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Feb 2010

Maaco�s, North America�s Body Shop, is ready to upgrade your car for an unbelievable price. Maaco�s, North America�s Collision Repair & Auto Painting Body Shop is located at 3344 Market St. Aston, PA and is having a sale you absolutely cannot pass up! The � price Presidential Sale includes the Presidential Paint Package. This package consists of paint service with a 2-year gloss warranty now for only $249, dropped from the original price of $500. Hurry! This offer ends 2/23/10. For more information call 610-497-3545.

Finally, an insurance company you can trust. With Dougherty Financial, you protect your home and auto, but never overpay. Two of their insurance companies have reduced home and auto rates for those who have been loss free for a t least 5 years. Let them quote your policies to see if they can save you money. By insuring your home and auto with Dougherty Financial, you will receive a $50 Visa Cash Card by presenting the ad displayed in Delaware County Magazine. Limited time offer. Call Today! 215-462-8970. You can also visit them at 1625 Oregon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145.

Valentine�s Day is just around the corner and if you have some last minute shopping to do, Ridley Park Florist, located in the heart of downtown Ridley Park at 17 E. Hinckley Ave, has everything you need for your special someone! From floral arrangements to fruit and gift baskets, plants, centerpieces, and various gift items, Ridley Park Florist supplies it all! As the winners of �Best Florist� of Delco in both 2008 and 2009, you know this is a place you can trust. Look for their ad in Delaware County Magazine and save $5.00 off ANY order over $35.00 until the end of February. Call 610-521-3366 for more details.

Looking for the latest fashion and accessories at an affordable price? Look no further than 692 Burmont Road in Drexel Hill, PA where New 2 U Consignment Shop is holding an enormous Winter Clearance Event! They service the needs of men, women, and children, too, providing gently used clothing, accessories, infant furniture, children�s books and toys, even formal dresses for upcoming proms and holidays! Save up to $5.00 on any purchase of $25.00 or more and even $20.00 on any purchase of $100.00 or more. Open Monday 10am-6pm and Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm. They can be reached at 610-623-6233.

I know most of you are looking forward to getting past this cold, bitter winter that tends to keep us indoors, and what better way to prepare for the warm temperatures than by sprucing up your bicycle at M&M Two Wheelers. Now, for the month of February, M&M Two Wheelers is offering a complete tune up for only $45.00! �Professional Bicycle Sales & Service� is their slogan, and they stand behind their word with a guarantee to have your bicycle ready in 2-5 days! Don�t have one to tune-up? Luckily, M&M Two Wheelers also carries a full line of bicycles for the entire family! Located across from the ACME on 606 W. Lancaster Ave. in Bryn Mawr, PA, you are sure to receive courteous service by the best experts in the area. Call Kevin Meehan at 610-525-2220 for more details.

Just because it�s still winter doesn�t mean you can�t reap the benefits of the summer sun. Get that natural, healthy glow at California Sun Tanporium located at 501 W. MacDade Blvd. in Folsom, PA. Using state of the art equipment you can choose from either stand up or lay down tanning units. Keep an eye out on February 15th, California Sun will be offering VersaSpa Skin Care System which provides a sunless tan in just 60 seconds! It is designed to bronze, hydrate, and smooth your skin leaving you with a long lasting, perfect tan without the worry of UV rays and that uncomfortable sticky feel. In the meantime, look for their ad in Delaware County Magazine to receive 20% any UV tanning packing for the month of February only. Call 610-534-7866 to receive your package today! Prom season is approaching and now is the time to start shopping for the dress you�ve always dreamed of. Claire�s Fashions, Inc. located just outside of the Philadelphia area at 1312 Philadelphia Pike in Wilmington, DE carries over 1,000 gowns from all of the hottest designers. Don�t have the money to pick it up right away? Not to worry; Claire�s offers layaway arrangements as well. They are open 7 days a week for your convenience: Monday-Friday 10-8, Saturday 10-6, and Sunday 11-5. Call 302-798-1312, and remember, there is no sales tax in Delaware!

