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See if this sounds familiar: Motivated by your New Year’s resolution to declutter, you binge-watched “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” on Netflix in January and dutifully thanked a few pieces of outdated clothing and random kitchenware that no longer sparked joy in your life. You may have even inspired your …

Now that I don’t have to do them on a regular basis, there are chores that I am so glad I don’t have to do anymore. Making lunches is at the top of that list. So much so that I hardly ever make my own lunch. I buy lunch pretty …

Last month, all 19 Baltimore County Public Library branches collected formal wear for teens who would like to attend their school dances, but might not have the money to purchase prom attire. The collection exceeded expectation: More than 900 dresses, in sizes 0 to 20, were donated as well as …

Sensory-Friendly Easter Event Sunday, April 7 Everyone should experience the time-honored tradition of visiting the Easter Bunny. This all-inclusive event will accommodate families with children who have special needs for a private photo session, where extra thought is given to help support children with extrasensory, physical and developmental needs. Eastpoint …

Last year, when China stopped taking plastic recycling from the U.S. and other Western nations, the owners of Glyndon Lord Baltimore Cleaners began to look into ways their business could be more eco-friendly. Sisters-in-law Janet and Christy Garman, whose family owns the dry-cleaning business, wanted to encourage customers to return …

The Girl Scouts are getting ready to once again sponsor Biz Kidz, a five-week series that teaches young female entrepreneurs in grades three to 12 how to craft a business plan, develop marketing, create a pop-up and essentially be the boss. The class culminates in Market Day with a “Shark …

At this year’s Parenting Media Association conference, Baltimore’s Child received 18 awards, including a Gold Award for Overall Writing and for our magazine’s calendar. Also receiving the Gold Award was B’More Healthy writer Courtney McGee, who won for her story, “When a Parent Is Ill.” McGee shares how she told …

One of the many wonderful and creative aspects of Dr. Seuss books is the juxtaposition of advice and nonsense, of life’s lessons with whimsical folly. Added to that, the antics of his far-fetched, zany creatures, including those in “On Beyond Zebra,” are playfully described with vocabulary that can play an …

Two Baltimore area students were winners in the Maryland Art Education Association’s 2019 Youth Art Month contest. The theme was the Maryland flag. Kimberly Zepeda Garcia, a 10th grader at Parkville High School, was the high school winner. She will receive $100 in art supplies from Sargent Art, and her …

Who goes to Monster Jam? Each year as the big rigs have rolled into Royal Farms Arena for the annual races, I have always wondered who went to watch. This past weekend, my college-aged daughter and I decided to check it out ourselves. Who did we find there? Moms, it …