Category Archives: Family

Celebrate moms this weekend

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Sarah Chain

Unless you’ve been living under a rock this past week, you’re well aware that Sunday is Mother’s Day — and there’s plenty going on in York County to celebrate moms! Here are a few things to keep in mind. The … Continue reading →

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Memories on Mother’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Smart Staff

I’m feeling nostalgic this Mother’s Day. I’ve been blogging about life with my kids — well, just one kid at first — for more than five years. This means that you, dear readers, have gone through sleepless nights with me. … Continue reading →

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Hey MOM! (mom! mom! mom, why aren’t you answering me?)

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Courtney Cashour

Hey Mom, Remember that time when I was 18 years old and I came home from working at Blockbuster Video at 2 a.m.  You know, the time that I thought I was drinking lemonade and it turned out to be … Continue reading →

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Time magazine cover is sure to be controversial

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Buffy Andrews

What do you think of this Time magazine cover and article?  How long do you think a mother should breastfeed?

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Contest: Tell Smart why you love your town

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Sarah Chain

Do you live in a rural area, where your only traffic jam is getting stuck behind a tractor once in a while? Or are you downtown in the middle of all the hustle and bustle? Somewhere in between? Either way, … Continue reading →

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Olde York Street Fair celebrates its 37th year

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Sarah Chain

If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, head downtown in York for the 37th annual Olde York Street Fair. From 12:30 to 6 p.m., more than 80 art and craft vendors will celebrate York’s many … Continue reading →

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Download Smart labels to get organized in the kitchen

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Kara Eberle

Click on the images below for printable labels to help you stay organized in the kitchen, as referenced on page 17 of the May/June 2012 issue.

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Make mom a special placecard with these printable templates

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Kara Eberle

Mother’s Day is May 13. Show Mom how much you care by giving her a Mother’s Day placecard. Click on the images below for a printable template that you can cut out and fill in the blank. Fold on dotted … Continue reading →

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Happy at 33

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Kara Eberle

I’m 33, and apparently this is the happiest I’m ever going to be. A recent survey by Friends Reunited, a U.K. website, found that 70 percent of respondents older than 40 said they did not find true happiness until they … Continue reading →

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