Lingerie
June 29, 2007
By Patricia Granata
As the runways of Paris, Milan and New York direct us to patent leather, cropped jackets and feminine blouses this season, we at Baltimore SmartWoman are not interested. To us, what is being worn under those fancy new frocks is much more intriguing. Read more »
Lessons from My Grandmothers
June 28, 2007
Article and Illustration by Jim Burger
I’m back! It is I, Jim Burger, recipient of the “Jayson Blair Excellence in Journalism Award.” Many of you no doubt remember me from the days when I penned the Alonsoville column for the Baltimore Messenger. I got fired. Still others, I’m sure, will recall my Town Crier musings for Style magazine. Read more »
Face Facts
The New Injectable Fast Fixes
June 20, 2007
By Hope Keller
Marjorie Liss has a love affair with needles. “I view every stick as a gift,” she avows. She got hooked after only one time. After that, she says, “I didn’t care if I had to take a second mortgage.” Read more »
Dessert Wines
June 19, 2007
By Monyka Berrocosa
“Compared to a staid Sauvignon Blanc or a commonsense Cabernet, dessert wine might seem frivolous — a folly, an indulgent pleasure. Read more »
Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build Program
June 18, 2007
By Tyisha Manigo
CHARITY’S MISSION
Women Build is a Habitat for Humanity International program dedicated to encouraging and empowering women to address the problem of inadequate housing by becoming actively involved in building homes in their communities. Read more »
Divvying Up The Duties
Share Chores and Fun with Children
June 11, 2007
By Mary Medland
As women have flooded into the workforce over the past several decades, it figures that they were spending less and less time with their children. Read more »
Let’s Eat Cake
Baltimore's Best Bakeries
June 9, 2007
By Andrea Farnum
If you ask me, Marie Antoinette got a bum rap. While historians are still debating whether the queen ever really murmured the fateful words “let them eat cake,” the fact remains that the sentiment has merit. Read more »
Early & Often
Start making your retirement dream a reality
June 8, 2007
By Jennifer Campion
Ahh … retirement. When you close your eyes and envision your life after many years of hard work, what do you see? Is it relaxing by the beach in a vacation home? Do you see yourself traveling to the faraway destinations you’ve always dreamed of and never had the time to visit? Will you spend more time with family and friends? Perhaps take up a new hobby such as tennis or golf? Read more »
Stay On Track
June 7, 2007
By Lynne Brick, RN, BSN
We all begin each new year with great expectations and plans: “Finally, this is the year I am going to focus my mind, body and soul to reach my goals.” But day-to-day concerns have a way of creeping in and taking over our lives. Read more »
Sounds Like a Plan
How to Start Sharing
June 4, 2007
By Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz
It’s a new season and a chance to start afresh in all areas of our lives — including in the ways we give back to our community and our world. Read more »
Gingerbread - Sweet and Spicy Heaven
Easing Down I-95
Online Shopping Takes Off
Overcoming Holiday Overload
Tilghman’s Winter Tranquility
Petters, Ponzi & The Scheme Scene
Cool To Clip!
For Baby Boomer Women, Social Networking is Essential
The Mossy Greensward
Holiday Cheer
Allergy-Free Season’s Eatings