Before the Internet, if you wanted to buy or sell items where did you turn?   Oh, maybe you tried a garage sale or flea market, but most people turned to the Paper Shop which provided a safe resource for all your needs. Although we have been connecting buyers and sellers together way before the…

As winter sets in, you probably are not doing much landscaping. In fact, you may not be thinking about your landscape at all, as you wait out the cold days until spring comes again. But even as your landscape goes dormant, it’s the perfect time to bring your imagination to life. Time flies – and…

Put Your MONEY where your HOME is! It’s no secret that COVID-19 related closures and restrictions have impacted many small businesses in numerous challenging ways. The global pandemic has thrown one too many hurdles in the path of nearly every small business owner, constantly testing their ability to profitably adjust their business model and keep…

Although a lot of us have grown up in NEPA — many have watched winter approach with a pit in their stomach. Cold weather brings to mind short, frigid days and long, dark nights, with the sun setting long before the work day even ends. As the coronavirus pandemic stretches into nearly a full year…

The year that everything changed!   How will you remember 2020? A year of stress and strain? Or as a year of resilience? Perhaps the key question isn’t how we remember 2020, but how are we approaching 2021? “When will this pandemic end?” is a question we’ve heard with increasing frequency this year. As 2020…

There will continue to be times when you’re cooped up, stuck at home, stressed and need to find a little joy in your everyday life. We’re here to remind you that you have power in each moment to take care of yourself, others and the environment around you.   1. WORK SMART Hey, some of…

Thanksgiving Ideas Other Than a Big Family Dinner Have fun with a family-friendly Thanksgiving activity. Your family can start celebrating and preparing for Thanksgiving this weekend, with story times, cooking classes, art projects, and more—and continue the festivities through the big day! Look for various venues that may be hosting virtual Thanksgiving activities for the whole family.…

You have the urge to purge, but you may hesitate to sell your unwanted goods because some items have sentimental value and it’s hard to let go of them. Or you think you might need some items, even though you’ve stowed them away in a commercial storage unit. However, now is as good a time as any…

When fall is on its way, so many of us dread the thought of the coming colder weather. The first cold breeze sends a shudder down the spine of summer lovers, and they immediately start stocking up on blankets and movies for hibernation until spring, only to come out for the family visit to the pumpkin patch.…

Think about the last time you had to do “spring cleaning” or move. Were you able to get rid of your wonderful belongings with cold-hearted ease? Or did it feel like you were sacrificing a kitten with every item you had to discard? Many people are emotionally attached to their possessions. It can be difficult to…