With the economy today, everyone is looking to save a few bucks when they can. If you are searching for that ideal, thoughtful gift for any occasion without breaking the bank, Bekabell�s Hallmark is the place for you! With a wide variety of Valentine�s Day cards, Yankee Candles, and Precious Moments, bring in your ad from Delaware County Magazine to receive $2.00 off any purchase of $10.00 or more! You will also receive FREE gift wrapping with any purchase. Look for Bekabell�s in between K-Mart and Pathmark at 5013 Edgmont Ave. in Brookhaven, PA. For more information, call 610-876-9553.

Straight to The Top-an Interview with Boost Mobile President, Matt Carter!
By Jennifer Faith Stiefel

My quest for a new cell phone had gone from a fun, �I can�t wait to shop for a new phone� vibe to a lingering �one more thing I have to get done� (sigh) on my list type of thing. With the economy plunging I knew it was time to reevaluate my contract, my services, and who my provider was.

I threw the general question �What cell phone do you have, who is your carrier, and are you happy?� on to my Facebook� status to see who would respond. Immediately, comments poured in, but to my surprise, there was no one majority sticking out. It seemed my friends online were just as distraught over their choice in carriers as I was. Some had sampled the latest gadget on the market only to find an outrageous bill in the mail a month later while others had their old model phone but refused to incorporate their phones features over the fear of not knowing what they would be charged. Roaming, data usages, sending pictures, accessing multimedia... wow...it adds up quick. And then the horror stories poured in with parents whose children had not texted just a few times a day as their parents had thought, but hundreds of time each and every day, causing insurmountable bills and stress.

I spent hour after hour online researching different companies. Each and every company had their plans set up differently, and all wanted additional money for any add-ons such as texting and surfing the web. I was so frustrated. Then, I found the one site that was simple, all inclusive, and affordable. But could I believe it? After talking with Matt Carter, the President of Boost Mobile (yes, I went straight to the top), I quickly learned that not only could I trust, but I could actually learn to fall in love with my new cell phone service provider-I�m already part of their family.

Matt Carter is a genuine guy. He grew up the oldest of five children. His parents, a cop and a factory worker, were not able to provide many luxuries, but they instilled in their children the belief they could accomplish anything with hard work. And Matt has done just that. He�s a graduate of both Northwestern and Harvard. And he and the company he runs are advocates for the consumer. Seriously. The contract from cell phone providers is always about the company, never about the consumer. There are always a ton of terms and conditions in fine print. And if you are late with a payment, your credit is notified and you can kiss your good score goodbye. And along came Matt.

�Boost Mobile is simple. There is no contract. It�s unlimited calling, text messaging, and internet usage for $50 bucks.� Matt states so simply. �There are no hidden fees here-it is what it is-A great deal. The other carriers are like big brother watching over you. They send you your bill each month and you never know what it will really be until you open it up. Pay it late, they attack your credit. We planned a democracy here.�

And many are flocking to that democracy and saving our hard earned cash while getting top of the line features. Just this past October, it was announced that Boost Mobile�s were continuing to rise. �There are no shenanigans. It�s simplicity here. We compete with the others by offering the complete total package.� Said Carter, pride in his company gleaming through his voice. �We are on a World Class, Ranked #3 Network, bringing you great service. There are no roaming charges, minutes to count, time and days to look out for. We give you total value and flexibility.�

With customer service locations throughout the country, an easy to use website that provides convenience to its members, and 24 hour phone tech support, its� easy to get help when you need it. �There are other plans also,� Matt stresses, �that are also very simple.�

�The beginnings of prepaid plans have given them almost a bad reputation. Cell phone companies were turning people down over their credit. They had to figure out a way to get those customers, hence the introduction of a prepaid plan. Consumers looked down upon it, as a status symbol since it then represented someone with not the best credit.�

�At Boost Mobile it�s not about your credit. It�s about common sense and good customer relations. It�s about good finances. It�s about trust and honesty. We keep it simple, no hidden fees. The $50 plan is just that. $50 a month for unlimited talk, text, web, and walkie talkie. $50 means $50. Our other prepaid plans are great too if you don�t want to spend $50.�

I had to laugh to myself as my memory went back to the days of my father getting what was then called �the Bag Phone�. It was so huge and so heavy. It had one function and that was a telephone-if you could get service. It came in a large bag with a shoulder strap, so you could �easily carry what was more like a piece of luggage� from house to the car to the house. Wow-have times changed!

