Who cares if Renee had work done?

Why must people judge Zellwegger for alleged plastic surgery? By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times It was quite a newsworthy week with several new cases of Ebola and ISIS attacks… and Renee Zellwegger’s face. Honestly, if I had randomly happened upon the photo taken at the Elle Women in Hollywood Awards, I would not have known it was the same girl. True, there has been some passage of time...

Kids are surprisingly expensive

It’s a bit shocking when you think how much we spend on our kids, but it’s worth it By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I read a really interesting article on one of my favorite websites, Refinery 29, about the cost of raising children (read it here: http://r29.co/1sA1VcH). While they were focused on the necessities like food and shelter, I was thinking this:

Super Six: A list with Pinkpower

October is a great time to think pink By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I got so excited to share the details of my tattoo last week that I forgot to do my Sunday Super Six for October! And, since this month is all about #PINKPOWER and preventing and eliminating breast cancer, I have chosen some of my favorite things in this glorious color. While the purchase of only one of my picks...

Trust your gut

The bacteria in your stomach helps to keep you healthy By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times Have you ever had that sinking feeling in your stomach, as if something big were about to happen? How about the last time you saw someone you love, or someone you don’t?  Those butterflies that were trying to get out were examples of the affect that our gut can have on our state of mind, or our intuition,...

The tricks of treats

Yes, even dentists (some of us) eat candy, here’s how to minimize the damage By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times It’s that time again. The onslaught of orange and black packaging and the mountains of Halloween candy awaiting purchase.   One would think those of us in the dental profession have a vendetta against this sort of thing.  Here’s the inside scoop – every...

A ‘marked’ change in thinking about tattoos

Or, how I learned to stop worrying and love my new ink By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Ummmm, sit down, friends. I need to confess a little something. Remember how I wrote about tattoos (not once, but TWICE) and how I never much cared for them? Well…………………………………. I had a lunchtime margarita (OK, two, but who’s counting?) during a weekend trip to NYC with my...

On Your Table: Capping National Mushroom Month with a flourish

Longhorn Steakhouse celebrates local mushrooms By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times Longhorn Steakhouse’s Chef’s Showcase dish, Harvest Mushroom Filet, features local mushrooms from Basciani Foods. September is National Mushroom Month, and with Kennett Square’s Mushroom Festival behind us, the celebration of mushrooms continues at Longhorn Steakhouse.  The chain of casual...

The power of red…lipstick

By going bold, you send a strong message By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times The other day, I found an article on the Facebook page of Houppette (my favorite cosmetic boutique that I have written about many times) about the power of a good, red lipstick. The author, from the blog Hello Giggles ( http://bit.ly/1ytjhxs), wrote about her friend’s challenge of wearing red lipstick every day...

NFL’s handling of domestic violence is a disgrace

But the opportunity exists for all to learn from it By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I have written a handful of “soapbox” speeches in the past and today, it’s time for another one. As the mother of two boys enamored by all things sports related, I feel compelled to discuss the disgraceful actions of the NFL. In fact, I would venture to say that doing the complete opposite of what...

At closet cleanout time, have a plan

Once you’ve thinned the herd, be smart on buying replacements By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Transitioning your closet from season to season is a task that may be THE definition of “necessary evil”.  On the bright side, it is an opportunity to purge and rebuild. I have written articles in the past about editing your wardrobe quarterly and donating those items that you seldom...