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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... »

Born To Spend? 15 Ways To Save Money This Year

By Sara Vigneri The desire to spend money is in your genes. If you are currently struggling to curb your spending, odds are you come from a long line of spenders according to a study out of the University of Washington. When researchers studied 15,000 sets of twins, they discovered they had the same spending patterns, even if they lost contact with one another. So if you w... »

Marketplace Spotlight

Conversational Threads 8 S. 4th Street  |  Emmaus, PA  |  610.421.8889  |  conversationalthreads.com Conversational Threads is a neighborhood yarn shop and so much more. It’s also a fiber arts studio and a community where crafters of all levels can compare their tips and techniques for various projects in knitting, crocheting, spinning and weaving. Owner Cindy Fitzpatrick,... »

Christmas Around the World

By Fred Jerant It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Ev’rywhere you go…” And ev’rywhere you go, the Valley is awash in candy canes, holly and a Santa Claus in every store. We write out wish lists, put out milk’n’cookies on Christmas Eve, and rig enough lights to make Clark Griswold jealous. But other cultures celebrate this festive holiday differently. And, as our ar... »

Christmas Tree Ornaments Then and Now

By Carole Gorney If you are a baby boomer as I am, one of the fondest memories of your childhood Christmas is likely that of the delicate glass ornaments that were hung lovingly on the family’s holiday tree every December. Whether your ornaments came from the five and dime, or a more expensive department store, they were special. If you still have some of those vintage orn... »

Festival of Lights: Chanukah In the Valley

By Sara Vigneri When I was a kid, I absolutely loved Chanukah. My excitement for the holiday started to build the moment my parents brought out the Menorahs from storage and set them up by the window. One year, my dad made jelly donuts from scratch and I almost lost my mind with happiness. For eight nights, I would eagerly anticipate the present I would receive. We would g... »

Ringing in the New Year: 9 Spots to Celebrate

By Mary Beth Schwartz Before New Year’s Eve, we dash around to find the perfect plans in the Lehigh Valley to bring in the coming year. Singles enjoy nightclubs, brew pubs or the casinos. Families can choose from such locations as The Crayola Experience or the Da Vinci Science Center. Whatever their fancy, Lehigh Valley residents can bring in 2013 just right. Here is a lis... »

Tips to Dodge Holiday Pounds

Tis the season of merriment, cheer and overindulgence. Pecan pie, sugar cookies and eggnog – the holidays are filled with our favorite, and yes, fattening, foods. It’s fine to enjoy these treats but do so in moderation. It will help to avoid packing on extra holiday pounds. If you’re doing the cooking, try to look for creative ways to lighten up your favorite recipes. Heal... »

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 ... »

(Not) Home for the Holidays

By Kathryn M. D’Imperio When we were little, our mom would make us all line up in the hallway on Christmas day so she could video tape us running into the living room to find our piles of presents. Looking back, it is kind of embarrassing. Still, the memories make us smile. Sneaking a few Christmas cookies for breakfast was not uncommon. And for Thanksgiving, we would all ... »

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