Camden Lifestyle Magazine Issue 01

Issuu 01 | Spring 2019

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62
Healing Plants
Faces of Camden
Coastal Dogs
Meet 401 West
Resturaunt

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96
106
Pour Some Honey
on It
Chef Profile
Who Comes First:
The Kids or...
Create a Running
Club

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VOLUME ONE
A NEW
NARRATIVE

Camden Lifestyle is the magazine
representing the very heart of South Georgia.
There’s no place like Georgia - and together we bring the
cities of the Florida/Georgia border to life through Camden
Lifestyle. Our mission is to celebrate the outdoor life, from
lush lands to gardens, from historical architecture to new
developments, the pursuit of adventurous travel, from food
and drink to visual splendor.
Camden Lifestyle celebrates how to live a life that is more
engaged with our cities, with the land, literature, the music,
the arts, the traditions, our businesses, and the food in the
South.
Elegant and relevant. Authentic and fun.
Camden Lifestyle is about appreciating the richness of Camden
County.
It’s about the lifestyle we share, in Camden.

SEASON | DESIGN | LIFESTYLE | FOOD | ENTERTAINMENT | TRAVEL
SPRING/ SUMMER 2019!
CAMDEN
HAPPENINGS
GET LOCAL
don’t miss out on these great going-ons this season in Camden
CAN’T MISS THE FOOD AT ENJOY LOCAL MUSICIANS MEET THE ANIMALS
FIRST FRIDAYS LOCAL TUNES ENJOY OUTDOORS
Eat, drink, shop, and mingle on the
first Friday each month in downtown
St. Marys with local businesses.
This is where the Grand Old Opry
meets Hee Haw right in the heart of
Woodbine every Friday night.
Meet and greet the animals who make
coastal Georgia their home at Crooked
River State Park.
march
MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL
Mardi Gras is French for “Fat
Tuesday” — meaning it is the
last opportunity to eat rich food
before the fast of Lent begins.
Join the city of St. Marys and
Kbay radio for the annual festivities
on March 2nd.
april
WALK FOR A CAUSE
Support the local community by
tieing your laces and walking in
the 7th Annual Autism Awareness
5k Hosted by Chick-fil-A
Kingsland.The social workers
of the CCSS work with students
on any issue that hinders them
from attending and achieving in
school.
may
MUSIC IN THE PARK
A wonderful family event, mark
you calendars, pack a picnic
and stock up on bug spray. St.
Marys is hosting Michael Hulett
6-8pm St. Marys Waterfront
LOCAL &
NOTEWORTHY
CRAWFISH AND MUSIC IN WOODBINE
The 34th Annual Crawfish Festival is a family oriented
event and offers something for all ages from children’s
amusements to arts & crafts, to cloggers, square dancers
and live bands. This year’s festival is scheduled for
Friday Night, April 26, 2019 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm and
Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 8:00am to 6:30pm. Entertainment
everyday and on Saturday premier performers
at 3:15 PM Randall Bramblett, 4:45 PM Adam Wakefield,
and 7:00 PM Country Music.
june
FISHING TOGETHER
Historic St. Marys Fishing
Classic Day one fishing in
the St. Marys waterfront
with day two including music
in the park with Cumberland
Sound and all day fun at the
St. Marys Waterfront Park.
july
INDEPENDENCE DAY
A day to celebrate our
country’s independence
together at the St. Marys
Independence Day Festival
Presented by St. Marys Kiwanis
Club. Wear your red,
white, and blue, bring your
flags and ribbons, and join
submit your
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GUIDE TO
CAMDEN EVENTS
March
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2
First Friday is a night
of fun in fowntown St.
Marys. Enjoy music,
arts, and food.
3
Moulin Rouge on the big
screen at the Kings Bay
Stadium Cinemas 9
10
4
Mosaic Night in St. Mary’s
at J’s Tavern & The Sound
House
11
5 6 7 8 9
National Pancake Day - visit
IHOP
Teen Tech Day at the Camden
County Public Library.
Enjoy building, creating, and
coding!
National Hospitalist Day
Captain Stan’s Presents
Touch of Grey band,
Woodbine, Georgia.
The Snacks Blues Band
Live At J’s Tavern And
The Sound House
Scottish Heritage Days with
living history demonstrations,
including musket and
cannon firings, blacksmithing,
18th century cooking
and music in Fort King
George State Historic Site.
12 13 14 15 16
Mardi Gras Festival, an
annual time for family
fun on the streets of
downtown St. Marys.
Food, Parade, Vendors,
and entertainment.
Ofefenokee Photo
Workshop John Reed, a
widely published nature
photographer, will conduct a
Spring Nature Photography
Workshop at Okefenokee
National Wildlife Refuge.
Spring Vendor Pop Up
Sweet Magnolia Grace Boutique
is hosting a community
pop-up featuring your
favorite local vendors!
Daylight Saving 2019
National Pack Your Lunch
Day
National Napping Day National Plant a Flower Day National K9 Veterans Day National Pi Day
Honey Hounds at J’s
Tavern. Come enjoy the
music.
St. Patrick’s Weekend
kick-off with SMOKE-
STACK at the Wee Pub
10th Annual Jazz ‘n arts
festival on the Satilla
Riverwalk in Woodbine,
Georgia.
Josh Kirkland Band
at St. Patricks Day
17
St. Patrick's Day
18
19 20 21 22 23
24
National Sloppy Joe Day National Poultry Day
Book Signing for “What
are you doing here?”
hosted by Once Upon
A Bookseller. Author
Sheila McNeill became
the first woman to serve
as National President of
U.S. Navy League.
National Fragrance Day
25
Twisted Anchor
Public · Hosted by Black
Sheep Blues Band.
26 27 28 29 30
Food Truck Saturdays where
St. Marys hosts 3 food trucks
each month on the St. Marys
Waterfront Park.
Camden House Gold
Tournament hosted at
The Golf Club at Osprey
Cove
Friends of Crooked
River Meeting · Hosted
by Friends of Crooked
River State Park
National Tolkien Reading
Day
National Manatee Appreciation
Day
National Black Forest
Cake Day
National Vietnam War
Veterans Day
Horse Races and The
Parade of Hats Hosted
by St. Marys Eagles FOE
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GUIDE TO
CAMDEN EVENTS
April
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1
2 3 4 5 6
Full Moon Folk hosted at
Ops Pizza. Come enjoy
the music and a cold
beverage.
7
National April Fools Day
8
National Peanut Butter and
Jelly Day
National Walking Day
National Burrito Day
First Friday is a night
of fun in fowntown St.
Marys. Enjoy music, arts,
and food.
9 10 11 12 13
Railwatch Day the city of
Folkston Georgia brings train
aficionados from all across
the country. Activities include
films, networking, lunch, train
artwork and photo contest,
and an evening cookout.
14
National Zoo Lovers Day National Library Workers Day National Siblings Day National Pet Day
15
National Grilled Cheese
Sandwich Day
16 17 18 19 20
7th Annual Autism
Awareness 5k Hosted by
Chick-fil-A Kingsland
National Gardening Day National Tax day National Wear Your Pajamas
to Work Day
21
22
National Bat Appreciation
Day
National Lineman Appreciation
Day
National Garlic Day
23 24 25 26 27
Annual Old Timer’s
Fishing Tournament at
Notter’s Pond. Come and
bring the grandkids. Free!
EASTER SUNDAY
28
National Earth Day National Picnic Day National Administrative
Professionals’ Day
29
30
National Poem In Your
Pocket Day
The annual Woodbine
Crawfish Festival is a
two-day event held at
the Waterfront Park and
Riverwalk in Downtown
Woodbine. It includes
lots of food (lots of tasty
crawfish etoufee), free all
day entertainment, arts &
crafts, children’s activities
and much more.
Food Truck Saturdays where
St. Marys hosts 3 food trucks
each month on the St. Marys
Waterfront Park.
National Superhero Day
National Peace Rose Day
National Adopt a Shelter
Pet Day
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HOME & GARDEN
healing
plants
Images & Motherhood Story by Megan V.
WHY isn’t this happening?! Sometimes the answer is so clear. It simply wasn’t
time yet. Last year, I remember being so angry. Why did that happen? How in
the world could any good possibly come out of that heartbreak? The greenhouse.
The greenhouse came out of that. It wouldn’t exist without that loss and
grieving process. And neither would this baby.

