I did not get the chance to post Day 11 yesterday due to a nice migraine I had last night, so today we're doing a 2 for 1, listing both Day 11 and Day 12. My apologies! Day 11 & Day 12 - Paint Pottery at Poke-A-Nose Pottery What grandparent wouldn't love to get a hand-painted item from their grandchild for Christmas? If you're a parent that loves the thought, but you … [Read more...]
25 Days Of A Pocono Christmas: Day 10
Day 10: House of Candles, Candles & More House of Candles on Route 715 in Henryville, PA is a little bit off the beaten path for some folks, but is well worth the detour. We've stopped by quite a few times on warmer days just to see the animals that they keep out back behind the store. They have a large variety of birds and also mini horses - for my 2 year old daughter … [Read more...]
25 Days Of A Pocono Christmas: Day 9
Day 9 - Treat Yourself To A Smoothie Still have holiday shopping to do? Treat yourself to the gift of a smoothie. Next time you're doing some shopping on Main Street Stroudsburg, or just passing by on the way to or from the Stroud Mall, take a little detour to Quench Cafe & Juice Bar on 6th Street in Stroudsburg. From Fresh Smoothies to Homemade Chicken Noodle soup, … [Read more...]
25 Days Of A Pocono Christmas: Day 8
Day 8 - Massage / Wellness It's the holidays and as much as we enjoy the festivities, family and fun, it can also be a stressful time for many people. You're running around to relatives houses, the kids are off their schedule, you're off your schedule, you spend days running around trying to fun the perfect gift for everyone, you spend hours baking cookies, decorating, … [Read more...]
25 Days Of A Pocono Christmas: Day 7
Day 7 - Remote Start / Heated Seats Winter in the Poconos is chilly to say the least, and personally I'm not exactly a fan of the cold, so a few years back we invested in a remote starter for our vehicle and it has been worth every penny. A remote start allows you to turn your vehicle on by using a remote (either your existing car remote or a separate remote) the same way you … [Read more...]
25 Days Of A Pocono Christmas: Day 6
Day 6 - Cupcakes A few months back my loving husband who knows I have a wicked sweet tooth decided to stop by Kitchen Chemistry in Stroudsburg, PA to pick me up some cupcakes to surprise me. The cupcakes definitely did not disappoint - they were 100% fresh, moist, flavorful and there were a ton of flavors to choose from. It might be cheaper to make them yourself from a box, … [Read more...]
25 Days Of A Pocono Christmas: Day 5
Day 5: Greek Apparel - Sorority and Fraternity Gear If you need a gift for a college or university student, consider Stacy's Got Greek, a local Pocono Mountains based company that creates customized Greek gear with something for everyone, from T-Shirts to Sweatpants. With tons of great colors and fabrics to choose from, you will get a customized product with the satisfaction … [Read more...]