, ultimately transitioning completely to the superior Penntek polyurea-polyaspartic in 2014. Now, Apollo completes several hundred floors each year.

Already well-known for attention to quality, Apollo Concrete Coatings was honored as Penntek’s Dealer of the Year in 2017, 2018 & 2019, coming in 2nd in 2020 only because of having to suspend business due to COVID. “My late brother and I worked for my dad when we were Apollo Drywall. We have always been a family-owned business; honor and quality are who we are.”

The Apollo Concrete Team at a recent job at Springville Center for the Arts Matt Prieur - Vice President; Joy Russell - Human Resources Carl Szydlowski - Director of Operations; Russell Bickert - President

Has your garage floor started cracking or peeling? Are you frustrated with epoxy coatings which must frequently be replaced due to damage?

Local, family-owned and operated Apollo Concrete Coatings can transform your damaged or lackluster garage floor into an eye-catching one with a strong, attractive polyurea-polyaspartic top coat. In just one day, your concrete floor can go from vulnerable, cold and dull to durable, vibrant, and exciting!

What is Polyurea-Polyaspartic Coating?

Polyurea-polyaspartic material is an impenetrable defense against the elements. Concrete is an unfinished, porous material that will wear and crack if left untreated. Unlike epoxies which simply sit on top of concrete, polyurea-polyaspartic bonds with concrete and cures it, using the moisture content of the concrete to “grow roots” beyond the surface.

Thanks to this bond, pulyurea-polyaspartic does not peel, crack or blister like epoxy and DIY coatings.

“Our process uses the Penntek Coating System, a recognized leader in innovative concrete sealers and coatings. The Penntek Coating System offers the highest standards in performance and longevity, providing you with the highest quality concrete floor repair,” says Apollo Concrete owner, Russell Bickert. In fact, the product is so resilient, it comes with a 15-year warranty.

This industrial product is making quite a splash both in the commercial and residential markets with its rubberized finish and highly durable surface. With its high quality and variety of colors, polyurea-polyaspartic coatings are ideal for concrete garage floors, basement floors, patios, porches, and even pool decks. Penntek’s latest Polurea-Polyaspartic product features low odor and even more durability! Quickly drying and curing, a surface is completely ready-to-use after only 24 hours!

A Local Family Business Originally established as a drywall business, family-owned and operated Apollo Concrete Coatings was founded by owner Russell Bickert’s father in 1976 and has been serving Western New York for 45 years. In 2002, Apollo established its successful painting division. After adding its Apollo 6 THEHOMEPUBLICATIONS.COM | Buffalo

“Our long history in the area also means we are well aware that a WNY concrete floor must be constructed to sustain the salt exposure present in the extreme winter weather and must also contain UV protection for the summer months. In addition, it should be chemically resistant, stain-resistant, and made of anti-slip materials.”

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Customers are loving their new Apollo floors! Joy Russell, Bickert’s fiancée, Director of Apollo’s HR, and Regional Manager for Rochester, says that people are posting photos of their new Apollo floors with captions like What a difference a day makes! “Many people spent a lot of time sitting in their garages, creating office spaces in their basements; they are appreciating a new surface that enhances these spaces.” Durable Penntek polyurea-polyaspartic coatings come in 19 standard color options with the ability to create custom color combinations to suit all tastes and styles, from traditional gray and tan shades to variegated colors like tan with pops of red.

The Penntek distributor and certified dealer for Western and Upstate New York, Apollo has put down roots in Rochester, led by Joy Russell, Matt Prieur (Vice President), and Carl Szydlowski (Director of Operations), completing more than 100 floors last year. Apollo has the coating experience, expertise, and professionalism you need for your concrete surface. Call today for your free estimate!

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Are Apollo floors easy to clean? Yes! It is smooth and abrasion resistant. It is an industrial product. If you get something like oil or most chemicals on its surface, you can simply wash it off within a couple of hours, no scrubbing required! ...