I used to joke about how I had a black thumb. I
couldn’t even keep fake plants alive. It was always a
running joke in our house. Succulents died the second
I looked at them so there was no way I could keep
anything leafy and green alive. For years, we had a
plantless house and we were just fine with that.
Then we miscarried. My angel of a friend, Sarah, left
some daffodils on my doorstep and I wasn’t expecting
them. But when I passed by the door, I saw them
sitting there, bright yellow and orange, smiling up at
me. I loved them immediately. I was determined that I
was going to keep these smiling daffodils alive because
that was life I could control. I looked up how to care
for daffodils and I loved tending to them because they
always seemed so happy to see me. Negative pregnancy test. I decided
I wanted plants. Lots of plants. All under my control, all things I could
keep alive. My mother-in-law and I researched house plants and how
to care for each of them. Then we went shopping, a lot of shopping! I
loved them all so much. They made me so, so happy. I got all the pots,
the right dirt, set timers on my phone for when to water them and
when to fertilize them. It eventually got to the point where I didn’t
need the phone reminder anymore, it became natural.
More negative pregnancy tests. I wanted… no, needed… more
plants. More things to care for that I had complete control over. I
never seemed to have enough. Each month we had a negative test,
that day I’d go to a nursery or Home Depot or Lowe’s and get more
plants. I’d take my time walking through the plant isles. Running
my fingers across their leaves, waiting for one to call out to me.
Sometimes I’d go with Max and let him pick one. Sometimes I just
wanted to go alone. This was an errand where I couldn’t be rushed.
I needed to take my time and let the minutes, sometimes hours, in
the company of plants work their magic. More negative tests. Go
buy more plants! But they made me feel so much better. My coping
mechanism. Then I started going to buy more plants multiple times
a week. Ordering more online. It got to a point where Mitch had
to have a serious conversation with me. And if I’m being honest
with myself, I needed that conversation to happen. I decided I had
enough to care for (over 100 now) and that I didn’t need anymore.
(It also helped that winter was coming and none of the stores carried
anything anymore.)
I woke up one morning at the beginning of June with this thought
in my head. Greenhouse. I want to build a greenhouse. I pitched
the idea to Mitch and after a little convincing, he was on board.
What was its purpose? Why are we building this? We brainstormed,
planned and saved for months. How big? What materials? Made
from cedar beams and old, white, wooden windows, it would be
approximately 14ft x 22ft, with 9 foot walls and the ceiling peaking
at around 13 feet. The Greenhouse would be built by us, for us. It
would be for our family, both earthside and in Heaven.

“In the same way I will not cause pain without allowing something
new to be born,” says the Lord.” Isaiah 66:9
After a year of trying after our loss, we’re finally pregnant with our Rainbow Baby. The timing of this pregnancy
and all the circumstances that have surrounded it are so undeniably Jesus. His Glory needs to be given. There
are things that happen that you can chalk up to coincidence or a ‘hmm, that’s weird’ mentality. The timing of
this pregnancy is not one of those things. On the day of our loss, there was a thunderstorm (how appropriate,
right?) and afterwards, a double rainbow appeared in the sky. I forced myself outside to go see it, and I’m so glad
I did. The day before we found out we were pregnant another rainbow appeared in the same exact place in the
sky. That was also the day we completed the shelving inside the greenhouse, which was the final installment. I
got to place my plants that day, which I’d been dreaming about doing for 7 months. The next day, we found out
we were pregnant. That’s also the same day the landscaping outside was completed. So technically, on the day
the greenhouse was done… the idea and dream that was born from our loss… is the day we found out about
our rainbow baby. I joke with Mitch and tell him all he had to do for us to get pregnant was finish the greenhouse!
All the planning, every set back with building, every good weather day, every bad weather day, every
minute that was spent outside, every piece of material that had to be saved up for, ordering, waiting for shipping
to arrive, and installed… it all added up and was timed perfectly for us to find out on THAT exact day.
We had been trying for a year, and here we were with a positive test almost exactly to the day of our miscarriage
last year. Oddly enough, in the months leading up to this, I had several people reach out to me. They said they
didn’t know why, but felt led to tell me our wait would soon be over. They were reluctant of course (because
what a crazy thing to say to someone you know has lost and has been trying since then.). I’m so glad they told
me that. It gave me hope. And they were right. When we got the positive test, I went in that day for bloodwork.
My HcG level was good. I went in a couple days later and it had risen like it’s supposed to. At 6 weeks and 4
days, we saw the heartbeat. There’s a bean in there, with a perfect, perfect flutter of a heartbeat. We also had an
appointment at 10 weeks. The heart rate is 169. And that baby was moving! It was so wild to see that little jelly
bean dance so much!

It’s a been a hard year. Why couldn’t we get pregnant after that? I
saw announcement after announcement. My friends were pregnant
with #2. They had healthy, beautiful babies on Baby M’s due
date. It was something I’d never felt before and I had to pray my
way through it… which took a long time. I knew it would happen
when it was supposed to, but it was so hard to find comfort in that
when all I was seeing was negative pregnancy tests. I got so caught
up in wondering WHY. WHY isn’t this happening?! Sometimes
the answer is so clear. It simply wasn’t time yet. Last year, I remember
being so angry. Why did that happen? How in the world
could any good possibly come out of that heartbreak? The greenhouse.
The greenhouse came out of that. It wouldn’t exist without
that. And neither would this baby. To be honest, if we hadn’t had
a miscarriage and in the grieving process, developed a love for
plants and all that it entails, I don’t think this thought ever would
have popped into my head. I like to believe the baby sent me this
idea, so in some way, it serves as a memorial. I believe with all my
heart that we were supposed to build it and I can’t wait to see what
the Lord does with it.
Rainbow Baby Vaughan – Due December 2018.

