- Smart Shopping: How to Stay Safe Online This article is brought to you by our friends at Beaver County Auto It’s that time of year again. Thanksgiving is next week and Christmas will be here before you know it. If you are like me, you probably haven’t done much Christmas shopping in a mall since circa 2008. Online shopping is easy and convenient. […]
- A Kiss of Country at Wildwood Boutique in Beaver Another new store in Beaver has opened and you (or the lady in your life) need to get there fast! It is called ‘Wildwood Boutique.. with a kiss of country’ and it is filled with unique items for anyone, in any size and age group. Located two doors down from Beaver Super, right on the main street of town, you should make this part of your Beaver afternoon shopping trip.
- The Best Last Minute Christmas Gifts in Beaver County If you’re like me and haven’t really started shopping for all the knuckleheads on your list this year, we’ve got some serious work to do. What are you supposed to get for those wacky relatives you haven’t really seen since last year? And how are you going to manage to find something before Thursday night? Don’t sweat it. We’ve got you covered.
- Small Business Saturday Specials and Events This article is brought to you by our friends at Rochester Manor+Villa and Beaver County Auto There are tons of great small businesses to support this weekend for Small Business Saturday in Beaver County. I’ve scoured the internet to find you the best deals and events so you can get to the shopping! Local Events Beaver Valley Mall […]
- Stray Cat Studios Finds a New Home BEAVER FALLS BUSINESS OWNER ESTABLISHES NEW DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR NEW DOWNTOWN BUILDING — Two-story structure will house expanded art studio, as well as office and community space Beaver Falls, Pa., June 7, 2017 — Mycelia Development, LLC, a Beaver Falls-based development company, has announced plans to construct a new building next to Oram’s […]
- Vendor Show – This Saturday! This weekend, specifically Saturday, will be a fun day of shopping! Vendors from around the area have joined forces and will be gathered at the Center Township Fire Hall #1 on Brodhead Road with all of their goodies available for purchase. Wait. What’s a vendor? Lemme tell ya. These vendors are people that (obviously, natch) […]
- Beaver Health Mart Pharmacy This article is brought to you by our friends at Beaver County Auto I walk around in a bubble the majority of the day. Task on hand, beeline to complete task, finish task, eat ice cream as a prize for completing task. A few weeks ago, my task on hand was to talk to Adrienne, […]
- Nourish Organic: Organic Beauty Products From Beaver Falls I was immediately drawn to the label, with its clean and simple appearance, fancy font, and bright green avocado illustration. The clean white packaging allowed the important information to stand out - the USDA Organic insignia and their Beaver Falls location.
- The New Face Behind the Counter at Kathleen’s in Beaver If you have been in Kathleen's over these last 33 years, you know what sort of quality products she carries. Home decor, gifts, local beeswax candles, just to name a few. But since April 1st of this year, there is a new "Kathleen." The former owner decided it was time to retire so she handpicked a new face to run things. This new face is Jody McKay.
- My Secret Weapon in the Kitchen: The Butcher & The Baker One of the side benefits of cooking a big dinner a few nights a week is that I am getting a whole lot better at it. Well…at least I’d like to think I am. I’ve also discovered a few secrets that make everything I cook taste even better. One of those secrets is getting high quality, fresh ingredients. And when it comes to meat, the best place I have found to do that is The Butcher & The Baker in Darlington.
- Errrbody in the County Gettin’ Thrifty The bottom line here folks is that these two places are great stores each with their own great mission! Both provide funds to very well deserving charities and both have unique finds. Everybody in the County SHOULD be getting thrifty!! Head on out to these places and let me know what treasures you find!
- Satorious Designs: Chakras, Essential Oils, and Copper! Years ago, I met a New Brighton guy named John. Nice enough guy. We hit it off, became friends. Fast forward a few years, John gets married to an awesome lady named AmyRenee (AR to her friends) and my love of all things copper jewelry begins. She owns Satorious Designs and the jewelry is gorgeous!
- Local Author Spotlight: Grandma Jeanie Beanie and the Love Names During one of my very often moments of Facebook scrolling, up pops a picture of an adorable kids book under the ‘Suggestion’ category. The book cover looked adorable, so I checked it out in more detail. This book, Grandma Jeanie Beanie and the Love Names, was written by Kathy Bingle, a resident of Beaver! I was able to talk to her and get a copy of her book for the Beaverhausen kids (which they loved, btw). As soon as we read it, I knew that I wanted to write about her and let the YBC readers in on her book too.
- B’Poppin Gourmet Popcorn and Sweet Treats I was recently introduced to few new-to-me local brands by our friends at Battaglia’s. They carry a ton of local goodies. But on this one particular Saturday, as I was waiting on my Boar’s Head deli meat, they had just gotten in the first of their supply of local gourmet popcorn from B'Poppin Gourmet Popcorn and Sweet Treats in New Brighton.
- Chocolates, Sweets, and Treats by Rachel Between New Year's resolutions and the Lenten season, I am sure you have plenty of reasons to avoid eating sweets. I am going to tell you to forgot about all of those reasons, and do it quickly. There is a lady named Rachel who does the most amazing selection of goodies that you can’t even imagine.
