Day 2 - Colored Popcorn & Left Handed Gifts Looking for a tasty treat for someone special this Christmas? Check out Callie's Pretzel Factory and Callie's Candy Kitchen in Mountainhome for a variety of sweet and delicious treats that are bound to please anyone. We did a post a few years back on our visit to both locations during which we came across some great unique … [Read more...]
25 Days Of A Pocono Christmas: Day 1
New for 2012 we are introducing our "25 Days Of A Pocono Christmas" which will highlight a local gift idea for each day leading up to Christmas. Whether you celebrate Christmas or another holiday, we hope this list gives you some fun and original gift ideas. Many of these items come from places we've been or businesses we're familiar with, and although we have our list almost … [Read more...]
Sculpted Ice Works earns two SAGE Awards
The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce and MetroAction recently announced the winners of the 2012 SAGE Awards (Scranton Awards for Growth and Excellence). The SAGE Awards celebrate the outstanding efforts of the local business community. Award winners were chosen from more than 100 applications submitted by businesses across northeastern Pennsylvania. Winners were … [Read more...]
Do You Live In The Poconos But Have Property In New York Affected By Sandy?
The following includes information regarding damage control immediately following Hurricane Sandy. Erik Braunitzer is a writer for Douglas Elliman, brokers for NYC, Long Island and Hamptons Real Estate. Hurricane Sandy has forced New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania to focus on disaster recovery. Though the Nor’Easter has impeded and delayed recovery, … [Read more...]
Superstorm Sandy Hits The Poconos
I've always considered the Northeast and the Pocono Mountains a pretty safe place to live weather wise - the past few years though the occasional tornado, earthquake, hurricane and other uncommon weather events are becoming more...common. Call it global warming, the stars aligning or just the way the world changes but major events are still minimal, so for now at least, it's … [Read more...]
Hurricane Sandy Eyeing The Poconos
Just when you thought you could pack up the summer storms and settle into cool fall rain and possibly snow - the unpredictable weather that is so...predictable in the Poconos is ready to hit. Last year we were hit pretty hard with Hurricane Irene - power outages were widespread and most people were without power for a few days, but the unlucky ones didn't get it back for a … [Read more...]
“A Night at the Ice Museum “ Family Fun Event to be held Oct 26-28
Check out the area’s coolest new attraction with an extra fall fun twist! October 26-28, Sculpted Ice Works will present: "A Night at the Ice Museum"! The event features indoor fall fun rain or shine. Displayed in the event barn are over 100 expertly carved pumpkins, a children’s play area made of hay, and pumpkin carving demonstrations. The Sculpted Ice Works Factory Tour … [Read more...]