A wacky and whimsical circus spectacular featuring the ultimate tug of war between Ringmaster Chuck Wagner and clown eccentric Tom Dougherty over a magical top hat that controls the circus. Watch dogs fly, Asian Elephants skip, hop, and groove and one courageous man stand eye to eye with a pack of powerful Bengal tigers. Circus celebrities help rev-up the motorcycle madness featuring one cycle on a high wire and seven speeding riders in a Globe of Steel. Extraordinary aerial acts fill the arena sky with a rare double-decker trapeze and Chinese acrobats propelling through the air. This show really goes OVER THE TOP!
Baltimore show dates: March 25 through April 5
Baltimore location: 1st Mariner Arena
Get 4 tickets for just $44 by entering the code “MOM” at select ticketing channels**. Offer good on all performances, minimum purchase of 4 tickets required; additional tickets above 4 can be purchased at $11 each. Offer not valid on Gold Circle Seating, Circus Celebrity Seating, Front Row and VIP seating or combinable with other offers. Â Other Restrictions May Apply.
The tickets can be purchased from www.ticketmaster.com and by entering the MOM code in the “MC promotional box†when purchasing tickets.
from The Baltimore Sun
You are invited to join families from all across Baltimore City for a
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to benefit the Playground at Stadium
Place.
Friday, March 13th at 5:30pm at New Waverly Methodist Church.
644 East 33rd Street across from the entrance to the Giant.
$5 for Adults
$3 for children under 12
Includes children activities and entertainment.
We will rise from the ashes! As many of you know, Our Playground at
Stadium Place was destroyed by an arsonist in September.
Unfortunately, the arsonist has not been caught; police and fire
detectives are still actively investigating.
The Y of Central Maryland and Friends of Our Playground are mutually
focused on improving the lives of the children and youth by providing
safe and enriching opportunities for play and recreation. These
organizations have joined together to rebuild Our Playground at
Stadium Place after the tragic fire in September of 2008. We invite,
and thank you for, your participation and support.
www.StadiumPlayground.org
FriendsOfOurPlayground@gmail.com
443.756.6198
Special Beginnings Birth and Women’s Center will host its fall Natural Baby and Child Fair, Sunday, November 16 from 10 am to 4 pm. Local vendors will be on hand to offer their goods, just in time for the holiday season. Â It’s also a great opportunity to check out Special Beginnings and its array of services.Â
The current list of vendors includes:
- Alyhas Alternatives
- Birth Diva
- Kaylala
- Usborne Books at Home
- P&D Woodcrafts Etc.Â
- Bediboo
- Daniel Creations
- La Leche League
- Music Together Chesapeake
- Peechee Neric Â
You’ll be able to find the following products and services:
- Wooden Toys
- BabyLegs
- Great Books for Kids
- Natural, Handmade Body Care Products
- Cloth Diapers
- Baby Carriers
- Breastfeeding Supplies
- Bellycasting Kits
- Doula Services
- Bradley Childbirth Classes
- Pregnancy and Birth Photography
- Soft Organic Toys
- Music for Young Children
- Seated Massage
Don’t forget to visit the Special Beginnings Breastfeeding Boutique, which will be open during the Fair!  There will be boxes at the door for donations to Arden House, a domestic violence shelter for women and their children. Items needed include new clothes, toiletries, pantry items, new toys, gift cards, etc.
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Special Beginnings is located at 1454 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Arnold, MD Â 21012.
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Invented by a crafty parent, this sling-style travel high chair is both ingenious and incredibly simple. Those of you familiar with the Ergo or similar carriers will recognize the straps and buckles that create a snug pouch and attach your child safely to most square-backed chairs (as long as it isn’t too tall). Â The set-up is quick and easy, and the quality of the fabrics and construction lets you breathe easy between sips of your latte. My daughter, who isn’t a fan of most types of restraint, was comfortable and happy in the seat; she had the freedom of movement that she craves while still being secured tightly to the chair. Â Extremely portable, My Little Seat folds into a tiny matching pouch that you can throw into your diaper bag or even the pocket of your Ergo. It’s made of 100% poly-cotton, so it’s a breeze to wash and dry, and there are several cute prints to choose from. This is the product I wish I had invented: so intuitive and so useful. We take ours everywhere, and we often use it at home too!
My Little Seat is appropriate for babies who can sit unassisted and children up to 35 pounds. Â As with all baby products, it’s important to read all directions and warnings before use. You can purchase yours at their website for $39.99, which, when you consider how much stress you’re saving yourself and how long you can use this product, doesn’t seem too expensive at all.
Quality Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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The Harbor Harvest: Children’s Autumn Festival takes place this Saturday, October 4th, from 10 am to 2 pm, at the Inner Harbor (between the Maryland Science Center and the Baltimore Visitors Center). The event is FREE and is hosted by the Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance and the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore.  Check out either website for more information.
Harbor Harvest features awesome kids’ activities like: face painting, bobbing for apples, a petting zoo, pie-eating contests, square dancing, pumpkin decorating, mask making, hayrides, a sing-along with Mr. Norman, and more  You can buy your Halloween pumpkins at the pumpkin patch, where there will be a photographer on hand, and shop for produce at the Farmers Market.  There will be free cider and baked goods courtesy of Wholefoods. Â
After you visit the Harbor, you can head over to Fells Point for the annual Fells Point Fun Festival. Â Now in its 42nd year, this HUGE two-day event (Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5, 11 am – 7 pm) promises lots of activities for children and grownups alike, including food, arts and crafts, live music, and the Carnival of Wonders.
So head downtown, enjoy the weather, and entertain your little ones with some free fall fun.
