Monthly Archives: December 2011

See and share the January/February 2012 issue

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Kara Eberle

The latest issue of Smart has arrived! You can see the digital edition here and share it with your friends. We’d love to hear your feedback on the magazine. Please share your comments below. Do you like a photo from … Continue reading →

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Holiday countdown: See ya, 2011

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Sarah Chain

A round of applause for you all — you made it through the holidays. Sixty-one days ago, you were planning out your Thanksgiving menu and your Christmas budget. Tonight, we say goodbye to 2011. No matter where you’re celebrating tonight … Continue reading →

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What are you doing New Years Eve?

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Andrea Albert-Merovich

Of course, York City has it’s own big celebration going on this Saturday with that infamous white rose. That promises to be a good time in downtown York. However, outside the city limits, there are tons of interesting, albeit peculiar, … Continue reading →

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Eating Yourself Lucky

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Courtney Cashour

I need some luck.  Oh, dear heavens do I need some luck in the New Year.  I have a plan.  I’m going to eat myself silly on New Year’s Eve and Day in an effort to generate luck through food.  … Continue reading →

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Holiday countdown: In case you missed it

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Sarah Chain

It seems like December has been a whirlwind. In fact, 2011 as a whole has seemed to rush by. Now here we are, two days before 2012. Have you done everything you planned this holiday season? In case you missed … Continue reading →

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Kids’ activity: Printable 2011 keepsake

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Kara Eberle

Fill in the blanks to create a keepsake from 2011 before you ring in the new year. Click here to download the 2011 Scrapbook Page

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Submit your summer camp information here

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Kara Eberle

Planning a summer camp in southcentral Pennsylvania? We want to know about it. Continue reading to find out how to submit your information.

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Ready for the New Year

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Teresa Cook

The battered Christmas tree cookie cutter made me want to cry. I’d used it for 33 years when I decided to wrap it up and give it away. That little piece of tin meant a lot to me, but it … Continue reading →

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Show us your Smarts

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Samantha Dellinger

Cut, display and snap! Print out the template onto letter size cardstock paper. Cut out the flower and back support. You can color the flower if you like. Tape the support to the back of flower to help it stand … Continue reading →

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Holiday countdown: Returning gifts? Follow these tips

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Sarah Chain

No matter how far ahead we plan, how long we shop or how much attention we pay to all the details, some gifts will be returned each year. Sometimes it’s a matter of size. Sometimes you already have the gift. … Continue reading →

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