When the Circus Comes to Town…

It is sometimes a little tricky to think of things to do with the whole family that won’t cost an arm and a leg,  isn’t it?  I know we are so lucky to have nearby access to all of the wonderful free museums in DC.  But, when I think of events and shows I am [...]

Fundraiser for the Stadium Place Playground

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! [...]

Special Beginnings Natural Baby and Child Fair

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.  It’s also a great opportunity to check out Special Beginnings and its array of [...]

Waldorf School Fall Speakers’ Series: Play = Learning

Waldorf School of Baltimore  
Fall 2008 Speakers’ Series 
Thursday, November 13, 2008:  7:00pm to 8:30pm 
 
Play = Learning: How Play Motivates Children’s Academic and Social Development 
Speaker: Dr. Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, author of the award-winning Einstein Never Used Flash Cards: How Our Children Really Learn and Why They Need to Play More and Memorize Less 
 
 The Waldorf School of Baltimore is [...]

Meet the Doulas with ICAN of Baltimore

ICAN of Baltimore has been around for awhile.  They are a grassroots organization that supports women and families through all areas related to Cesarean births.  They have monthly meetings and this month’s is a good one for all pregnant mamas, or those just curious about a future birth, or have had a c-section in the [...]

Karito Kids Helping Kids Make a Difference

The find
One day, when I got home from school, what do think I found in my room, but a box with a doll and a bracelet inside!  I grabbed the box and rushed down the stairs, loudly saying, “Mama, look what I found!”  I plopped the box onto the kitchen table, took a seat, and [...]

Read This Before Your Next Cold

When mommy is sick, well…too bad! There are no breaks with this job and it can be brutal if you are not on top of your game. But, there are few little things that can help if you come down with something. I encourage you to stock up now on these essentials [...]

Two Great Reasons to Head Downtown

The transition from summer to fall is such a wonderful experience that you don’t really need an excuse to spend the day outside.  In case you’re looking for one, though, this weekend offers two terrific events that celebrate autumn in Baltimore.
The Harbor Harvest: Children’s Autumn Festival takes place this Saturday, October 4th, from 10 am to [...]

Sacred Parenting Circle at EvolveWell

Here’s another wonderful opportunity from the folks at family-friendly EvolveWell Healing Arts Studio in Roland Park:

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 [...]

Grind On, Urban Baby, Grind On

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 [...]