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Interview: Darci Lynne

Quick chat with Darci Lynne before she takes the stage at The Great Frederick Fair. Get tickets now. https://www.etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSale.do?method=restoreToken&performance_id=6528069&partner_id=944&method=restoreToken

Ventriloquist, Darci Lynne is the youngest contestant to ever win “America’s Got Talent.” Following AGT she sold out her headlining show in six minutes, having to add more shows. She is a young ventriloquist who is inspiring the next generation to keep it alive. Darci is someone to watch for as her career is just getting started. But in her mind, positively affecting one person through her performances is all she desires.

Growing up in Oklahoma, Darci has always been close to her family and relies on their support and encouragement. In her younger years, she had a timid demeanor that she was able to overcome through talent-based pageants. She was soon introduced to the art of ventriloquism and decided to try it out for herself. Darci had hard work, grit, and discipline already instilled in her, since she came from a gymnastics background where she practiced 30 hours a week. After only having her first puppet for two weeks, Darci was determined to audition for her first talent show never knowing it would lead her to audition for the biggest talent show on earth.

Now being on stage makes her feel like she is an entirely new person. This is where she opens up and flourishes. Darci dazzles the audience, leaving them with smiles on their faces. Performing has helped Darci learn about herself and who she can be. She is so grateful to her mentor Gary Owen and her vocal coach Tiana Plemons for all they have done for her. During her “America’s Got Talent” audition she received the golden buzzer sending her straight to the Quarterfinals. Her winning final performance has over 21M views on AGT’s YouTube, more than any other finals performance on the show. Darci will be touring into next year and hopes to continue to uplift people as they watch her.

House of the Week – 09/17/18

16525 Tammany Ln

Spacious 4 bed, 3.5 bath home located in Tammany Manor! Features 2 master suites- one on main level, hardwood cherry floors, 2-sides gas fireplace & exposed wood beams! Ample closet/storage space! Includes whole house sound system. Landscaped fenced in backyard w/ new concrete patio. 2 car attached garage. Close to commuter routes, shopping, schools & scenic C&O Canal!

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Essential Information

  • MLS® #1000224008
  • Price$329,000
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3.50
  • Full Baths3
  • Half Baths1
  • Square Footage3,349
  • Acres0.60
  • Year Built1976
  • TypeResidential
  • Sub-TypeDetached
  • StyleBilevel
  • StatusActive

Community Information

  • Address16525 Tammany Ln
  • Area16
  • SubdivisionTAMMANY MANOR
  • CityWILLIAMSPORT
  • CountyWASHINGTON-MD
  • StateMD
  • Zip Code21795

Amenities

  • UtilitiesCable TV Available
  • # of Garages2
  • ViewTrees/Woods, Street

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Master Bath(s), Shades/Blinds, Wood Floors, Wpool Jets, Entry Lvl BR, Built-Ins, Chair Railing, Crown Molding, Upgraded Countertops, Washer/Dryer Hookup

Parking

Garage, Attached, Asphalt Driveway

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Cravings and Maternity Clothing…Oh Joy!

I was SO happy to finally have my appetite back at 14 weeks..it was miserable not wanting to eat anything. Even the first few weeks after not feeling nauseous anymore, I still didn’t really have any “cravings” for anything.

Around 20 weeks, is when I started feeling like I needed that cookie, or couldn’t turn down that chocolate cake. From there…there was no going back! CHOCOLATE. Probably my biggest craving. Milk chocolate specifically.

It’s funny because my sister-in-law introduced me to Boston Cream Pie…now I crave that all the time, too. The hard part is NOT over-consuming. I hear it all day long, “Go ahead and enjoy that you have an excuse, you’re eating for two!” Well, that is true, but I am definitely trying to be healthy (for the most part) during my pregnancy, and not get it in my head that I can eat everything in site if I want to.

Gaining weight is a good thing, but after talking to your doctor and reading pregnancy books, they have both told me you really shouldn’t eat DOUBLE the amount of food just because of the baby in your belly. So i’m eating treats when I want to and still being healthy with my food choices at the same time.

Other weird cravings that I’ve had:

-Salt and Vinegar chips, dipped in French Onion Dip 

-Pickled Okra

-cereal….this is weird to me because I never ate cereal before I got pregnant, but now I just want Special K Fruit and Yogurt all.the.time. 

With a growing belly week by week, clothing becomes a bit of a challenge, too. Maybe you’re pro at maternity clothes by now after a few kids, but this is my first and i’m definitely starting to figure things out.

  1. Maternity clothes are expensive.
  2. Maternity clothes can be unnecessary .
  3. Maternity clothes can be totally necessary.

Luckily, I have two sister-in-laws and some friends that have shared their maternity clothes with me, which is HUGE, because I can’t believe how expensive it can be to buy them. I went into the pregnancy thinking, “okay, i’m going to need an entirely new wardrobe.” Definitely not the case. I have a few essential items that are maternity, that I definitely, at 32 weeks, could not live without.

