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...

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,...

Tankinis: rue the muffin top

While I’m more open to the concept, the crop shirt version is a bad idea By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I may be rushing things a bit…but, when the weather turns warm (and it’s supposed to be in the upper 60’s this week which sounds downright tropical) my thoughts automatically turn to the torment of bathing suit shopping. The yearly pilgrimage to the mall (armed...

Tips for buying the perfect swimwear

With summer on the near horizon, don’t stress, be smart By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Memorial Day weekend!  Can you believe that we FINALLY made it?  After the brutally cold winter and soggy spring, could warm, sunny weather be ahead?!?  Let’s celebrate! Don’t let shopping for a bathing suit dampen your spirits!  There will be NO fat talk!  This year, we will embrace...

Still so much to accomplish this summer

Just because we’re in the lazy days of summer, doesn’t mean there aren’t things to do still By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I can’t help feeling that once  4th of July hits the summer slowly seeps away.  Fall is right around the corner!  School bags and supplies are making their way to the front of the stores. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! As much as I look forward...

Building the ultimate ‘beach bag’ for summer

Pack light, but pack smart when you head to the shore By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com I looooove to go to the beach!  It is not officially summer (no matter how high the temperature gets) until my feet are in the sand and I can smell that delicious salt air. Not to boast, but I think I may have perfected the ultimate weekend “Beach Bag” by whittling down to these fabulous...

Turning up the heat: what not to wear

With summer-like heat coming, don’t lose your head or fashion sense By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com The rumor is the thermometer will hit the mid-80’s today and a few days this week!  Yipppeeeee! I am more than ready to ditch my heavy jacket and leave my boots permanently in the closet! The initial tease of summer brings radiant sunshine, brilliant blue skies and glorious...

Why did my dentist ask me about my swimming pool?

A dip in the pool can take a bite out of your smile, so watch your chemistry By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, KennettTimes.com It may seem odd that when a patient sits in my dental chair I might ask about their swimming habits.  This summer thousands of folks will be splashing away in their backyard pools.  Some of these people may be putting their dental health at risk. Why? ...