“ Forget NOT that the earth delights to
feel your bare feet on its flesh and the
winds long to play with your hair”
-Khalil Gibran

SEASON | DESIGN | LIFESTYLE | FOOD | ENTERTAINMENT | TRAVEL
FACES OF CAMDEN
Photo Miranda Spivey & Written by Faythe Hall

THE LOCAL FISHER“WO”MAN
Owner of WhiteHouse Seafood, Karen met her husband
when he moved next door to her off exit 7.
Thinking he was just another retired man who enjoyed
time out on the coastal Georgia waters, she
agreed on a boat ride and oyster gathering. She laughs
when sharing the memories of their first date with me
and the sparkle in her eyes tells me it is one of her
most cherished ones. She recalls that she was so excited
for this beautiful boat ride and invisioned walking
on the beach at sunset, breeze in her hair, holding
hands, and picking up an oyster here and there. Little
did she know that the beautiful dress and new shoes
she bought for this “romantic” first date would be
discarded for a pair of water boots and that he would
have her up to her thighs in mud digging for oysters
by the end of the day. When they got back on the boat
he said “so you want to do it again?” Of course, I said
yes. “He was like Forest Gump” she says smiling, “he
was so excited to be out their learning about the river
and the oyster harvesting he knew nothing about.

HE LED AND SHE FOLLOWED
“I would cry every night, I was up to my elbows every day in mullet, covered in fish stink and he was
getting to be out on the beautiful river”
“Back then they paid 10 cents an oyster and he would come home
so excited that he found 10-12 of them. I recently found his old
payout receipts, $1.20 his first week.” She shares with me how
they started the fish market together and how scared she was not
knowing what any of the fish were, wish ones you could eat, and
how she didn’t know that blue crabs could bite. He would be out
of the river and she was stuck selling at the fish market, selling
creatures from the ocean that she didn’t even know if you could
eat or not. “I would cry every night, I was up to my elbows every
day in mullet, covered in fish stink and he was getting to be out
on the river, but I had help, I was learning from Kath and Bruce,
the ones we purchased the market from. Every day I would walk
back to her house on the property 15-20 times a day and show
her a fish and she would tell me its name and what it was good
for. When the knocking became lesser and lesser, she knew I was
learning the ways.” Kathy wasn’t the only one who taught Karen
the girl from up North who had never been on the waters before;
her customers taught her everything she says with affection in her
voice.“They taught me how to butterfly shrimp and they taught
me how to filet a fish. I had the menu of what we had in stock and
they would point to what they wanted since I couldn’t match the
names of the fish to what they looked like. My customers would
come in to buy something and then sit down and tell me how
they prepared and cooked it. Honestly, I have the best customers,
they are the reason I know all that I do.” In 2011 Karen and her
husband were ready to build on the land they had invested their
savings in, but the city permits were very hard to get approved.
“They didn’t want a fish market here, they wanted a gas station or
other business but we appealed and finally we built.” Karen and
her husband not only built the seafood market we enjoy today but
started the Crooked River Oyster culture, harvesting local oysters
and building oyster beds. They were able to purchsae one of the
rare leases for Crooked River and worked with the University on
creating Oyster farms and expanding the culture. If you walk into
WhiteHouse, Karen is going to tell you about how special the locally
picked oysters are and if you have never eaten a raw oyster,
she is going to teach you the right way to eat one, a way that will
make you appreciate the oyster and river it came from. It’s the
closest you can get to drinking the ocean. Now carrying on the
legacy of working the river Karen’s two sons work side by side
with her picking the oysters and running the market.
Visit the market at Harrietts Bluff Rd, Woodbine, GA 31569

FROM OUR RIVERS
“Our oysters are special; there is nothing like a Crooked River, Coastal Georgia river, and if we don’t invest in the
future, they won’t be there forever.”
First in a series, continued in Volume 2 fall 2019.

Photo by: Miranda Spivey
ST MARY’S RIVERKEEPER
Many people do not know who these valuable people
are in our community. The riverkeepers are the ones
who advocate for drinkable, fishable, and swimmable
waterways now and into the future. The riverkeepers
spend their time conducting water testing, patrolling
the different stretches of the river and watershed, educating
in schools, conducting annual river cleanups,
and being the voice for our rivers to governmental
agencies and lawmakers as the local officials try to
enact laws that directly impact the health of the St.
Marys River and watershed. Rick Frey, the founding
riverkeeper retired from the position in December of
2018, passing the torch. Rick established the organization
and advanced the Riverkeeper impacts within
the St. Marys River watershed building it to what it
is today, partnering with Camden County to receive
a $400,000 grant to replace 30 failing septic systems
in the horsepen Creet watershed in Browntown Community.
The simple act of inspecting and pumping
out these failing septic systems has already greatly
improved the water quality and, therefore, the public
health within that community. With White Oak

PRESERVING OUR RIVERS
the annual river clean up had 700 volunteers who collected
37,000 pounds of trash in 2018.
Conservation, they expanded the annual river clean up to over
700 volunteers who collected 37,000 pounds of trash in 2018.
Rick also developed partnerships with Florida and Georgia Sea
Grant, the Coastal Conservation Association, Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Ritz-Carlton that
will enable the Riverkeeper to establish an oyster reef living
shoreline in Old Town Fernandina this spring. While Rick has
chosen to step aside as Riverkeeper, allowing Anna Laws to assume
that role, Rick will remain active within the organization as
a board member. Anna became the Riverkeeper in January 2019
after working throughout 2018 as the Water Quality Monitoring
and Outreach Coordinator. Prior to her work with the St Marys
Riverkeeper, she worked as a fisheries and seabird ecologist for
Oregon State University and worked on human-elephant conflict
mitigation in Kenya. In 2016, she earned her Masters of Science
in Conservation Biology from the Durrell Institute of Conservation
Ecology, located in the UK. Anna performed her master’s
research in Borneo, where she studied the habitat characteristics
needed to maintain semi-aquatic mammal diversity in riparian
buffer zones of oil palm plantations. Being a coastal Georgia native
she is excited to return to work in her home area, the area that
instilled her passion for nature and conservation.
To learn more abour our Riverkeeper or receive information
about getting involved in the next big clean up visit
www.stmarysriverkeeper.org

Photo by: Miranda Spivey
CAMDEN VISIONARIES
Dan and Rosanna are investing in the community with their vision of seeing Camden expand and
grow. Owners of the Wee Pub South, Angel’s Cafe, and Amelia Island Event Rentals.

One and done was never a concept for this business duo,
as they see the rich potential for a growing the economy
of Camden and providing jobs within the community.
First opening the Wee Pub South and quickly invisioning
other businesses that would add to the culture of the
cities they love, two more businesses were born. The Wee
Pub provides a relaxed atmosphere where you can order
a cold pint with a delicious food-forward dish while sitting
back relaxing to the latest music or while playing a
game of cornhole on the patio. Angel’s cafe in contrast
offers a fresh and fast dining experience for breakfast
and lunch. Not only investing into the food culture of
Camden, Dan & Rosanna opened Amelia Island Events,
a premier coastal Georgia event rental company available
for concerts, conferences, weddings, and more. While
three businesses and two little girls would keep anyone
on their toes, we are excited to see what else this couple
will bring to the community.

