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Stauffer’s Kids Day: Thurs., June 21, 10am-1pm

This Thursday, June 21, is Kids Day at Stauffer’s of Kissel Hill supermarkets and garden centers. Kids 12 and under get FREE tasty treats, FREE games, a FREE hot dog, a FREE planted flower and they can register to win prizes!

Event is from 10am to 1pm only.



Family Movie Nights for Classical Conversations Cycle 2 (Medieval History & Astronomy)

By Kathy  / 
A few years ago we started family movie nights, when I made our first Cycle 3 family movie list. Our family...
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Family Movie Nights for Classical Conversations Cycle 2 (Medieval History & Astronomy)

Young Artist classes a la carte is back for 2022: Build your own art camp at the Center for Creative Exploration (PA College of Art and Design)

By Kathy  / 
This Summer the Center for Creative Exploration (CCE) is offering a buffet of diverse opportunities for weeklong and multi-day youth art classes...
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Young Artist classes a la carte is back for 2022: Build your own art camp at the Center for Creative Exploration (PA College of Art and Design)

Africa: Morning Time Guide, Read-Aloud List and Family Movie Ideas

By Kathy  / 
A six-week morning time guide on Africa geography, history, literature, music, family movies and arts and crafts. As I was...
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Africa: Morning Time Guide, Read-Aloud List and Family Movie Ideas

Shopping Lancaster County Etsy Stores

By Kathy  / 
Support your local creators and vendors this holiday season, by checking out these local Etsy shops. I've made three collections...
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Refreshing Mountain Christmas Lights & Family Escape Room Experience

By Kathy  / 
Consider a gift of experience this year for the holidays and make some memories with those you love most. You...
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7 Summer Theater Camps in Lancaster County

By Kathy  / 
If your child has the performance bug and wants to learn how to perform on stage, Lancaster County has no...
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7 Summer Theater Camps in Lancaster County

How We Save on Gas

By Kathy  / 
Where we live, we're about 20 minutes from almost everything. It's a blessing, because you can go so many places...
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How We Save on Gas

How to Live Off Of Your Pantry for a Month

By Kathy  / 
For the month of January 2021, I completed my first ever pantry challenge. What is a pantry challenge? Simply put,...
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How to Live Off Of Your Pantry for a Month

80+ Etsy Gifts for Classical Conversations Tutors

By Kathy  / 
I found myself down a little rabbit trail this weekend when I was searching Etsy for some tutor gift ideas....
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80+ Etsy Gifts for Classical Conversations Tutors

Our Family’s Top 10 Favorite Sourdough Recipes

By Kathy  / 
During the COVID quarantine I saw so many people trying sourdough. I was interested, but it just wasn't the right...
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Our Family’s Top 10 Favorite Sourdough Recipes