Where to go for your hair.

So the secret is out...I am not a natural blonde. I have been to dozens of salons, in Philadelphia, and in the suburbs, but most visits ended in disappointment. Somehow, my blonde ends up orangey...if that is even a word.
Once a blonde finds and amazing spot, we hate to give it out, because, frankly, it'll be that much harder to get an appointment. 
But I'll share it with you anyway...and hopefully, good Karma will find me.
Her name is Trisha, she's the owner of Barberella, and she is FABULOUS. The Salon is located on Butler Pike in downtown Ambler.
My blonde is blonde...and my cut is great.(although please don't go by my real estate photo-those things are brutal!)

I love supporting local businesses, especially good ones.
If you go, please tell her Jen Kuznits sent you.

Barberella: 44 E. Butler Pike, Ambler Pa
215-643-4066

Snow ice cream

I am from Maine...so this snow is not so impressive. It is however, completely annoying. But in the spirit of turning lemons into lemonade, let's turn snow into ice cream.

It's really pretty easy.

First, gather some clean snow...about a gallon's worth.
1 cup of white sugar
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
2 cups of milk


Simply add the sugar and vanilla in the snow, until you like the taste. then stir in just enough milk, for the desired consistency.

Voila!

Feel free to experiment with toppings and syrups.

Have fun!
Watch your backs shoveling.

It's about Flipping Time!!!

So, aside from being a realtor, I also am an investor, along with my husband. For years, we bought up multi unit buildings in University City...which we kept for rental income. Back in the good old days, you could just call a mortgage company, and ask for money. No documentation needed. For better or for worse, things are much different now. Once the mortgage shift happened, it didn't take long for us to figure out that we needed a different game plan.  That's where our flipping venture began. We started with a small row home in South Philly. We bought it at sheriff sale with our little nest egg... and we were able to turn a major profit in just two or three months. It wasn't a 6 figure profit, but it sure was close. After quite a few flips in the city, and our investment egg growing, we decided to turn to the suburbs. And what better place than Upper Dublin. It's got a great school district, and their downtown, which is Ambler, is ever growing. I just thought I would share with you, our latest flip, which took place on Hartranft.  It's located "across the street" from Ambler boro.  This house was more of a restoration, than it was a flip. I just love an old house...and this area is the perfect place to find them.
Here are the before and after pictures. I hope it inspires you.
Simply copy and paste...and you are on your way.

If you have any questions about this process, shoot me an email, at jen.kuznits@everyhome.com



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It's restaurant week in Ambler!

Restaurant week is back, and is running from January 13th until the 20th. Now's the perfect time to check out some new restaurants, or, hang out at one of your old favorite spots!
Here's a list of the participating restaurants:

Hungry Bear Cafe (byob)
Massa (byob)
Dettera Restaurant and wine bar
Trax restaurant and cafe (byob)
Bridget's
The Lucky Well
Zakes Cafe (byob)
34 East tavern
Cantina Feliz
From the Boot
Saffron (byob)
KC's Alley
Forrest and Main Brewing Company
Sweet Briar Cafe (byob)
Costa Deli.

I can say I've been to many of these restaurants, and the food is great, so you really can't go wrong!

Chow Down!

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Park it in Ambler!

Ambler boro is just .8 square miles, but the boro has found room to pack in several parks, and it is safe to say, there is something for everyone. Jean Thompson Park, located at Chestnut and Center streets, is perfect for your tiny tots.  It has plenty of swings, and slides geared towards the younger folk. There are also two basketball courts around the corner for those slightly older children.

Ricciardi park, located on Hendricks, between Mt. Pleasant and Tennis avenues...has something for everyone. It also has a tot lot, for smaller children, but its big draw is a multi purpose court area, for roller blading, roller hockey, skate boarding, and anything else you can think of. There is a walking trail which is lined with trees, for those who just want a bit of nature.

Knight Park located on South Main street, between Church and Bannockburn, packs a playtime punch with 2 basketball courts, 2 bocce ball courts(under the lights for those night time games) and a multi purpose court, for all things on wheels. Don't forget the little league baseball field, picnic pavilion, lots of grass, and more play equipment for those tiny tots.'

Pickering Field, located at Park and Highland Avenue, is mostly used for organized sports, like T-ball, baseball, and softball. There are swings, and a slide, as well as another basketball court.

Ambler Borough park, located off of Hendricks street, at Edgewood drive, is perfect for all of us nature lovers. It's a narrow 8.6 acre park that runs along side Rose Valley Creek. 

And finally, the newest addition to Ambler Borough is the skate park, located within Knight Park.

The skateboarder's paradise opened September 2011, and it has been rocking and rolling ever since.

Feeling Lucky?

Ambler is celebrating its 125 year anniversary this year.

There are many great things about Ambler, but one of the newest additions has really captured the hearts of many locals.

The much anticipated and now famous Lucky Well restaurant, opened its doors not to long ago. It's a delightful blend of BBQ meets high end dining. The restaurant is the brilliant creation of BBQ master, Chad Rosenthol, of food network fame. The bar is big, the vibe is great, and the food is fantastic.  

 

History of Ambler

Ambler Borough is a diverse community located about 16 miles north of Philadelphia.

Ambler is known for its small town feel, walkability to  downtown, and overall friendly vibe from the locals. It's a hop, skip and a jump away from the turnpike and has it's own SEPTA train stop.

Ambler is served by the Upper Dublin and Wissahickon school districts, both of which are tops in the state of Pennsylvania.

Ambler is celebrating its 125 year anniversary, so as you can imagine, there is a broad range of types of homes, from new construction town homes, to old historic estates.

You'll find lots of front porches, as you walk along in the borough of Ambler.

Some of the towns that surround the borough, include Fort Washington, Upper Dublin, Ambler Twp., Blue Bell, and Spring House. When it comes to your home search, there is something for everyone. You'll find old historic estates, contemporary town homes, and  everything in between. Prices start anywhere in the high $100,000's....and climb up to $20M+ estates.