Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Dec 14, 2009, 7:31 pm
WHEN: Dec. 18 at Noon; Dec. 19, & 20 at 3pm; Dec. 18, 19 at 7pm COST: Tickets are $20 for general admission, $15 for seniors and artists and $10 for students. WHERE: Theatre Project, 45 West Preston S...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Dec 9, 2009, 8:04 pm
WHERE: AVAM, Jim Rouse Visionary Center WHEN: Saturday, December 12, 2009 COST: Free! But bring 2 pairs of socks. This weekend (after you've stopped by the BINGE event) why not check out Sock Monk...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Dec 8, 2009, 6:37 am
We stopped by the Meyerhoff recently to try out one of the BSO's many kid-friendly programs. I was a little surprised to see a real live penguin hanging out in the lobby of the Meyerhoff, but hey,...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Dec 1, 2009, 10:14 am
WHEN: 12.12.2009 | Noon til Eight WHERE: 3504-06 Ash Street (in Hampden) Baltimore, MD 21211 And you're invited! We are throwing open our doors, along with the folks at Gilah Press, to welcome eve...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Nov 28, 2009, 6:29 am
photo by Joe Rubino WHEN: Fridays, December 4 and December 11, 7:00 PM Saturdays, December 5 and 12, 11:00 and 3:00 PM Sundays, December 6 and 13, 2:00 and 6:00 PM WHERE: Baltimore School for the Arts...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Nov 12, 2009, 7:32 am
A recent trip to the Conservatory revealed two new surprises. First, the chrysanthemums, still in full bloom and crazy beautiful. I'm only showing one here, because I don't want to ruin the fu...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Nov 12, 2009, 5:30 am
I've been checking out the Groupon website lately. It offers great discounts from local businesses. Every day one new offer is available, usually only for a day, and at a very deep discount—mayb...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Nov 8, 2009, 8:54 pm
Will someone please tell me why there are 30 ingredients in my store-bought bread? I'm trying, really hard, to feed my family healthy food. I really am. But I am starting to realize that the bad s...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Oct 31, 2009, 2:00 pm
Two of my three children happily settled for off-the-shelf costumes this year: an angel and Ironman. Hardly creative, but functional. The third one wanted to be an octopus. Hmmm... I started picturing...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Oct 15, 2009, 7:32 pm
WHEN: Saturday, Oct 24th, 2009, 12:30–3:30 pm WHERE: Luckie’s Tavern at Power Plant Live 34 Market Place, Baltimore MD General Admission: Adults $28 / Children (ages 3–12) $15 / Children under 2...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Oct 13, 2009, 10:42 am
When we pulled into the drive at Baugher's to pick apples, I was honestly shocked. Never underestimate the power of the apple. Cars were lined up all the way back to the road, and scouts were dire...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Oct 13, 2009, 10:40 am
There are lots of great Fall Festival's going on this weekend. Two that definitely sound like fun are the Harbor Harvest and Harbor East's Fall Harvest Fest. Both are FREE and both have lots o...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Oct 7, 2009, 6:40 pm
WHAT: Kids' Cooking Class with Chef Diane WHERE: Green Spring Station WHEN: Saturday, October 10, 2:30-4:00 pm Saturday, November 21, 2:30-4:00 pm I'm a big fan of kids learning to cook. Such ...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Oct 1, 2009, 8:25 pm
I stopped by the Maryland Science Center for a sneak peek at their new show Da Vinci — The Genius, which opens Saturday October 3, 2009 and runs through January 31, 2010. While this is a very grown-...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Sep 28, 2009, 9:07 pm
A while ago, I mentioned in passing, to my parents, that my daughter was thinking about playing violin for orchestra in 5th grade. "Oh, we have your grandpa's old violin. We'll give it to you,...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Sep 25, 2009, 8:40 pm
Thanks to The Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, October is chock full of family-friendly activities. There are too, too many activities to list, so go check out the Kids Love Downtown Baltimore websi...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Sep 25, 2009, 8:30 pm
Since I have had kids in three different preschools for the last eight years, I was pretty sure I had visited every farm known to mankind, or momkind, at least in Maryland. There are the annual pumpki...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Sep 23, 2009, 5:57 pm
Sometimes changing format is all you need to bring new life to an old idea. Paint is a standard around here, at least, it is when I feel up to dealing with the mess that comes with it. Fortunately, to...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Sep 15, 2009, 8:23 am
There is already a crispness in the air. Fall is right around the corner, which means winter is right around the corner, which means I'm going to make extra-sure we sit outside and enjoy the backy...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Sep 10, 2009, 8:38 pm
Milkshake, the Baltimore-based band, has been playing music for kids since 2002. They've appeared nationally on PBS KIDS, the NOGGIN Channel and DISCOVERY KIDS, but fortunately, they still call Ba...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Sep 7, 2009, 9:21 pm
Homemade crock dill pickles. I just love them. As a kid, my dad would make a gigantic batch, and even though the process was a bit disgusting (what is that white, bubbly film that grows on top anyway?...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Sep 4, 2009, 7:00 am
We've been trying to snatch the last few bits of summer: from pink and purples sunsets, to building campfires, to visiting friends and family. There is never enough time and I am never ready for s...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Aug 28, 2009, 5:46 am
What a perfect giveaway for back-to-school time. All Modern Baby is a CSN store that stocks an impressive and oh-so-modern collection of hip treasures for your tot. No pink frilly dust ruffles here, j...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Aug 26, 2009, 8:48 pm
Summer is dead and gone. School starts Monday and while I am looking forward to it (the old Staples commercial is ringing in my head) I am a little sad about it too. Looking back, I think it's bee...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Aug 17, 2009, 8:36 pm
Dave's summer project is completed and I have to admit I am impressed. My kids are considering moving in permanently and as my daughter pointed out, "Mommy, you can still visit." Good to know I...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Aug 2, 2009, 7:58 pm
The humble potato is my son's nemesis. Broccoli, asparagus, lima beans... no problem. But the potato, at least in any recognizable potato form, is his downfall. Now, I'm thinking ahead, way ah...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Aug 2, 2009, 7:58 pm
The humble potato is my son's nemesis. Broccoli, asparagus, lima beans... no problem. But the potato, at least in any recognizable potato form, is his downfall. Now, I'm thinking ahead, way ah...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Aug 2, 2009, 12:58 pm
The humble potato is my son's nemesis. Broccoli, asparagus, lima beans... no problem. But the potato, at least in any recognizable potato form, is his downfall. Now, I'm thinking ahead, way ah...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Jul 29, 2009, 2:04 am
This year is huge. And I mean huge. My babies are off to kindergarten and I can't quite wrap my head around that. They will be in school for 5 half-days a week, with some extended days that includ...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Jul 29, 2009, 2:04 am
This year is huge. And I mean huge. My babies are off to kindergarten and I can't quite wrap my head around that. They will be in school for 5 half-days a week, with some extended days that includ...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Jul 28, 2009, 7:04 pm
This year is huge. And I mean huge. My babies are off to kindergarten and I can't quite wrap my head around that. They will be in school for 5 half-days a week, with some extended days that includ...
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Joyce H. posted an article on Kid Baltimore | Family Activities with Children in Baltimore, Maryland - Jul 18, 2009, 3:46 am
So here's an update. Dave framed the treehouse with 2 x 3s. Lighter and cheaper than 2 x 4s, but certainly strong enough for a structure this size. So far, it's going pretty smoothly. Note the...
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