Posted on September 12th, 2008 by jenn
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 [...]
Filed under: Etsy, Events, Getting Out, Local Stuff, Neighborhoods | 1 Comment »
Posted on September 5th, 2008 by jenn
This much is already clear: my eight-month-old daughter inherited her Papa’s skin.  It is incredibly fair, with pinkish undertones, and it turns red when it comes in contact with anything.  Cat hair, grass, someone else’s skin, heat, you name it.  So, I’d been reluctant to put anything on it that isn’t necessary to clean her or [...]
Filed under: Local Stuff, going green | No Comments »
Posted on August 22nd, 2008 by jenn
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 [...]
Filed under: Getting Out, Local Stuff | 2 Comments »
Posted on August 20th, 2008 by vicki
I love the farmers’ market. Especially when it gets to be late summer and just about everything in season is something I love to cook (and eat). The Baltimore Farmers’ Market is open from May to December, and while the early weeks focus pretty squarely on plants, and the latter weeks seem to feature almost [...]
Filed under: Fashion, Local Stuff | 1 Comment »
Posted on July 10th, 2008 by Gretchen
Although we use mostly all organic/all natural/recycled products in our home, I am not thoroughly convinced that they are the best at performance when it comes to skin and hair care for me. For the kids- yes. For me, I think I prefer chemicals. However, one product that I have been wanting to find an [...]
Filed under: Handmade, Local Stuff, Online Shopping, going green | 3 Comments »
Posted on July 10th, 2008 by Gretchen
Free Yoga this Saturday from the Waterfront Partnership and Charm City Yoga! Charm City Yoga is doing free yoga classes at West Shore Park this Saturday, 7/12 (and also on 7/19 and 7/26). 9am Yoga for All 10am Mommy/Daddy and Me West Shore Park is located between the Visitor’s Center and Maryland Science Center. Classes [...]
Filed under: Getting Out, Local Stuff | No Comments »
Posted on October 22nd, 2007 by Gretchen
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 [...]
Filed under: Eating Out, Getting Out, Local Stuff | No Comments »
Posted on October 17th, 2007 by Gretchen
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 [...]
Filed under: Getting Out, Local Stuff | 1 Comment »