It’s customary to give Mom a gift on Mother’s Day. But what to do when Mom already has all she needs and wants? Experiential gifts can make for thoughtful alternatives to more traditional gifts. According to GetYourGuide, 92 percent of Americans want experiential gifts over material items, marking a sharp increase from 62 percent in
Many mothers will attest that few things are better than a little rest and pampering on Mother’s Day. And when it comes to gifts, homemade items are among the most heartfelt. Although schools and day care centers may take the lead and guide children through Mother’s Day crafts, parents and caregivers looking to encourage kids
Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate the women who do so much for their children and their families without asking for anything in return. Dining out is a particularly popular way to fête Mom on Mother’s Day. Indeed, if Mom is the family cook, then a day off from preparing meals for the family
Growing up, you always dream about what you want to be when you grow up. Some want to be teachers. Some want to be veterinarians, lawyers, doctors, or nurses. These are beautiful dreams with big titles attached, and it truly takes a special person to fill these shoes. But me? All I ever wanted was
As spring weather finds its groove, the urge to lighten things up outfitting-wise is hard to resist. Heavy boots give way to delicate flats, sweaters to breezy tops, and dark-wash denim shifts into shades of white. The truth is white jeans (in all their variations) work year-round. They feel crisp and chic in winter and
My heart sank the morning I woke up and went to get on my cooking page, Andrea’s Country Home Cookin’, on Facebook. It wasn’t there. How was it not there? I stayed calm, went to the search engine, and put in “Andrea’s Country Home Cookin’.” It said ERROR. My heart officially dropped into my butt
On Saturday, May 2nd, Isle of Comics in South Williamsport is celebrating the largest event in the comic book industry: Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) for the 10th consecutive year. Each year, thousands of participating comic book stores give over six million comic books to millions of fans to introduce them to the wonders of
Chef is a French word that’s distantly related to both chief and the Latin cap (“head”). But in Lycoming County, it can be an acronym—that is, a pronounceable abbreviation like NATO, AWOL and YOLO. To be specific, here in Central PA, CHEF stands for Christian Home Educators’ Fellowship—a homeschool co-op that’s been meeting weekly in
So what are you gonna do next? You can’t decide. There are so many choices and you know you’re going to pick the wrong one. That’s the problem, you never do anything right and you don’t know what to do next. So here: take a deep breath, take another, read “How to Be Okay When
With the wedding season upon us, we tackled part 1 of wedding etiquette last week. We’ll wrap things up here in part 2 for day-of and post-wedding protocol. Let’s dive back in! Beyond the guest list, you’ll also want to consider your wedding party; if you’re asking friends, family, or a mix of both. No
Welcoming a new cat into the family is a milestone that can be exciting for adults and children alike. But relocating to a new abode can trigger a sensory overload for a new feline friend. Companion animals thrive on routine and can be territorial creatures. Therefore, moving them can be akin to a person navigating
