Kathryn M. D’Imperio, Author at Lehigh Valley Marketplace - Page 6 of 8's Posts

Party Time For Kids

By Kathryn M. D’Imperio Planning a child’s birthday party is a lot like making an ice cream sundae. You may start out with an idea of what you think you want, but as soon as you see all the options for flavors (venues) and toppings (all those little “extras”), you can become quite overwhelmed at the thought of it. Thankfully, kids’ parties are about as easy to customize as... »

When the Power Goes Out: From Flashlights to Family Fun

By Kathryn M. D’Imperio For a young child, a “blackout” can be a very different, fun, and exciting adventure filled with flashlights and games to play. As adults, power outages rouse a stark reality that a storm impacts so much more than our mood and our plans. We find ourselves wondering how to keep from losing all the food in our refrigerator and freezer (or more, for th... »

Hawk Mountain

By Kathryn Finegan Clark More than a century ago many people believed the only good hawk was a dead hawk. Even bird lovers and conservationists detested hawks. The Pennsylvania Game Commission, fearing certain bird-killing hawks would wipe out the ruffed grouse population, offered a $5 bounty per goshawk in the 1930s. During the Great Depression that was a mighty sum and h... »

St. Baldrick’s Foundation

By Kathryn M. D’Imperio If someone was willing to pay you money, would you shave your head? What if shaving your head could help raise money to fund research for childhood cancer, the number one disease killer of children in the United States? It may sound a bit crazy, but people are doing it and raising hundreds of thousands, make that millions of dollars for childhood ca... »

Going Green: St. Patrick’s Day Festivities

By Kathryn M. D’Imperio The luck of the Irish runs especially strong on St. Patrick’s Day – March 17 – even if you don’t have a drop of Irish or Celtic blood in you. This festive holiday reminds us all to celebrate with family and friends, enjoying a little social life and some great food and drinks however we please. From live music to parades, corned beef and everything ... »

St. Patty’s Day Switcheroo: A Drink and Dessert Recipe Reversal

By Kathryn M. D’Imperio Tired of the same old St. Patrick’s Day drinks, desserts and traditions year after year? You’re not alone. Most of us can admit that the green beer was fun back in college, but now we’re typically looking for more stylish options and creative recipes to get us through the year’s most social holidays. And while online websites offer some cute ideas t... »

Easter Egg Artistry

By Mary Beth Schwartz Sixty thousand years ago, artists engraved hatched patterns on eggshells in South Africa. Decorated eggs have been discovered dating to Iron Age II. The House of Fabergé created thousands of elaborate precious metal and gemstone varieties for the Russian Court from 1885 to 1917. And forty years ago, a group of local women with a year-long passion for ... »

12 Ways To A Happier, Healthier Life

By Kathryn M. D’Imperio Every year we try to think of new ways to improve our lives, from losing weight to making more money, getting our clutter under control and fixing up the house. The New Year also inspires us to try to kick unhealthy habits like smoking or overeating. When it comes down to it, we can find so many ways to improve various aspects of our lives with a li... »

Winterize Your Workout

By Kathryn M. D’Imperio The toughest part of running – or working out in general – is getting that first foot in motion. Whether you choose to run, walk, or participate in any number of strength training or other exercises, some days the motivation just isn’t there. As the temperatures continue to drop, exercising outside becomes more challenging, and for most, a bit uninv... »

Giving Thanks to Thanksgiving’s Patron

By Kathryn Finegan Clark The holiday season is descending upon us and the debate goes on:  Which is your favorite of the celebrations bookended by Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day? If you’re a football fan, there is no debate, of course. Like most of you, I enjoy all of the holidays – the religious significance, evergreen scent, candles and tinsel of Christmas, the mingled ... »

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