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Milkweed And Butterflies dramatically due to South America. On the flip side, it has been observed that
the prevalent use of if there are not enough plants in a local bed to support the
Lucky is the photographer weedkillers, resulting high number of caterpillars present, the leaves are quickly
who finds herself in front of in a significant drop consumed, leaving the caterpillars without adequate food
a garden milkweed plant as a i n t h e m o n a r c h to complete their metamorphosis into butterflies.
monarch butterfly alights upon population. Another plant variety, the common milkweed, is native
the plant’s blossoms! The Abacoa to South Florida and is host to the monarchs as well. It is
Planted with the intention Community Garden not as easily found in garden supply centers, however.
of attracting these butterflies, hosts the tropical Garden membership runs
the milkweed plant serves as milkweed, which is from August 1 to July 31.
the sole host plant where the butterfly will lay her eggs. also called Mexican milkweed, scarlet milkweed, or blood Download forms at https://
Drawn in by the blossoms and their nectar, the butterfly flower. This particular species is favored for its ease www.abacoa.com/abacoa-
carefully places her eggs, collecting pollen on wings of propagation and rapid growth. There has been some community-garden or find
and body before moving on to distribute the flower’s unresolved debate regarding concerns about potential one in the outside mailbox at
pollen, assisting in the fertilization of other plants in oversupply of tropical milkweed that could disrupt or the garden entrance at 1022
her path. However, milkweed plants have plummeted delay the travel patterns of those monarchs who migrate to Community Drive. There is a
waiting list for independent
The Singles Scene January 2025 beds but if interested, just
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check the box. Stop by,
Unique New Year’s Edition: by Kelly Leary, M.S. & Miranda No Time Like the Present. especially Saturday morning,
and check out our Facebook page.
Capparelli People are HOT in a good way. We are geared up for the
power of change and action. Love is not about luck—it is about
Come Alive In 2025 timing. You have to be in the right place, at the right time, to SWA Recycling
“Twenty Twenty-Five is a blank book to write your own love meet the right person. The new year brings this time. This year
story.”~~Matthew Leary (Kelly’s son) is about expansion and conquering excellence in and out of the
Happy New Year to our boardroom. News: Is It
favorite people in this vast So, what is more important than lifelong health and happiness
community of movers and with someone you love? Read the room. You are at bat. You’ve
got this, and we can’t wait to meet you. Hot Tip: Do secure your
shakers. You are ahead of reservation to meet the matchmakers as our January and February Recyclable?
your time, and we thank
you for your keen talent for calendars are booking up quickly. Mention this article for special
noticing the beauty in life. treatment when you speak to one of our team members on the Let’s Talk About
Staying rooted in our overly phone. All calls are confidential.
tech world and maintaining Let’s get this new year started!
traditional values is essential. XOXO – Kelly & Miranda
People like you hold the gift #LoveOffline #MatchmakingRoyalty #TellYourFriends Cardboard
of love and compassion near #ComeAliveIn2025 #YouHaveArrived
and dear--and that is why we are here today. True romance will
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never go out of style. It is up to people like us--to share this Kelly Leary has 34 years Today, many things are recyclable. And, in Palm Beach
cheerful news about real life and love (offline) with our family in the dating industry County, cardboard definitely is recyclable. With online buying
and friends. Let’s keep love alive in 2025. Thank us later. and a master’s degree in and general packaging, there’s a lot more cardboard in our
It’s true: The older we get, the quicker time flies. Life is clinical psychology. She has waste stream today. The good news is that cardboard can be
moving at a rapid speed, and instant gratification has taken over. also been written about in
In contrast, it is important to have meaning in your life beyond Modern Luxury Magazine recycled.
a computer screen. This is a unique year, marking a quarter of a Palm Beach and Modern In Palm Beach County, cardboard goes into your yellow
century. The world has shifted, and we must cherish and embrace Luxury Manhattan, The recycling bin. But the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach
the opportunity to seize the day. Palm Beach Post, The Shiny County (SWA) understands that not all cardboard can fit into
Milestone moments and huge transitions are coming, and we Sheet, Stuart News, Jupiter the 18-gallon yellow recycling bin.
hope everyone is revving up their engines. The national trends Magazine, and many more.
