So, living in New Holland Pennsylvania and running our bed and breakfast here in Lancaster County, leads me to be concierge on several occasions. I love starting my guests off with a destination for enjoyment whether for dining, sight seeing or shopping. New Holland is not the commercial hot spot that say Intercourse or Bird-in-Hand [...]

Since my daughters’ orthodontist was located in the Bloomfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh, I’ve spent many hours, wandering around the area waiting for various dental appliances – expanders, retainers, braces – to be put in and taken off. So one would think that I would’ve explored every nook and cranny of this primarily Italian neighborhood.
But last [...]

We loaded up our family this weekend to make a shopping trip for some school clothes and clothes shopping for our family always means a trip to the Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg.  Normally we are not fans of outlets, but this particular set of outlets is wonderful.  No matter how many cars are in the [...]

I love wandering about, getting a bit off the beaten path looking for fun food finds. Due to a vivid memory of my dad getting very lost driving around South Philly, forty years later, I was still a little iffy about tackling the area myself.  So, during a trip to the eastern part of our [...]

Planning on redoing a room in your house? Want to find some quality pieces that have been hand crafted here in Lancaster, PA? Between the incredible antique shops & malls that we have, and the handmade Amish furniture, you’re sure to find the unique piece you’re looking for.
Antiques
For antiques, make your first stop Adamstown, PA [...]

Whether you come in the bright sunshine or come to a rainy Lancaster County, we’ve got tons of great things to do! Rain is a good thing for Lancaster, as it helps us to provide the freshest summer produce and ripest, juiciest fruit at our numerous farm markets and roadside stands.
So, if you find yourself [...]

Just last week the American Quilters Society Quilt Show and Contest was here in Lancaster. Quilts remind me of snow flakes, they’re all unique. My Aunt is an avid quilter and she has made me a few pieces. The work put into a quilt never ceases to amaze me. Every thread and pattern is in [...]

Last weekend, Nancy, my bike buddies, and I attended the Liberty Sports Endurance Sports Expo in Oaks, PA.  Oaks is 30 minutes northwest of Philly, and there is a huge expo center there.  We had a great time chatting with folks, checking out new bike stuff, and seeing what all sorts of vendors were promoting.  [...]

It’s hard to tell from the outside of the spaceship inspired structure what Playthings, etc on Route 8 just north of Butler sells. Spaceships? Proton Packs? Alien abduction protection kits?

Once you get your courage up to get through the “blast doors” leading inside, you find that this independently owned store might just live up to [...]

The Philadelphia Flower Show is a grown-up gardener’s paradise, and it can be a wonderland of discovery and delight for children as well. The larger-than-life displays offer a unique setting in which to engage youngsters in the beauty of the natural world and ignite a lifelong passion for its precious plant life. The theme for [...]