Tag Archives: baltimore

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra announces Music Box Series for young children

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Sarah Chain

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will launch its new Music Box Series April 13, 2013, for children 6 months to 3 years old.

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Conquering my first 5K — and jingling all the way

Posted on December 7, 2012 by April Trotter

Smart editor April Trotter completed her first 5K race last weekend outside of Baltimore.

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Make happy memories while volunteering

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Teresa Cook

Teresa Cook has volunteered with the Baltimore Figure Skating Club since her son was 10 years old.

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Time to hire a cleaning lady: Nearby metropolitan areas on top dirtiest cities list

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Bethany Fehlinger

Travel + Leisure ranked America’s top dirtiest cities, and some neighboring metropolitan areas made the top 10.

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On your feet for hours at work? Have a standing desk? Check out these shoe picks for cuteness and comfort

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Emileigh Clare

If you’ve read any of my blog posts or follow me on Twitter, you probably know I’m into being fit at work. It’s a subject I got passionate about after losing a substantial amount of weight as a post-college grad … Continue reading →

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Smart Woman: Charm City Roller Girl Tracey Farrow is a roller derby grandma from Adams County

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Emileigh Clare

When Conewago Township, Adams County, grandma Tracey Farrow laces up her crimson-and-black roller skates, she feels like a different person. The easy-going mom is gone — replaced with ThoroughBled, a Charm City Roller Girl player known for skating after other … Continue reading →

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Traveling for food

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Courtney Cashour

I love to eat. (I know you’re not surprised.) I’m not a food snob.  Give me American, Greek, Spanish, Italian, Mexican, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Middle Eastern, I love it all.   In the past month, I’ve planned two trips out … Continue reading →

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Interested in roller derby? Learn more about the sport from Charm City Roller Girls’ ThoroughBled

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Emileigh Clare

Roller derby attracts women of all kinds, styles and shapes. When I played, I bumped elbows and hips with moms, waitresses, a parole officer, teachers and a librarian. For me, roller derby was fun, social and a great way to … Continue reading →

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Under the Sea on a Budget

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Andrea Albert-Merovich

Dolphins and turtles and sharks, oh my! The National Aquarium is a seriously fun place for the little ones and the young at heart, but with an adult ticket price of $24.95 per person (which does not include those extra … Continue reading →

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A few lesser-known holidays

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Sarah Chain

Although Earth Day has come and gone, there are a few holidays in June you can look forward to that also celebrate the Earth (and protecting it!). I hadn’t heard of these eco-celebration days, and I’ll admit that some lesser-known … Continue reading →

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