Emergency Preparedness

Here are a couple of helpful ideas for emergency preparedness for those in PA:
PA Emergency Guide (pdf)
Website: ReadyPA
Here is a list of various helpful plans, guide and presentations from PEMA
Disaster Supplies Kit
Preparing Your Pet for Emergencies (also on readypa.org)
Red Cr0ss – Philly area
Red Cross – Southwestern PA
Red Cross – Susquehanna
Red Cross – North [...]

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Groundhog Day

It’s almost that time of year again, and Pennsylvania has Punxsutawney Phil to tell us if we’re going to have an early spring! On February 2, 2009, he will either see his shadow or not, leaving us with cold or hopes of warmer weather.
Here is the “Punxsutawney Phil” website you can visit.
The story of how [...]

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Horses in PA

There are many equestrian organizations in Pennsylvania – some for learning about horses laws, some about veterinarians, and some about where to take lessons. Hope the links below help! (Remember, these are NOT recommendations from me…just some links I found about horses in PA that I am passing along to you! Check them out before [...]

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Stay Warm in PA

For those in PA who may need a little help with the heating bills, (especially older Pennsylvanians) here are some tips and resources:
Stay warm in PA

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Horseshoe Curve

This is an interesting place to visit, especially if you (or your children) enjoy trains.
Horseshoe curve

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The Farm Show

Those who live close to Harrisburg know about The Farm Show. First, it is a huge building that often holds various conventions (like a PA homeschool convention). But it also is a “farm show”…where those involved in agriculture meet and share their knowledge – sell animals, see new tractors and other equipment, watch competitions, [...]

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Colleges/apprenticeship in PA

Some high schoolers (and those older!) may be looking into future schooling and/or jobs. I’ve listed a few sites with information about colleges in PA, financial aid and apprenticeships.
The High School Graduate — has career path articles, plus list of schools/programs (not just four year institutions)
Here are a couple of lists of colleges (and their [...]

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Synchronized Christmas lights

Here’s a sight that has some great music and synchronized Christmas lights — you know — the kind you admire and love to watch, but are
really really glad you don’t live next door to!
Steel City Christmas
ENJOY!
~Wendy

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Free PA Wildlife Coloring book

Here is a free coloring book of PA Wildlife for your kids — from the PA government, no less!
Enjoy!
~ Wendy

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Christmas in Pennsylvania

There are so many places to visit in PA during the holiday season. Here are a few to enjoy…and always remember the real reason we celebrate Christmas.
National Christmas Center
Bethelehem, PA
Hershey at Christmas
Chanukah Celebration and Menorah Lighting at Longwood Gardens (December8, 2008)
Longwood Gardens
PA Tree Growers (Christmas trees)

Koziar’s Christmas Village
The Nutcracker by Pennsylvania Ballet
The Nutcracker [...]

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