Author Archives: Andrea Lazarus

The accidental garden in four easy steps

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Andrea Lazarus

I’ve started a garden out of laziness. Now, before you get all judge-y, hear me out. I’m not some kind of Martha Stewart on steroids; I just don’t like cutting my grass. My previous homeowners had installed a curved border … Continue reading →

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Lessons learned from a first-time coach

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Andrea Lazarus

Add it to my list of life accomplishments: I am a coach. Since January, I’ve coached the Girls on the Run program at New Hope Academy Charter School in York city. Over 15 weeks, I met with a group of … Continue reading →

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Should you work out when you’re sick? Experts say, maybe.

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Andrea Lazarus

I have the plague. Or something only slightly less serious. After spending Easter weekend with germ-infested children and adult relatives, I brought home the mother of all colds. More than an entire week later, I am still coughing, sniffling, sneezing, … Continue reading →

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Refresh your home with a springtime cleaning

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Andrea Lazarus

Despite what the weather has already told us over the past two weeks, spring officially arrived today. Time to banish the winter blah with a good old fashioned spring cleaning. Experienced homemakers know this is no small feat. As a … Continue reading →

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In a fitness slump? Try something different!

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Andrea Lazarus

I love running. But, as with any good relationship, sometimes time apart is important. Lately, I’ve been in a bit of a workout slump, if anyone’s noticed. My pants certainly have. (So, Elastic Waistband. We meet again.) In hopes of … Continue reading →

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How are your resolutions going?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Andrea Lazarus

Some days, I fall off the wagon. No, I’m not a recovering substance abuser or a farmer. Just an ordinary person trying to live healthfully and make good choices. A salad for lunch, an extra glass of water every day, … Continue reading →

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The YWCA needs your old sneakers!

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Andrea Lazarus

Gently used sneakers for girls in grades 3-8 are needed for the YWCA’s Girls on the Run/Girls on Track (GOTR/GOT) program. This program, which was started in York through the YWCA in 2007, is a national program that inspires girls … Continue reading →

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Bringing the heat in the cold — outdoor running in winter

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Andrea Lazarus

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 … Continue reading →

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