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 ... »
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... »
By Andy Cook By now, we’ve all been exposed to technology in some form or another. Whether you’re ordering a sandwich at a convenience store using a touch-screen display, shopping online, doing research at your local library, or finding your way with a map on your smartphone, technology is here to stay. It makes our lives easier, more efficient, and enables us to multi-tas... »
By Kathleen Shannon A hectic day and a healthy lunch don’t usually go hand-in-hand. If you’re hopping all day from appointment to appointment or are bogged down with family obligations, there are alternatives to that highway filled with fast food restaurants. Both busy moms and harried executives with a packed schedule can eat healthy while on-the-go. One of Micky D’s new ... »
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Valley Partners 232 Main Street | Emmaus, PA | 610.421.8887 | bhgrealestate.com If you’re looking for a new home or location for your business, Steve Gould, agent with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Valley Partners, can help. Gould brings more than nine years of experience to the new BHG office, which opened in July 2012. In... »
By Angela Bristow Before the technology and fast pace of life today, people moved through their days at a comfortable pace, made things with their hands, and instead of being a throw-away society, took pride in making quality products that lasted for generations. If you’re looking for a respite from the fast pace of life, try antiquing. Area antique co-ops with dozens of d... »
By Frederick Jerant If you’re of a certain age, you’ll remember neighborhood grocery stores that carried a bit of everything on racks of shelving. The smiling owner often knew you and your parents by name. And if you were a little short on cash…well, you could catch up on your next visit. Today, most of those homey little places have been replaced with sprawling complexes ... »
April 13- Birthday Cake Celebration Annual Slot Car Show April 20- 5th Birthday Community Celebration- $5 Museum Admission for Adults & Seniors April 21- Annual Bulldog Beauty Contest, Pet Blessing & Dog Look-A-Like Contest (does not need to be a bulldog.) April 28- Safety Square Event 5 N. Front Street, Allentown Admission: $8 adults/ $6 seniors/ Children 16 &... »
By Mary Beth Schwartz Make this Valentine’s Day extra special for your sweetheart with delectable goodies from Lehigh Valley sweet shops. Every February 14, lovers go out in search of the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. Red roses, jewelry, spa treatments, a dinner date, heart-shaped boxers. This year, consider the sweet tooth of your loved one with treats from around the Leh... »
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... »
