Author Archives: Kara Eberle

About Kara Eberle

Mother of two. Wife to Mark. From Adams County. Graduated from Penn State. Often find myself humming the theme song to "The A-Team" and have no idea why. Send your news tips to keberle@ydr.com or @karaeberle on Twitter.

Getting used to a different kind of busy

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Kara Eberle

Kara Eberle says her mornings are like some sort of obstacle course.

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Shopping with my two young kids, or playing ‘Chicken’

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Kara Eberle

Kara Eberle says she struggles to maintain some sort of control when out in public with her children.

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Things that seem like a good idea at the time

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Kara Eberle

Wiping my son’s mouth with the cuff of my cardigan seemed like a good idea — at the time.

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Stop worrying about ‘other’ mothers out there

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Kara Eberle

Kara Eberle learns to focus on all the good things happening in her own home.

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Should I capture the moments or just enjoy them?

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Kara Eberle

Kara Eberle and her husband shoot videos and photos of their kids and share them instantly with hundreds of Facebook friends, Twitter followers and Instagram buddies.

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Check out the July/August issue of Smart

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Kara Eberle

“We could buy a camper.” The words came out of my mouth, but I couldn’t believe I had said them. My husband, Mark, and I had been talking about our summer plans, and, oddly enough, buying a camper seemed like … Continue reading →

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Passing the torch

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Kara Eberle

It’s been a fun four years. Being the editor of Smart has been a huge part of my life, and I’ve had many rewarding experiences along the way. My favorite part has been connecting with the community in new and … Continue reading →

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Last-minute teacher gift inspired by Pinterest

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Kara Eberle

I got home from work around 6:30 tonight and remembered two things: Tomorrow is my daughter’s last day of first grade and I didn’t have a gift for her teacher. I have no excuse for waiting until the last minute, … Continue reading →

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10 questions my parents never had to answer when I was a kid

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Kara Eberle

Sometimes, the questions my 6-year-old asks me sound silly, even in 2012. They would’ve sounded ridiculous in 1984 when I was 6. 1. Can I play with your iPad in the car? 2. Can I watch a video on your … Continue reading →

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Behind the scenes: Photo shoot with our July/August Smart Woman

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Kara Eberle
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