It’s never too early to start planning for your future. Everyone’s future looks a little different, and the bricks used to pave the way also vary from one household to the next. No matter what your future financial goals happen to be, it’s important to establish and stick to a savings plan… and there’s no better time to do so than right now. Certified Financial Planner Jef... »
Watching professional athletes in motion is nothing short of inspiring. The recent U.S. Women’s National Team victory in the 2015 Women’s World Cup is just one example of how girls with guts get the glory. Think of all the Olympians, female golfers in the LPGA, and women in countless other sports and athletic endeavors, even nonprofessional sports. The common denominators ... »
Bullying shouldn’t be just another hurdle to jump as our kids are coming of age. It’s a flaw in our culture that parents should help to extinguish from the earliest onset. Recent data from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) shows that 22% of students age 12 to 18 reported being bullied in school. That’s a rate of nearly one o... »
The best home furnishings and décor don’t mean much if the room isn’t properly lit. Interior lighting helps to create just the right ambiance for the different rooms in your home. Lights provide illumination for the various tasks you might handle, whether preparing meals, reading, crafting or something else entirely. Specialty light fixtures add to the décor of your home, ... »
Locals know it and love it. Others come from far and wide to enjoy Lehigh Valley’s 10-day summer music festival year after year. From live performances and popular headliners to mouthwatering food and a variety of flavorful beverages, Musikfest continues to delight guests of all ages. This year it comes with some special new additions to the programming, including a whole ... »
You love it when your friend at work brings in cookies to share with the team. You also love the occasional box of donuts that shows up for everyone to enjoy. Your waistline, however, doesn’t. These workday treats, paired with stress and lack of exercise when you’re practically tethered to your computer for hours on end, have a lasting effect on more than just your sweet t... »
Close your eyes and picture your ideal outdoor kitchen. Does it mimic your home’s kitchen? Would you do a smaller scale version, or perhaps just smaller kitchen appliances? Would you focus more on the wet bar or on the cooking equipment? Get a handle on your hopes and dreams for a fabulous outdoor kitchen. Envision the different foods you look forward to preparing and ensu... »
With humble beginnings back in 1964, RCN brought its Lehigh Valley presence to life originally operating as Twin County Cable. The company became RCN nearly two decades ago in 1996, and has worked ever since to deliver high quality communications and entertainment services to the residents and businesses of the Lehigh Valley. “Our customers come first at RCN and we work to... »
Perennials make exceptional plantings for gardens, as they’ll typically come back every year, many times with very little maintenance. Perennials like daffodils, hyacinths and tulips are the harbingers of spring, peeking out of the soil just as the season finally gets warmer. Summer’s crop of lilies and other showy blooms can line your deck or fence line nicely. Mums, fals... »
Graduation is one of life’s most momentous occasions. What comes next for each graduate may be a completely different story. Some grads may score a dream job, beginning a new role immediately that summer. Others may find themselves working in a field other than what they pursued in college, or even skipping from job to job, making less money than they anticipated. Still ot... »
