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The 11th Annual Virginia Fly Fishing Festival
3/12/2011The 11th Annual Virginia Fly Fishing Festival will be held April 16 ‘” 17th, 2011 on the banks of the South River in Waynesboro, VA. -
Hiking on the Massanutten National Recreation Trail Near Harrisonburg, VA
3/6/2011Hiking trails are plentiful around Harrisonburg, VA and range in distance and difficulty enough to suit any needs – whether it’s an afternoon a weekend expedition complete with overnight camping. -
Offroad & Mountain Biking on the Massanutten National Recreation Trail
3/6/2011Mountain biking trails are plentiful around the Harrisonburg, VA area and range in distance and difficulty enough to suit any needs – whether it’s an afternoon you’d like to spend or a weekend expedition complete with overnight camping. -
Miss Thrift Buys a New Keurig Coffeemaker
3/2/2011Great stuff is great stuff and frequently requires a greater expenditure to purchase than ordinary models. Sometimes it’s worth it. It isn’t if it’s accompanied by guilt. -
Make Sure You Carry a Medical Expenses Rider on Your Auto Insurance
3/1/2011To save you tears, time, trouble and a lot of money, sign up for the Medical Expense Rider on your own personal policy. If you’re injured, the other guy’s insurance company is not going to pay a dime until all your treatment is complete. Are you? -
Free Tax Workshops or Filing Assistance in the Harrisonburg, VA Area
2/27/2011Finding free tax workshops or assistance in filing one’s taxes is difficult in the Harrisonburg, VA area. Nonetheless, help can be found with some time and perseverance. -
Two Prom or Bridal Tuxedo Shops in Harrisonburg, VA
2/27/2011Tuxedo and formal wear rental and sale shops for your prom or wedding are limited in number in the Harrisonburg, VA. What we lack in number, they make up in personalized, caring service. -
Applebee’s of Rocky Mount, VA – a Wannabe Restaurant
2/27/2011A late dinner at Applebee’s of Rocky Mount, VA proved awful in all respects: even to a desperate starved, frozen, and exhausted party. -
The Best Picnic Spots in and Around Harrisonburg, VA
2/26/2011Picnics, as opposed to mashed granola bars pulled from backpacks, are civilized affairs. They require a basket, napkins, silverware, a tablecloth, a nice bottle of wine, foods prepared specifically for the occasion, and an appropriate location. -
10 Easily Accessible and Inexpensive Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
2/20/2011You don’t have to be one of those celebrities with the money to design earth-friendly homes and drive expensive hybrid Escalades to make a difference. Here are ten easily accessible and inexpensive ways to reduce your family’s carbon footprint: -
The Best Local Independent Bookstores in and Around Harrisonburg, VA
2/20/2011Harrisonburg, VA is lucky to have the privately owned Downtown Books and the six-time yearly Green Valley Book Fair to serve the community. -
Spring Cleaning Your Kitchen: A Complete Guide
2/18/2011Here are some hints and directions to get your kitchen ready for springtime, lighter meals, and lots of time outside…. -
2/18/2011After years of dire warnings about Teflon and its convenient use, here are 5 new and safe nonstick pans. -
5 Alternatives to the Usual Candy-Laden Easter Baskets
2/17/2011As Easter approaches, don’t automatically buy the usual candy-laden Easter basket. Here are some alternatives to consider for kids, large and small, that don’t depend entirely on candy as their source of surprise and pleasure. -
The Many Farmers Markets in the Harrisonburg, VA Area
2/16/2011The Harrisonburg, VA area can boast of four farmers markets within mere miles. These popular and established markets will soon be open for summer hours and serving up fresh local produce. -
Harrisonsburg’s VA’s Best Thrift Stores for Your Dollar
2/15/2011Take two universities and combine with a community history of thrift and savings? Oddly enough, the result is a variety of thrift stores with great selections and excellent prices. -
“True Living” Travel Mugs Are True to Life: They’re Problematic
