Summer’s almost here, which makes it the perfect time to visit one of the region’s theme parks before vacation season begins. Here’s what’s new this season at each park: Dutch Wonderland 2249 Lincoln Highway East Lancaster, Pa. www.dutchwonderland.com About 90 minutes from Baltimore Two new stage shows headline this summer season, as well as a [...]
Archive for May, 2008
New thrills are waiting at area theme parks
Friday, May 30th, 2008Family Friendly Restaurants
Friday, May 30th, 2008MONGOLIAN GRILL Build your own meal and watch it cook No matter how many times we go, we never seem to get tired of visiting the Mongolian Grill of Columbia. Sure, the food tastes different every time, and the size of the portions can change, but that’s the beauty of the place. At the Mongolian [...]
Kids learn as parents lounge at Mike’s Music
Friday, May 30th, 2008Mike Gordon always thought he was going to be a rock star. But since that dream has yet to materialize, he and his wife opted for the next best thing — they opened Mike’s Music in Ellicott City. Predominantly a lesson-based business, Mike’s has rooms for private lessons in just about every instrument from the [...]
Get Up & Go Howard County
Friday, May 30th, 2008The following listings contain events taking place in Howard County, Md. For more listings, including other events in the county and around the greater Baltimore area, click the link at the bottom of this page. STORY TIMES Note: Story times are free and require registration one week in advance unless noted. > Baltimore and Ohio [...]
Get Up & Go
Friday, May 30th, 2008STORY TIMES Note: Story times are free and require registration one week in advance unless noted. > Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum 901 W. Pratt St. First and third Wednesdays through October. 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5. Earn a free book with the “I’ve Been Reading on the Railroad Program.” www.borail.org or 410-752-2490 > Cylburn Arboretum [...]
Don’t let memories get deleted
Friday, May 30th, 2008When my kids were little, they said and did the cutest things. Unfortunately, I’ve forgotten most of them. There are some things I said I’d never forget — and that’s true for one or two. Like the time I was changing Adam’s poopy diaper and there, amongst the mess, was a little sticker that read [...]
No nose
Friday, May 30th, 2008What does not work when treating a nosebleed? Do not pinch the bridge of the nose. The vessels that are most likely to bleed are further down in the fleshy part of the nose. Do not tilt the head back. This can cause blood to be more readily swallowed, which may lead to vomiting. Do [...]
What’s Up Doc?
Friday, May 30th, 2008Q My 12-year-old has always been an early riser, but for the past few months, it’s impossible to get him out of bed in the morning. On weekends, he’ll sleep until noon if I don’t wake him. Once he’s awake, he’s fine and I haven’t noticed any changes in his health. Is this normal preteen [...]
Nosebleeds
Friday, May 30th, 2008After 18 years as a school nurse, Doris Eller can predict quite accurately when certain students at Jacksonville Elementary will start frequently visiting her with nosebleeds. “There are some that start coming as soon as winter starts, when the heat gets turned on and their mucous membranes get dried out,” says Eller, who treats at [...]