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Rainbow Arts and Crafts: Express Yourself

February 16, 2016 by

Creative pastimes are a great way to exercise parts of your brain that don’t normally get a workout. Making art can be stimulating or relaxing, especially if you’re doing it with no expectations. One of the best places in the Norristown area to get started is Rainbow Arts and Crafts, a full-service art supply store on Germantown Pike that is packed to the rafters with everything you’ll ever need. Customers rave about the exceptional selection of art and craft supplies on offer here. In addition to the traditional stuff used in sewing, knitting and scrapbooking, they also sell professional artist’s tools, brushes, canvas and more. Although the floorspace isn’t big, it’s well-organized and the staff makes use of every inch of it. If you can’t find something, just ask and they can special order it. Rainbow Arts and Crafts also hosts a panoply of classes to help you develop your budding skills.

Rainbow Arts and Crafts
521 W. Germantown Pike
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 275-5110

www.rainbowartsandcrafts.com
www.yelp.com/biz/rainbow-arts-and-crafts-norristown

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Happy Presidents’ Day

February 15, 2016 by

On this day we honor all of the Presidents of our great country. If it weren’t for them, our country would not be what it is today!

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Happy Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2016 by

We hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day celebrating with the ones you love!

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Cool and Unusual Uses for Fabric Softener Sheets

February 9, 2016 by

While you likely already know that you can use fabric softener sheets for, well, making your fabrics softer, you may not know that there are a number of other uses for these handy household items. Here are just a few smart and surprising things to do with your dryer sheets.

  • Wipe up fine, powdery spills like flour or makeup using dryer sheets, because the anti-static properties help to pick up these hard-to-scoop messes.
  • Likewise, dryer sheets also make great DIY dusters for shelves, television screens, and baseboards.
  • Freshen up musty places by placing dryer sheets inside of your smelly winter boots, gym bag, or in a musty closet.
  • Remove pet hair from just about any surface (including your clothing) by wrapping a dryer sheet around your hand and gently running it over the surface.
  • In the summertime, stuff dryer sheets in your pockets to repel mosquitos.
  • Remove hard water stains from faucets and the door of a shower by running a dry dryer sheet over the surface.
  • End static on your hair and clothing in the winter by running a dryer sheet all over yourself.

10 New Uses for Dryer Sheets [Real Simple]
20 Household Uses for Used (Yes, Used) Dryer Sheets [Apartment Therapy]
25 Alternative Uses for Fabric-Softener Dryer Sheets [Curbly]

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Gino’s: A Norristown Italian Restaurant

February 2, 2016 by

If you’re in the mood for tasty Italian food, head to Gino’s, a comfy eatery where you can get your fill of pasta, pizza and other dishes of the region.

Gino's Neapolitan-style pizzas come in some tasty combos, like the Pizza Di Parma with sliced Italian prosciutto and fresh garlic, and the Mediterranean with calamata olives, red Bermuda onions and anchovies. Pasta dishes feature traditional faves like Spinach Ravioli, Lasagna, Shrimp Fra Diavalo and Baked Ziti. You can also mix and match pasta types with different sauces. Other entrees include Veal Milanese, Chicken Marsala, Shrimp Scampi, Chicken Parmigiana, and Chopped Sea Clams in Marinara Sauce. Traditional Italian 12-inch sandwiches and burgers are also on the menu.

Gino's is open every day.

Gino's
2401 W. Main Street
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 539-0155
www.myginos.com
www.yelp.com/biz/ginos-pizzeria-and-restaurant-norristown

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Norristown Public Library: Where Education Meets Recreation in Norristown

January 26, 2016 by

At their best, public libraries are not just places to find and borrow books. They are neighborhood gathering spaces, storehouses of public resources, and staging areas for community and educational outreach. Norristown Public Library offers locals and residents across Montgomery County access to a range of collections, services, resources, and programs. First and foremost, the building houses an impressive collection of books, magazines, newspapers, audio recordings, and films, as well as a highly-trained library staff who can help you navigate through the offerings.

Young kids can get involved in story hours, science and engineering activities, and arts and dance nights. Teenagers are welcome to participate in weekly game nights (video games, cards, or board games). Library patrons of all ages are welcome to sign up for basic computing skills classes or attend one of the library’s community days. The library can also assist you set up a public meeting, file your taxes, learn a new language, or research your family tree.

