The Animal Kingdom — Traditions

Calling All Locals: Summer in State College

Posted by Katy Stager on

Whether you’re just passing through town, visiting for a few days, or if you’re a full-time, full-fledged family of Happy Valley – I think many of you might agree that summer in State College is amazing. The students have gone home, leaving our peaceful town to the locals for three-and-half glorious months of sunshine and fun.Β So what kinds of fun things, you ask, does the Stager family get into during the summer here in the Valley?Β  Some activities occur every week, while others are special events scheduled on certain dates throughout the season.

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Making Time

Posted by Katy Stager on

Having a child really puts β€œtime” into perspective. Time has become more personal to me now that I truly understand the value of it – how quickly it comes and goes… how powerless we are to stop it from slipping by. The only control we have lies in what we choose to DO with the time we are given.

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Giving More Than Thanks

Posted by Sara Carlson on

I love cooking for friends and family, I love entertaining and having guests, but there is something about cooking on a big scale for a big day that puts me in a panic. The gravy will be lumpy, the turkey will be dry, the cranberry sauce will have chunks in it, the potatoes will be gummy, and the stuffing will give everyone salmonella.

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Quick Picks: Thanksgiving Edition

Posted by Lindsay Williamson on

"Quick Picks" posts give you a short and sweet look at what's trending atΒ The Animal Kingdom!

Please enjoy our special Thanksgiving Edition...

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