Packing the perfect summer overnight bag
Summer means quick, spontaneous trips, be ready!
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Summer is all about spontaneity. Getting the opportunity to escape for the weekend is a treat that should not be missed. The key is to have an overnight bag at the ready and casually mention to friends that you are available! When packing, here are the 10 essentials for every fashionista…
1. Great pair...
Is it a good deal or insurance fraud?
Channel 6 ‘consumer’ report may be encouraging patients, dentists to break the law
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
This week while walking by the television in my reception room, I was stopped by a consumer piece on Channel 6 (WPVI) Action News “What’s the Deal?” The segment, by reporter Nydia Han was about finding the best quality dentists with...
In the blame game, everyone loses
At the end of the day, only you can make yourself happy
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
I had a client come to me, bitter, angry, and practically frothing at the mouth as she raged on about how her ex-husband had destroyed her life and the lives of her children. When I asked her how long ago they were divorced, she answered boldly, “5 years.”
All of us at some time in our lives have...
On Your Table: Farmers Markets in your area
Fresh is best and you can enjoy from local farms — find your local event
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Despite the gloom of this past week or two, summer is arriving across the area and with it the lush produce offered at local farmers markets.
We welcome the fresh foods of the new season. And we are not alone. Across the country, the number of U.S. farmers markets...
June Super Six: Can you believe summer is here?
Beach reads, fun looks and more!
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Hello! Can you believe it’s June already? Kids are out in a week and I AM NOT PREPARED.
Screaming at 6:30am for the boys to get out of bed will be replaced by screaming at 11:30am and grocery shopping three times per week will be increased to six. Am I right? However, even though I will be in classes all summer long,...
Words of wisdom for the Class of 2015
A few thoughts on what I wish I’d known when I was 18
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Dear Graduates,
Every year, I try my best to find something meaningful to say as yet another class vacates the halls of Unionville High (where my children attend school). It is true that with age comes wisdom. And, here is how I know I am sufficiently “old” enough I put a request for advice...
Remembering our heroes this holiday weekend
So many families can point with pride to those who served
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
In honor of Memorial Day, I wanted to pass along the amazing story of my husband’s grandfather.
Wilfred Eugene Hockenberry (Gene to his family and friends) was an 18 year old U.S. Army soldier fighting in Salerno, Italy in World War II. He and his buddy were hiding in a fox hole when they were...
Going Pro: The Art of Communicating
Editor’s Note: The Times’ relationship coach Nancy Plummer is now offering monthly relationship guidance for the workplace, starting with today’s entry.
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
We’ve all experienced the frustration of seeing a less qualified or less experienced colleague get the better clients, trips, bonuses or promotions. Before shrugging it off or even rushing...
On Your Table: For Memorial Day, get grilling!
Unofficial start of summer means it’s time to fire up the grill
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Although summer doesn’t officially begin until June 21st, Memorial weekend unofficially kicks off the summer season, marked by picnics, barbecues and much outdoor dining. A forecast of balmy weather and sunny skies can only add to the fun.
Traditional Memorial Day pleasures...
Dad bods? What about Mom bods?
If guys can let themselves go a bit, why not women?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Have you heard about “Dad bod”? Thanks to Clemson student Mackenzie Pearson’s blog post (read here: http://bit.ly/1DCrYSl) the concept is trending. Here’s her theory in a nutshell: Women are attracted to men that have a “nice balance between a beer gut and working out.
The dad bod says, “I...
