For years Millersville resident Alison Stevens had dreamed of becoming a mother. That dream became a reality through a simple phone call. “I hadn’t...

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Three ways to make Mother’s Day fabulous

May 9, 2017

A bit of help around the house, family time and happy hour with the girls can make the perfect Mother's Day. If you are...

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What you need to know before buying in to direct sales

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Thinking about selling jewelry, shakes, skin care products, cookware or anything else from home? You aren't alone. Direct sales has come a long way...

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As the air turns colder and fall schedules settle down, this is a perfect time for couples to sneak away for a night or...

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When Lori Schmidt Ernest and her husband, Dave, need a date night, they don’t go very far. “Our favorite date night is to stay...

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Great hints on what dads want for Father’s Day

June 14, 2016

Carlos and Keegan Cardoza.Wondering what an ideal Father's Day looks like? The staff at Chesapeake Family asked their husbands how they wanted to spend...

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What moms really want for Mother’s Day

May 3, 2016

Skip the flowers and breakfast in bed on Mother's Day, that's not necessarily what moms really want. Instead, check out these hints from the...

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Best ways to prepare your family for a winter storm

January 21, 2016

From the sounds of it, Maryland is in for a bad winter storm. Here is information from Maryland Emergency Management Agency on how to...

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Parents’ night out: Awesome alternatives to a babysitter

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Nothing beats a place where you can leave the kids for an awesome fun time while you and your spouse get a night out...

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Competing in Baltimore women’s roller derby league

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Q&A with 'Miss Dirt': What it's like to be a Charm City Rollers player Mary Hendrie, aka, Miss Dirt, is a modern renaissance woman:...

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5 warm places to stroll with your baby this winter in Maryland

January 5, 2015

Looking for a spot in the Baltimore/Annapolis area to go for a brisk walk with your baby to help burn off some of those...

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Maryland libraries offer fun for parents from books at bars to seed swaps

December 30, 2014

by Karen Stysley More and more Maryland parents are realizing that the library is much more than a place to go for books or...

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A few Maryland fathers share their favorite things to do with their kids

June 9, 2014

By Kristy MacKaben It was on a four-day backpacking trip that Scott McComb truly got to know his oldest son, Alex, who was in...

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Shortcuts for moms who have no time to cook

May 2, 2014

With spring sports in full swing and end of the school year activities heating up, most families have no time to cook. To help...

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