Your Child’s End-of-Year Checklist
Whether it’s called “summer slide,” “summer brain drain” or “summer learning loss,” the National Summer Learning Association claims that loss of academic skills over...
Adventurous Extra: Oregano Dressing
Oregano Dressing
This goes great with Panko Chicken Tenders and Roasted Potatoes.
Serves: 1¼ - ½ cup
Make a big batch of this delicious dressing for a twofold...
Snappy Side: Roasted Potatoes
Roasted Potatoes
How do you make terrific roast potatoes? The secret is in the two different temperatures! This recipe will become a family favorite –...
3 Family Dinner Secret Weapons
“What’s for dinner?”
This question evokes a range of responses, from “I’ve got this covered” confidence to full-on panic mode. Most of us fall somewhere...
B’More Social: June 9-11
FRIDAY
St. Nicholas Greek Folk Festival
Opa! Celebrate Greek food, music, dancing and culture at Maryland’s largest Greek festival, perfect for adults and kids alike. Presented...
B’More Social: June 2-4
FRIDAY
First Friday
This is Maryland Science Center’s last “First Friday” of the season, so don’t miss out! Enjoy discounted admission, planetarium presentations are at 6:00p.m....
Can You Spell Like a Bee Winner?
Here are the winning words from the last 10 years of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
2007: serrefine
2008: guerdon
2009: Laodicean
2010: stromuhr
2011: cymotrichous
2012: guetapens
2013: knaidel
2014 (tie):...
B’More Social: May 26-28
FRIDAY
Festival: Chestertown Tea Party Festival
Commemorate Memorial Day with one Eastern Shore town’s “celebration of Colonial resistance to British rule.” Activities include a Tea Toss...
B’More Social: May 19-21
FRIDAY
Preakness Celebration Balloon Festival
As part of the weeklong celebration leading up to the Preakness, the Howard County fairgrounds will serve as the “Centerpiece Venue”...
Field Notes
Looking back, my most memorable field trip was one with nearly no educational value. In sixth grade, our eccentric homeroom teacher loaded us onto...
