Monthly Archives: February 2012

Coming soon: 2012 Peeps contest

Peeps Contest 2011Looking for a sweet project? Here’s an excuse to dive into your Easter candy early: the Peeps diorama contest is back. Prizes will be awarded to the top three vote-getters. Check the Smart blog Sunday for more information … Continue reading

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Family movie reviews: ‘The Lorax,’ ‘Project X’

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, … Continue reading

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Smart Sponsor: Make this Leap Year Day Time Well Spent

With Leap Year giving us the gift of one additional day this Wednesday, February 29 I’ve been wondering what’s the best way to spend it. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve thought, “Gee if only there were more … Continue reading

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These bowls spin me right round

If you’re like me, you walk into Pier One or Pottery Barn or Crate and Barrel and want one of everything. And if you’re like me, you can only afford one thing — period. Just one. And something relatively cheap … Continue reading

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PRIMP! York bridal show rescheduled

The third annual PRIMP! Women’s Expo/Bridal Show was moved from Saturday, March 10, to Sunday, March 11. The time and all other details remains the same. The show, which starts at 1 p.m. at the York City Ice Arena (941 … Continue reading

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Sustainable tourism takes hold

The other week at York College’s screening of “Carbon Nation,” one statistic stuck out to me. In between my scribbled notes (taken on the back side of directions to a 2009 wedding, of course, because I’m so organized), I’d written … Continue reading

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Airville Volunteer Fire Company mud sale
features variety of food, sale items

Eleven years ago, the Airville Volunteer Fire Company held the first mud sale in York County. What started as a consignment sale in an Amish barn with about 500 bidders has grown into an event that brought in around 3,500 … Continue reading

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Video: How to make herbal shampoo

Hair can be an unruly tempest, and most people tend to stick to a routine and an arsenal of products. This can get expensive. However, from observations on the market, organic items and do-it-yourself projects sometimes can put a deep … Continue reading

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Enjoy winter: Head out for York Restaurant Week

I have not been in the mood to cook recently. Of course, I fend for myself as a 20-something, so there’s no husband or kids to object if I happen to eat chicken noodle soup for lunch and dinner three … Continue reading

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Editor’s note: Smart takes holistic approach to March/April 2012 issue

We took a different approach to the March/April 2012 issue– a holistic one. Throughout the magazine, you’ll find information on natural remedies to common ailments, the power of crystals and healing herbs. We looked at issues that affect women and … Continue reading

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