HELPING HANDS
Carrie Lewis and her vetted caregivers take care of the ones we love when we need the extra helping hands.
It may sound odd but Carrie Lewis has been involved in caregiving since she was in high school. Her paternal grandmother was
diagnosed with cancer when she was in 10th grade and by 11th grade she was completely bed bound and under hospice care. She,
her father and uncle, rotated every third night caring for her grandmother and they hired a care giver for the daytime hours so she
could attend high school.Together they kept this schedule until she passed away on July 15th, 2002 while Carrie’s whole family was on
vacation in Florida except for her and the daytime caregiver. “She was not expected
to pass that soon but she decided to let go nonetheless. It was sad but I was happy
that she was no longer suffering and was reunited with her family in Heaven.” Then,
in Carrie’s junior year of college, her maternal grandmother was diagnosed with a
progressive form of brain cancer. They found out in October of 2005 and she passed
away in February of 2006. Carrie moved home from Athens and became her Grandmother’s
primary care giver at the end of that fall semester. “I was with her when she
passed away and I remember it very vividly because she was the first person that I
was physically with when they passed.” Carrie went on to receive her degree BA in
Social Science and continued on to work with seniors in our community.
Georgia Living Senior Home Care approached and offered her with this opportunity
back in the fall and after doing some research she decided that their culture of care
and the approach that they have to care from their corporate perspective is unlike
any that she had seen in our community. While Georgia Living Senior Home Care
has the word “senior” in its name, they offer many different services including helping
a woman who is on bedrest pregnant with laundry, meal prep, and errands or
offering those same services to someone who is recovering from plastic surgery or
someone who had a broken arm or ankle. There is nothing wrong with being taken
care of and when you need another pair of helping hands that is where Carrie’s team
of caregivers can help. I know personally I am so excited to have her here in our
community of Camden, I plan on using their services when we have our next baby
or if my husband or I are sick, how amazing to have someone you can trust with the
things that still need getting done, when you are down sick.
If you would like to learn more about GLSHC and the MANY services they offer to
our community feel free to contact Carrie the regional administrator of the coastal region including Camden, Glynn, Brantley, and
Charlton. clewis@georgialivingseniorcare.com

THE IRISH SCOTT
A local artistan whose designs are inspired by Celtic designs and clothing.
There is a lot of art and culture in our community, some who
are well-known and others hidden gems. I found the Irish Scott’s
beautiful artisan leather items when I popped into the Salt River
Antiques store in downtown St. Marys. Hidden inside a glass case
were stunning handmade leather pieces with incredible detailed
stitching and attention to each inch of the design from wallets,
knife sheaths, purses, coin bags, and more. The Irish Scott’s designs
are inspired by Celtic designs and clothing.
The Irish Scott by artist Douglas B. Moran
www.deviantart.com/theirishscott

Photo by: Miranda Spivey
FLOWER WHISPERER
Local florists offer the community exotic flowers and greenery from around the world.

I first saw the joy that Angela inspired in others when
I attended her holiday Christmas wreath making class
with a dozen other women, who I had never met before.
It’s amazing how crafting, wine, and pimento cheese can
create new friendships. I had attended other wreath making
classes in the past but never one where the lush pine,
evergreen, blue spruce, eucalyptus, cedar and others materials
had been flown in fresh from Canada and other
locations. Angela’s organic approach to floral design is
modern and forward thinking. Her beautiful new shop
homes each month’s seasonal fresh blooms from around
the world. Angela explains that when composing a floral
arrangement, factors such as season, price, and client’s
personality are the most important to consider. Specific
blooms and color combinations will fit certain clients
and their taste better than others. If there were such a
thing as a Flower Whisperer, Angela would be one. I have
seen the buds of flowers come alive and bloom under
her care and fingertips. In a world that has forgotten the
value of the small things in life, it is so refreshing to see
that Angela is bringing back the concept that “flowers are
for ANY occasion or no occasion at all” from a wedding
down to a simple bouquet displayed just for joy in your
office or home.

GUIDE TO
CAMDEN EVENTS
May
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4
5
Cinco de Mayo
6
National School Principals’
Day
National Day of Prayer
First Friday is a night
of fun in downtown St.
Marys. Enjoy music, arts,
and food.
7 8 9 10 11
The Pine Box Dwellers
hosted at Captain Stan’s
Smokehouse in Woodbine,
Georgia
National Star Wars Day
12
Deadline to enter the
Amateur Photo Contest
hosted by Crooked River
State Park
13
National Teacher Appreciation
Day
National Receptionists’ Day National Moscato Day National Shrimp Day
14 15 16 17 18
Music in the Park at
the Waterfront Park St.
Mary’s Georgia with
“ Michael Hulett”
Mother’s Day
National Apple Pie Day
National Buttermilk Biscuit
Day
National Chocolate Chip Day
National Do Something Good
for Your Neighbor Day
National Walnut Day
National Armed Forces Day
19
20
21 22 23 24 25
National Devil’s Food Cake
Day
National Rescue Dog Day
National Strawberries and
Cream Day
National Vanilla Pudding Day
National Lucky Penny Day
National Escargot Day
Food Truck Saturdays where
St. Marys hosts 3 food trucks
each month on the St. Marys
Waterfront Park.
26
27
28 29 30 31
Memorial Day
National Blueberry Cheesecake
Day
National Grape Popsicle Day National Brisket Day National Paperclip Day National Mint Julep Day
National Smile Day
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GUIDE TO
CAMDEN EVENTS
June
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
30 31 1
National Smile Day
2
3
4 5 6 7 8
National Cancer Survivor’s
Day
9
National Egg Day National Cognac Day National Running Day National Yo-Yo Day
10
Historic St. Marys
Fishing Classic at the
waterfront park in St.
Marys, Georgia
First Friday is a night
of fun in downtown St.
Marys. Enjoy music, arts,
and food.
11 12 13 14 15
Historic St. Marys
Fishing Classic at the
waterfront park in St.
Marys, Georgia
National Children’s Day
National Iced Tea Day National Doctor Day National Red Rose Day National Weed Your Garden
Day
National Bourbon Day
National Nature Photography
Day
16
17
18 19 20 21 22
Father’s Day
23
National Eat Your Vegetables
Day
24
National Go Fishing Day National Martini Day National Eagle Day National Seashell Day
25 26 27 28 29
Idle Hands hosted at
Captain Stan’s Smokehouse
National Hydration Day
National Pralines Day National Catfish Day National Beautician’s Day National Orange Blossom Day
National Insurance Awareness
Day
Food Truck Saturdays where
St. Marys hosts 3 food trucks
each month on the St. Marys
Waterfront Park.
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COASTAL DOGS
Photo Miranda Spivey & Written by Preston