2/10/2011If you’re seeking a leak-proof travel mug, avoid True Living Travel Mug, made in China and sold at dollar stores. You’ll save yourself dry cleaning expenses and aggravation. -
Staunton, VA’s Wright’s Dairy Rite Rules
2/4/2011Wright’s Dairy Rite in Staunton, VA has been serving the community as the local drive-in restaurant since 1952. Visiting this establishment has been compared to “visiting Happy Days,” an apt description. -
Top 50 Cities and Metropolitan Area for Excellence in Hospital Medicare Care
2/4/2011For the first time, HealthGrades recently released a 3-year long study of the top 50 cities for excellence in hospital care, including the names of the hospitals studied. -
The Historic L&S Diner of Harrisonburg, VA
2/2/2011The L&S Diner of downtown Harrisonburg, VA is the real deal of an agricultural diner. The bright silver chrome and red-detailing is built in the traditional railroad car style and is listed on the “Register of Historic Places.” -
Microsoft V. Apple: Why I’ll Never Change My Preference
1/28/2011I’ve bought and used Apple products – very happily – for 25 years. Don’t expect me to bow to the arbitrary rules and dictatorship of Microsoft ever. I’ll go back to pen and paper before that happens. -
1/28/2011If the general public can shock someone’s heart back to life, why are computer social sites – Facebook mostly excluded – still ridiculously complicated? -
3 Fashion Rules to Save You Cash, Comfort & Closet Space
1/28/2011Three simple fashion rules can help keep you comfortable, with spare cash, and extra closet space. -
The Best Craft Stores – Expected and Not – in Harrisonburg, VA
1/27/2011The craft stores you patronize depends upon your project, your budget, your timeframe, and your style. -
How a Community College Degree Allowed Me to Earn More Degrees While Still Earning a Good Income
1/26/2011An Associate’s Degree is useful, either as a terminal degree or a springboard to additional studies. My community college experience was a useful one as far as my future career and earnings. It wasn’t “Animal House,” but I’ve had well-paid careers. -
Two Floral Shops for Your Consideration in the Harrisonburg, VA Area
1/26/2011Harrisonburg, VA has two established shops of long-time ownership that represent two ends of the spectrum for your consideration. Check out Blakemore’s Flowers and The Artistic Florist to find which one best meets your needs. -
Toned Arms for Sleeveless Tops: Preparing for Spring and Summer Fashion
1/24/2011Here are three simple exercises to tone your arms in preparation for sleeveless tops and make your waist and hips look smaller. Try them! -
The Melting Pot: Fabulous Fondue for a Fortune
1/23/2011The Melting Pot, a franchise fondue restaurant in nearby Charlottesville, VA is a delicious and unique – but expensive – restaurant choice. -
Mardi Gras – or Fat Tuesday – Celebrations in Harrisonburg, VA
1/21/2011A conservative community of primarily Germanic heritage and Anabaptist beliefs is not the place to look for Mardi Gras events. -
Valentine’s Day Breakfast Restaurants in Harrisonburg, VA
1/20/2011Unless you already have a room at one of the more expensive area inns, your Valentine’s breakfast will not emphasize the Valentine holiday. All isn’t lost, however. Here are some options to still allow you a cozy and special breakfast. -
1/20/2011Here are some wonderful places to visit to purchase high end cooking items or delicious items for gifts or your entertaining pantry -
Thrift Stores in & Around Harrisonburg, VA: Recycled Spring Fashion Tips
1/20/2011Harrisonburg, VA has a number of thrift stores available to demonstrate your ecological commitment or your thriftiness, or both. Here are a number not to miss: -
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Romantic Valentine Dinners in Harrisonburg, VA
1/19/2011Harrisonburg, VA has a number of excellent restaurants with the cuisine and décor appropriate for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner. -
The Old-Fashioned Style of Cooking with Cast Iron
1/18/2011Even what we use to cook with changes with “fashion.” Remember Revere Ware? Then the heavy enameled French invasion? Well, I’ve returned home to my roots with a kitchen full of cast iron skillets and Dutch ovens. -