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Is salt a concern? Once you have locked in your concrete with our coating, it is not going to deteriorate anymore. However, if sandy tires are continuously driven on its surface, it will essentially “sand” it, dulling the finish. ...

What about epoxy coatings? Many of our competitors are still using epoxies. An epoxy top coat may be a little less expensive, but they do not last long, coming with a year warranty if any! Polyurea-polyaspartic lasts a lot longer due to its adhesion rates and its durability through New York freezes and thaws as well as the variations in our hydrostatic table. We combine superior Penntek products with proper preparation and close attention to quality.

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- from the artists’ desk -

Spring is finally here! With the change in season upon us, we at Home are more than excited to bring you fun tips and tricks to get the most out of the outdoors this year. This month, showcase your green thumb and enjoy some sunshine with our Garden & Blooms section, or get some fresh air and shopping done on Main Street with Explore Your Community!

We’re showcasing some of the best ways to get the most out of the warmer weather, whether that’s going for walks down local trails or considering spending some relaxing downtime outside in our own backyards.

In Buffalo, stretch your legs and admire some local blooms and landscapes with the Garden Walk, highlighting some of the most beautiful gardens in Erie County. Want to get out of town for the day? Join Sarah C Travels in sharing her tips for local or international trips and getting the most out of your vacations— which the kids will enjoy every step of the way, too! Bring the spring indoors too with Acquired by Andrea, who uses spring blooms in her décor and finds truly unique items to display. (Check her out on Instagram today!)

The sun’s out and the skies are blue; it’s time to throw open some windows, grab our gardening gloves, make a cocktail and enjoy this spring to the fullest. Keep an eye out for our Home team this summer at some of our favorite local eateries!

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New Classics

Stunning interior design with a timeless style When Andrea Siwiec moved into her Georgian Colonial, she never imagined her journey to turn the house into a home for her family would draw such enthusiastic attention on social media. Nestled in one of Buffalo’s Olmsted Parkways, Andrea’s more than 100-year-old house had “great bones” but needed what she called “a major refresh.” So, the creative mother of three teenage boys began an extensive home makeover. Three floors and over 6,000 square feet later, Andrea was surprised to find her renovations had inspired over 40,000 followers.

“Traditional with a touch of glam”—Andrea’s signature style—found its voice in her first apartment. “I didn’t have a big budget, but I still wanted to create a designer look. I scoured design and décor magazines and books for inspiration and did what I could.” Although not a professional designer, self-taught natural Andrea has always had an eye for decorating and the passion to go with it. The opportunity to transform the classic, three-story Georgian was an exciting challenge.

“We started restoration work on the first floor and worked our way down to the basement. It took us almost two years to complete the project. We were finally ready to start entertaining again, which we do often, then COVID hit.”

More time at home prompted Andrea to share more photos of her gorgeously finished rooms, and suddenly a following sprang up on her Instagram. Her account is called Acquired

by Andrea, a nod to a key component of her design: acquiring classic pieces. “My home is filled with antiques and vintage pieces. I’d much rather buy an heirloomquality item for my home over a new one. Antiques have history, soul and tell a story. I enjoy going to local antique galleries, estate sales, flea markets, and consignment shops to find one-of-a-kind pieces for my home. There are so many other wonderful and unexpected sources for finding unique and beautiful pieces, such as FB Marketplace and thrift stores.” One of her favorite finds? An antique crystal chandelier which hangs so naturally above her dining room table people think it was original to the house.

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In fact, her historic house has inspired several of Andrea’s décor decisions. “The city of Buffalo has so much history. We live in a historic neighborhood and our home is located on an F.L. Olmstead Parkway. Looking out our front window you can see people picnicking, families playing ball, or folks cross country skiing.” Wanting to pay homage to the rich history of Buffalo, Andrea has brought many elements of the city into her home.

To do so, Andrea sources many of her pieces from local makers, selects art from local artists, and decorates with Buffalo-related books. Buffalo is even on the walls of her bathroom with Queen City Toile wallpaper by Red Disk. “It depicts 7 of Buffalo’s most iconic buildings and is a great way to bring Buffalo into our home.”

