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Celebrate Fred Rogers Legacy and Remake Tomorrow

This post was sponsored by The Motherhood. All thoughts and opinions are strictly my own. #RemakeLearning #143Day Coming from Latrobe, I often this of the wisdom of Fred Rogers. One saying that I find particularly fitting during these times is “Often, when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of …

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Martha Frick and Henry Clay Frick: Dumb Luck or Divine Intervention?

Everyone loves a good villain story, and here in the Steel City we have several characters that make for good villains. However, despite their hard exteriors some of them did have softer sides, such as with Henry Clay Frick. Frick never got over the loss of his daughter, Martha Frick, and even credited her for …

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Prescription Take-Back: Help Stop the Opioid Crisis

According to DrugAbuse.gov, 18 million Americans over the age of 12 have misused medication at least once in the past year. Access to these medications often comes from a familiar source — the family medicine cabinet. This is why it is so important to dispose of unused or unwanted medications so that they don’t fall into the wrong hands.

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Keeping All of My Cats Healthy Through Every Stage

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PurinaONEVisibleDifferences #CollectiveBias I love my cats. All of them are rescues ranging in age from my most senior cat, who is 14, to our two new additions which are two. Since the cats are like family, I want …

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The Last Evidence of Western Pennsylvania’s Mine History

It’s no secret that Western Pennsylvania was once an area beholden to the Pittsburgh steel industry. Coke ovens dotted the hillsides, mines were producing coal, and railroads were providing a steady stream of supplies to the still mills in the city. Over time, however, coke and coal were no longer needed to fuel the massive …

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The Ghosts (and History!) of the Lincoln Hotel in Mann’s Choice

Sometimes the most inconspicuous buildings hold some of the most interesting secrets. Over the summer we decided to take a road trip to Mann’s Choice, PA (outside of Bedford) to stay at the Lincoln Motor Court.  The motor court is adorable in and of itself and it absolutely something every history enthusiast should check out, …

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Make These Elegant Champagne Cupcakes

Making a unique cupcake recipe has never been easier. These champagne cupcakes will make an elegant delicious dessert for any special occasion. There are just a handful of ingredients to gather up on the list and then an easy to follow step by step tutorial on how to create this magically sweet treat. You’ll need …

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Lights on the Lake Holiday Display at Lakemont Park

It is a family tradition to go see light displays each year for the holidays. For the past several years we have stayed around the Greensburg area, but this year we decided to go on a bit of a road trip. I went to college in Altoona, Pennsylvania and years ago I visited the historic …

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3 Ingredient Cranberry and Brie Cheese Tarts

If you are anything like Ryan and I, you probably have a lot of holiday get-togethers to attend. Whether these are work functions, open houses with friends, or family dinners, there always seems to be a need to bring an appetizer or side dish. I have done different dishes over the year, but this year I was inspired to do something new. 

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