Tag Archives: Facebook

Would you pay to browse in a bookstore?

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Sarah Chain

Fees to browse in a brick-and-mortar bookstore are one way to fight back against “showrooming,” consumers’ practice of browsing in person and then purchasing items at a discount online.

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Don’t get too friendly with your kids on Facebook

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Jess Krout

We asked Shane Jones of WebPageFX the do’s and don’ts of Facebook parenting.

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WeeUsables consignment event scheduled for April 5-6

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Sarah Chain

WeeUsables will hold a consignment sale for children’s items and maternity clothes April 5-6, 2013, at the York Fairgrounds.

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Time to visit classrooms! Where should the education reporter go?

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Angie Mason

Education reporter Angie Mason is seeking ideas for classrooms to visit in York County.

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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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Should school districts be using social media to communicate with the public?

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Angie Mason

Some schools have been quicker than others to use social media as a communication tool. Some districts in York County use Facebook and Twitter to reach families.

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Study: Moms reap health benefits from blogging

Posted on July 2, 2012 by April Trotter

Penn State study finds that new moms benefit from blogging.

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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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Avoiding mosquitoes without chemical sprays

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Sarah Chain

Warmer weather brings plenty of great opportunities to get outside. But what happens when mosquito bites butt in on the fun? Over on the Smart magazine Facebook page this week, we asked if anyone had any insider advice on staying … Continue reading →

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Care packages for college students

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Sarah Chain

I’m only two short years removed from college, so I can still remember the stress of finals… multiple choice, fill-in-the-bubbles nightmares that required all-night cramfests. Plenty of parents (including my own!) send care packages to college students before exams. So … Continue reading →

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