Mom's Corner

Avoid DC Crowds and Head to a Baltimore Museum

The Walters Art Museum is a great place for families.

For parents with kids on the Autism Spectrum, there are many experiences that we have to miss out on due to large, loud crowds. Children on the Autism Spectrum can be over stimulated easily and being put in an environment with a lot of people can lead the child to having a meltdown. My oldest son is on the spectrum and though the meltdowns have become fewer as he’s gotten older, instead over stimulating environments effect his attitude. He becomes “snippy”, short tempered, quick to argue with his brother in other words not pleasant to be around for the rest of the day. We don’t take advantage of the museums in DC as much as we should mainly because of the crowds. Recently we discovered a hidden gem in Baltimore, The Walters Art Museum. …

• Photos (3)

Frugal Families

Frugal Families: Model Rockets, Free Chicken, and Dinner and a Movie

This weeks can miss deals and affordable family fun

Giant Food: Buy One Get One Free Stock up on savings this week at Giant with buy one, get one free on Perdu chicken breasts, 5-pound bags of all purpose potatoes, Eight O'Clock Bean coffee, jumbo cantaloupes, and Arm & Hammer liquid laundry detergent. Flu shots are also available at the Giant Pharmacy with no appointment necessary, and with each shot you get a free coupon book with over $20 in savings.  The New Deal Cafe: Reel and Meal Leave the kids at home and make it a date night at the New Deal Cafe's Reel and Meal in Greenbelt on Monday, September 18. The affordably priced vegan buffet begins 6:30PM followed by the featured film.  The documentary Unnatural Causes: In Sickness and In Wealth, will begin at 7:00PM and be followed by a Q&…

• Photos (1)

Photo Gallery: The Art of Housewifery at Riversdale Mansion

More than a dozen women learn the skills it took to manage a household at the turn of the 19th Century

•  2 Comments
• Photos (10)