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Life is too short for white ceilings!

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Andrea is a big believer in turning an ordinary day into a special one. With more people spending time at home, creating memorable family moments has become a priority. If you walk into Andrea’s home on a random Wednesday evening you will find candles lit, jazz music playing, a bottle of wine open, and the entire family taking part in cooking the meal. Andrea says you do not have to wait for a special occasion to celebrate and elevate!

Eat in your dining room, use cloth napkins, and take out your favorite china and crystal stemware.

Another “special occasion” item Andrea considers a must-have are fresh flowers. No matter the time of year, greenery is always available. “I love bringing the outdoors in! I bring in clippings from our garden, small branches from flowering trees, and blooms from local florists, area stores, and farmers markets to always have fresh flowers in my home. In fact, my hostess gift is usually fresh flowers…along with a bottle of wine!”

Feeling inspired to redecorate but don’t know where to begin?

Andrea suggests starting small. Consider wallpaper in one of your rooms. If a bedroom is too intimidating, try a bathroom, an entryway, or even an accent wall. “Wallpaper has always been classic, and people are looking to put it up once again.” Paint your ceilings with color. “Life is too short for white ceilings!” Browse shops—and your grandmother’s attic or basement—for antiques and vintage items, even ones not typically used as decorations.

“You would be surprised by how beautiful these things can be as décor items. They have history, soul, and a style that lasts.”

Want that vintage look in your new build? No problem! “Think about the classic features of older homes, such as moldings and wainscoting. These can easily be added to your newer home to give it that vintage feel!”

For more home inspiration by Andrea check out her Instagram Account @Acquired_by_Andrea.

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LOCAL GARDEN GUIDE

Dedicated to providing the healthiest grown on-site plants and freshest homegrown produce! Family-owned and operated garden center & farm market. From roadside farm stand to full-scale garden center, customer service has always come first. Badding Farm continually strives to provide customers with new and unique plants, fresh and sustainable produce, and most importantly, a relaxed and friendly market to visit. Despite expanding over the years, the majority of the annuals and perennials are grown right on-site

by Mike and family. The garden center sells a full line of annuals and perennials, as well as gardening supplies, pottery, fountains, and statues. In summer and fall the market is full of in-season, homegrown vegetables and fruit.

After our love of family and friends comes our love of plants and that’s what it’s all about: the plants! We strive to set our gardeners up for success by sending them home with healthy plants! Stop in today to meet owners, Mike & Louise Badding, and their family!

Make memories that keep on growing! We have been growing flowers, herbs, and veggies for 76 years, and we love to teach our customers what we have learned!

Not only will we help you find perfect additions to your home, but we will also teach you how to care for them.

We have lots of beautiful potted plants, annuals, perennials, tropical plants, hanging baskets, vegetable plants, pre-potted plants, and so much more!

We have our amazing geraniums trees that you cannot find anywhere else! Geraniums are a very hardy plant and easy to take care of and come in a wide variety of colors.

Come visit Week's Nursery and Greenhouse for all your beautiful flower or vegetable needs. Come in and walk around or we have curbside pickup as well!

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Because we believe in buying locally we have established wonderful working relationships with our local growers.

Growing specifically for us and just a short trip in transit ensures that our plants are strong and healthy, not stressed and already acclimated to our area. When we cannot source locally we receive our plant product from the closest growers possible to ensure quality.

Our selection of plant products cover annuals, perennials, natives, organic heirlooms, organic vegetables, herbs, ornamental trees and shrubs, and evergreens along with fruiting trees and shrubs. We bring in plants zoned for our area and only bring them in when it is safe to plant in the spring.

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BUFFALO is BLOOMING

Garden Walk Buffalo, America’s largest garden tour, is slated for Saturday and Sunday, July 24 & 25 in 2021.

