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Center of American Craft Grand Opening this Friday, July 6th: 4pm to 9pm

Celebrate the first days of the Center of American Craft in their new location, during Lancaster’s July First Friday this Friday, July 6th.

Works from over 90 local and regional Guild members fill the newly renovated storefront at 335 N. Queen St. Tours of the downstairs space will be available. Live demonstrations including woodcarving and fraktur painting begin at 4:30 pm.

Enjoy summer snacks like cookies and iced tea.



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