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When summer rolls around you may have teenagers who are looking to make some money. Yet, they may not be old enough to find work in a shop or restaurant – so what are they to do? If your teen is looking for some ideas to earn some money this summer – share these ideas […]

What comes to mind when you think about the 4th of July? Fireworks? Parades? Red, white, and blue? All of these things probably pop into your thoughts when this holiday rolls around each year, but for many people, the 4th of July is the ultimate day to have a barbecue.  This year if you’re [...]

Graduation season is here. That means kids are leaving high school and going off to college. College kids are looking for jobs and finding their own places. And, of course, there are parties to celebrate these milestones. If you’re heading to a graduation party this year, you’ll probably need [...]

“A garden requires patient labor and attention. Plants do not grow merely to satisfy ambitions or to fulfill good intentions. They thrive because someone expended effort on them.” –  Liberty Hyde Bailey If you’ve always wanted to do some gardening but thought you couldn’t because you live [...]

When it comes to buying big-ticket items for your home, you’re always looking for good deals. After all, you want to keep your purchases within your budget, yet still get the best quality that fits your personal style. One of those big-ticket items that people spend their money on is furniture. [...]

When you look at your closet, what do you see? Is it a stressful nightmare that haunts you? Sometimes a task can seem too overwhelming to start. Look at the project in pieces rather than the entire job. Begin small, and add to your organization over time if it’s a daunting task for you. Take [...]

Sometimes you just don’t have the time, energy or money to plan a big extravagant vacation, yet, you still need some rest, relaxation and fun. That’s when it’s time to plan a staycation – a vacation where you get to sleep in your own bed, but you plan fun activities in your area. If [...]

Have you ever looked a business card, and wondered why they’re still around? It seems outdated in today’s digital world. While most business transactions today have shifted online, there is still a viable reason to have business cards on hand. First and foremost, it’s still something that makes [...]

An unknown person said, “Humanity runs on coffee.” And, there are days that seems to be very true. Americans are now drinking more coffee than ever. In fact, 64% of Americans drink coffee every day. There is no shortage of coffee shops here in the Lehigh Valley. Of course, you may have your [...]

As a society, we’ve lost touch with small, yet important expressions of respect for one another. We need to break out of the mindset of “me,” and return to thinking of others before ourselves. You’ll find that once you do, your needs will be met. Here are seven old traditions we’ve lost as a [...]