It did take me a long time to start showing, but you do immediately start feeling bloated and pants feel tight from around 10 weeks and on. Have you heard of the hair tie trick?! That is what I used for the first 20-22 weeks with my shorts and jeans.  It saved me!  I was using a belly band, but got annoyed with it after a while and stopped using it. Also, no shame in un-buttoning the top button of your jeans and wearing a long shirt or cami over top of it. It works, too.

Once, my belly got to big to get away with the tricks, I finally turned to maternity pants. Jeans are amazing. But also expensive. I did find that Jessica Simpson’s maternity brand is affordable and they feel and fit great! I love the pants that have the band that comes up and over your belly, at 32 weeks, its all about support and that does help.

The nice thing about my pregnancy being mostly during the summer was that I could wear maxi dresses and summer dresses because I could just wear all of my own clothing without having to buy new maternity dresses. If I did buy a new dress to wear, I just tried to get one with some stretch (without sizing up too much) that I would still be able to wear after baby comes.

When it came to shirts, for the most part I have been wearing all of my normal clothing and just rockin’ the bump with it. Tanks are easy, t-shirts- I just wore my stretchier ones, and other tops I just wear a cami underneath if they flare out a little over the bump.

All in all, for me, just buying a couple pair of maternity jeans for when your belly gets bigger, a few dresses (that you can wear after baby) and some stretchy shirts are all that I’ve really needed. Otherwise, I’ve been able to make a lot of my normal clothes work….so far 😉

What works for you!? Let me know in the comments!

<3 Katie Ryan

{Katie’s Kitchen} Caramel Apple Snickers Salad

Brought to you by Catoctin Mountain Orchard 

Apple theme for this month! There are so many recipes that you can make with apples, as we bring in the fall. Since I made apple bites last week, I thought I would switch things up with a cold recipe– with help from our listeners (thank you, Kathy Hupp for the recipe) I found one that I just had to try!

Caramel Apple Snickers Salad…yes. WHY NOT!? It’s the perfect dessert in a little bowl after a hot dinner.

All you need are 4-6 Granny Smith Apples, an 8 oz. tub of cool whip, instant vanilla pudding, 1/2 cup of milk, caramel syrup.

Chop up your apples and about 12 fun-size snickers into bite size pieces. Mix together in a bowl. In a separate bowl- mix the vanilla pudding dry mix with 1/2 cup of milk, then mix in the cool whip.

Pour the apples and snickers into the pudding mix. Mix it all together and then add a few more snickers pieces on top and drizzle caramel sauce over everything. Let it sit in the fridge for an hour before serving.

YUM!

Ingredients: 

-4-6 Granny Smith Apples

– 8oz. tub of cool whip

-Instant Vanilla Pudding mix (3.4oz)

-1/2 cup milk

-12 fun-sized snickers

UPDATE! I am guest bar tending in Downtown Frederick!

OVER $1,300 raised in one night! Thank you!

I will be guest bartending at Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar – Frederick MD tomorrow night starting at 5 PM to support Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Maryland Chapter! They are letting me mix drinks and I am ready to wow you. There will also be mock-tails and they have a soda gun thing.

I know that Canyon Contracting will be there! They will be with WFRE at Light the Night this year! I hope they come thirsty!

Make sure to ask about Light the Night – Frederick MD https://www.facebook.com/events/296243740917049/

St. Jude 2018 Total Video

You all rock!!! #WFREStJude

Posted by Free Country 99.9 WFRE on Friday, February 16, 2018

Interesting People #68: Chris Colville of The YMCA of Frederick County

A lot is going on with The YMCA of Frederick County! The Y’s President & CEO Chris Colville joins me to talk about The Y’s growing role in the Frederick community. We start with a recap of the May flood damage, her background with the YMCA, and take a look to the future of the Y.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YMCAofFrederickCounty/
Website: https://frederickymca.org/

YMCA Events Page: https://frederickymca.org/programs/annual-events/

My Santa Run video/outfit

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Spotify – https://goo.gl/dDqa9o

Every Interview – https://www.wfre.com/interesting-people-podcast/

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About the YMCA of Frederick County

The YMCA of Frederick County wants to strengthen and enrich the development of individuals and families Integral to everything that we do are our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Our YMCA is a non-profit organization that works collaboratively with community partners to improve the lives of children, adults, families, and the entire community. Our purpose is to strengthen and enrich the development of individuals and families through quality programs and services that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Integral to everything that we do are our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Our Y serves people of all backgrounds, ages, capabilities and income levels, providing financial assistance to those in need.

Encouraging, supporting and improving healthy living habits, among our members and throughout the community, are central to our purpose.
Our work also focuses on youth development through a wide variety of programs such as child care, day camps, swim lessons, and organized youth sports.

Financial assistance may be available for you and your entire family to join, thanks to the generosity of our donors. The Y uses 100 percent of donor contributions to provide financial assistance for members and to subsidize a wide range of mission programs. Our goal is to provide financial assistance to anyone who needs it to participate. Founded in 1858, our YMCA is one of the largest nonprofits in Frederick County.

Each year, we serve over 12,000 members and over 30,000 program participants. We also partner with several community organizations to help strengthen and enrich the development of individuals and families in Frederick County

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