
Sour Grapes
The photo you see above is, indeed, a real photo, not created or enhanced in any way. It’s also straight from my refrigerator. It’s a

Hormone Specialist Joins Norland Ave. Pharmacy
CHAMBERSBURG, PA – Norland Avenue Pharmacy has announced the addition of Cheryl Hade, RN, BSN, as the pharmacy’s new educational nurse specializing in hormone health.

UPMC Magee-Womens to Host Free Breast Screening Clinic
HARRISBURG, PA— In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, UPMC Magee-Womens in Central Pa. is offering a Free Breast Screening Event on Sat., Oct. 25, from

Houlihan’s Out, Hershey Social in
HERSHEY, PA—Hershey Entertainment & Resorts has announced an all-new dining concept—Hershey Social Restaurant + Bar, opening in spring 2026 in the current Houlihan’s location. Located

Take in a movie
CHAMBERSBURG, PA—The Grove Family Library is offering Terrific Tuesday Theater on Tues., Oct. 28. This month’s film will feature Disney’s Lilo & Stitch (PG-1:48). The

First Annual Greater Waynesboro Art Studio Tour
WAYNESBORO, PA—The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro will host its inaugural Greater Waynesboro Art Studio Tour, celebrating 14 local artists within the greater Waynesboro area, on

Spellbound 2025 brings Halloween fun to Carlisle
CARLISLE, PA—You’ll be spellbound this week, Oct. 22-25, in downtown Carlisle, during Spellbound: A Downtown Carlisle Halloween Event, featuring activities and events for all ages.

My Pursuit of A Good Cleanser
I’ve been looking for a good cleanser for my sensitive skin for, well, years. Back in the day, I used an amazing product by St.

Visit the Creatures Of The Night
HERSHEY, PA—The popular Creatures Of The Night event at ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park kicks off its 45th anniversary. The after-hours experience will run on more dates

Summer Reading (for the grown-ups!): One Golden Summer
In my Nana downtime, I enjoy reading a good book. I just finished reading “One Golden Summer” by Carley Fortune. You may have seen the
 
															About Nana
Hi! I’m Andrea, but a sweet little one calls me “Nana” and three little dears call me “grandma.” I don’t really care what they call me, I’m just thrilled to have them in my life! I’m also a semi-retired journalist who spent the best part of my career as executive/managing editor of an award-winning parenting magazine.
I always wanted to be a mom and I was thrilled to become a grandmother—but oh, how times have changed in the 30 or so years since I was a new mom.
While I blend my “old way” of doing things (which I learned from trial and error or, honestly, the mistakes I watched my own parents make) and the “new way” of doing things (or so my children tell me), what I find most confusing is HOW DID I GET HERE?! How can I be old enough to have adult children, let alone GRANDchildren?!
 
								 
								 
								
