Category: Pennsylvania

In my almost daily scouting for my blog I came across a posting looking for a spa/beauty writer for my local town. Write for the examiner.com. I though with my inside info as a blogger on new products and reviews that I might have a chance. What a fun column to have as well. So, I took a chance and submitted an application. Guess who the new Spa/Beauty Examiner is for my local area? Yep, me.  I’m a little nervous.  I know it sounds crazy since I faithfully keep up my blog.  I guess it’s because I’m diving into a new sea of readers.  Don’t worry tough this blog is my baby.  This is my priority. 

I just had my first article accepted and published for my column.  I’d love it if you’d stop by, check it out, leave me a comment if you feel so inclined.  It may help me get over my jitters.  I want to hear your honest opinions too.  I’m not just saying that.

So, here’s my column: http://www.examiner.com/beauty-256-in-johnstown/angela-beechan

Thanks in advance for helping me get my feet wet in this new area for me. 

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WITNESS THE THUNDER! State College, PA will ROAR and RUMBLE with the nation’s most competitive MONSTER TRUCKS and FMX Stunt Riders as they storm into the Bryce Jordan Center on April 1st and 2nd. See these incredible, high jumping, ground pounding, car crushing, axle wrenching giants race in side-by-side drags, wheelie shootouts, and then go completely bananas with amazing freestyle action during this Monster Truck Thrill Show! Plus, you can meet the drivers and see the trucks up close at the pre-event Autograph Pit Party on the arena floor.

Over 70,000 pounds of Monster Truck Thunder!
* E3 Spark Plugs BIGFOOT…The Original Monster Truck
* STAR MARSHAL…This New Truck Is A Good Truck With A Bad Attitude
* CHALKBOARD CHUCK…The Truck That Wants Your Autograph – Come Write On This One-Of-A-Kind Monster Truck
* Lucas Oil STABILIZER…Truck Is Stable, But Seriously Unpredictable
* IRONMAN…A Tribute To The Men & Women Of The Armed Forces
* PureFlow AIRDOG Diesel RX…1st Competitive Smokin’ Diesel Monster Truck (ON DISPLAY ONLY)
* CRUSHSTATION…The Monstah-Lobstah – It looks like a Lobster

Friday, April 1st, 2011 – 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 2nd 2011 – 7:30 pm
GATES OPEN AT 5:30 PM FOR PIT PARTY

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My boys will be going to this. They don’t know it yet. It’s going to be a surprise. Their father is going to take them for a boys night out. This is going to be such a fun night out for something different to do. There are other locations as well so if this venue doesn’t suit you, see if there’s one closer to you.

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I just learned about this last year from one of my coworkers.  The Cinderella project offers prom gowns to girls without the high cost normally associated with prom gowns. New and used gowns are donated and girls are allowed to come and try on prom gowns and borrow them for their prom.

There are Cinderella Project events going on all over the country.  I live in PA and here is a news story from my local area about the Cinderella Project:
Local PA Cinderella Project Story

I think this is a wonderful idea.  They do not ask for proof of income and anyone can participate.  Do a search for your area to see where your local Cinderella Event is taking place.

I can tell you near my area it’s happening at the YWCA in Johnstown

2010 Try On Dates are March 20th and 27th 12PM to 3PM, first come first served, same process as last year you will be giving a number when you arrive and called up to the dresses by number. 1 dress per girl. Remember we have limited space so please try to bring only one family member with you if possible.

That is directly from the Johnstown, pa Cinderella Project Facebook page

Johnstown, PA Cinderella Project Facebook

IF you have gowns that you would like to donate, you can drop them off at your local Cinderella Project event site or visit:

http://www.donatemydress.org/ 

for more info.  I think this is a great project.  Also a good way to clean out your closets.  I know I had a couple prom gowns I only wore once.

In my search I found sites for many other Cinderella project sites so do a search and find your area.