Rose Knows The Poconos
If you’ve ever browsed through home decor magazines, gone to high-end cookware stores, or even scrolled through Instagram, you’re probably familiar with elaborately decorated dining tables full of flowers, ornamental place mats, and lavishly embellished dining plates. And, while beautiful, these table settings don’t always look that easy to achieve yourself.
In reality, the tables you see on the pages of magazines, in stores, and on perfectly curated profiles do take a lot of work to craft. It’...
One of the most popular rooms in any household is the family room, and we spend much of our time there watching television. And things are vastly different from a generation ago when Mom, Dad and the kiddies got together and watched a few sitcoms or a movie on DVD.
There are endless choices to make these days when it comes to show and movie platforms. Moving into a new home provides the perfect opportunity to look into these options and make a choice that offers the kind of shows your family wa...
The holiday season is a time to give back to the local community and help those who may not have the means to provide a holiday sit-down dinner for their family. Figuring out what to donate to local food banks may seem self-explanatory, but there are a few often overlooked staples to consider picking up when shopping for this initiative.
Toiletries
- Shampoo
- Body wash
Snacks/Drinks
- Popcorn
- Granola bars
- Dried fruit
- Gelatin
- Pudding
- Applesauce
- Instant coffee
- Tea bags
- Bottled water
Condiments
...
No matter how complex your computer password is, it isn’t enough to stop a thief from using other methods to steal your personal information if they find or steal your computer.
A strong password may prevent someone from logging into your computer, but thieves can remove the hard drive and put it into another computer to access your files. They can also find other ways to copy files off the computer, and may even be able to reset the password and gain access to email, passwords and other person...
Believe it or not, research estimates that the average American will spend almost half their lifetime in bed. Once you know this startling statistic, it’s hard to not take a closer look at the environment you’re sleeping (or lounging) in. You may reevaluate the lighting in your room, invest in cozier accessories, or, most likely, reconsider whether your current mattress is right for you. With daylight saving time right around the corner, now is the perfect time to assess your sleeping environmen...
Windows don’t just serve as an important barrier between your home and the elements—they play an integral part in its attractiveness, too. If you’re wondering if it’s time for an upgrade, these tips can help.
Is it time for a replacement?
Knowing when windows are well past their expiration date is not always cut and dry. Some windows can last for over fifty years, but most will need replacing a little sooner. Here are some tell-tale signs yours need replacing:
If you live in a particularly w...
If there’s a holiday tradition that’s quintessentially Pennsylvania, it’s starting off the new year with a hearty meal of pork and sauerkraut.
A Pennsylvania Dutch staple, pork and sauerkraut has long been considered a New Years good luck charm in the Keystone State. And there’s another reason for the dish’s popularity beyond symbolism: It uses ingredients readily found fresh from Pennsylvania farms.
The Keystone State ranks 12th in the nation for pork production, with more than 502 million pou...