PRESTON AND THE PUPS
A year before, I started looking for another four-legged companion
after I lost my service dog, Georgia. Georgia was a Blue Heeler and
the best dog I ever had, and after losing her I knew I wanted another
Blue Heeler. I had been searching and saw a post on Facebook that
had been shared a few hundred times thanks to dog advocates; a story
about a stray dog that was left in the woods, desperately needing
a home. The dog, now named Daisy, had been roaming the woods
for weeks on end all alone and starving. The people who found Daisy
believed that she was just dropped off down there in the excluded
wooded area. After reading her story I drove to Woodbine and immediately
knew she belonged with me. I picked her up and took her
home. I knew her journey would be hard, but the first few months
with Daisy were far past a challenge. Daisy was extremely malnourished
and understandably very skittish around people. I thought that
maybe getting another dog would make it easier for Daisy to adjust
into our family. So once again, feeling passionate about adopting/
rescuing vs. shopping, I turned to Facebook and rescue groups. A few
months later after bringing daisy home, I saw a local animal shelter
posting about a tiny Blue Heeler named Lily; she had been surrendered
and needed a home ASAP. I couldn’t move fast enough and ran
down to pick her up that very same day. For Daisy and Lily, it was a
match made in heaven from the start. It was meant to be.
Fastforward a year and Daisy and Lily are a part of the family. Daisy
sleeps in the bed with us, is housebroken, and loves head scratches,
snuggling and riding in the back of the truck. You can find us on the
weekends, riding the back dirt roads of Camden with the dogs in
the back of the truck, and letting the dogs run free. Even though
these beautiful pups lead better lives since bringing them home…
“I didn’t just save them. As a wounded vet with
PTSD, these dogs save me… daily.”
“I believe that Daisy was always a stray and didn’t
know how to be a pet. Lily taught Daisy how to be a
pet. How to trust us and to let us in.”

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EAT&Drink
FOOD FINDS & CAN’T-MISS DISHES
INTRODUCING THE 401 WEST RESTAURANT
COCKTAIL HOUR DIY MOSCOW MULES
POUR SOME HONEY ON IT, FOOD EDITORIAL
CHEF PROFILE WITH JOSHUA SMITH

RESTAURANT NEWS
401 WEST
Images by Taylor Deann Photography
A FRESH VIEW
AT THE 401 WEST ADDRESS
2nd floor view mid construction
Food is fellowship.
We all have cherished memories of
moments spent with loved ones and
friends around a meal. The foundation
of 401 West is built on the feelings triggered
during those times. It can be a
casual lunch during the work week, an
intimate evening meal at sunset, or the
girls gathering for Sunday brunch. The
table is set for you to come and enjoy.
It’s important not to take for granted
the time that people are sharing when
they dine out. Not only with each other,
but as a restaurant establishment,
people are giving you the opportunity
to share that time with
them. The currency of time should not
be undervalued. Eating simply for nourishment
is no longer the base line. 401
recognizes that there is a food movement
taking place across the country
and the world. People are expanding
their interests in ingredients, flavor,
and product sourcing. We aren’t just
“having lunch” anymore….we aren’t
just grabbing a quick bite for dinner on
the couch in front of the television. We
are engaging in the experience of food,
and the ability it has to make us all feel
good about our day’s events. Giving
guests value is the way forward in this
dining revolution. It’s about providing
an experience
that balances attentive and friendly
service with meals that are thoughtfully
prepared. When those pieces are put
together you walk away feeling like the
time and money was well spent.
“There is a view here
that can’t be
replicated anywhere
else on the east coast”.

It turns that moment into a memory. Happiness.
The goal of 401 West is to make sure those instances
aren’t a rarity. Each and every time a
guest decides to share that currency of time with
401 West it is seen as an opportunity to provide
happiness. It isn’t about only enjoying special occasions,
it’s about making every occasion equally
special. Starting with a personal home and shaping
it into a commercial restaurant is a daunting
task. In this case it was well worth the effort. The
character of the conversion adds to the connection
the guest feels with the property when dining.
Every building decision was centered around
making people feel comfortable. Careful consideration
was
The warmth that you feel
when you visit a family
member’s house for a
meal; that was the vision
when creating this space.
401 West before construction
also given to maximize the view of the beautiful
St Mary’s river. Opening up the space, building
two levels of outdoor deck space, and using innovative
door and window systems to highlight the
surroundings were key initiatives in the planning
and construction process.
401 West mid construction

Sunset 3rd floor mid construction

RESTAURANT NEWS
401 WEST
Locally sourced ingredients are a key function of 401 West
Trader Hill Farms
It is important to understand that ultimately this is a people business.
The partnerships that have been formed with farmers across
the state and region to ensure quality in the supply chain are priceless.
The folks that give 40 hours of their week to 401 when they
clock in and provide the attentive and friendly service that we have
come to expect are the strength of this concept. The talent of the
culinary team to source local and seasonal ingredients when creating
the menu is the strength of this concept. However, none of that matters
without the people in the community who show their support
every day and understand that ultimately each town, no matter the
size, should have hospitality at its core. Food, after all, is fellowship.
Lowcountry Oyster Co.
First in a series on the 401 West Restaurant read more in
volume 2 this fall.

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FOOD FINDS & CAN’T-MISS DISHES

BLACKBERRY
MOSCOW MULE
Photo by Miranda Spivey & Recipe by Wee Pub South
INGREDIENTS:
• 5 Blackberries
• 1 Lime wheel
• 1 Mint
• 1 Tsp Lime Juice
• 1 Your favorite ginger beer
• 1 Ice
• Beer, Wine & Liquor
• 1 1/2 oz Vodka
DIRECTIONS:
1. Place a copper mug or glass in the freezer until
frosty.
2. In another glass, muddle the blackberries with a
small sprig of mint. Add the ginger beer, vodka,
and lime juice.
3. Fill your frosty mug or glass with ice or one large
slow melting ice cube, and strain the liquid into the
mug. Garnish with more blackberries, mint, and
lime, and enjoy!

BLOOD ORANGE
MOSCOW MULE
Photos by Sonya Kamoz & Recipe by Pierce
INGREDIENTS:
• 1/2 cup fresh blood orange juice (about 2 blood
oranges), plus 1/2 blood orange sliced for garnish
• 3-4 ounces of vodka
• 9-10 ounces ginger beer*
• mint sprigs for garnish (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Fill (2) copper mugs half way with ice cubes.
2. Divide the blood orange juice, vodka and ginger
beer between the two mugs and stir.
3. Place slices of blood orange in each cocktail and
garnish with a sprig of mint if desired.
4. Serve and enjoy!

Pour some honey on it!
COOKING BY: EDITOR IN CHIEF FAYTHE ELOISE IMAGES BY: KATE LARAINE PHOTOGRAPHY
Honey is a sweet, viscous golden, liquid nectar! Delicate yet distinct, honey adds
nuanced flavor to all kinds of sweet and savory dishes. Whether you make it the star on your homemade biscuits
or give it a supporting role in a baked salmon, you just can’t go wrong. Here are our best recipes celebrating the
golden nectar!

