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Archive | December, 2012

parent vs. pint-sizer conflict: why it’s good for your child {even if you hate it}

parent vs. pint-sizer conflict: why it’s good for your child {even if you hate it}

Preventing problems and predicting the future are intangible skills that many parents pick up as their children grow. They don’t teach clairvoyance or crystal ball reading in parenting classes, but they are valuable tools when trying to plan for the problems that we might face on any given day. Heading off our kids whining or [...]

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GIVEAWAY: studio portrait session and mounted box frame

GIVEAWAY: studio portrait session and mounted box frame

Didn’t get your pre-holiday family photo session in this year? Don’t worry! How about a studio session with the uber-talented Mary Gardella of Modern Life Portraits — plus the image of your choice mounted on an 11″ by 14″ box frame? {That’s a $425 value!} Welcome to day eight of our 12 days of giveaways!
Don’t [...]

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around charm city

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5:00 pm Ride Around the Resevoir @ Druid Hill Park
Ride Around the Resevoir @ Druid Hill Park
Jun 19 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Enjoy a ride around the scenic reservoir and Jones Falls Trail. Adult and children’s bikes and helmets are available. You must have photo ID to [...]
Jun
20
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9:00 am Self-Guided Geocaching Trail @ Irvine Nature Center
Self-Guided Geocaching Trail @ Irvine Nature Center
Jun 20 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 am
Come check out Irvine’s geocaching trail, created with help from the Ranger Rick and the National Wildlife Federation! Bring your own GPS or members can [...]
10:00 am Tiny Tinkerers @ Maryland Science Center
Tiny Tinkerers @ Maryland Science Center
Jun 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
An exciting exploration time designed for younger children and their adult caregivers. Enjoy the Kids Room’s Discovery Space completely field trip free until 11:00 AM. [...]
4:00 pm Good Life Thursdays Farmers Market @ Boordy Vineyards
Good Life Thursdays Farmers Market @ Boordy Vineyards
Jun 20 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Head to Boordy Vineyards on Thursday nights for a Sustainable Happy Hour featuring local and organic products, dinner, wine and music – all the makings [...]
5:00 pm Ride Around the Lake @ Lake Montebello
Ride Around the Lake @ Lake Montebello
Jun 20 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Enjoy a ride around Lake Montebello every Thursday evening through the summer. Adult and children’s bikes and helmets are available. You must have photo ID [...]

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