Grocery Shopping in Harrisonburg, Virginia: Kroger Vs. Food Lion
1/18/2011There’s one reason to shop at Harrisonburg Food Lion stores: convenience. There are many reasons to shop at Harrisonburg Kroger stores: cheaper prices, better store brands, quality produce, greater product variety. -
Defining the Anterior, Posterior & Medial Deltoids with Dumbbells
1/18/2011Free weights or dumbbells emphasize and isolate the deltoid muscles more effectively than machines. Three simple exercises work the anterior, posterior and medial aspects of the muscle. -
Some Unwritten Rules of Gym & Fitness Center Etiquette
1/17/2011For those new to the gym after resolutions, divorce or doctor’s appointments, here are some often unwritten rules to avoid misunderstandings. -
Concussions and Traumatic Head Injuries in Softball Players
1/16/2011Although most of the sports medicine news lately has been about the risks of concussions for football players, these athletes don’t hold a monopoly on the risks of the condition. -
Easter, Mother’s Day & Other Spring Holiday Gift Baskets in & Around Harrisonburg, VA
1/14/2011With its practical, agricultural background mixed with culinary skills designed to ensure near-obesity, Harrisonburg, VA is a great place to find gift baskets featuring foods and other gifts -
Harrisonburg, Virginia Local Cinema and Film Club FAIL
12/9/2010Those of us with fond memories of hitting ratty cinemas for indie and cult movies while in college are searching for the current phenomenon in today’s population. It’s not happening. Those movies are watched on smartphones, dude. -
My Secrets for Saving $15K with Limited Incomes in a Terrible Economy
11/17/2010When the economic downturn first began years ago, I began a savings program under unlikely conditions that ultimately resulted in a $15,000 nest egg.
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Buy Fresh, Buy Local “Green” Restaurants to Visit in & Around Harrisonburg, Virginia
8/24/2010Harrisonburg, Virginia, is a cornucopia of restaurants that live and cook by the local food movement. -
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How to Preserve Vegetables from Your Fall Harvest
8/23/2010Here are the easiest methods for preserving your fall vegetable harvest including green beans, broccoli, pumpkins, tomatoes, corn and squash. -
How to Preserve Fruit from Your Fall Harvest
8/23/2010Freezing is an easy way to preserve the delicious peaches and berries we’re enjoying in abundance now. -
Buy Fresh, Buy Local “Green” Restaurants to Visit in Winchester, Virginia
8/22/2010One Block West Restaurant and Violino Ristorante Italiano are the “green” restaurants to visit when in Winchester, Virginia. -
Best Gyms in the Harrisonburg, VA Area
8/21/2010There are enough gyms in the Harrisonburg, VA area to meet the needs of your exercise program and your wallet. -
Mashed Cauliflower with Smoked Gouda & Tarragon
8/16/2010Mashing cauliflower with cheese and butter is an easy way to vary its appearance and taste at the dinner table. -
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ors are overflowing your garden or the local farmers’ market, here’s a simple yet delicious recipe to celebrate the season.
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8/10/2010In retrospect, maybe it wasn’t such a good idea, but hindsight is always 20-20 and besides, we wouldn’t appreciate what we have now if we hadn’t made it through a season in The Baseball Hovel. -
How to Recycle Extra or Old Back-to-School Supplies
8/7/2010Not only can surplus back-to-school supplies be donated, old and used school supplies can gain new life in your household as useful items. Here’s how: -
Best Disney Princess Backpacks for Back-to-School
8/7/2010There’s a larger variety in the prices and qualities of Disney Princess Backpacks that you’d first imagine. Doing your “homework” will ensure you purchase the product you actually want and your child actually needs. -
8/5/2010College recruiting coaches watch a lot of high school baseball, see a lot of high school baseball players, and see a few act like jackasses during the recruiting process. Sometimes, that behavior results in a player losing the interest of a school.