Vanilla Honey
Butter
Not only is it delicious, it’s also simple to make and perfect
to prepare far in advance – which makes one less thing for
you to whip up when you’re ready to eat!
INGREDIENTS:
• ½ cup butter, softened
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• ½ cup honey
DIRECTIONS:
1. Whip softened butter by itself until light and fluffy.
2. Add vanilla and honey gradually.
3. Beat for again until desired consistency- the fluffier
the better!

Honey and Lemon
Thyme Cake
The subtle minty flavor of fresh thyme and perfume honey
makes the cake smell absolutely divine.
INGREDIENTS:
• ½ cup clarified butter
• ½ cup honey
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 2 cups flour
• 1½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
• for the syrup
• 3 tablespoons honey
• few thyme leaves
• ¼ cup water
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat the oven to 176C / 350F and oil an 8-inch
bundt cake pan.
2. Whisk flour, baking soda, sugar and thyme leaves in
a bowl.
3. In another bowl, whisk clarified butter with 2 eggs
until it’s smooth. Then, add honey to it and give it
another whisk. Pour this wet mixture to the dry ingredients
bowl and whisk. Next, add milk and whisk
it again.
4. Pour the cake batter to the oiled bundt cake pan
and bake it for about 50 minutes or until the cake is
cooked through. Insert a knife or a toothpick and if it
comes out clean, it’s ready.
5. Allow the pan to cool down and then flip it on a cake
stand or a plate.
6. For the syrup, add honey, water and thyme leaves
in a saucepan. Give it a stir and allow it cook for a
couple of minutes.
7. Drizzle the warm syrup on the cake and serve.

Brie,Apple,and
Honey Croustini
This easy appetizer only takes 15 minutes to make and
will be the star of any party!
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 1 jar apple butter
• 6 ounces brie (I use Murray’s brie)
• 2 large apples
• Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup candied pecans, chopped
• Honey, for drizzling over crostini
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. P
2. Spread apple butter on one side of the baguette slices,
about 1-2 teaspoons per slice. Place the baguette
slices on a large baking sheet.
3. Slice brie into thin slices and place on top of each
crostini. Place baking sheet in the oven and bake for
5-7 minutes or until brie is melted.
4. While the crostini is in the oven, cut the apples into
thin slices, removing the core. Squeeze lemon juice
over the apple slices to keep them from browning.
5. Remove the crostini from the oven and top with
apple slices. Sprinkle candied pecans evenly over the
crostini and drizzle with honey. Serve immediately.

Honey Roasted
Fennel Carrots
Fragrant fennel, golden honey, and crushed pistachios
give these colorful carrots a decidedly Mediterranean
twist. Purple, gold, and red rainbow carrots make for a
beautiful presentation, but if you can’t find them, use
regular orange ones.
INGREDIENTS:
• 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, toasted and coarsely
ground
• 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lb. (500 g) rainbow carrots, trimmed
• Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon crushed unsalted roasted pistachios
DIRECTIONS:
1. Place the ground fennel seeds in a bowl and stir in
the olive oil. Let steep for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat an oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the carrots
on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle the fennel-infused
olive oil over them. Season lightly with
salt and pepper. Roll the carrots around to coat
completely with the oil, then arrange in a single
layer. Roast until the carrots are tender and lightly
browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and
vinegar. Drizzle over the carrots and turn to coat
them. Sprinkle the pistachios on top and roast until
the carrots are nicely caramelized, about 5 minutes
longer. Serve warm. Serves 4.

Spicy Honey Lime
Chicken Thighs
Boneless skinless chicken thighs cook up quickly and are
finished in a delicious garlic infused sauce that’s sticky,
sweet and spicy, with a tart citrus tang from the lime
juice!
INGREDIENTS:
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• juice of 1 lime, about 1 1/2 tablespoons
• pinch of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Sriracha dry seasoning, more or less to
taste (or substitute your favorite seasoning blend)
• 1 3/4 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
(about 8 thighs) (chicken breasts work well too but
need to cook longer)
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed chili pepper flakes (optional)
• chopped fresh parsley for garnish
• sliced lime wedges for serving
DIRECTIONS:
1. Combine the garlic, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, salt
and black pepper in a small bowl. Stir to combine,
set aside.
2. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken thighs with the dry
Sriracha seasoning blend.
3. In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat,
add the olive oil and heat until shimmering. Once
the skillet is hot add the chicken thighs in a single
layer. Cook the chicken until browned on both sides,
4-5 minutes per side. Reduce the heat to medium
and add the garlic lime sauce and cook the chicken,
turning and stirring occasionally, until done all the
through, 7-10 minutes. The sauce will thicken and
caramelize and reduce slightly.
4. Sprinkle the chicken with crushed chili pepper flakes
and parsley, if desired. Serve over your favorite
cooked pasta or rice. Garnish with fresh lime slices if
desired.

Honey Mustard
Asparagus Bacon
Bundles
If you are chasing time and wondering how in world you
are ever to going to catch up then you must put these
easy Honey Mustard Asparagus Bacon Bundles on your
menu. They would be perfect for your big Thanksgiving
dinner or even for your Saturday evening bbq.
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 1/4 lb asparagus
• 4 thick slices bacon
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon dried chives
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Wash and trim asparagus; removing the tough
lower portion of the stem. (You will need to split out
the asparagus into four equal bundles). Wrap one
slice of bacon around 5-6 spears of asparagus and
place on baking sheet.
3. In small bowl combine red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard,
honey, garlic, chives and pepper. Whisk in olive
oil. Pour half of the mustard vinaigrette into a separate
bowl and set aside. Take remaining vinaigrette
and using basting brush baste asparagus bundles;
reserving half of it for halfway through the cooking
process. Place cookie sheet in oven and bake for 5-7
minutes. Flip bundles, baste and cook for 5 minutes
turning on the broiler to brown the bacon the
last 1-2 minutes of cooking. Stay close by as I have
always found broilers unpredictable.
4. Serve remaining honey mustard vinaigrette with
asparagus bacon bundles.