The self-guided tour is absolutely free – no tickets required. Just pick up a map at select sponsor locations or on our website (in July) or at the Garden Walk headquarters during the days and hours of the event and start touring! Hundreds of creative and gracious gardeners are looking forward to seeing you again – or for the first time!

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This Asian-style garden sparks joy with any visitor. This Baynes Avenue garden can teach much about garden design for contemplation and relaxation.

LANCASTER AVE

Do you have shade in your garden?

This Lancaster Avenue gardener mastered his shady spot and let his plants thrive.

J O H N S O N PA R K

In one of Buffalo’s oldest neighborhoods is a delightful blend of gardens and architecture.

Small grassless front yards and surprisingly large back yards amaze visitors in this tight-knit community.

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LINWOOD AVE

Handmade by the gardener for her husband’s birthday, this 14’ tall geodesic dome gazebo can be found in North Buffalo. In this gallery of garden art, you’ll also find a boxwood parterre garden, espaliered apple tree, and organic vegetable garden.

RICHMOND AVE

One of the most creative gardens on the Walk is this charmer on Richmond Avenue. There are dozens of clever and colorful features in this garden – like this bottle curtain wall.

Home to an art director/designer and a carpenter, nearly everything is homemade!

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LANCASTER AVE

The Lancaster Avenue potting shed of the co-author of Buffalo Style Gardens: Create a Quirky, One-of-a-Kind Private Garden with Eye-Catching Designs.

In this gallery of garden art you’ll find a succulent wall hanging, fruit tree espaliers, five fountains, an inlaid marble and granite “carpet,” a copper coral bell fountain, a Harry Potter Garden, and much more.

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LOCAL GARDEN GUIDE Cottage District

NORWOOD AVE

Looking like a set right out of the Sound of Music, this garden delights with a vintage gazebo, running stream, waterfall and more.

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When neighbors all garden together (separately!) streets are made more beautiful, neighborhoods become more walkable, and home values improve.

Buffalo’s Cottage District is living proof of this.

AUBURN AVE

You’ll be bowled over by this bowling ball totem – an iconic feature of the tour as this Auburn Avenue garden has been on the Walk for most of its 27 years.

Auburn Avenue Photo by Don Zinteck

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@Buffalo @Buffal Q. What is BuffaloveNotes? Simply put, BuffaloveNotes are just meant to be easy, quippy, and often topical tags that spread local love and joy. A BuffaloveNote can be a handprinted tag that originated from us; a kind, handwritten thank you on a receipt; a scribbled smile on a coffee cup; or a sketched reminder on someone’s windshield. They are anything that can be left behind to bring someone a spark of joy or a laugh with the hopes that they share that same feeling with someone else - either from that particular passed note, or a new one of their own. BuffaloveNotes are meant to carry on the spirit of what it’s like to be a good neighbor, but in the back-to-basics, paper and snail-mail kind of tangible way.

We like to say it’s “pick it, post it, pass it:” Pick up the note, post about it (so we can, too!), and then pass it on, however you choose.

Q. Have you ever heard a great story come from someone who was inspired by one of the notes? Someone once tagged us in a post that was just captioned, “I needed this today.” That’s what the entire thing is about - hard stop.

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Q. We love what BuffaloveNotes stands for. How did it start?

I usually give an audible laugh at this question! It’s a bit of a funny story looking back. One morning I walked out to my car and found a crudely affixed note on the back of a torn-up piece of paper. The note was...a bit much for the Monday, but it made me smile, and it was a surprise that made me hit pause in the monotony of my regular routine. The first thing I did was take a picture of it and text it to a friend, and then I put it on someone else’s windshield so they could have the same laugh.

The immediate thought was, “Why can’t I do this in a bigger way?” And the answer was that there was no reason why I couldn’t, so I did! A social media-specific project was the right move at the time, so I got the handle and email started, and I began to buy paper, print some notes, and get some of my friends involved to extend the network of love-note writers.

From there it grew, slowly but surely, and that’s the exact pace that I think makes it fun and accessible.