Boost Mobile�s device portfolio is impressive. You can view them and order right on their website, or you can go to one of their hundreds of locations to see the phones in person.

December 2009
By Jennifer Faith Stiefel

Cardinal O�Hara High School wants to invite everyone to join them for An O�Hara Family Christmas on Sunday, December 20th at 5pm for mass, caroling, tree lighting, parade and a reception. Make their tradition your tradition. Located at 1701 S. Sproul Road in Springfield, the school is known for pride, excellence and tradition. Call 610-544-3800 for more information.

At the American Helicopter Museum & Education Center at 1220 American Boulevard in West Chester, Santa�s coming in a Whirly Bird! Saturday, December 19th 11am-1:30pm, the Jolly Old Elf arrives in a helicopter to greet children. Kids pay $10. The cost includes a photo with Santa, refreshments and holiday activities. Adults and seniors pay just $5. Family Helicopter Rides are offered at $40 per person. They have a great gift shop offering 25% off all merchandise with your DCM coupon on the day Santa comes. Family memberships on sale for $50! Call 610-436-9600 for more information.

South East Archery & Sports Center, Inc. at 1852 Delmar Drive, Folcroft, in the rear of the Delcroft Shopping Center, has the largest selection of crossbows in stock. They have an indoor archery lanes, a pro shop, new & used guns and ammo, fresh & salt water fishing equipment, paintball Markers & Supplies. They have licenses on sale. They are open Mon-Fri 10am-9 pm and Sat 10am-5 pm. For more information, check out their website at www.southeastarchery.com or call them at 610-583-1614. With the coupon in this month�s DCM you can get Hunters Kitchen Venison Dinners Buy One, Get One 50% off!

Need some cash for the holidays? Treeline Sports Inc., 1447 West Main Street in Norristown, PA is offering cash for guns. Highest Prices Paid! Visit www.treelinesports.com for more information or call 610-306-9809. They are open Mon-Sat 9:30am-7:30pm.

Need to look great this holiday season? Head over to Marlene�s Corner Cuts at 9 North Chester Pike in Glenolden. Men and children barber cuts only $6! Women just $11.00! And their deals do not stop there. Senior Women are only $9 and Senior Men are only $5.00! Need a quick shape up? At only $3 there�s no excuse not to stop by! Open Mon 10am-4pm, Tues-Fri 8:30am-7pm and Sat 9am-3pm. Call 484-494-6607.

Your pet should look great too! Barb�s Bathe Your Pet full service grooming and self-service pet wash is having photos with Santa Paws on Saturday, December 12, 2009 from 6-8pm and on Sunday, December 13th from 12-3pm. Mark your calendars! They can turn your photos with Santa Paws into holiday greeting cards! Located at 904 E. MacDade Boulevard in Folsom, this dog groomers is in a clean, open, friendly atmosphere where your pet is treated like family! Visit www.barbsbatheyourpet.com. Call 610-534-8180.

Don�t forget your holiday flowers. Tunies Floral Expressions at 1835 Delmar Drive in Folcroft delivers to Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs. Save tons of money this month with coupons in DCM for $5.00 off on any arrangement over $30! This is such a great deal, they�ve included coupons to give to your friends too! Check out Teleflora�s Thomas Kinkade�s Sleigh Ride Bouquet for $62.95-it makes a great gift for anyone on your list. Call 610-583-6142 to order. Visit www.tuniesfloral.com for more information.

Jimmy E�s Christmas Trees, 1550 E. MacDade Blvd, in Folsom, at Rita�s Water Ice, has fresh quality trees from the farm $20 and up. They have the best prices around for Balsam, Douglas, Frazier, and Spruce. They also carry cemetery wreaths and greens. From table top trees to 12 feet tall, they have the tree for you! Open 7 days, rain, sleet, or snow from 8am-10pm December 1-24th. Bring in your ad from this month�s magazine and receive a free tree disposal bag!

