Author Archives: Stephanie Reighart

Last minute Mother’s Day gift for the nature-loving Mom

If you’re like me, it’s 11 p.m. the day before Mother’s Day and you have nothing to give your Mom. Oops. But I am going to remedy that quickly, easily and for no money. I am signing my Mom up … Continue reading

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Recycle your running shoes into your garden

What are you supposed to do with all those sneakers that have been outgrown or overused? You can donate them. But what if they’re not in a condition for someone else to use them? You can try making them into … Continue reading

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New Pennsylvania wildlife book now available from York County Conservation District

Do you have someone in your life who is a book worm or a nature nerd? Are you always on the hunt to find them a gift that is informative and entertaining? Then you should consider getting them “PA Wildlife … Continue reading

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Does using paper products take CO2 out of the air?

Trees sequester carbon dioxide, and paper is made from trees. So should we use as much paper as possible to combat the growing levels of CO2 in the atmosphere? It’s an interesting theory, but after a little digging, it doesn’t … Continue reading

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Three ways that reuse disposable kitchen wares to start seedlings indoors

There are many ways to start your seedlings this spring. One method I’ve employed often is to bury each seed in its own divot of an egg carton. The cardboard helps hold moisture and when you’re ready to plant, you … Continue reading

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Hanover man takes third in bouldering competition at Governor Stable

Eric Cox, of Hanover, hung off the 15-foot-high boulder by his fingertips. His left foot, strapped into a tight rubber shoe, was hooked around a sharp corner. He used the tension in his left leg to keep his body pulled … Continue reading

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Chocolate-eaters rejoice!

Eating chocolate might not be as detrimental to your waistline as once thought, a new study found. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego looked at the eating habits and exercise routine of about 1,000 chocolate eaters. “The people … Continue reading

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Spring = garden

Despite my best efforts to properly mourn the winter-that-never-was, I found myself genuinely happy, more than once this week, digging in my backyard garden. I’ve never been a fan of summer; all that inescapable heat and humidity makes my blood … Continue reading

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40 Days to a Personal Revolution: Day 7

A week into her personal revolution journey, Jennifer Markle is thinking, “What did I get myself into?” Her greatest challenge has been food. The program calls for the elimination of white sugar, white flour, caffeine and alcohol from her diet. “I … Continue reading

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40 days to a personal revolution: Day 1

Jennifer Markle is excited. Her face breaks into a wide, energetic smile as she talks about the change she is ready for. Today is the first day of the “40 Days to a Personal Revolution” program at Evolution Power Yoga … Continue reading

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