celebrating kwanzaa + diy kinara craft
Fun holiday fact of the day: did you know that Kwanzaa was founded by a Marylander? From December 26 to January 1, families across the …
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esther rocks, hamantaschen (yum!), and noise makers: celebrating purim in baltimore
The holiday of Purim begins this Wednesday night and ends Thursday night—though lots of temples and community centers will be celebrating this weekend with carnivals …
I Have a Dream: Books About Martin Luther King Jr.
As anyone who spends time around children knows, kids pay attention to everything. This can lead to the truly embarrassing cringe-worthy comments, “But Mommy, you …
fort! flag! fire! at baltimore’s fort mchenry this summer
Fort! Flag! Fire! is about to begin at Fort McHenry! This series of programs is an explosive bicentennial birthday celebration for our National Anthem. An …
explore ancient egypt: make egyptian bracelets
We have a pint-sized stylista and future fashion designer in our house. The Bug loves everything jewelry so when I asked if she wanted to …
explore ancient egypt: make a shrinky dink cartouche
The mummies have arrived in Charm City! Whether you’re headed to the Science Center for Mummies of the World, or are headed to The Walters …
are you my mummy?
What makes mummies so fascinating? Imagination? The Unknown? The stories they hold? The science, art, sociology and culture literally wrapped up with them? Seems that …
celebrate new year’s eve ‘around the world’
The first place to ring in 2013? Christmas Island. The last? America Samoa. Between that first stroke of midnight and the last, there’s a whole …