Christmas
Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Kwanzaa! No matter how you're celebrating today, may you enjoy your time with family and friends, and may good health and good food abound wherever you go. And whether you're relaxing by the fire or plowing head-on into the chaos, take time to think about all of the wonderful things, far apart from the presents, that make the holidays so much Read more...
Charm City in Lights
December 23, 2008
Baltimore is a celebratory town, as you've probably noticed, and when it comes to decorating for the holidays, people around here don't mess around. There are many great displays that I remember from my childhood--a few are on this list, and a few have ascended into Holiday Heaven--and so many more that I've discovered as an adult. On the following list of fabulous holiday displays, I've tried Read more...
A Few More Toys for Your Good Girls and Boys
December 22, 2008
I just read somewhere that people, concerned about the state of the economy this year, are waiting longer than ever to finish their holiday shopping. And perhaps you're one of these people, holding out until the last possible moment to gather up your final gifts. Still searching for that perfect toy? Here are five eleventh hour suggestions, complete with stores where each can usually be found Read more...
Jingle Books
December 18, 2008
Still looking for more fabulous holiday books? Well, here are five more--all chosen by my savvy children--for you to enjoy with your kids this season. (Sorry for the lack of Hanukkah and Kwanzaa titles, but my kids, I've got to say, are sort of Santa- and snow-obsessed.) Jingle Bells by Nick Butterworth Combine two festive mice, a naughty cat, a wise rat and a great idea, and Read more...
Wrap up a Bit of Baltimore
December 16, 2008
So the playroom is stuffed to the gills with balls and wheels and odd plastic pieces, and you realize, with horror, that another heap of toys is coming, thanks to Santa or Hanukkah Harry, and you want to weep into your tea. Right? Because as much as you love the holidays, and as much as you delight in those beautiful smiles on your children's faces, you're kinda-sorta finished with all of the Read more...
Shop Locally: The Children's Bookstore
December 15, 2008
You know what I love about The Children's Bookstore ? Well, lots of things, actually, but one of the many compelling reasons to visit is the always helpful, always knowledgeable, always friendly staff. And if you've never shopped at The Children's Bookstore, you should go there, posthaste, as it's the perfect time--isn't it?--to pick up a good read. Looking for a special gift for that Read more...
Shaping an Elf
December 11, 2008
Though we all teach our kids that giving is better than receiving, it can be hard for them to grasp, especially at this time of year, how in the world this can possibly be. Because receiving gifts, as far as most kids are concerned, is one of the highlights of existence, and is, most definitely, a big part of what makes Christmas, Hanukkah (and birthdays) special for them. But teaching Read more...
Five More Savvy Gift Suggestions
December 09, 2008
As much as it terrifies me to remind you, Christmas and Hanukkah are now just about two weeks away. And though you probably don't really need reminding--and may, truth be told, even be resenting me for mentioning the imminence of the holidays--you may still be in need of a few more gift ideas. Following are five great gifts, representing a variety of price points, that are likely to please Read more...
T'is the Season to Do Fun Stuff with Your Family
December 09, 2008
With so many holiday events to choose from this season, it can be tough, can't it, to pick just a few. And yet, given the demands on our time and our money, we simply cannot do them all, no matter how much fun they all promise to be. But with the holidays quickly, quickly approaching, it will be boring, old January before you know it, and all of the holiday magic will be gone. So why not, Read more...
Chugga-Chugga-Cheerful
December 08, 2008
Given that I live with a child who is, without exaggeration, the world's biggest train nut, I've seen more than my share of holiday train gardens over the years. Not that I'm complaining. I mean, I like a good train garden as much as the next person, and it always brings me joy to see my son's rapture at every twist and turn of the holiday track. In any case, I guess what I'm trying to say is Read more...
Weekend Highlights: 12/4-12/7
December 04, 2008
Everybody's looking for ways to save a little money, especially in the midst of these dicey economic times, and especially in the midst of the holiday season. So what could be more welcome than Downtown Dollar or Less Days, a program sponsored by participating attractions this weekend and designed to get you--guess where?--downtown. Visit such popular, family-friendly destinations as The Read more...
Five Local Holiday Traditions
December 02, 2008
Baltimore's always been a festive town, or at least it has been since the long-ago days of my childhood, and with so many fun, local holiday traditions, it's hard to choose which ones to write about first. Anyway, here are five ways to get your holidays started (provided, of course, that you haven't gotten them started already). And trust me--there are plenty more holidays suggestions to come. Read more...
A Baltimore Bookshelf
November 25, 2008
So I've been asked to compile a list of books essential to kids here in Baltimore, and I must admit that I've been having some trouble. Because while there may be many amazing local children's authors and books, I don't know that many, and so this list, consequently, is going to be short. But maybe you can assist me in making the list longer. Yes? Can you, Savvy Reader, help me come up with a Read more...
Santa? Seriously?
November 20, 2008
So the other night, as the family and I were driving to the least festive of places--the computer supply store--we spotted Christmas lights dangling from the eaves of someone's home. And my daughter, who rarely hesitates to tell it like it is, shouted, rightfully, "Christmas lights? What? But it's not even Thanksgiving!" before settling into her booster seat in quiet disgust. And just as I was Read more...
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