Author Archives: Andrea Albert-Merovich

A recipe for the love of carbs!

Gift registries. For the bride and groom who put these together, it’s a way to ensure they do not receive multiple toasters, mixers, so on and so forth. At every wedding, there are a handful of guests who go rogue … Continue reading

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Repurposing with the help of Pinterest

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 … Continue reading

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Smart Sponsor: Lebo Skin Care Center Talks Tattoo Removal

News flash: Tattoos don’t have to be permanent. If that tattoo you got during Spring Break is no longer a true reflection of you, you have an option – tattoo removal. Over the years, dermatologic surgeons have developed a safe … Continue reading

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The Joy of Entertaining, Plus a Delicious Dessert!

I’m loving life in the new house, especially the kitchen. I wouldn’t exactly define our new kitchen as big by any means. In fact, it’s a little snug by kitchen-standards. However, compared to our previous kitchen accommodations, our new cooking … Continue reading

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Smart Sponsor: Lebo Skin Care Center talks chemical peels

Chemical peels may sound a little scary, but they are actually quite painless and incredibly beneficial. When worked into your skin care regimen, chemical peels have the potential to: -Rejuvenate and exfoliate your skin -Lighten pigmentation -Improve fine lines -Improve … Continue reading

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Must. Have. Granola bar.

I am a creature of habit. It’s unnerving how out-of-sync I feel when my every day routine is thrown off balance. I have my workday routine – it involves taking care of Sweet Dee and Lucy (our cat and dog), … Continue reading

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Under the Sea on a Budget

Dolphins and turtles and sharks, oh my! The National Aquarium is a seriously fun place for the little ones and the young at heart, but with an adult ticket price of $24.95 per person (which does not include those extra … Continue reading

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Time for tomato soup

Like so many other Yorkers, every once and awhile I like to treat myself to lunch or dinner at Isaac’s Deli. Their sandwiches are delish, but what I care about the most there is the pepperjack tomato soup. I don’t … Continue reading

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The PA Farm Show: Love it or hate it

Don’t be fooled by these 50° days. It is officially Farm Show week. Smart Editor Kara Eberle talked a little about this warm weather phenomena earlier in the week. Instead of ice, snow and sleet, we have sunshine and sweater … Continue reading

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Smart Sponsor: Lebo Skin Care Center Tackles Turkey Neck

It’s called turkey neck. No, I’m not talking about poultry. I’m talking about what happens when our neck muscles weaken or loosen as we age, resulting in what looks like a turkey wattle. If you are tired of dealing with … Continue reading

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