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Sacred Parenting Circle
A place for parents who are yearning for community in their efforts to consciously raise their children. Join a community of support, respect, and deep listening that will empower you to reconnect with your own spirituality so that you can provide a safe environment for your child’s spirit to blossom.
Circle Gatherings will be held on the first Monday of the month, October through June, at 10:30 am.
Cost: $15 per session, or $90 for the full nine-month series.
For more information, contact one of the Circle Facilitators: Betsey Gilbert at (410) 321-5906 or Gina Strauss at (410) 931-7163.  To register, contact EvolveWell at (410) 235-1120.  The studio is located at 4800 Roland Avenue (by Petit Louis), Suite 301.
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If you haven’t visited the Harford Road corridor in awhile, now is a great time to check it out.  There are so many new businesses popping up in the Lauraville/Hamilton area, including Grind On Cafe (4607 Harford Road, at the corner of Grindon Avenue). Grind On had a soft opening a few weeks ago and has been feeding the masses ever since, and they’ll celebrate with a grand opening this weekend.  The bright and spacious cafe features paintings by local artists and serves local favorite Zeke’s Coffee as well as baked goods, ice cream, bagels, and reasonably priced organic sandwiches.  The cafe is open seven days a week, 6 am – 9 pm.  And there’s free wi-fi (maybe more useful when you’re sans bebe, since we all know how easy it is to use your computer while drinking a hot beverage and holding a small child….)
Grind On Cafe has teamed up with another local business, Urban Baby Runway, to create a comfy kids’ corner at the coffeehouse, complete with a child-size couch.  Urban Baby Runway has donated a variety of toys and books to keep the little ones occupied while you get your caffeine fix.  They can entertain themselves with blocks from Maple Landmark, Lilly Bean felt play food, and tea sets from Green Toys (made from 100% recycled materials).  More studious babies can check out titles like Urban Babies Wear Black, Counting with Wayne Thiebaud, and Mrs. Mustard’s Baby Faces.  Urban Baby Runway offers toys for sale at the cafe, and you can also shop for these and other items at their online store.
When I am out with the kids I am often grossly under prepared. I think “If I were a good mom, I would have packed this, this, and this…” It is almost shameful since I have a bazillion diaper bags (at home…empty). Furthermore, you can never be too prepared when you are out with kids. A scraped knee can cause an epic meltdown, but, a cute band aid can make it all better. In fact, band aids are always a hot item no matter what caused the meltdown. So, if you are going to imagine what would ideally go into a well stocked bag then the MediBuddy should definitely be included. The MediBuddy is a little plastic case (made from recycled plastic- a huge plus!) that comes stocked with first aid supplies such as those cute crayon shaped band aids, sting relief, gauze pads, antibiotic ointment, burn relief, stickers, and more! For $9.99 you get two so you can stash them all over the place, or start adding them to each bag you own so you can be one of those “good moms”.
]]>One of my favorite things about fall in Baltimore is the opportunity to celebrate our city and all of its glorious quirkiness through the many neighborhood festivals that take place almost every weekend this time of year. If you’re looking for something to do tomorrow, head on over to The Avenue for HampdenFest. This year HampdenFest promises a transformation that should deliver lots of fun for the entire family: new vendors, new music, new events, and an eco-lounge!
Sponsored by the Hampden Village Merchants Association, HampdenFest brings people from the local community together with visitors from all over the city and beyond to spotlight independent businesses, like Atomic Books, Ma Petite Shoe, and Mud and Metal, on and around The Avenue/W. 36th Street. HampdenFest also features tons of arts, crafts, and antique vendors as well as an Indie Craft Tent for local artists. Check out The Littlest Bean, Sweet Pepita, and Green Star Studio for great kids’ clothes, accessories, toys, and art.
Of course, there will be lots of yummy local food like B-More Alive Falafel and Brunie’s Bakery (yay for vegan treats!), and delicious concoctions from the beer gods at The Brewers Art. Three live music stages will feature local and national independent acts ranging from acoustic and folk to rock and punk.
HampdenFest will take place rain or shine (keep your fingers crossed for good weather) on Saturday, September 13 from 11 am till 7 pm. Â For more information, check out the HampdenFest website or call the HampdenFest Hotline at 410-235-5170.
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EvolveWell Healing Arts Studio will offer Itsy Bitsy Yoga® this Fall!
 Itsy Bitsy Yoga® was created by Infant Developmental Movement Educator and Registered Yoga Teacher Helen Garabedian as a way to introduce children to the benefits of yoga in the first years of life. The program includes more than 125 developmentally appropriate yoga poses and techniques for babies from birth to 4 years old. Itsy Bitsy Yoga® can help both parents and children cultivate physical and emotional well-being by: deepening the parent/child bond, relieving stress, improving body awareness, helping babies sleep longer and better, strengthening the immune system, enhancing motor development, and nurturing self-esteem and creativity. For more information about the program, please visit www.itsybitsyyoga.com
Six-week sessions begin Monday September 29 and cost $108:
Mondays 9:30 – 10:30 Â Â Itsy Bitsy Tots (crawling – 24 months)
Mondays 11 -12 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Itsy Bitsy Babies (6 weeks – crawling)
Mondays 12:30 – 1:30 Â Â Itsy Bitsy Tykes (24 – 36 months)
Registration opens on September 2, and all students who register by September 15 receive a 10% discount.
You can check out EvolveWell’s Open House on September 20. There will be nature crafts, storytime yoga, sample classes for all ages, and free chair massage for grownups. They will also offer free trial classes on September 27; 10:30am for babies 6 weeks to almost crawling, and 11am for crawling and above.
EvolveWell is located at 4800 Roland Avenue, Suite 301. For more information, please visit their website: www.evolvewellstudio.com, or call 410-235-1120.
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