are noting a massive movement away from online dating and Revolution Dating members There are options after removing all the foam and plastic
towards matchmaking. Quality single people report “online are pre-screened in person, including background checks. packaging:
dating burnout,” so much so that even twenty-somethings have Professional photos are taken by the staff. Revolution Dating • For residents living in unincorporated Palm Beach
vowed to ditch the apps. In days of too much tech, the last thing is NOT online dating or blind dating. In addition to providing County, place excess and oversized cardboard beside the
successful singles want to do is waste their time and energy matchmaking services that make singles “UN-single” through yellow recycling bin to be collected for recycling. Waste
looking for love on a computer or speaking to an algorithm their exclusive club memberships, Kelly and her Team also
designed to keep them single and addicted to the next dopamine provide feedback from your dates when appropriate. Mock collection workers will pick it up by hand and put it into the
rush. We call this “What’s Next Syndrome.” Sounds spooky, right? Dates are available by request. Single Coaching Sessions and correct side of the split body recycling truck.
We urge you to follow the mainstream trajectory to love offline Evaluations are also available by request for non-members • For residents living in one of Palm Beach County’s 39
and highlight meeting your matchmaker in person eye-to-eye or as an add-on to some memberships. *All inquiries are municipalities, contact your municipality directly for their
before you try again. You don’t have to be a multi-millionaire confidential *Specializing in representing jet-setting clients curbside cardboard guidance. A list of municipal contacts
to work with a matchmaker, but you do have to show personal, with a second home in the North East. Call the central hotline
emotional, and financial security. If you know us, then you know at 561-630-9696 (XOXO) or scan the QR code below to hold can be found online.
that our corporate headquarters (where we have proudly shined for your place in the club. • For anyone who wants to recycle oversized or excess
eleven years) is in one of the most upscale business neighborhoods cardboard themselves, they can take it to any of more than
positioned cleverly to head all of South Florida and the Treasure Behind The Scenes with The REV! 250 yellow community cardboard dumpsters throughout
Coast. Our presence is organically up and down the entire East Thank you December and Welcome January! It's 2025 and our county. You can find the nearest community cardboard
Coast of the USA. For years, we have been matching clients quality single, divorced, and widowed people are ready to love
who have second homes in Nantucket, Manhattan, Greenwich, offline once and for all. Your resolution is right in front of you dumpster at swa.org/wheretorecycle by clicking the graphic
and Cape Cod, to name a few. We call these clients “jet-setters,” and has been for years. Your timing could not be better and you on the right side of the screen. From there, set the “Cardboard”
which sounds much cooler than “snowbirds.” We are honored to are in good company. With use of 34 years of expertise and option to “Yes.”
know many fascinating CEOs, trailblazers, doctors, lawyers, and connections, we know you are feeling it too. REV-up your love • You can also take your cardboard and other yellow
geniuses. This job has opened doors for us over the years, which life with this amazing bunch below. Happy New Year from our recycling bin materials to one of seven SWA Home Chemical
means those doors are open to you too, as a client. Thanks to our hearts to yours! First Interviews are complimentary for a short
incredible clientele, we get smarter every day just by spending time only. Reserve your appointment today. #TellYourFriends and Recycling Centers.
time with our elevated ever-changing and growing membership In 2023, the SWA reported to the Florida Department of
platform. Our clients become friends--and nothing is more natural Environmental Protection that it sold almost 75,000 tons of
than being introduced by a friend (in the know). recyclable commodities to mills and factories that use them
With that, welcome to 2025. It’s time to come alive and/or to make new products. Of that, more than 18,000 tons was
help a friend or family member that you know to be stuck in
a rut or hiding in their comfort zone. There is no time like the cardboard. Find out more “recycle right” tips online.
present to flip the script and start the year with zeal, clarity, and Keep giving your recyclables the future they deserve.
steadfastness. Recycle right, Palm Beach County!
Our new clients report an instant feeling of lightness and The Revolution Dating Team Celebrates the New Client Drop: Meet
excitement as soon as they shut their dating apps down--for good. Holidays! #ExcellentHumans Luis! #Professional
A new female client stated, “The apps felt icky, unnatural, and Engineer
desperate.” Another new male client called us and said: “My
adult son recommended I work with a Matchmaker, and the kids
know best!”
The Revolution Resolution.
Our clients desire stability and a high hit rate that you
cannot find on a dating app. Intelligent people aim to avoid the
clutter. They prefer to maximize their time and efficiency by
increasing the odds of meeting like-minded people via in-person
connections. They value our friendly advice and most of them
listen to our guidance with respect and gratitude.
Kelly’s Son, Matthew, Welcome Ashley (on New Client Drop:
joins the Team right) to our Cupid Meet Lynn! #Golden
on his own watch! Team! Bachelorette