Stephanie Gibson Lepore

Birmingham

Writer at Freelance

Research Editor at Country Living

I like to make people laugh—sometimes with me, usually at me. Coke makes me gag.

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Articles

What It’s Like to Own a Christmas Tree Farm

Dec 3, 2024 | yahoo.com | Stephanie Gibson Lepore |Leigh Crandall

What It’s Like to Own a Christmas Tree FarmBOB COSCARELLIThere was a definite spark, says Tom Dull of meeting his wife, Kerry, on an International 4-H Youth Exchange program to the Netherlands in 1980. Married two years later, the newlyweds moved to a 25-acre farmstead in Thorntown, Indiana, and, for their first Christmas, Kerry suggested cutting down their own tree. “We loved the tradition so much, we decided to plant our own,” says Tom.
Why One Couple Left Boston to Host Dinner Parties at a Beer Fermentory

Nov 20, 2024 | yahoo.com | Leigh Crandall |Stephanie Gibson Lepore

Why a Couple Left Boston to Open a Beer FermentoryGentl and Hyers PhotographyInspiration takes many forms, and for Elizabeth Starks and Jake Sackett, who met at Cornell University, it was brewed and bottled. “We started making beer in our dorm,” explains Elizabeth. It was just for fun, a side project as they prepared for post-grad life in Boston, where she worked in consulting and Jake attended law school.
Bet You Didn’t Know There’s a Right Way to Rake Leaves

Nov 2, 2024 | yahoo.com | Sarah Zlotnick |Stephanie Gibson Lepore

You’re Raking Your Leaves Wrongwholden - Getty Images"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ah, the time-honored (unavoidable?) tradition that is raking fallen leaves each autumn. Some folks savor the task as a simple pleasure of fall, while others swear it off entirely. Still, if you're going to add this endeavor to your fall to-do list, it pays to strategize a bit.
A Very Country Guide to The Berkshires

Sep 5, 2024 | yahoo.com | Sarah Zlotnick |Stephanie Gibson Lepore

Sarah Zlotnick, Stephanie Gibson LeporeSeptember 5, 2024 at 1:54 PM·4 min readThere’s not too many places in North America that offer the perfect mix of fresh air, small town living, and top-shelf food and entertainment. You could head to New York’s North Fork, or traipse around Canada’s Prince Edward County, but, come fall, there’s nothing quite like The Berkshires.
Dopamine Decorating Starts with These Colorful Collectibles

Aug 17, 2024 | yahoo.com | Leigh Crandall |Stephanie Gibson Lepore |Alison Allsopp

Leigh Crandall, Stephanie Gibson Lepore, Alison AllsoppAugust 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM·4 min read"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Sure, there’s something lovely about a warm shade of white, and blue-gray is the neutral we never knew we needed, but, every so often, a dopamine rush is just what the doctor ordered.
To Get Better Apples, This Wisconsin Family Decided to Grow Their Own

Jul 26, 2024 | yahoo.com | Christopher Michel |Stephanie Gibson Lepore

Christopher Michel, Stephanie Gibson LeporeJuly 26, 2024 at 12:45 PM·3 min readThe Faheys never planned to be farmers. Joe had a career in medicine, and his wife, Jenny, is a CPA. But a chance decision to grow apples in their backyard turned into an obsession. They bought 80 acres and planted 3,000 trees in 2010, and Peck & Bushel Organic Fruit Company was born. “I was told by a multitude of people you can’t grow ’em organically here. It’s too hard,” says Joe.
What's the Difference Between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?

May 13, 2024 | yahoo.com | Jill Gleeson |Stephanie Gibson Lepore

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."As we come ever closer to the unofficial start of summer, with its barbecues, bike rides, and beach getaways, you might find yourself asking what's the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
The Perfect Itinerary for a Summer Trip to Prince Edward County, Ontario

May 7, 2024 | yahoo.com | Stephanie Gibson Lepore |Leigh Crandall

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Prince Edward County, Ontario might just be the perfect warm weather vacation spot. Established in 1792, “The County” or “PEC” as it’s known to locals, is comprised of nine regions dotted with hamlets and towns, including Picton, Wellington, Bloomfield, and Waupoos.
Have Leftover Cooked Chicken? Here's How Long It'll Last

May 1, 2024 | yahoo.com | Stephanie Gibson Lepore |Christopher Michel

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Honestly, one of the few things I like more than a homemade chicken dinner is having leftover chicken in the fridge for an easy second-night dinner. A whole chicken, whether you're buying rotisserie or roasting it yourself, is such a great deal because it's easily two or even three meals. But sometimes our schedules get away from us, and those leftovers can end up sitting.
This Poop Bingo Game Is the Biggest Hit with 5-Year Old Boys

Sep 13, 2023 | aol.com | Stephanie Gibson Lepore

August 27, 2024 at 3:35 PM The Best Gifts for 5-Year-Olds "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ahh five-year-olds: Many of them are starting kindergarten, which means they’re around friends who talk about the toys they have at home—or who bring them in for show and tell—so, it’s probably the first time they are really starting to form opinions about the kinds of gifts they want! You can always ask—and run the risk of them telling you...