Lehigh Valley Marketplace

By Nancy Moffett As we head into the heart of winter in the Lehigh Valley, thoughts turn to keeping our homes comfortable while the winds howl and the snow falls. At the same time, we’re all trying to maximize the dollars we spend to keep the home fires burning. We know that go ... CONTINUE READING

By Nancy Moffett Oh, the woes of life in the 21st century…arthritis, bursitis, aching muscles, cranky back, stressful days and sleepless nights. Long ago, our ancestors discovered they could relieve these and other ailments by soaking in hot springs. In the United States, resor ... CONTINUE READING

By Nancy Moffett Much as I hate to see summer come to an end, each new season stirs its own emotions. As the days grow shorter and the nights turn cool, I have the urge to get out the fuzzy throws, replace summer accessories with candles and dark throw pillows and light the pilot ... CONTINUE READING

By Nancy Moffett Oh, the joys of summer! Lounging on the patio with a cool drink…soaking up the sunshine in a warm summer breeze…listening to the sound of running water and the chirping of birds. What’s wrong with this picture? No sounds of running water? Perhaps you’v ... CONTINUE READING

By Nancy Moffett They make it look easy on those DIY television shows. A crew shows up with lots of plants and hardscape material and within two days, someone’s backyard has been transformed into an outdoor paradise. However, no one talks about the cost or the planning that goe ... CONTINUE READING

By Nancy Moffett Did you know the air inside the average American home can be two to five times more polluted than outside air? That only 30 percent of the 17,000 petrochemicals available for home use have been tested for environmental and human safety? And, according to the EPA, ... CONTINUE READING

By Nancy Moffett~ Even if you’re a casual wine drinker, it’s important to know the basics of wine storage. Many a bottle has been spoiled sitting on top of a refrigerator where the motor running causes harmful temperature fluctuations. And, if you don’t have the space, desi ... CONTINUE READING

By Nancy Moffett Here we are, smack-dab up against the holiday crunch. Gift shopping, parties to plan, decorating…the list seems longer each year. One way to help deal with the madness is to get organized before you even think about buying the tree and getting out the decoratio ... CONTINUE READING

By Nancy Moffett As autumn draws to a close and winter begins in earnest, just like the wild creatures outdoors, we withdraw into our cozy nests to wait for the return of spring. Fireplaces blaze, hot cocoa beckons, and we look more closely at our indoor surroundings than in the ... CONTINUE READING