About Burlington County, NJ

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is national breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer is a disease which affects many women (and some men). It is very important that everyone get the facts, not just in October, but year round. Fear and false information hinders many from seeking early detection and treatment. One fear is that the actual process of getting a mammogram will leave the breast lumpy, which in turn leads to breast cancer. In some cases, fear prevents detection and treatment.

Show your support for the cause and get active in the local community throughout the month of October. These events will have you running, walking, eating and shopping to help fight Breast Cancer.


Philadelphia Breast Cancer 3-Day

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Key to the Cure shopping event

Hard Rock Cafe's Pinktober

In addition, the websites and blogs listed below are excellent sources of information

Breast Cancer Websites

Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Breast Cancer Foundation
Intercultural Cancer Council
Pink Ribbon Shop
National Breast Cancer Foundation
Young Survival Coalition
American Cancer Socity
Network of Strength

Breast Cancer Network of Strength

Breast Cancer Blogs

Breast Cancer Blog
My Breast Cancer Blog
Fighting Breast Cancer
Jayne's Breast Cancer Blog
A Different Road Altogether
Can I Be Pretty in Pink?
Biography of Breast Cancer
Reconstruct This

Early detection and prevention is the them of this post.

Have a great day

Leander McClain,

Realtor & Real Estate Consultant,

EXIT Buyers Plus Realty,

15 E. Broad Street,

Burlington, NJ 08016 609-505-6578

All Gave Some.....Some Gave All

As a former Navy Reservist, I personally know the sacrifices of today's reservists. No longer is the reserves a one weekend a month, two weeks a year gig. Today's reservists are serving alongside America's active duty soldiers in some of the most dangerous places in the world.

Maj. Dwayne M. Kelley a 1978 graduate of Kennedy High School in Willingboro and more recently a resident of South Orange, was killed in action during his third tour of duty by an explosion in Sadr City, Iraq, in June. Maj. Kelley, A U.S. Army Reservist and a decorated detective sergeant with the New Jersey State Police, Kelley served in both Afghanistan and Iraq.

Friday, October 10, 2008, Fort Dix hosted a ceremony renaming the post's Pemberton Access Gate in honor of Maj. Kelley, who was killed while serving in Iraq.

Kelley's wife, Manita, attended the ceremony, along with Kelley's friends and family, military personnel and state troopers from across the state. Pemberton Township Mayor David Patriarca and Pemberton Township school Superintendent Dr. Michael Gorman was also present.

In addition, a bronze plaque mounted on a stone just inside the gate bears a relief portrait of Kelley with the inscription: "An American hero who made the ultimate sacrifice for his country and the nation of Iraq. Maj. Dwayne M. Kelley was a caring husband, father, son,
brother and friend."

Maj. Kelley, I salute you and I thank you for your service to our great country.

Leander McClain, Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, EXIT Buyers Plus Realty, Burlington, NJ 08016 609-505-6578

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Money Saving Tip

As the economy grows tighter, smart consumers will learn to change their old habits. One of my favorite adages is "if you paid full price, you paid too much". Just because you have less money, does not mean that you have to drastically change your lifestyle.

Many Burlington County New Jersey families with young children face a unique challenge. Children quickly grow out of their clothes. As the family budget gets tighter, buying a new wardrobe is becomes a luxury that some families can no longer afford.

Fear not!

There are a number of consignment and thrift shops in the area. Many of these shops carry brand names that parents have grown accustomed to. Because young children grow quickly, many of the clothes in these shops have only been gently worn. In other shops, you will find new or surplus items from major department stores.

I have comprised a list of some of the consignment and thrift shops in the Burlington County area. The list is not complete, however, feel free to comment or email me with your favorite additions.

In addition, check out the best dressed semi-annual sale.