Wynn�s Christmas Trees at the Gateway Shopping Center (behind the Outback) has been in the same location for 30 years! Offering fresh cut Pennsylvania trees of all shapes and sizes and firs! Wreaths, Roping, Live Balled Trees. At the Devon Exit off of Route 202. With the coupon in Delco Mag, you can receive a free gift certificate for a massage and consultation from Progressive Chiropractic of Paoli with each tree purchased. Call 610-764-3747 for details.

Nicholas Smith Trains at 2343 West Chester pike (Rt. 3), in Broomall, is Philadelphia�s oldest and largest train shop. Stop in and browse throughout the store. In addition to trains, they have toys, dolls, and collectibles. They also buy old trains. It is their 100th Year Anniversary and they are celebrating by offering the #1 Selling Train Set from Lionel, The Lionel Pennsylvania Flyer Train Set for $179.95. Call the train shop at 610-353-8585 or call the toy shop at 610-356-2180 for more information. You can visit their website at www.nstrains.com too. They are open Mon, Wed, and Fri 10am-6pm, Tues and Thurs 10am-7pm, and Sat and Sun 10am-5pm.

HobbyTown USA at 101 S. Bishop Avenue in Secane, in the Home Depot Plaza, has hundreds of great gifts for Christmas! In fact, they have 6800 Sq. Ft. of great holiday gift ideas! They have moved from their original location to this large facility to offer you the best in what the hobby world has to offer. Gas Powered and electric R.C. Cars, Planes, and helicopters, toys and gifts and much more! From science items, trains, telescopes, and kites there is something for everyone in this great hobby store! Visit www.hobbytownusa.com for more information or call 610-622-7007. Use your coupons in this month�s DCM and receive $5 off of any purchase of $20 or more!

Bekabell�s Hallmark at 5013 Edgmont Avenue in Brookhaven, (between K-mart and Pathmark) has a complete card selection and great gifts for under $20! Terrific stocking stuffers, Willow Tree, Yankee Candle, Asher�s Candy by the pound, Precious Moments and great music boxes and snow globes, this Hallmark Store is a must stop on your holiday shopping trip. Don�t forget your gift wrap paper and accessories. Call 610-876-9553. With the coupon in this month�s issue, you can get 20% off your purchase of $40 or more. It must be regularly priced merchandise and cannot be combined with any other offers.

Located in the downtown business district of Ridley Park at 17 East Hinckley Avenue, Ridley Park Florist has the flowers you need for the holidays. From fruit and gift baskets, poinsettias, dish gardens and fresh centerpieces to silk designs, d�cor items, gifts and loose flowers, this florist is ready for the season. Call 610-521-3366 today to place your holiday order for delivery or pick up. With the coupon in this month� DCM, save $5.00 off of any order over $25! They also have online ordering for your convenience at www.ridleyparkflorist.com. Give the gift of good taste this holiday season by ordering a Herr�s Holiday Gift Tin Catalog by calling 1-800-63-SNACK. No time to waste? Order on-line at www.Herrs.com.

Santa wants to put you on his nice list. Join the 720+ Credit Score Club Fast by calling Patti at Fresh Start Credit Restoration, LLC. 610-220-8801. Turn the naughty credit scores into nice credit scores. Increase your chances to qualify for low rate home loans, car loans, and credit cards. Turn your problems into opportunities! Call Patti by the end of the Month and receive a $25 discount with your DCM coupon. Don�t Delay! Email Patti at Patti@freshstartcreditrestoration.com. She is located at 4 State Road, Suite 119, in Media.

C & E Heating Contractors, Inc. is having a holiday special! Have your furnace & Chimney Checked for Carbon Monoxide. They are offering free estimates on your heating needs. Chimney liners are installed at reasonable prices. With your DCM coupon, you can get a 70,000 to 100,000 BTU Gas Furnace and a 30,000 to 36,000 BTU Air Conditioning Unit. Regularly priced at $4550, with your DCM coupon for $3950, this is a fantastic deal. You must present the coupon at the time of sale and it is not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Call 610-789-7250.

