
I missed the short window
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I find myself wondering where the autumn season went. I feel like I missed the entire month of October!

$150,000 Raised to Support Cancer Patients in Central Pa.
Kit Lu, M.D., co-director of the Clinical Trials Program and Breast Medical Oncology Program speaking at the symposium. HARRISBURG, PA.— UPMC Pinnacle Foundation with the

Program to Increase Access to Learner’s Permit Testing Announced
TIOGA, PA–The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, along with the Northern Tioga School District and local officials announced a new PennDOT-led pilot project at Williamson High

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.

Experience A Colonial Christmas
MERCERSBURG, PA—Looking for a unique holiday experience that isn’t all about consumerism? Journey back in time at 1775: A Colonial Christmas at Conococheague Institute on Sat.,

Enjoy Music of the Season
Central Pennsyvlania is the place to be for date-night holiday musical entertainment this season: Mon., Dec. 8, 8 p.m., The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight at

Where to Watch Tree Lightings
Looking for a place to “ooh” and “ahh” over beautiful Christmas trees? Here are a few great ones in Central Pennsylvania: Friday, Nov. 28, 5:15

I love this stuff!
I have fine hair with very little wave. It was never very thick even as a teenager. Back then, I tried all sorts of things

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.

Hersheypark Christmas Candylane is up and running for 2025
HERSHEY, PA–Santa and all nine of his reindeer have ushered in the most wonderful time of the year at Hersheypark for the start of Hersheypark

“The 5-Second Rule: The Fastest Way to Change Your Life”
I went into a bookstore to find a copy of Mel Robbins‘ “The Let Them Theory”, but when I got to the appropriate section of
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?!

