List of Outstanding Preschools In Howard County Maryland
My list of preschools in Howard County, MD.
Five Ideas to Keep a Digital Record of Your Child’s Growth and Best Memories
I love the idea of keeping track of my kid’s best memories, growth, and accomplishments with a digital record. Below are some ideas I use in hopes of creating future-proof records for family and friends to enjoy. Conduct a yearly video interview with your child. We do ours every New Year’s eve. Sometimes it can…
Top 5 Places To Buy Fruit, Vegetables & Other Produce in Maryland
If your family is like ours, we eat lots of fruit and vegetables. We especially like to buy fresh organic fruits and produce when possible, but we also like to keep the costs under control. Below are my top recommendations for where to buy produce, plus some bonus tips on how to get great veggies…
School’s Out and Spring Break Camps in Howard County Maryland 2021 – 2022 School Year
Looking for ideas for what to do with your kids when schools are closed for special days off in Howard County during the 2019 – 2020 school year? Here are a few organizations I know of that can provide care and learning during days off, such as spring break, fall break, teacher in-service days, and…
Parental Control Apps to Monitor and Control Your Child’s Screen Time
As a parent, I hoped it wouldn’t happen, but it did. Screens have invaded my two girls’ minds, and I needed to get control over it. Since my kids switch between a few devices and types, I needed to use a combination of things to reign this in. Here is what I was up against:…
Great Restaurants in Howard County for Kids
Looking for family-friendly restaurants in Howard County? Check out these options, including fast-casual Greek food at Cava Grill and Italian at Maggiano’s.
Google Home for Kids
We recently added a Google Home to our household. We’ve all been having alot of fun with it and I think it’s very useful for families with children. The device is relatively family friendly, and my kids love having it–so do I. Ways we use Google Home with Kids in our house Timers: I think…
Children’s Theater and Dance Companies in Maryland
There are some amazing and unusual dance and kid’s theater companies in Maryland and Washington D.C. We have some excellent places for kids to see performing arts as well as great places for them to take classes. Below is my list of some of the dance and theater places that I am aware of: Places…
Before and After Care in Howard County
We’re definitely going to need before and after care for our children this school year (2018-2019). We’ve started looking into what the standard options are, and we’re a little worried. As a former teacher, I have seen what before and after care can be (a waste of children’s time, with some fun mixed in) and hope…
Redfin Review in Maryland: Should You Use RedFin, Rather Than A Traditional Real Estate Agent?
Many home buyers and home sellers in Maryland are asking themselves whether or not they should use Redfin (RDFN) to buy or sell their home. They are worried about whether they’ll get the same service or somehow make less money, or do more work themselves if they use Redfin. Redfin is great. It is NOT…