Perkiomen Valley, PA|News|
The Sweet Simplicity of the Fourth of July
Who would have thought bombastic fireworks could have a calming effect?
Melissa Treacy, Patch Staff
Melissa Treacy, Patch Staff
- Lower Gwynedd-Ambler-Whitpain, PA
Melissa Treacy graduated summa cum laude from Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism. She worked for three years with Montgomery Newspapers, as a reporter and then managing editor for the Spring-Ford Reporter and Valley Item. She then worked for Broad Street Publishing, as an executive editor for My Community Trend, a Sunday suburban insert to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
She currently enjoys editing her sites, working with her awesome Patch co-workers and spending time with her family.
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Lower Moreland, PA|News|
Fireworks, Family, Burgers and Beer: What Was the Fourth of July
The little things like laying on a blanket with your kids for 20 minutes watching the sky is what makes this holiday so special.
Melissa Treacy, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|News|
The Family's Furriest Member Matriculates
Ollie Treacy, the furriest member of the Treacy clan enrolls in obedience school.
Melissa Treacy, Patch Staff
Upper Moreland-Willow Grove, PA|News|
The Dog Days of Doggie Summer School
Like any other member of the family, it's important for dog owners to send them to the right school.
Melissa Treacy, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|News|
This Dog Has Class
Finding school for your dog may be as tough as scoping out your child's preschool.
Melissa Treacy, Patch Staff
Lower Moreland, PA|News|
The Family Dog ... Just Another Teenager in the House
Read about how our Montco Mommy recently sent her four-legged friend to 'doggie school' for some discipline.
Melissa Treacy, Patch Staff
Perkiomen Valley, PA|News|
School's Not Out for the Summer
Montco Mommy embarks on the educational journey for a four-legged friend.
Melissa Treacy, Patch Staff
Lower Gwynedd-Ambler-Whitpain|News|
Montco Mommy Sends New Family Member to School
The family's four-legged friend heads to his first puppy school class.
Melissa Treacy, Patch Staff
Abington, PA|News|
Melissa Vets Schools for Dogs
Sir Oliver 'Ollie' Jaxon Treacy doesn't get the summer off.
Melissa Treacy, Patch Staff
Lower Gwynedd-Ambler-Whitpain|News|
Meltdowns and Stress Inevitable Before Vacation
Montco Mommy's run up to her family vacation evokes Murphy's Law.
Melissa Treacy, Patch Staff
Perkiomen Valley, PA|News|
Montco Mommy's Run-Up to Vacation is Anything but Relaxing
Here's what happens when Murphy's Law comes to visit.
Melissa Treacy, Patch Staff
Lower Moreland, PA|News|
Just One Of Those Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Weeks
Whatever could go wrong, went wrong for our Montco Mommy this week.
Melissa Treacy, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|News|
The Storm Before the Calm
As our Montco Mommy makes plans for a vacation, everything that can go wrong does.
Melissa Treacy, Patch Staff
Upper Moreland-Willow Grove, PA|News|
Oh Yes, Oh Yes, Oh Yes—It's Finally Vacation Time
Montco Mommy is due for a vacation.
Melissa Treacy, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|News|
Stress-cation?
Why must stress always precede a well-deserved vacation?
Melissa Treacy, Patch Staff
Limerick-Royersford-Spring City, PA|News|
Hammer Toss
"Don't be mad, Mom," is rarely followed by good news.
Melissa Treacy, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|News|
One Hot Zoo
From Woodland to Elmwood, animals are fun in any kind of weather!
Melissa Treacy, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|News|
TV-Free
Mom tries to cope following cracks in the family's plasma television screen.
Melissa Treacy, Patch Staff
Upper Moreland-Willow Grove, PA|News|
TV Downtime
Montco Mommy relays the tale of a fateful encounter between a 5-year-old and the family television set.
Melissa Treacy, Patch Staff
Lower Gwynedd-Ambler-Whitpain|News|
Montco Mommy Learning to Live Without a TV
After an accident that broke the TV, a family is learning to live without it.
Melissa Treacy, Patch Staff