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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-s ... CONTINUE READING

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. Whe ... CONTINUE READING

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 th ... CONTINUE READING

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 discove ... CONTINUE READING

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 ... CONTINUE READING

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 ... CONTINUE READING

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 ... CONTINUE READING

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 Scienc ... CONTINUE READING

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. ... CONTINUE READING

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 ... CONTINUE READING