Q. Do you have a ‘craziest’ spot you’ve put one? There may be some notes written on bathroom walls around the city...

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Q. Do you think BuffaloveNotes has even more of an impact now with COVID-19? It’s hard to say, but I do truly hope so.

There are fewer moments for someone to find something as we’re often only out and about now quickly, and with a purpose, so it may mean that the notes or tags aren’t spotted as easily anymore. But I do think that it means when someone does find one on their path, it hopefully resonates more because of that same hurry or rush - it goes back to the importance of just pausing when we can, or really being open to letting those moments find you.

I do personally know that some of our notes have made it to the frontline workers who deserve every bit of thanks and compassion during this crazy mess of a year, and while paper can’t fix what’s happened and continues to happen, it hopefully brought some of the outside gratitude in to them when they needed it.

Q. Do you know how many have been placed in our communities? I do not. However, it is really cool to think about it in terms that aren’t official: Maybe it’s not a tag or has our handle on it, but you can bet that people have written, placed,

or passed BuffaloveNotes of some nature all over this city, and to me that is so darn cool.

Q. How can I find one of the notes? A few ways! One is that you can keep your eyes peeled for one of our tags around the city. We leave them around everywhere we can (in hopes that they don’t get lost or blown away) and post specific ones that should give away a key location. Another way is to buy - or receive from a very kind person - one of our note cards, which are on Etsy and linked from our Instagram page, and have their own blank tags on the back to write on and pass along. And the third way, which is often my favorite, is to create your own!

Find your own canvas and opportunity to write something funny, kind, or in-the-moment for someone to happen upon and snap a picture to send to us!

I like to say “we” when talking about this project, but personally, I am so excited to see how it all grows; and not just from what I print. It’s so fun and inspiring to see others get involved - it was always hoped to be bigger than just one individual. So let’s go, Buffalo!

Find our full interview with @BuffaloveNotes on our website!

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Sip, Sample, Shop & Share Sip: Cuppa Culture is a locally owned & operated TEApourium dedicated exclusively to tea and only tea. For your in-house sipping pleasure, we serve freshly prepared, madeto-order teas & herbal blends in generous 12oz mugs, or as a unique English-style tea experience in a traditional teapot and a teacup & saucer set of your choosing.

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Believing that creative pursuits enrich our lives, Springville Center for the Arts encourages participation in the arts by all segments of our community. We fulfill our mission by maintaining a center to house our performance, exhibition, educational and other arts programs.

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On the Go with Kids in Tow? Buffalo Travel Bloggers, Sarah and Matt Carson have been traveling ever since they first met. Throughout their relationship and during the early years of their marriage, Sarah and Matt traveled all over the world, exploring many countries and enjoying new experiences. Then, they happily welcomed their first baby and soon found themselves needing to adapt.

We caught up with them to talk trips and tips when traveling with children!

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Lisbon, Portugal

Wow, London! How did that trip influence future journeys?

SC: We realized that London had the same essentials as here. All places do, and it didn’t have the language barrier, although it is true many other countries also speak English.

Paris, France

MC: After London, I don’t think we even considered traveling in the States anymore.

We kept going to more and “harder” places until we realized we could do this. We took advantage of every opportunity to get away and travel outside of the country.

The places you have been are incredible! How did you first become interested in travel?

SC: When we were first married, we had a passion in us to travel. Thinking back to which trip gave us the “travel bug,” I believe it was a trip to Florida we planned one winter. The airline we had booked with went under, but we still both had the time off. We scrambled to find last minute flights, and Matt realized it was the same price to go to London. This was the perfect opportunity to go, so we just went!

MC: The best way to get over the fear of traveling out

of the country is to simply do it! Sarah and I both came from different upbringings. My family never traveled internationally, whereas her family, her grandmother in particular, had been everywhere! I had always wanted to travel more, and she had the go-ahead and family buy-in, which is important. Things just came together!

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How did travel change for you when your first baby came along?