Best Dressed for Less is a semi-annual consignment event selling gently used name brand children's clothing, shoes, books, toys, equipment, furniture, and more. They have almost everything you could need for your children at a small fraction of the price you would pay in a retail store. The merchandise is screened carefully. Worn, damaged or stained items are removed from the sale and returned to the consignor. Our prices are great! Because Best Dressed for Less is NOT a consignment store, we have very low overhead costs. Therefore, we are able to offer our consignors a very high percentage of their total sales - and they can charge you really LOW prices for their items.

Best Dressed for Less brings together buyers and consignors in one location two times each year (Spring and Fall), for several days only. As a result, we have a large selection of seasonal items in one place, at one time. Their computerized bar coding system enables parents to quickly and conveniently sell the children's things they longer use to someone who needs them! (and at a profit!). For more details, check out the website at http://bestdressedsale.com

I hope this information helps at least one family.

Have a Great day

Leander McClain, Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, EXIT Buyers Plus Realty, Burlington, New Jersey 08016 609-505-6578

Goodwill

Burlington County (NJ)

• Bordentown, 594 Rte. 206, 609/291-0099
  HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
• Maple Shade, 2835 Rte. 73, 856/439-0174
  HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
• Willingboro, 4314 Route 130 North, 609/877-4900
  HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
• Lumberton, 1626 Route 38, 609/518-3490
  HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m.-6 p.m.

Camden County (NJ)

• Pennsauken, 5461 Rte. 70, 856/662-1650
  HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
• Stratford, 222 South White Horse Pike, 856/566-0897
  HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m.-6 p.m.

Memorial Hospital of Burlington County Thrift Shop

636 State Hwy No 38
Mount Holly, NJ 08060

(609) 267-8922

Children's Home Thrift Shop

696 Main St

Lumberton NJ 08048

609-265-8788

The Children's Home Thrift Shop in Lumberton carries a large variety of merchandise such as household items, books, clothing, music, furniture, pottery, and lots of hard to find collectibles at VERY low prices, all donated by wonderful friends and contributors of The Children's Home.

Butterflies and Bullfrogs

County Line Road and Route 202
Chalfont, Pennsylvania 18914
215-997-7575

There's no need to buy anything off-the-rack again once you've discovered this Chalfont resale shop, where you can find brands like Baby Lulu, Oilily and Ralph Lauren, at a fraction of retail store prices - and often with the tags still on. The 2,400-square-foot shop is divided down the middle, with boys' items on the green (frog) side and girl's on the fuchsia (butterfly), sizes newborn to 12.

B Thrifty Shop of West Jersey Health System in Collingswood, New Jersey

225 Haddon Ave
Collingswood, NJ 08108

(856) 854-1003

B Thrifty II Shop of Virtua Health in Medford, New Jersey (nj)

Medford, nj 08055-
Phone: (609) 654-7495

I HAD A BAD DAY :(well not really)

Readers of my blog know that I am generally a happy guy. My family and friends know that even more. I am quick with a laugh or a smile. I always try to look at the bright side of life and I enjoy helping others. Even when things are not going well, I am generally happy.

Well, yesterday was an exception. Thursday on the way to work, the camshaft broke in my car (ie - you need a new engine kiddo). I have another personal situation that I can't seem to get resolved, and I had a blog post removed from a Christian group (somehow a picture of someone flipping the bird was not Christian like).

Friday morning, I was not in the greatest of moods. I decided to take the day off and tear out my bathroom walls. I was feeling a little down so, I figured....nothing like a little manual labor to lift my mood. Well after 8 hours of swinging the hammer, 20 boxes full of plaster and subway tile, dust from one end of the house to the other.....I said....Just exactly what ws I thinking? Life is still pretty good.

So now I have to finish the bathroom, and

buy a car. I just wanted everyone to know that no matter how bad things are.....they could be worse. So smile and continue to have a great day. I know I will.

Leander McClain, EXIT Buyers Plus Realty, 15 E. Broad Street, Burlington, NJ 08016 609-505-6578