By now, most of you probably realize that Christmas is our favorite time of year. From our holiday billboards, to decorating our model homes, to our Christmas ads, we start thinking Christmas as soon as the sun sets on the summer season. What many of you might not realize, however, is that all of our […]
The holidays are in full swing, and at the Delaware beaches that means our favorite light displays, Christmas parades and holiday happenings are back…and arguably better than ever! It’s a busy month for those of you who love the holiday season as much as we do, and in just the blink of an eye the […]
Halloween may still be fresh on our minds– after all, it was only yesterday – and we may still be binging on Halloween candy (and quite possibly still in costume), but nevertheless, the spirit of Christmas is hot on our heels! Christmas magic runs strong at Schell Brothers, so brace yourselves for a whole lot of cheer over […]
How many times have you left our model homes and thought, ‘I want my house to look just like that!’ Or, how many times have you stepped out to one of our amazing courtyard spaces and said “this is exactly what I want.” I know I have! Our courtyard is one of my favorite spaces in our […]
When you live at the beach and have access to downtown Lewes, the Breakwater Trail and Gordon’s Pond trail (or if you’re lucky enough, a trail right in your community!) you will inevitably need new toys in your life. One of the essentials for cruising around your neighborhood, Lewes, or the nearby trails is a beach […]
Retiring in Delaware – Discovering Delaware’s Active Lifestyle For those of you not familiar with the 1st State, you might be thinking, ‘retiring in Delaware’, what the heck am I going to do when I opt for retiring in Delaware!? Dela…WHERE?? The answer is…plenty!! Between the outdoor adventures that await, the active communities to discover, […]
By Ali Gilliam
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Also tagged 55+ communities, active adult communities, beach retirement, best places to retire, Bethany Beach, Delaware, fenwick island, independence, rehoboth, retire in Delaware, retirement, retirement communities, schell brothers
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Adventures Along the Delaware Beer, Wine, and Spirits Trail The Oregon Trail is soooo 1848. And, now that I’m thinking about it, the popular 1980’s computer game is past its prime too. When it comes to the Delaware trails, we’ve got our pick of the best, from real-deal hiking trails to the more modern approach […]
By Charlie Waltjen
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Also tagged and Spirits Trail, craft breweries, Delaware Beer, Delaware breweries, Delaware tourism, Dogfish Head, Mispillion Brewing, Nassau Valley Vineyards, rehoboth, wine
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Local’s Summer: Life at the Delaware Beaches in September The end of summer is always a bittersweet time when you live at the beach. The first sign of ‘Back to School’ commercials sends a chill down the spine, the slightest decrease in temperatures evokes flashbacks of the coldest day of the previous winter, and the smell […]
By Ali Gilliam
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Also tagged beach, beach life, Bethany Beach, end of summer, fall, hiking, local, locals summer, paddleboarding, rehoboth, schell brothers, september, summer, things to do in Delaware
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Even if you have been living your summer to the absolute fullest these past few weeks, it’s completely normal to start to panic as August approaches. Similar to buyer’s remorse, summer’s remorse kicks in mid-way through summer, causing the nagging sensation that summer is passing by too quickly and that the cold breath of winter […]
By Ali Gilliam
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Also tagged bayside, beach, beach life, Fenwick, funland, ice cream, jungle jims, paddleboarding, rehoboth, summer, The Freeman Stage, things to do, Vanderwende's, waterpark
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The smell of Old Bay and melted butter is making your mouth water. Armed with a mallet and table knife you can’t wait to begin devouring that oh-so-sweet crab meat. You crack open a beer, look down at the pile of perfectly steamed, bright red crabs, and think… “Where on Earth do I start??” This […]
By Natalie Hay
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Also tagged beach, Bethany Beach, crab cracking, crab picking, crabs, Delaware, Delaware crab houses, Fenwick, how to pick crabs, live like a local, Maryland blue crabs, Maryland crab houses, ocean city, rehoboth, schell brothers, steamed crabs
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