Slow-cooker beef pot roast soup
This recipe from the Pennsylvania Beef Council will warm your family–and it’s so eacy to make! INGREDIENTS: COOKING: ALTERNATE COOKING METHOD:
Ice, Ice, Baby!
PENNSYLVANIA/MARYLAND — If you’ve got cabin fever, but don’t mind the cold, you’ve got several opportunities to get out and about with the grandkids—or just for a date night—at several area ice festivals. IceFest – Chambersburg, Pennsylvania – Jan. 25-28, 2024 Start the weekend watching carvers from DiMartino Ice as they turn blocks of ice […]
Pa. Launches Governor’s School Breakfast Challenge
HARRISBURG, PA – Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin has announced the creation of the Governor’s School Breakfast Challenge, a three-month program to encourage increased participation in the Universal Free Breakfast Program. Gov. Josh Shapiro fought for and delivered universal free breakfast as part of his first budget, and his Administration is working with […]
Scout Kid’s Bike Helmets Recalled
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled about 72,000 Scout Kid’s Bike Helmets made by Xander Bicycle Corporation, DBA Retrospec, of Perris, California. This recall involves Scout model Retrospec kid’s bike helmets in sizes XS and S in the following colors and designs: Blippi, Blush, Brash Blue, Chameleon, Cool Mint, Matte Forest Green, Matte Black, […]
The Institute Presents Five Winter EXPLORE! Programs for Kids
WAYNESBORO, PA — Winter fun for kids is on tap with a new EXPLORE! programseries from The Institute. Designed for kids in grades K to 5, the programs will run on all five Thursdays in February: Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, from 4 to 5 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area. All program activities are […]
The Institute sets upcoming programs and events
WAYNESBORO, PA–The Institute has scheduled a variety of upcoming programs for families: Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschool—Fall 2023 Thursdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26, and November 2 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Pine Hill Recreation Area, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, Pa. The Institute’s outdoor learning program for kids ages 2.5 years through 5. […]
Test your knowledge of rhinos!
How much do you know about the rhinoceros? (And can you spell it?!) Find out by celebrating World Rhino Day with a quiz! The World Wildlife Foundation is offering a quiz to test your knowledge of the big beasts. Rhinos have existed for millions of years, but today all five species are under threat from […]
RECALL ALERT: Water beads
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Buffalo Games LLC, of Buffalo, New York, have announced the recall of about 52,000 Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kits due to ingestion, choking and obstruction hazards. The water beads pose a risk of serious injury or death if ingested. If a water bead is ingested, […]
Don’t let tragedy strike–check your toy chests
This news article made me cringe. A Florida family lost their 4-year-old twins in a tragic accident that could happen to any family. The gist of the story is the parents put their children to bed. At some point during the night, the twins woke up and decided to play in their room—something that happened […]
Highchairs Recalled
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of Boon Flair & Flair Elite highchairs. The bolts used to secure the seat of the recalled highchair to the pedestal base can become loose and allow the seat to detach, posing a fall hazard. The recall affects about 83,000 highchairs sold at Bed Bath & […]
