Dads, grab your hammers! Want to get involved in a volunteer project? Want to learn or practice some building/construction skills? The Community Ecology Institute (CEI) in Columbia is looking for a team to help build a new chicken coop for their farm, The Freetown Farm! The CEI is still a Read more…
Recently, Lowe’s has started offering build projects for kids on the second Saturday of each month. These are simple, fun projects made to get your kids used to using tools and following directions to build something of their own (and get you into the store). Normally, they supply all the Read more…
Lowe’s has brought back the Build N Grow DIY Kids Workshops. First one locally was a Valentine’s Day card holder held on February 8th. It will be the 2nd Saturday each month, to not conflict with Home Depot’s 1st Saturday kids workshop. Check your local Lowe’s to see if they Read more…
If you’re a parent, you know how scary it can be watching your children imitate the things you do and say. Their ability to absorb and reflect our mannerisms, attitudes, even our facial expressions can be eerie. As a parent we have to be aware at all times, what we Read more…
May 19th 10 AM at Calvert Cliffs State Park Let’s get the kids out and dirty! Picnic and fossil hunting at Calvert Cliffs in Lusby, MD. It’s a 1.8 mile hike from the parking area to the beach, but it’s an easy walk and most of it is boardwalk style Read more…
In this post, we’re going to go over the basics of how to make crazy things happen for your holiday card by making a composite photo. This isn’t going to be an in-depth tutorial of compositing, more just an introduction to the concepts and how to approach putting one together. Read more…
If you’re looking for a weekend getaway, I can recommend checking out Natural Bridge, Va. My family just took a three day weekend there, and it is definitely worth checking out. Where is this Place? Natural Bridge is a 3.5 – 4 hour drive south. If you’re staying in Natural Read more…
We Finally Did it! This past weekend I took my son camping for the first time. I wouldn’t call myself a ‘seasoned’ camper – I did camp a lot growing up, but as an adult I’ve only gone a few times, and not since my son was born 5 years Read more…
Fall is a great time to photograph your kids. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Fall is coming soon…We’ll have cooler weather, Halloween, and Fall colors. I’ll be coming out with some tips and ideas for photography in the fall soon, but in the meantime, here’s an idea to start thinking about. This one takes some dedication and buy-in from Mom, but these pictures were Read more…
Cascade Falls Trail in Patapsco state park Looking to get the kids interested in hiking and the outdoors? Want to try to coax them into being a bit more adventurous? One option to try is the Cascade Falls Trail in Patapsco state park. (http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/patapscoavalon.aspx) How to Get There The hike Read more…
More and more, people are enjoying photography, parents included. Nowadays, it seems that one of the items that comes included with your new bundle of joy is a new baby. Or, maybe the other way around. Either way, new parents and new cameras seem to be a combo deal, and Read more…
If you’re driving north from Maryland and need a stop to give the kids a break and let them run around for a while, Knoebels Amusement Park might be an option. It’s about 25 minutes off of 81 about half way up Pennsylvania. A bit of a detour, and definitely Read more…