3 TIPS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
or repair rugs with curled ends or slippery bottoms. If you want to keep or redecorate with these items, find open spaces that you’re less likely to walk past or store these items away from common areas. Keep storage at hip height to make these items easier to grab, too!
HAVE SUMMER FUN — THE PAWAY!
3 Day Trips From Butler County
As states like Pennsylvania continue to open up and welcome local and long-distance visitors once again, we can think of no better time to explore the landmarks that make this region a great place to live. Become a tourist in Western Pennsylvania this summer when you visit these three great spots!
Consult With a Medical Professional There could be a number of reasons why your home is no longer safe. Perhaps you have balance concerns and need to install more grab bars in your bathroom and on the stairs. Another reason could be your medication or worsening hearing. Whatever the case is for you, a medical professional can help you find resources — like doorbells that light up and sound an alarm for those who are hard of hearing — that could improve your specific situation. Bonus: Wear a medical alert necklace or pin. If you do fall, every minute you spend on the floor or injured is critical. Medical alert necklaces allow you to easily notify medical professionals for help! As you and your family improve your home for independent living, it could spark conversations about your later-in-life care or estate planning needs. Please contact our team today if you would like to make changes to your plan.
Seven Springs Mountain Resort When: All day, every day Where: 777 Water Wheel Drive, Champion Website : 7Springs.com
You may know Seven Springs as a ski resort destination about two hours from Butler, but this small mountain oasis is also the perfect spot for summer fun. Enjoy bike riding around its many trails, or take the grandchildren on a zip lining adventure or down the slides. Target shooters and horseback riders will also enjoy the amenities found at this resort. If you want to keep the fun going, book an overnight stay with the whole family! Moraine State Park When: Park office open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: 225 Pleasant Valley Road, Portersville Website: DCNR.PA.gov This is the perfect escape for nature lovers! Moraine State Park is full of dense greenery and babbling waters. Get lost in the hills when you hike, bike, boat, or ride your horse through its many trails and along the water. The grandkids will love swimming in the water, while the family history buff will get a kick out of the story behind the park’s founding. (It was preserved by the community!)
Plant-Based Blueberry Muffins
Inspired by MyDarlingVegan.com
It’s blueberry season! Whip up this simple muffin recipe to celebrate in style.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp sugar 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp canola oil
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1 cup soy milk
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups flour
Fort Ligonier When: Every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: 200 South Market St., Ligonier Admission: $8–$15 Website: FortLigonier.org
Zest of 1 lemon
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 cups fresh blueberries
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
Directions
Step back in time to the 18th Century at Fort Ligonier! Complete with its own storied history, Fort Ligonier is a fully reconstructed replica of the fort by the same name that once housed and trained soldiers for battle. The fort regularly features re-enactments and offers tours and historical exhibits so the whole family can learn more. You can even take a peek at George Washington’s saddle pistols!
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease a muffin tin and set aside. 2. In a bowl, combine soy milk and apple cider vinegar. Set aside. 3. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. 4. In a third bowl, combine sugar, oil, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Add milk mixture and stir, then add flour mixture. Stir to combine until well-incorporated but not smooth. Fold in the blueberries. 5. Spoon batter into muffin tin, filling each well 3/4 full. Bake 20–25 minutes, cool, and enjoy!
Note: Please check COVID-19 precautions and guidelines at each location before planning your trip.
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