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SC: Actually, not much changed for about the first year. You can put your baby in a stroller and still visit restaurants and cafés, and walk around the city. In fact, a stroller holds your water bottle, your purse, and is a good way to keep your younger kids safely contained. When our third child, our daughter, was born, we brought her along to Paris, and it was better! Having her along, we were moved to the front of the line at airports, museums, and other attractions. It was so easy. She just slept all day. Although there was that one time at a Michelin star restaurant…

MC: Dylan, our 6-year-old, is a little more vocal. We still want to wander around a city, but we also need to find playgrounds for him. We rent cars a lot more often too because a car can function as a home base where your kids can eat, sleep, and get changed. Food can also be a challenge. We went to Japan, and I think that was Dylan’s favorite trip because he had McDonalds almost every day!

So, why make the extra effort?

SC: Trips are great opportunities to focus completely on our children. We have noticed their vocabulary increased during trips, too. I feel it is good for kids to get out of their little bubble. In 2019, we were in Columbia. We ventured out a little more than most people, and we drove through some very oppressed, poverty-stricken areas. It was eye-opening to us, and our kids asked a lot of questions.

MC: Our kids saw how blessed they are.

They are learning empathy and understanding. On this trip, we also brought along a tiny wheelchair made by Bella’s Bumbas of Webster. At the airport in Columbia, we met up with a little girl named Isabella and her family. They were so happy. It was the sweetest thing for us to experience with our kids.

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What is one piece of advice that you can give to parents traveling with kids?

SC: It has been good for me as a person; I’ve become much more patient and flexible. Similarly, it is also good for the kids to learn to go with the flow. It is fun to be flexible.

Travel is an exciting adventure!

MC: You have to adjust your expectations. Before kids, we would make plans and feel as though we had to accomplish those things for our trip to be worth it. Now, we stop at a hotel if they are overly tired. We walk away from long lines and do something different. We know if something doesn’t work out this time, we can try again next time.

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C an’ t g e t a r o u n d the world n ow?

C he c k o u t S a r a h C’s loca l t rave l sugge st ions.

What are some of your favorite travel destinations around New York State?

SC: Yes, one might think with all the places we have been, New York would be boring, but there is so much to do! We visited Saranac Lake, Lake Placid, the Adirondacks, the Catskills, the Finger Lakes, Chautauqua Lake, the Hudson Valley, and more. We really enjoyed our time in the Thousand Islands last year. We stayed at the 1000 Island Harbor Hotel in Clayton and took a foliage boat tour in Alexandria Bay. We loved it, and the kids loved the boat ride!

MC: We started dating in NYC, and it is our most favorite city in the world.

Our kids love it too with all the cars, bicycles, and lights everywhere.

There is just so much to see, constant entertainment, and lots of playgrounds.

We also love Letchworth with its hiking trails and waterfalls. We went last fall when we were getting the travel bug out of our system. We also stayed there, which was a lot of fun. Our kids love outdoor activities. We enjoyed everywhere we have been in New York State more than we thought we would.

Jamestown, NY WHERE WE STAYED: Chautauqua Harbor Hotel Only 1.5 hours from Buffalo with a gorgeous waterfront view. Amenities include mini golf, outdoor pool, indoor pool & hot tub, outdoor seating with firepits and a playground right across the street.

1,000 Islands WHERE WE STAYED: Thousand Islands Harbor Hotel in Clayton, NY The hotel sits on a beautiful piece of waterfront property that used to be an old snowplow factory. We love the location because the waterfront is so breathtaking and it is right in the center of the cutest walkable town.

THINGS TO DO: Thousand Island Boat Tour River Walk Wooden Playground WHERE WE ATE: Seagrille Restaurant | Koffee Kove Restaurant Lyric Coffee Shop | Woodboat Brewery

THINGS TO DO:

There are so many wonderful restaurants, cafés & shops in walkable distance.

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Southern Tier Brewery WHERE WE ATE: Lakeview Lounge & Grille This restuarant is located right at the hotel and is kid friendly, and delicious! Enjoy a gorgeous view of the lake. Tip: Take the kids for a walk while waiting for food or play a quick game of mini golf.