Norristown Public Library
1001 Powell Street
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 278-5100
www.mnl.mclinc.org/main-library-info
www.facebook.com/mcnplonline

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Pin Wei: Authentic Chinese Fare in an Upscale Atmosphere

January 19, 2016 by

Chunks of cucumber tossed in scallion oil or marinated seaweed. Fish and shrimp swimming in home-style veggies or stir-fried lamb. Tea-smoked duck in an artful arrangement or beef in hot sauce. These are just a few of the spicy Szechuan-style dishes that garner acclaim at King of Prussia's Pin Wei restaurant.

Owned by the Kuo family, who immigrated from Taiwan, Pin Wei is a departure from your typical Chinese restaurant. Instead of snapping up food and taking it home, guests seem to want to sit and stay a while at this chic eatery, which several fans describe as higher-end than they expected. Leather banquettes and chairs, clean and simple place settings, and soft lighting all make Pin Wei a place where you really want to savor your food.

And that's exactly what the Kuo's wanted when they dreamed up their restaurant. In fact, cultivating a comfortable atmosphere was only secondary to crafting authentic Chinese food, which the Kuo's couldn't find anywhere in the area before opening Pin Wei. Regulars seem to agree that the couple has hit the mark, particularly praising the dan dan noodles.

Pin Wei
314C Henderson Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 768-5888
www.pinweikop.com
www.yelp.com/biz/pin-wei-king-of-prussia

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How to Get Your Home at ARK by Korman Blue Bell Ready for Houseguests

January 12, 2016 by

The next time you host guests in your home, prepare in advance by setting a game plan well ahead of time. These smart and stress-free tips will show you exactly how to get your home ready for houseguests, even if you don’t exactly have a separate guest wing to work with.

  1. Create a designated space. Everyone likes to have a feeling of privacy and a place to decompress, which you can easily create for your guests even if you don’t have a closed-off guestroom. Simply give them free run of a living room or den, or create your own guest quarters by investing in a room divider.
  2. Test out the bed. Since you don’t normally sleep in the guest bed (or air mattress, or sofa…), it’s always smart to test it out first to ensure its comfort. If it’s not up to snuff, add a foam mattress topper, more blankets, or other affordable improvements.
  3. Create an overnight kit. Stock a small caddy with shower supplies, water bottles, pain relievers, and snack bars, as well as anything else that your guests might ask for.
  4. Change the linens. Be sure to put clean, fresh-smelling sheets on the bed and provide enough clean towels for all of your guests.
  5. Feel out their schedules. Once they arrive, work around their schedules to prevent stepping on any toes.

Make Your Overnight Guests Feel at Home [Southern Living]
Hosting Overnight Guests [Life Your Way]
Real Life Advice: Hosting Guests Without a Guestroom [Apartment Therapy]
Getting Ready for Overnight Guests [Real Simple]

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New Facebook Sweepstakes! Enter to Win an iPad Mini!

January 8, 2016 by

To enter the Sweepstakes, visit our Facebook Page and then look for the Sweepstakes tab (image shown below) located on our Facebook Page to enter. Sweepstakes ends February 29th, 2016. We suggest you like our page to keep informed about future sweepstakes and community happenings.

For mobile users, click here to enter.

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Get Your Grub On at Zachary’s BBQ

January 7, 2016 by

Keith Taylor, a well-regarded chef in the Philadelphia catering business, founded Zachary’s BBQ in Norristown to pay homage to his family’s roots in the South. Inspired by Taylor's grandmother, this restaurant specializes in slow-cooked, hickory-smoked American comfort food.

If this is your first time visiting, do yourself a favor and order the Zachary’s Sampler Platter, which lets you try three different meats, two sides, and a slice of cornbread. Don’t be afraid to ask for a sample before making your selection, or just ask the folks behind the counter what's good today, because they're eager to help you get your meat at its juiciest and most flavorful.

Regulars of this Norristown eatery praise the convenient location, friendly service, and generous portions. Catering and take-out service are also available.

Zachary's BBQ
1709 Markley Street
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 272-1800
www.zacharysbbq.com
www.yelp.com/biz/zacharys-bbq-southern-comfort-and-catering-norristown

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