Enjoy amazing moments before they pass

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Smart Staff
Susan Jennings

Susan Jennings

When I first had Lily, everyone told me to enjoy every moment of babyhood — because it would be over before I knew it.

It’s one of the many things you hear over and over from seasoned parents — they say that right after they say “sleep when the baby sleeps!”

(As an aside, apparently when they learn you are expecting a second child while sporting a toddler on your hip, those same seasoned parents don’t have as much advice. Instead, they look at you with a mixture of surprise and empathy and offer all the encouragement they can muster: “Wow. You’ll have your hands full.” Thus affirming the sneaking suspicion I had that there will be no sleeping when the baby sleeps this next go around.) Continue reading →

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Repurposing with the Help of Pinterest

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Andrea Albert-Merovich

Pinterest… I am a little obsessed with you. I have 20 boards on which I’ve “pinned” so many little bits of inspiration. Factor into that the new house, a blank canvas in terms of design ideas. All of our possessions are in and we’re almost unpacked. Now it’s time to add a few personal touches.

My Pinterest board has served me well with design ideas. I’ve been pinning and repinning to my heart’s content. So far I’ve racked up quite a few ideas I’d love to try out… like this repurposed old ladder that doubles as extra laundry room storage.

Photo and idea from www.kristanlynn.com.

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Unclaimed money: Could it be yours?

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Kara Eberle

I checked this list to see if I had any unclaimed money coming to me from York County. I had no reason to believe that I would, but it never hurts to check.

Sadly, my husband and I weren’t on the list.

Do you have unclaimed money waiting for you? Find out here.

For information on unclaimed money, visit www.york-county.org and click on “unclaimed money.”

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Bringing the heat in the cold — outdoor running in winter

Posted on January 26, 2012 by andrealazarus

When it's this cold and snowy, I'd rather be warm than stylish!

York County’s average daily temperature has hovered around somewhere 30-ish degrees throughout the month of January. Exercising can be hard enough when the weather is fine, but when it’s this cold and windy, getting out the door can be that much harder.

A lot of runners, especially new runners, are challenged by the idea of leaving a warm, toasty home to hit the streets or the trails for a run. Another problem that even experienced runners often face is difficulty breathing in the cold air. The lungs can feel like they’re not getting the same amount of oxygen, inhaling can be painful and the threat of bronchial problems can make even the most dedicated runners want to stay indoors. Winter weather doesn’t have to banish you to a treadmill or mean skipping a workout. With a few tweaks to your winter workout wardrobe, your outdoor runs can go from freezing to breezing. Continue reading →

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Look inside my pantry

Posted on January 26, 2012 by samantha dellinger

I love to organize. For me organizing and de-cluttering is my way of meditating. Some would probably argue it’s about me having “control issues.”

But I feel a sense of freedom and relaxation when I’m zoned into putting things in their right place.

Another thing that got me wanting to organize my pantry was from watching the movie “Sleeping with the Enemy.” Ha, you know the movie with Julia Roberts and she’s married to a pyscho, narcissistic control freak of a husband. There’s the famous scene where Julia Robert’s character is franticly turning all the canned goods in her pantry to face forward. For me that was a beautiful scene, because look how nicely organized her pantry is.

Screen shot from the movie 'Sleeping With the Enemy.'

On to my pantry in my own kitchen. To start reorganizing my pantry I first removed all the items in the pantry. I then vaccuumed and wiped down the shelves.

All items have been removed from pantry, so I can clean the shelves.

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Behind the scenes: Learning about crystals

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Kara Eberle

I sometimes wonder what people think when they see what I'm working on. Today, I have a box full of crystals on my desk. Stay tuned for the layout in the March/April issue of Smart.

I’m getting some good vibes while writing about these crystals and precious stones. I borrowed them from New Visions Books and Gifts in Springettsbury Township last week. Continue reading →

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Enjoy winter: Walk with the owls

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Sarah Chain

Iris the great horned owl was one raptor on display at Nixon Park at a 2007 event. (YORK DAILY RECORD / SUNDAY NEWS -- FILE)

Head to bed early tonight and prepare for a nighttime excursion Friday at Richard M. Nixon County Park. From 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, join staff and a wildlife rehabilitator for an indoor/outdoor look into the world of owls.

Participants might even see a local species or two up close on this “quiet” hike. Of course, the “quiet” part is likely important for prime owl attraction, so know your kids (and yourself) before you make the trek. The park designates the event appropriate for children 10 and older; all children 16 or younger must be accompanied by a parent.

Dress for the weather (The Weather Channel is forecasting a low of 30 degrees), and only bring a deep-red-tinted flashlight. Donations will be accepted to support wildlife rehabilitation work in York County. To register, call 428-1961.

As the cold sets in and that couch calls your name, Smart magazine encourages you to enjoy winter for all it offers. From outdoor activities like skiing and hiking to cozy indoor ideas like making your own hot cocoa, we’ll offer a tip each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through March.

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Make your own taco seasoning

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Sarah Chain

I happened upon a Pinterest “pin” a few months ago for DIY taco seasoning. And so this weekend, when I craved last-minute tacos for dinner, I dug a chicken breast out of the freezer and put the recipe to work.

It comes from a blog called “Smells Like Home,” whose author adapted the recipe from Delish and allrecipes.

Read on for the details.

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Cold or flu: Do you know the difference?

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Smart Staff

sneezeKnow the difference between cold and flu symptoms? This handy list can help cure what ails you, as well as give pointers on how to lessen your chances of getting sick.

Colds

· Transmitted through touch.

· Results from contact with individuals or objects.

· Might begin slowly, two or three days after infection with the virus.  Continue reading →

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Family movie reviews: ‘Red Tails,’ ‘The Grey’

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Sarah Chain

Each week on Wednesday afternoons, we’ll post two reviews of films being released this week (or films that have been recently released). Written by Roger Moore of the Orlando Sentinel, these reviews will focus on how family-friendly each film is, and which ages it might be appropriate for.

David Oyelowo portrays Joe 'Lightning' Little in a scene from the film, 'Red Tails.' (AP Photo / 20th Century Fox)

‘Red Tails’

Rating: PG-13 for some sequences of war violence
What it’s about: African-American pilots prove their mettle to their white superiors, their peers and the Germans as members of a famed fighter group of World War II.
The kid attractor factor: A young cast, including both actors and rap stars, and a lot of video-game style air to air combat.
Good lessons/bad lessons: It’s not glory that makes a hero, but sacrifice.
Violence: People are shot up and burned in this line of work, but little of what is shown is graphic.
Language: A scattering of profanity.
Sex: Dating, smooching, nothing else on camera.
Drugs: Alcohol is consumed and abused.
Parents’ advisory: A World War II and early black history lesson, this is aimed at a 10-15 year old audience.

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