Action Fuel Oil is a family owned and operated residential and commercial heating oil company offering discount prices. With your coupon in this month�s DCM, you will receive $10 off any purchase of 150 gallons or more. Same day service, open 7 days a week. They have been servicing the Delaware Valley since 1972. Call 610-586-5353. Burner Service and repairs, they offer budget plans and service contracts. Call now and lock in your price!

Stop In and Visit Donna Tursi at her "Home Interiors and Gifts" Shoppe at Tursi Interiors at 301 E. Baltimore Avenue in Media, PA. She would be delighted to help you find the perfect gift or give you some advice on decorating your home for the holidays (or anytime!) This month�s special is 10% off your total order on your first visit. Come see the many unique and beautiful items on display. She is looking forward to seeing you! Come join her for a holiday toast on Saturday and Sunday, December 12th and 13th 12-5.

The Reiki Healing Center offers a sliding-scale Reiki clinic on Thursdays by appointment call Joan Nikelsky at 215-498-5346 Usui Reiki is a simple, very profound method of healing with the hands. Reiki provides relaxation, relief from stress, reduces pain, and promotes balance and wellness for the body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Reiki is a technique started by Dr. Mikao Usui in 1914 in Japan. Sessions are done fully clothed and are non-invasive and non-manipulative. Reiki Healing Center (RHC), 20 South Olive St, Suite 305, Media, PA 19063 Handicapped accessible. Free for those over 55: mini-Reiki relaxation and healing sessions last Monday of each month at the Hometown Senior Center at the Media Fellowship House on Jackson St. in Media PA 1-3pm Reiki mini-session by appointment. Sessions are done fully clothed and are non-invasive and non-manipulative. Usui Reiki is a simple, very profound method of healing with the hands. Reiki provides relaxation, relief from stress, reduces pain, and promotes balance and wellness for the body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Reiki Sessions are provided by the Reiki Healing Center call 610-348-5698 for appointment or arrive by 2pm.

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Having everyone over for the game? Prepare for your guests like the bars and restaurants do by heading over to Trainer Wholesale, Inc., at 3305 W. 2nd St., in Trainer. Psst-it�s open to the public! They are home of the original chicken fingers and crab cakes. With this month�s magazine coupon for four 2 � oz. crab cakes for only $1.00 � Buy two packages, get 1 Free, you�d be crazy not to stock up for the games! Other best bargains include a coupon for 10 lbs of hamburgers (approx. 40!) for only $23.95 and 1 lb. boxes of Dungeness Crab Legs for only $8.25. Every first full week of the month is their sample week! Stop in and try their featured sample of the month!

Head over to Carnival Ice Cream in Stoney Creek Shopping Center, next to Colonial Village, at 505 W. Baltimore Pike in Springfield. They are open 7 days a week and they have great football cakes! Make life easy-preorder your cake by calling 610-328-6908 and don�t forget to use your $2.00 off coupon in this month�s magazine!

Great childcare is right around the corner- check out Early-Learners Fundamental Child Care at 430 MacDade Boulevard in Collingdale. You can currently get Free Enrollment ($30 value) plus the first week tuition if enrolled by September 15, 2009 with this month�s magazine coupon. You must sign a 6 month contract for the offer. They are State Licensed. Their staff is all CPR-Certified and the teachers are degreed and certified! They offer computer classes for ages 3 and up. Enrollment is now being taken-and the best part...for those of you returning to work, they offer infant care and they are open year-round! Call 610-583-3773 for more information.

If wood shop and learning gardens sound like fun, that�s because the children of The Lansdowne Friends School are having a fun time in their small classes and creative academic program. With hands-on learning, pre-K students through 6th grade appreciate their education. The school has Quaker values and is located at 110 N. Lansdowne Avenue in Lansdowne. Call 610-623-2548 today as there are limited openings available for fall! With summer camp and much more, this school is in demand!

For a quality, affordable Catholic education, send your children-grades k-8th to the St. Cyril School in East Lansdowne. They offer a safe, disciplined, peaceful and diverse environment. Why not attend their open house on Tuesdays from 9 am � 11 am and see the school firsthand. For questions, please call 610-623-1113 or visit their website at

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