LEMON HONEY
Simplicity at is best - a seasoned salmon fillet with the
most incredible lip smacking delicious honey lemon sause.
And it’s super fast - if this Lemon Honey Glazed Salmon
takes you more than 8 minutes to make, you’ve overcooked
your salmon!
INGREDIENTS:
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley (of whatever herb you
fancy!)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 – 2 1/2 pounds salmon
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Line a baking sheet with two pieces of foil.
3. In a bowl, whisk together honey, garlic, olive oil,
white wine vinegar, lemon juice parsley, and salt &
pepper.
4. Place salmon onto foil and fold up the sides. Pour the
honey mixture, taking care to cover the entire salmon
and place a couple slices of lemon on top.
5. Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon, covering
completely and seal the packet closed. Place in the
oven and bake until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
6. To serve, slide a spatula between the salmon and the
skin and it should slide right off. Cut the salmon into
serving portions. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Grilled Honey
Peaches
There is not a fruit more Southern than the sweet meat
of peaches! So grab a few and give ‘em the sear. They
grill up tender and dripping with flavor, perfect any ole
time of year.
INGREDIENTS:
• peaches halved with pit removed
• vanilla ice cream optional
• honey to drizzle
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat grilled cast iron skilled to about 350 degrees
Fahrenheit.
2. Place peaches on grill flesh side down for 4 to 5
minutes.
3. Flip for an additional 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Remove and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice
cream.
5. Drizzle with honey
6. Sprinkle with candied roasted pecans

CHEF PROFILE
Joshua H. Smith
Photos by Miranda Spivey
A new local chef brings different dishes,
flavors and ingredients to the Camden
food culture.
More widely known as LP, Joshua started his culinary
career at the ripe old age of 14. A native of Chicago, until
at 15 when he moved south to Florida. Starting as a prep
cook and dishwasher at the Italian-American club, he has
developed a knack for taking simple well-known cuisine
and adding an unexpected element of fun. While he does
love laughing at his own jokes he takes what he does very
seriously.
Most of Chef LP’s career has been in northern Florida
ranging from Corkys BBQ, Biscottis, Blue Grotto, and the
Blind Rabbit, which gave him a lot of creative freedom to
create interesting burger combinations as well as many beloved
entrees and wing flavors. He has worked with many
different styles and cuisines, allowing him to bend them in
new and exciting ways.
He sees an opportunity to bring different dishes and ingredients
to Camden, increasing the variety of local fare.
Chef LP enjoys spending his off days with his family - his
2 kids and Fiancée.
Favorite bands: Every time I Die, and Lucero
Favorite food: Linguine and Clam Sauce
Favorite movie: is Lucky Number Slevin

WEE PUB SOUTH

GUIDE TO
CAMDEN EVENTS
July
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1
2 3 4 5 6
St. Marys Independence
Day Festival presented
by St. Marys Kiwanis
Club.
First Friday is a night
of fun in downtown St.
Marys. Enjoy music, arts,
and food.
National Fried Clam Day
National Anisette Day
National Graham Cracker Day
National Fried Chicken Day
7
8
National Postal Worker Day
9 10 11 12 13
National Chocolate with
Almonds Day
National Sugar Cookie Day
National Father Daughter
Take a Walk Day
National Pina Colada Day
National Cheer Up The
Lonely Day
National SimplicityDay
National French Fry Day
14
15
16 17 18 19 20
National Grand Marnier Day
21
National I Love Horses Day National Personal Chef’s Day National Emoji Day National Get to Know Your
Customers Day
22
The Pine Box Dwellers
hosted at Captain Stan’s
Smokehouse
23 24 25 26 27
Idle Hands hosted at
Captain Stan’s Smokehouse
Music in the Park at
the Waterfront Park St.
Mary’s Georgia with
The Bluff 5 Band
National Ice Cream Day
National Hammock Day National Grandma Day National Tequila Day National Hire a Veteran Day
National All or Nothing Day
Food Truck Saturdays where
St. Marys hosts 3 food trucks
each month on the St. Marys
Waterfront Park.
28
29
30 31
National Parent’s Day
National Lipstick Day National Cheesecake Day National Avocado Day

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Who Comes First, the Kids or the
Marriage?
Is your family out of order? Does your spouse come first, or do your kids take the
number one spot? Do you even know which should be the top priority in your
family? We’re here to tell you – whether your family is traditional or
blended – your marriage has to take priority over your kids.
We know that’s not an easy sell for most people. But children need to know that their parents love not only them,
but each other, madly love each other. Their sense of security grows as they see parents loving each other. To put your
marriage on hold for 18 years – or even one year – while you raise children is not only detrimental to your marriage, but
it is also devastating to your children. When the parental team breaks down, children become the biggest losers. They
lose their family, which is where they build their sense of security. When children don’t feel secure, their whole world
seems to unravel. No amount of baseball, dance, piano lessons or toys can make up for that kind of loss. Research shows
that marriage takes a hit when you have kids. According to an analysis of 90 studies involving 31,000 married people, the
drop in marital satisfaction after the first baby’s birth is a staggering 42% larger among the current generation of parents
than their predecessors. Satisfaction dips even lower – though only slightly – with each successive child. Studies also suggest
that one-third to one-half of new-parent couples experience as much marital distress as couples already in therapy
for marital difficulties. So, if you can’t seem to prioritize your marriage or spend money on dates for yourselves . . . do
it for your kids! And if you’re not sure how to start, we’re going to coach you with practical ways to be couple-focused
rather than child-focused!

NO MORE EXCUSES
Unfortunately in today’s society expectations
are high on parents. It’s not enough to raise a
nice kid; she’s got to be ahead of the developmental
curve and involved in arts and athletic
activities, too. Moms exhaust themselves
trying to keep up with the kids, and dads
feel the pressure to be more involved in their
kids’ lives. Well-meaning couples think,
after the kids are gone, they will get to be a
couple again. But by the time the kids are off
to college, so much distance has crept in that
couples hardly know each other, and divorce
becomes more and more appealing. If you are
thinking that you are doing the best for your
child when you put your spouse on the back
burner and your kids as number one, you are
sorely mistaken. The best way to protect your
children from these things is to keep your
marriage together. If you want to be the best
parents you can be, work to become the best
couple you can be. Perhaps your children
do not need to spend every waking moment
involved in a sport or hobby, it’s okay to say
no to some things and pick the best things
to say Yes to. If you are spending more time
as “mom’s taxi service” than building your
marriage, it’s time to reevaluate what really
matters.

Healthy
couples don’t
“find” the time
to be together,
they “make”
time to be to-

HOW DO YOU FILL YOUR TIME?
Now, we know that many of you already
are coming up with a list of excuses to
why you cannot find the time to spend
with each other. We’re here to tell you
that you can. Healthy couples don’t “find”
the time to be together, they “make” time
to be together. You may have convinced
yourself that you simply don’t have
enough time to schedule each other into
your day, or week but that’s not true. You
have the time to do whatever you want
to do. And if you don’t spend the time
with your spouse, you’ll fill the time with
something less important. Successful
marriages MAKE the time to invest in
quality time together, prioritizing and
scheduling a date night can help. Perhaps it isn’t neccessarily romantic to “schedule” time together but we all know if you
don’t add it to your calendar then it won’t happen. If you want something badly enough you’ll find a way, if not you will
find an excuse.
Parents need private time to continue to feel as though they are not only parents, but also partners in life. If you are
always pushing your spouse aside for time with the kids, you may want to consider what you’re teaching your children.
Spending time with your spouse not only draws the two of you closer together, but it also teaches your children that
marriage has to be our number one human relationship. You aren’t just raising kids, you are raising future husbands and
wives. When you change your perspective spending quality private time with your spouse will become a leading example
to your children of how they should also but their marriage first one day.
MAKING MARRIAGE NUMBER ONE
We want to challenge you to take some time to talk with your spouse about how you two can make your marriage a
priority. Pull out your calendars, and see when you can set aside time for just the two of you. Try setting a regular date
night. Even if it’s just once a month. Get your babysitter ready ahead of time, and figure out what you’d like to do. You
can take turns choosing the “date” activities. Make it fun, start dating eachother again!
If you need some ideas, check out our book 40 Unforgettable Dates with Your Mate. It includes some great ideas for planning
a date specifically for your spouse and to meet your spouse’s love needs! So, start today, and make your marriage a
priority by setting aside time alone for you and your mate!
Portions of this article were adapted from The Great Marriage Q&A Book, © 2006 and 40 Unforgettable Dates with Your Mate, © 2002 Dr. Gary and
Barbara Rosberg

