North to Alaska
Family Foursome Finds Inside Passage Fabulous
May 29, 2009
By Merrill Witty
Photography courtesy of CruiseWest
The 6 a.m. wake-up call our first morning aboard ship was a bit of a rude awakening, but we dutifully vaulted out of our beds, threw our parkas over our fleecy PJs, and trotted out on deck. It was cold all right, but we were so stunned by the beauty of towering mountains banded in mist we didn’t much notice. Read more »
Muscling Through Menopause
This 'Old Friend' Needs Some Attention
May 26, 2009
By Candace Grasso, CEO and Founder of Fit Is It, Inc.
Well, it’s that time of the month and I’m feeling just a wee bit “fussy.” In a couple of days, this most dependable, persistent and annoying of “friends” will be here … again! Read more »
‘A Brief History of Charles Village’ Charms Readers
May 26, 2009
If you live or have ever lived in Charles Village, “A Brief History of Charles Village” is perfect for you. If you just love old houses and unusual housing stock, you’ll find this a wonderful read. Read more »
Nominations Sought to Honor ‘Spirited Women’
| June 30, 2009 |
Do you know a “spirited woman” who deserves to be honored?
Morton’s The Steakhouse in Baltimore, MyCity4Her.com and The Women’s Wine and Dine are hosting the “Spirited Women of Baltimore” power lunch on Aug. 12, 2009 to honor three women and benefit the American Red Cross of Central Maryland.
Nominations are due by June 30, 2009. Read more »
Create a System to Organize Receipts for Next Year’s Taxes
May 21, 2009
By Barbara Boone
Tax time is stressful for most people. If you’re still recovering from doing your taxes, perhaps you need a system to organize your tax receipts. If you have your information organized ahead of time, it will reduce the stress. Read more »
Crying for Someone, No One, Nothing, Everything
May 19, 2009
By Suzanne Molino Singleton
Why do we cry at a funeral of someone we didn’t know?
Seems the cheerless scene forces us to put on the brakes of life as we rise above the trivia, like an angel peering down from heaven. Read more »
What Happened in Past Mays?
May 19, 2009
By Phyllis Barr and The SmartWoman Staff
May 1, 1852 (approx.) – It’s the birthday of frontierswoman Martha Jane Cannary Burke, a.k.a. Calamity Jane. She appears in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show and is involved in several military operations against Native Americans. Read more »
Practical Gifts Get Top Marks from Graduates
May 14, 2009
For those of us who aren’t trading in textbooks for beach towels, the end of school means buying graduation gifts. Whether shopping for a high school senior or someone packing up college life and heading for the real world, you’re not sure what they would like. What was cool yesterday is not today, and trying to buy the hottest item isn’t the safest route. Read more »
Get Ready For the College You’ve Chosen
May 13, 2009
By Heidi Fletcher
Vice President for Enrollment Management
College of Notre Dame of Maryland
It’s May now – so, you’ve selected your college! If not, get moving, as many colleges have a May 1 deadline, and you may need to get permission to accept their offer this late. Let’s assume you’re all set. What’s next? Read more »
Print This!
May 13, 2009
By Sara Rogers
Image courtesy from BodenUSA.com
Prints are an important trend for spring and summer. They span the gamut from exotic animal prints to geometric designs. When it comes to choosing prints, keep in mind that light colors tend to make you look bigger and dark colors make you look smaller. Read more »