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6 Easy Travel Tips for Your Next Family Trip!

Make the most of travel time. Taking trips with your kids is doable and beneficial. Time spent traveling is one of my favorite parts–especially flying because I am literally sitting right next to my child with no distractions. We can sing songs, read books, and just spend time together. Our kids behave better, too!

Book hotels that have breakfast. These hotels are usually more relaxed.

Our kids could show up in their pajamas! Our family usually fills up on the included breakfast. Also, for greater flexibility, find hotels as you go; that way you can stop along the way if you are too tired to continue.

There usually isn’t a need to book ahead within the U.S. Don’t fall prey to screen guilt. I was totally a granola mom who was never going to let my children have screen time, and we still do not allow our kids to use their tablets in our home…ever, but my philosophy evolved over time. We now have a rule—and I swear by this—when we go on vacation, our kids have unlimited tablet time. They love travel time. It works out very well!

Skip the sit-down restaurants. Is trying to keep your children sitting politely for an hour or more worth it? Instead, we fill up on breakfast in the morning, usually at our hotel. For lunch and dinner, we stop and pick up portable foods: a sandwich, a salad, etc. If we do eat in and one of our kids has a meltdown, we take them outside to calm down. It is good for them to understand social norms, what is expected of them, and when their behavior is unacceptable.

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Plan for playground stops. In places like NYC, playgrounds are everywhere. That helps a lot. Other areas take a little searching to find your playground stops. Take the time to identify area playgrounds and plan free time for your kids to run, climb, and burn off some energy.

Give at least one day off for jet lag. We traveled to South Africa with our kids and arrived in the middle of the night. At 3am, I remember, our son crawled out of his sleep tent with his little brother, and we were still exhausted. We had to just go with the flow. That first day after traveling, we recommend not planning anything–don’t even take photos! By the time you get home, you won’t remember those difficulties, just all the amazing times you had.

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The Totally Buffalo Store is your onestop shop for the best Buffalo brands - all year-round!

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Where shopping local matters! You don’t need us to tell you that there’s something very special about Buffalo and WNY! The sense of pride we feel is truly unlike any other community. We are here to celebrate that pride!

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Did you know we are WNY’s one-stop source for the best upcycling supplies?!

We also hold weekly DIY workshops for everyone. Find a wide variety of brand names from Iron Orchid Designs, Debbie’s DIY Clay Paint, Beyond All in One, Fusion Mineral Paints & more right in the heart of Genesee County!

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North Buffalo artist Casey Milbrand has been painting murals throughout the beautiful city for the past 10 years. However, he has been an artist for much longer.

Casey has been drawing since he was a kid, yet he sees himself as an ideas person, showcasing the beauty and history of Buffalo through his artwork.

Growing up, Casey loved many things about Buffalo, including the rooftop of his high school building with its view of the entirety of Buffalo and the beautiful city skyline. Casey also enjoyed bowling as well as spending time at his family’s cottage on Lake Erie, the Botanical Gardens, an abandoned train station, and parks in Buffalo.

Now, Casey can be found scouring new coffee shops and enjoying pho at Vietnamese restaurants across the Queen City.

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After earning both his Bachelor’s and his Masters degrees, Casey started his own company: Casey Milbrand Design, Inc. Although he works on sculptures and illustrations, his main focus is his mural work. His first outdoor mural, “Greetings from Buffalo,” can be found across from the Buffalo Downtown Market.

In 2017, it earned him the Preservation Buffalo Niagara People’s Choice Award.

Casey is currently working on a mural called, “Let Hope Shine Through” at Family Promise of Western New York, a local homeless shelter. He hopes to put the mural design on a t-shirt to sell and raise money for the shelter once it’s complete. Casey loves Buffalo and believes his art is a gift that allows him to keep on giving to the city and those within it.