EXPERT
ADVICE
LAYNE BASHOR, FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Your Financial
Advisor Can Do Some
“Life Coaching”
Life coaches – not surprisingly – strive to improve the quality
of life of their clients. And financial professionals essentially
embrace the same mission. So, if you decide to hire a financial
advisor, you should expect to receive some “coaching” as
you work toward all your important objectives, such as sending
your kids to college, enjoying a comfortable retirement and
leaving a legacy that can benefit the next generation.
What tips from life coaches might
you also get from your financial
advisor? Here are a few:
Move beyond your comfort zone. A trained and experienced
life coach can help you recognize your perceived limitations –
and move beyond them. For instance, if your new job requires
that you make many presentations, but you are nervous about
public speaking, your life coach may offer techniques to help
you get past this fear – to move you out of your “comfort zone,”
so to speak. This same scenario could play out in your interactions
with your financial advisor. If you happen to be a cautious
and risk-averse person by nature, you might be inclined to bring
those same traits into the investment arena. But a competent
financial advisor – one who truly has your best interests in mind
– will likely warn you that you will have trouble achieving your
financial objectives if you try to avoid all risk by sticking exclusively
with so-called “safe” investments, which do not offer
much growth potential. Instead, your advisor will help you incorporate
your risk tolerance, along with your time horizon and
your short- and long-term goals, to help shape an investment
mix appropriate for you. Such a mix may well include those
“safe” investments, but it would also contain a reasonable percentage
of growth-oriented ones.
Provided by Layne Bashor, Financial Advisor
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones
Financial Advisor. Member SIPC
Create a plan. A life coach can help you create a plan for your
future, taking into account your career aspirations, relationships,
hobbies, charitable activities and so on. And a financial
advisor will also take a “holistic” approach by looking at many
elements – including your age, income, family responsibilities
and desired retirement lifestyle – to create a long-term investment
strategy. Of course, you may need to adjust this strategy
in response to changes in your life, but it can still serve as an
overall map on your journey toward your financial objectives.
Identify and prioritize goals. A life coach will help you identify
and prioritize your life goals, whether they are personal or
professional. And your financial advisor can help you do the
same with your financial goals. For example, your goal of retiring
comfortably at age 65 may take precedence over your wish
to purchase a vacation home. As such, you will need to focus
your efforts first on the retirement goal, and then, if it appears
likely that you will meet that goal, you can devote the resources
necessary for your vacation home by the mountains or the sea.
You may even be willing to accept a lesser goal, such as renting,
rather than owning, your vacation residence.
All the usual reasons to invest
with Edward Jones. Plus one.
Now investors in Camden County
have one more reason to feel
confident about their financial
future. Contact Financial Advisor
Layne Bashor and experience
how Edward Jones makes sense
of investing.
Whether it’s self-improvement or
your financial future, you can
benefit from good coaching – so
take full advantage of it.
MKT-1943C-A
Layne Bashor
Financial Advisor
102a Lakeshore Dr
St Marys, GA 31558
912-729-2875
layne.bashor@edwardjones.com
www.edwardjones.com
Member SIPC

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Organize a
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FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS, AND
YOU’LL BE ON YOUR WAY TO PLOTTING
A COURSE TO BETTER HEALTH
Tired of walking alone? Looking for a new way to motivate
yourself and others to get your move on? Starting a walking club
is a good way to expand your workout group - and help many
people improve their heart health. Plus, it gives you another
good reason to get outside and enjoy the beauty of Camden. Our
county is rich with natural trails, boardwalks, and paths along the
waterfronts. Here are three easy ways to get your walking club
started this spring.

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STEP 1:
PICK YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE
Each walking club should consist of 5 to 15 members. But what
type of walker do you want to enlist? Maybe all are welcome, no
matter their age or fitness level. Or maybe you want to recruit people
with shared interests and other similarities. Consider these
target groups:
• Beginners
• Racewalkers, powerwalkers or Nordic (pole) walkers
• Mall walkers
• Seniors
• Singles or couples
• Parents with children in strollers
• Dog walkers
• Co-workers
• Neighborhood newcomers
• People with certain conditions, such as heart disease or diabetes
STEP 2:
SET A TIME
Pick a time that’s convenient for your walking club members and
you’ll get a better turnout at the starting line.
Time of day: Some people prefer to get their morning jolt from
a sunrise walk instead of a cup of coffee. For others, a tempting
snooze button may sabotage good intentions for an early morning
jaunt. Whether walks are scheduled for morning, afternoon, or
evening, choose a time of day that walking club members are most
likely to stick with. Also consider the time of year, it’s Georgia after
all, so depending on the time of year and time of day is going to
be a big factor with the humidity and gnats. Walks during summer
months may need a start time before noon and afer 3 pm. to avoid
the steamiest part of the day.
• How often to meet. Make sure your walking club meets at
least once or twice a week for close to a total of 75 minutes or
more of moderate-intensity walking.
• Weekdays or weekends. It may be easier for on-the-go parents
or people who work full-time to fit in weekend walks.
Retirees, on the other hand, may prefer to spend weekdays
with a walking club.
• Work around daily commitments. For a workplace walking
club, schedule outings at a time when there are no recurring
meetings. And for parents with afternoon nappers, mid-day
may be booked.
• Plan around a regular event. Start or end the walk just in
time for a existing event, such as a local farmers market or
children’s storytime at the library.
• Don’t forget about yourself. Make sure it’s a time you can
commit to as the walking club leader.

STEP 3:
SELECT A ROUTE
Whether it’s a park, a strip of forest or the streets outside your front door,
finding a great place to walk will keep walking club members coming back
for more. Just keep a few things in mind.
• Identify a path that’s free and safe. Use a park or area that is managed
and regularly maintained. A walk may not go smoothly if there are more
than a few bumps along the way. Some other must-haves: good lighting,
water fountains, and restrooms.
• Stay close to where people live and work. Choose a route near home
or office; walking club members are more likely to pop over for a walk
that is nearby or make a stop that’s conveniently on their way home from
work or school.
• Take the scenic route. Give members a walk with a view. Look for hiking
trails, waterfront walkways or neighborhoods with historic homes.
• Do a test walk. Size up the route at the time of day you plan to walk. A
peaceful test walk in the evening may turn out to be a hazardous endeavor
for a walk scheduled at rush hour. This is also a good time to pinpoint
the meeting spot and where people can park.
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