Toni Smith of Clarksville has one word when it comes to getting back into school mode — routines. With three boys, ages 10, 12 and 17, Smith admits that things get a little crazy around the house, especially at the start of a new school year. Luckily, she has found a way to drastically reduce [...]
Archive for August, 2008
5 Habits of a Busy Family
Friday, August 29th, 2008Homegrown Teachers
Friday, August 29th, 2008When sisters Kelly Cardall and Angela Romeo were students at Mount de Sales Academy, in Catonsville, they rose from bed each morning, donned identical gray kilts, blue sweaters and penny loafers, and headed off to class. Each said she cherished her experience at the private, all-girls Catholic high school. But that was nearly 20 years [...]
Hot Dates in September
Friday, August 29th, 2008Steam Show Days Hayrides, antique farm machinery, antique cars and working farm demonstrations are all on tap at the Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster Sept. 5 to 7 from 7 a.m. to dusk. There will also be farmhouse tours, a flea market, food and more. 410-386-3880 or carollcountyfarmmuseum.org Farm Heritage Days See vintage farm-equipment [...]
‘Eeeeewwwwwwwwww, that’s gross!’
Friday, August 29th, 2008Blood, guts, kitty litter … birthday cake? When kids grow out of cutesy cartoon and princess cakes but still want a confection that’s fun and attention-getting, gross may be the way to go. Caroline Reutter, owner of Caroline’s cakes in Annapolis, believes that no matter the age, the birthday cake sets the tone for the [...]
The Power of One
Friday, August 29th, 2008During a trip to Israel in 2007, 12-year-old Zach Guttman, of Pikesville, observed local school children playing soccer — but the game had little in common with how he recalled playing back in the states. The children he saw chased worn balls over asphalt and used broken basketball hoops as makeshift goals. While the kids [...]
Kids can make music with Cathy & Marcy
Friday, August 29th, 2008For over 20 years Kensington residents Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer — better known as Cathy & Marcy — have entertained children with their lively, family-friendly music. Now, the Grammy Award-winning duo have launched a podcast so children have even more opportunities to watch and sing along. “Better When We Sing It Together” runs five [...]
Book helps teach kids financial savvy
Friday, August 29th, 2008It’s never too early to begin teaching children about the importance of financial responsibility, and a new book by a Howard County woman may help your child avoid some of the traps you fell into. “26 Financial Things to Teach Your Parents” by Simpsonville resident Marlena Jareaux is written for the 11-to-17 crowd and features [...]
25 years of green sales at Tried But True
Friday, August 29th, 2008Twenty-five years ago, three teachers who had just become moms decided to try something new so they wouldn’t have to go back to work full time — they opened a children’s consignment shop. Tried But True, in Cockeysville, was one of the first of its kind in the area, and it’s getting ready to celebrate [...]
Jiff searches for peanut butter creativity
Friday, August 29th, 2008Does your child make an unusual peanut butter sandwich? Could he come up with one? It’s time again for the Jif Most Creative Peanut Butter Sandwich Contest, which encourages kids to invent new creative peanut butter sandwich recipes. Sandwiches will be judged on creativity, taste, appearance, nutritional balance and ease of preparation. The grand prize [...]
Irvine plans grand opening celebration
Friday, August 29th, 2008The new and improved Irvine Nature Center is opening this month in Owings Mills. The grand reopening celebration will take place with activities for families Sept. 13 and 14 at the new site on Garrison Forest Road. Visitors will get a chance to visit the new “green” building, property and exhibit hall designed in partnership [...]