Announcing the BH Holiday Lights Contest!

There are few things more exciting than driving around during the holiday season to look at all of the beautifully decorated homes. And this year it’s getting even more exciting with the Bucks Happening Holiday Lights Contest!

It’s simple, send in your Bucks County holiday home photos to contest@buckshappening.com along with contact information- including name, phone number, and address (we won’t share your exact address with viewers, just towns).

We’ll post the pictures on our website and the photo with the most votes by midnight on 12/29 wins a $100 gift certificate to Montgomery Mall (perfect for some last minute gifts)!  Just outside Bucks County, Montgomery Mall features four department stores, JCPenney, Macy’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Sears along with 150 specialty shops including Hollister, Gap, and LOFT. Eateries at Montgomery Mall include Salsa’s Mexican Grill and TGI Friday’s, plus an extensive food court. (more…)

Bucks Happening Holiday Shopping Guide

One thing that I love about the holidays is finding the perfect gift for my loved ones, knowing I will see  huge smiles on their faces when they unwrap their big surprises.  In my opinion, giving is even more fun that getting!

While shopping during the holidays can be lots of fun, it can also turn into a frustrating experience when the perfect presents are hard to find.  Luckily, there are so many fabulously unique shops and talented craftsman in Bucks County to make the search more fun. In addition to fueling our communities, local shops offer the personal service and care to take the stress out of shopping.

This year, take a look at the Bucks Happening Holiday Gift Guide to find those extra-special gifts to make 2010 the best holiday yet! (more…)

Calling all Bucks Happening readers!

Are you a Bucks Happening reader? In the coming weeks, we’ll have some exciting opportunities for our loyal viewers and would love to hear from YOU!   Please email us at blog@buckshappening.com, subject line “BH reader” to find out more.

We hope to hear from you!

High fashion designer debuts in Bucks County

Have you ever pictured that perfect outfit, combed through all of your favorite stores, but somehow your fantasy design does not exist?  Have you ever looked at certain well-dressed people and wonder, “Damn, how do they look so good?” Being a one-of-a-kind fashionista is so much easier than it sounds. With the help of Miss Debbie’s Alterations and Designs, you don’t have to go to New York, Milan or Paris for gorgeous, custom clothing.  Miss Debbie recently relocated to Bucks County, and is offering her services to the local area.

We recently chatted with Miss Debbie.  Check out our interview with her:

Bucks Happening: When and how did you fall in love with fashion?
Miss Debbie: When I was young, I’d sketch garments I’ve seen in old black and white movies. I love the forties and fifties style. The clothes in that era were so feminine and elegant.
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Fall back into winter (and get an extra hour of sleep!)

Don't forget to change your clocks!

It’s that time of year again, to “fall back.” Officially you can change your clocks back one hour, this Sunday, November 7th. But what is all the history behind daylight savings time? Most of us (myself included) probably have no clue of its history and fun facts! Well, I decided it was about time to do some investigating.

Daylight savings time was actually not enacted until March 19, 1918 but proved to be “unpopular” due to people waking up earlier and going to bed earlier. For years and years, daylight savings time was very inconsistent and became an option to cities and states. Can you imagine the confusion? Even with the Interstate Commerce Commission getting involved in the early 60′s, because would still not follow the rules. Farmers debated the issues, and state governments could not agree. (more…)

What’s Halloween-ing this Week?

Halloween is nearly here! Can you believe it? This is the final weekend to really get in the spirit. Hopefully you have your costume picked out, your pumpkins carved and your party planned! If you are still not in the spirit check out our post on simple and easy ways to celebrate Halloween right.

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Trick or Treat! Your Bucks County 2010 Halloween Trick or Treat Guide

Well done Bucks County on offering such an amazing volume and variety of awesome Halloween events.  We have it all– from haunted and spooky to fun for the family.  Check out these fun, safe places to take your kids trick-or-treating!

…I remember when I was little, thinking “I’m going to trick or treat forever, even when I’m old! Why would I ever stop?”… I may have to revisit that…

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Tour the Flavors of Fall

With the crisp fall weather finally making it’s 2010 debut, we are more excited about fall than ever.  One of the best things about the season, especially in Bucks County, is celebrating the harvest.  The food is at it’s freshest and more delicious than ever. With so many options, where do you begin? We’d start with these:

The Washington House in Sellersville, PA will host a variety of yummy fall tastings including the Oktoberfest Buffet 10/13 – 10/14 and the Pumpkin Beer Tasting on 10/29. (more…)

Bucks Happening This Week

With the first official fall weekend of 2010 upon us, Bucks County is ready for action.  This week continues the array of fun local festivals, hosts a variety of artistic events, and even gives pet-owners an excuse to party with their pooches. Check it out and as always, consult our calendar or fall guide for more information. (more…)

Have bugs been driving you batty lately?

Bats. We usually associate bats with Halloween, vampires, attics and even Batman himself. Unfortunately, Hollywood has misconstrued the real benefit of bats. The little brown bat eats roughly 4,500 bugs a night. With over 1 million bats being effected by White Nose Syndrome, that’s roughly 4,500,000,000 extra bugs you have to worry about crawling into your house, destroying crops, or biting you. So why is everyone scared of these little non-aggressive creatures that help so much?

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