Monthly Archives: February 2013

Rent out your car, save the environment

Can you rent out your car and save the environment? The CEO of RelayRides thinks so.

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How I Pinch a Penny: Save money on water at Disney

Sarah Mock of How I Pinch a Penny had water delivered to her hotel room at the All-Star Movie Resort on Disney property.

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Oscars 2013: Most expensive celebrity jewelry; Jennifer Garner wore millions

Jennifer Garner wore $2.5 million worth of platinum jewelry by Neil Lane to the 2013 Oscars Sunday, according to a press release by Platinum Guild International.

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When is it time to invest in high-end running shoes?

Greg Baum, who owns Flying Feet Sport Shoes, said manufacturers make a different level of shoes for specialty stores like his.

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York-area self-published authors offer advice

Sue Jennings interviews four authors — Christine Kloser, Jack Dunn, Jonas Lau and Pamela Bender — about advice for authors considering self-publishing.

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Enjoy a Girls Night out for First Friday in York

First Friday returns to downtown York March 1, 2013, with a theme of Girls Night Out.

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Comment with your favorite local wine to win tickets
to the Mason-Dixon Wine Trail’s Tour de Tanks

In its eighth year, the event kicks off Saturday and runs weekends through the end of March, offering visitors the chance to taste 2013 wines right out of the barrels.

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Video: Create a decorative plastic bag holder

Plastic, plastic everywhere! What to do with these plastic bags? Roll them up and create a decorative holder from an empty wipes container.

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PA Garden Show of York runs March 1-3

The 2013 PA Garden Show of York runs March 1-3, 2013, at the York Expo Center in York, PA.

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Of Pots and Pens: Homemade pasta

You might have heard about the time I went crazy when I tried to make homemade ravioli. And how after reading about my near case of insanity, Will’s Aunt Peach mailed me a pasta maker for his birthday (at least … Continue reading

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