Sweet Dreams

Stash this one away for the holidays! It’s the Nightmare Snatcher Journal from the company Spiderbite. These aborable, furry monsters are journals in disguise. They have a lovely poem on the first page to reassure the child, and the rest are blank pages for your little dreamer to write their thoughts, dreams, and even nightmares. [...]

Returns for Sale: Baby Gear Cheap

It’s no secret that I am a bargain shopper. I think it’s fun to go check out the Scratch and Dent on Broadway “just to see” what they happen to have in the mix that day. It’s chaotic, but, I always manage to find some cool toys, strollers and car seats. I do love to [...]

Dining with Kids in the City

Every week we are going to feature a restaurant or two where you can get a lovely, nutritious meal and bring your children along. If you have any suggestions, leave a comment here or email baltimoremama@gmail.com Read on for a sneak peak of what’s to come, with Liz’s review of a Highlandtown favorite!

DiPasquale’s Italian Market

Depending on where you grew up in Baltimore, you’ll have associations to a specific Italian deli. If you patronize Trinacria, then that’s where you’ll keep going. If your family grew up with Mastellone’s, that’s where you go. Even if you have to drive across town. Even if the DiPasquale’s now own it. It’s a very [...]

Perfect party Favors and More

Over the summer I was searching for party favors for my daughter’s birthday party that would be useful and not more plastic clutter for the parents to cart home. I was even tempted to do candy, just because it’s edible and will not linger on forever. Luckily, I found Robinostites on Etsy. Her basket of [...]

We Have A Winner!

Congratulations, Linsey Knerl! This lucky mama won the first Baltimore Mama give-away, a Blush Topless Undershirt! Enjoy!Our next contest starts on Monday, so stay tuned!

Weber’s Cider Mill Farm

There are plenty of other farms you could visit in rural Maryland for apple picking, pumpkins, hayrides, etc. However, if you’re a city dwelling family and don’t have the time or energy for a longer road trip, visit Weber’s Farm, which is just barely outside the beltway in the direction of northeast Baltimore. This “farm” [...]

Halloween at Whole Foods Mt. Washington

Kids Trick or Treat EventTuesday, October 23rd4:00–7:00 p.m. FreeWhole Foods Market, Mt. Washington1330 Smith AvenueBaltimore, MD 21209410.532.6700 Dress the kids up in their favorite costumes and bring them to the store for Trick or Treating in various departments. Baltimore Museum of Industry staff will provide stickers, glitter and markers for kids to decorate pumpkins in [...]

Singalongs

If you’re a new mom who never spent much time with other Baltimore Mamas and children prior to the birth of your own, or if you are new to the area, you may be wondering who the hell your new friends are going to be, where in blazes they are hiding out, and what in [...]

ZooBOOO! at the Maryland Zoo

Date(s): Saturday, October 20, 2007Sunday, October 21, 2007 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Description: The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore will hold its popular annual Halloween celebration! Details: ZooBOOO! features free trick-or-treating and candy for kids. There’ll also be a costume contest, a Creepy Crawly Haunted Barn, a Magical Hay Maze, a Haunted Hay Ride, and [...]