The Mediterranean diet, based on the traditional diets of Italy, Greece, and other Mediterranean counties consists of fresh, wholesome foods & healthy fats. Want to try it? You’ll need to increase your fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, fish, & whole grains. It could help you lose weight. Did you know that simply focusing on consuming whole […]
Lehigh Valley Zoo Welcomes New Addition
The bison herd at Trexler Nature Preserve has a new addition. The healthy young female was born on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Bison calves weigh 30-70 pounds at birth and have reddish- brown fur that darkens as they age. The calf and mother can be seen with the herd in the Preserve. Bison are the […]
Handy Guide to Starting a Home Remodel
Apprehension and inexperience keep many homeowners from pursuing renovation projects that would make their homes more functional, enjoyable and comfortable. Getting your hands dirty on the front end – with some planning and preparation – is the best blueprint for a successful home remodeling project. To help you start your remodel on the right track, […]
Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence: $1 Million to be Awarded in 2018
CALABASAS, Calif.— Harbor Freight Tools for Schools announced today it will award more than $1 million in cash prizes to outstanding public high school skilled trades teachers and programs, doubling the amount awarded for last year’s Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence. The 2018 prize will honor 18 public high school skilled […]
Five Tips to Help You Love Your First Job
Today’s guest post comes to us from Holly Caplan. Holly Caplan is a workplace issues expert, career coach and author. For more information, please visit, www.hollycaplan.com and connect with her on Twitter, @hollymcaplan New college grads will have an advantage this year in the job market. Employers plan to hire 4 percent more new graduates for their U.S. […]
5 Spring Upgrades for Your Home
After a long winter cooped up indoors, spring is the perfect time to start re-imagining your home and making upgrades that create a fresh, welcoming vibe. These project ideas – some big, some small – can help breathe new life into your home so you’re ready to enjoy your favorite rooms to the fullest. Air […]
Eat Well On the Go – Perfectly Portable Watermelon Dishes
A packed schedule often leads to fewer meals around the table. Between balancing family, friends, work, and activities, it can be easy to reach for a pre-packaged snack on-the-go that lacks important vitamins and nutrients. Instead, when looking for portable, grab-and-go foods, think about a multi-purpose treat like watermelon. Not only can watermelon be diced, […]
Effortless Spring Entertaining
Spring brings plenty of reasons to celebrate, from holidays to weddings to baby showers. Even a just-because al fresco brunch is a great way to share time with family and friends while taking advantage of a beautiful day. Make hosting your next spring gathering a breeze with these entertaining tips for organizing an effortless event: […]
Inspire Summer Reading with these Simple Tips
While summer is the perfect time for kids to take advantage of days spent away from the classroom, remember not to put valuable skills, like reading, on the backburner. In fact, research estimates that 1-2 months of learning loss can occur during the summer months. To help your child maintain his or her reading level […]
Everything You Wanted to Know About the Crayola Experience
Disclosure: We received complimentary tickets to the Crayola Experience to facilitate this review. All opinions are our own. Thank you! When you & your children discover the magic of color at the Crayola crayon factory, you’ll want to keep coming back again and again. Each Crayola attraction throughout the factory allows kids to get creative with […]