A few words to inspire

On a difficult Sunday morning, a few thoughts that help me daily By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I love Christmas…not for the gifts (although, they are lovely to receive) but for the time spent with family and friends.  I look forward to toasting to a new year and all of the wonderful potential it brings. There are many quotes that I have pinned to my Pinterest account that inspire...

Be the best dressed at your holiday party

A few tips to make you sparkle at holiday events By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Holiday parties should be cause for celebration!  We need to EMBRACE the opportunity to escape the pressures of the season, drink a glass of bubbly and have some FUN! Do not let a case of the “But, what do I wear?” get you down!  I am armed and ready to solve that problem. Here is my NO FAIL, hands...

County to observe World AIDS Day

Residents reminded to take advantage of free testing The Chester County Health Department offers free, confidential HIV testing at the Government Services Center. In conjunction with World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, Chester County officials are urging residents to take advantage of opportunities for confidential, free testing. The Chester County Health Department is partnering with Family Services of...

The best holiday gift: fitness

Food donation can earn you a free class at Cross-Fit By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Do you know what I’d reallllly love for Christmas this year? Skinny thighs. Since this is a rather difficult thing for Santa to put under the tree, it may be up to me to figure out how to get them. The solution: CROSS FIT KENNETT SQUARE!  (located on Rosedale Road across from Legacy Fields) Cross...

County offering residents shot at avoiding flu

Free clinic to be held during National Influenza Vaccination Week Free flu vaccines will be offered Dec. 3 at the Chester County Library during National Influenza Vaccination Week. Chester County plans to observe National Influenza Vaccination Week – Dec. 2 through Dec. 8 – appropriately: It’s offering a free flu vaccine clinic. In an effort to highlight the importance of obtaining the...

So many things to be thankful for

Just a few of things I’m thinking of this Thanksgiving By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Can you believe that Thanksgiving is a mere 4 days away?  How quickly time flies!  Weren’t we just complaining about how hot it was this summer? I am thankful for so many things this November, though.  I thought I’d list a few for you… I am thankful that the election is O-V-E-R.  Whatever...

So, what’s wrong with a holiday wish list?

A girl can dream, right? Even as her husband shudders By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Do you remember as a kid when the huge JCPenney catalog would come in the mail right before Christmas? I can vividly recall meticulously paging through circling all of my “most wanted” toys to show to my parents. My kids would do the same thing with the Toys R Us flyers.  I would find pictures...

Dental sealants – a simple way to prevent decay

A little prevention can go a long way and save money By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times Dentistry today is full of ways to help children grow up without the dozens of cavities that so many of their parents had.  One of the ways we work to prevent decay is by using pit and fissure sealants on the grooves of the back teeth.   Over 40 years ago my parents enrolled me in a...

Weather that storm in style

Tips to keep yourself occupied (or sane) during a major storm, for the fashion conscious By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times HAUTE TIPS IN A HURRICANE: Catch up on magazines.  Take note of the fashion commonalities.  Stare critically into your closet.  Rest and repeat. Purge.  Everything.  Closet, garage, junk drawer.  Bag it all up and put it in trashcans that will not be collected...

Don’t be a fashion terror

Halloween isn’t a good reason to get scary with fashion By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Halloween can be one VERY scary holiday.