What's summer without a little something sweet?

As temperatures rise and backyard gatherings fill the calendar, few things bring people together quite like a favorite frozen treat. Whether it's a classic scoop of ice cream, a refreshing water ice, or a homemade dessert shared with family, summer sweets have a way of turning ordinary moments into lasting memories.

At Schaeffer Homes, we know that some of life's best memories are made right at home. From neighborhood ice cream runs to family barbecues and evenings spent on the porch, summer is the perfect time to slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures of the season.

We asked members of our Schaeffer Homes team to share their favorite summer treats, and their answers were as unique as they are delicious.

Staff Favorites

Jason Schaeffer - President
Mallon's Sticky Buns - Coffee Crumb Cake
1340 Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226
www.mallonsstickybuns.com

Gail Hopkins - Operations Administrator
Water Ice Factory - Cotton Candy or Bubble Gum Water Ice
302 W. Evesham Road, Magnolia, NJ 08049
www.watericefactory.com

Josh Adams - Land Acquisition Specialist
Browns Restaurant - Vanilla Donut
110 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226
www.instagram.com/brownsocnj

Mike Giampetro - Marketing & Business Development
Sundaes - Chocolate Peanut Butter Reese's Water Ice
185 N Route 73, West Berlin, NJ 08091
www.gotsundaeshomemade.com

Christie Redner - Director of Sales & Marketing
Rita's Water Ice - Gelati with Chocolate Water Ice and Vanilla Custard
252 S White Horse Pike, Berlin, NJ 08009
www.ritasice.com

Dana Westervelt - Leasing Manager, Carriage Place
Rita's Water Ice - Mango Water Ice
1648 N. Kings Hwy, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
www.ritasice.com

Marcello Aquino - Purchasing & Estimating Manager
Prime Burger Acai - Acai Bowl or Corn Ice Cream
6620 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149
www.instagram.com/primeburgereacai

Keith Cramer - Sales Manager
Hoffman's Ice Cream - Pralines and Cream
569 Church Street, Spring Lake Heights, NJ 07762
www.hoffmansicecreamnj.net

Dara Schlotzhauer - Architectural Plan Manager
Johns Water Ice - Rasberry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
701 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
www.johnswaterice.com

Jason Downey - Director of Construction
Rita's Water Ice - Black Cherry Water Ice
106 Haddonfield-Berlin Rd, Voorhees Township, NJ 08043
www.ritasice.com

Ashley Fortunato - Design Center Manager & Online Sales Consultant
Drip Vietnamese Cafe - Iced Strawberry Matcha
225 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
www.instagram.com/dripvietcafe

Vandy Hall - Project Manager
3 Brothers Pizza - Fried Oreos
1030 Boardwalk, Ocean City NJ 08226
www.threebrothersfromitalypizza.com

Anthony McGuire - Director of Land
Chocolate Lava Cake
His House

Sweet Summer Traditions

Many of our favorite summer memories revolve around food: stopping for ice cream after a day at the beach, sharing a homemade dessert at a family gathering, or enjoying a cool treat on a hot afternoon. These simple traditions help make a house feel like home. As you enjoy the season, we hope you'll take time to savor the moments that matter most, whether that's relaxing with family, entertaining friends, or treating yourself to something sweet.

From all of us at Schaeffer Homes, here's to a summer filled with sunshine, laughter, and plenty of frozen treats!