Good Dry Cleaner?

Any recommendations for a good dry cleaners?  The two I've gone to have ruined clothes, and what I need cleaned cannot be ruined.

Hershey Halloween Parade

Remember the Hershey Halloween Parade is Tuesday Oct 25th at 7 pm. And get this, Derry Township Trick or Treat night is ON Halloween this year, 6-8 pm. Am I the last one to know about this? I wonder why the change.... (there goes my plans for 2 trick or treat nights).
Any other local Halloween activities?

Discount Ticket

Hi everyone!  My mother-in-law is coming into town this weekend and I was wondering if anyone knows how we can get her a discount ticket to Hershey Park in the Dark.

Thanks!  Have a happy Tuesday. :)

Risser-Marvel Outing

Yee-haw!!! I had to schedule my favorite fall outing our last year here.
Come bring your kids for a little tour at Risser Marvel Farm in Campbelltown. Enjoy a "pumpkin talk", hayride, walk through a corn maze, then pick your own pumpkin and taste some fresh apple cider.
$5.00 per child. Adults and hand-held infants free.
Monday October 24 at 10:30 am.
Leave a comment or email me if you'll be coming so I can let them know.
Go here for directions.

Free Clothes Size 14

Sister Stoe has several clothing items she is willing to give to someone. They are women's size 14. Contact her if you are interested.

Free Missionary Journal

I have a missionary journal from when I was planning on going on a mission. I just found it and it's in perfect condition. The pages inside are still wrapped in plastic. If you know of a missionary who could use it let me know.

Bake Sale

The Partners In Medicine group is having a bake sale today in the Academic Support Building by the hospital.  It is the white building behind the Centerview Garage.  Proceeds will benefit the Hershey area flood victims.  Come by today and get some deliciousness.  I was there to set up this morning and the food is amazing.  I am selling my artisan bread.  Andrea Hatch made cinnamon rolls, among other things.  My friend Wendy made cake pops.  I shouldn't need to continue, you should be on your way now after you heard cake pops!

Hershey Consignment Sale

It's time for the Kids Galore and More fall consignment sale again!  October 14 & 15, Friday 9-7 and Saturday 8-noon at the Brownstone Masonic Lodge in Hershey.  And on Saturday almost everything is half off!  They have baby clothes, kid clothes, shoes, toys, baby gear, and some maternity stuff too.  Last year I found some super cute boots (brand new) for Lucy for $5 at this sale.

Happy shopping!

Bargain Plants

I just wanted to share my cheap way of landscaping. I hope you never pay full price for a plant - be it perennial or annual. The trick is to wait. Fall is the best time to plant perennials, because it gives the plant time to establish it's roots before it has to spend more energy growing leaves and flowers. And ironically, Fall is also the time when stores are clearing out their plants, so they're cheaper.
Last Fall I planted a whole shade border of perennials for $7 (for 10 plants). Here's some tips:
1-Wait until the Fall when stores are clearing out their plants, and even some nurseries close for the winter. Plants are discounted. (Palmyra Walmart does this, I've never had luck at the Harrisburg Walmart)
2- Buy any plant after the masses have picked over them. For example, buying annuals in early summer instead of Spring gives you a steep discount. And in my experience, plants like petunias last longer (don't get so leggy) when planted a little later. (this is the hardest wait for me, I just want to start planting!) - I bought some annuals at Karns this summer for 10 cents, and some for free!
3-Throughout the summer, look for plants discounted because they bloomed at the wrong time, or have a few dead branches (that can be pruned out). Lowes is my favorite for this. They actually have a cart with steeply discounted plants all year long. I bought huge mums for $1 a month ago, and after some dead-heading (plucking off the dead flowers), they are now blooming abundantly. Last week I bought a dozen small mums for 10 cents each. Love it!!!

Temple pictures

For those of you that had your picture taken by me at the temple yesterday, you can get you picture by clicking here.  Find your picture.  Click on it.  Click on "actions" go down to "view all sizes"  Find the size you want.  I recommend "original"  then click on "download original size".  I hope this works for you.  let me know if you have any problems, or if this is too complicated.  It just seemed like the easiest way for me to get a so many pictures out to so many people.  Thanks, Wendy