It is good to be green in 2013
It’s not about the environment, but the color: emerald is hot this year
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
ATTENTION: Emerald Green is the official “Color of the Year” according to the experts at Pantone, LLC. And, apparently, they are the (self-proclaimed) authorities on this issue.
Hey, I’m not going to argue. I happen to agree that it is a pretty fantastic shade that...
Ready for 2013, but without resolutions
Embracing the big picture without getting caught up the details
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
2013.
Lucky 13!
Are you feelin’ it?
I am. Wanna know why? Because THIS time I am NOT going to make any resolutions. (I’m actually twitching as I type). But, seriously…EVERY year I make a laundry list of ways to “improve” myself (which, inevitably include a diet and exercise...
T’was the Sunday before Christmas….
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
‘Twas the Sunday before Christmas and all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care
And Santa asked Kelly “What should I put in there?”
“Well, Santa” said Kelly. “It’s no problem at all. Just give me your AMEX and KOP Mall.”
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...