Continuing to decorate the city of Buffalo with his artwork, Casey hopes passersby feel the emotions and self-expression attached to each mural. A self-taught painter and full-time artist, he credits his parents as inspiration and the people in Buffalo for pushing him to continue his work. - BY RILEY SMITH

“I just want Buffalo to be colorful.”

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Massage therapy is one of the oldest forms of medicine. It is a great choice for anyone, especially those who wish for a natural, homeopathic route in life. Massage not only helps you relax and destress but it can also help improve medical issues. My goal is for my clients to be happy and healthy. I want to be able to give them relief, both physically and mentally.

Boho lovers dream come true in small town Alden NY! With handmade and sourced pieces this shop is ideal for finding the perfect item for your home, for a friend, baby shower, self care day, or just for fun.

Lupine & Lead is a creative company specializing in Photography, Design and Interiors. The owner Kaylee Choate decided to create a retail space to offer unique gifts along with her services. Stop by to check out a great local business.

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My business is independently owned and operated. This means appointments fill up fast and at times I can be booked out a few months. After a few short years of hard work, my business now has an accreditation from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). I am also an independent contractor within Renaissance Wellness. For some clients, they can get multiple services done all in one place.

Currently I offer Swedish massage and Hot Stone massage as my main services. I used these massages and add in specific needs for each client not limited to but including pregnancy work, injuries, accidents, postsurgery and child wellness. With continuing education, I keep my license up to date and learn new techniques. The more I learn, the more I will add to my practice in the future.

Prices and package specials can be found on my website.

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WE HAVE EXPANDED! Formerly comprised of 65 carefully selected, local artisans, Rustic Buffalo has nearly doubled that number with a total of 110 artisans located at their Buffalo campus 7 days a week. New offerings will include Adirondack furniture, custom firepits, a wider variety of repurposed rustic furniture, more pet accessories, textiles, fine arts, sculptures, handwoven craft items and more!

In addition to this incredible shopping experience, we are building a Family Game Zone. Say goodbye to struggling with bored children while shopping, and say hello to family fun with cornhole, outdoor Yahtzee, Jenga, and other giant yard games!

With so much fun to be had, you are sure to work up an appetite! Rustic Buffalo introduces its new bakery and café. Our bake shop offers all manner of goodies, including cookie platters for the holidays and special

events, specialty pies for Thanksgiving, and many other items available when you order ahead. Stop by our café and treat yourself to a hot coffee and a scrumptious scone or muffin. Seating is available outdoors on our porch and deck areas, giving guests the opportunity to relax while overlooking the surrounding countryside.

LOVE BUFFALO? So do we! Our new Gourmet Kitchen is overflowing with nothing but Buffalo-themed foods available for purchase. Including local favorites like Weber’s Mustard, Ted’s Hot Sauce, Chef Ilio DePaulo’s specialty breadcrumbs, gourmet popcorn, and specialty roasted nuts, our Gourmet Kitchen invites you to sample an eclectic mix of Buffalo-themed edibles and bring the unique flavors of Buffalo into your home. Sweet tooth? Check out our great assortment of Fowler’s Candy, including sponge candy and Truffalos!

Fair weather and sunny weekends mean visits to our OUTDOOR ARTISAN MARKET, open Saturdays & Sundays, May 1st-October 31st, 10am-4pm. Located behind our barns, 20 outdoor artisans offer all manner of goods from craftware to fresh flowers, vegetables, and more. The Rustic Buffalo experience is the perfect local destination for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or just for fun. Our gift cards are always available for your friends and loved ones! Rustic Buffalo would like to send tremendous thanks to Bath Fitter, the incredible sponsor of our Outdoor Artisan Market. “We could not have our Outdoor Artisan Market without Bath Fitter’s sponsorship. They are an incredible company to work with!”

Open every day from 10am-6pm, Wednesdays & Thursdays until 8pm!

Rustic Buffalo Artisan Market is more than a SHOPPING EXPERIENCE, it’s a DESTINATION! 6610 Shawnee Road, North Tonawanda • 716.907.9318 • info@rusticbuffalodecor.com

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