Tag Archives: Mother’s Day

Mom and Me Figurines

Make a memory this Mother’s Day with a craft that’s fun for all ages. This month, make painted figurines of both parent and child using a kid-friendly clay substitute that’s easy to handle. The completed figurines can be used as dolls or decorations! This craft is not recommended for children younger than 3 years old. You will need: 4-ounce packet …

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Community-Minded Moms: Karina Goytia of Frederick MD Food Truck Info

Karina Goytia took over as administrator of the Frederick MD Food Truck Info page two years ago because she knew the value this resource could be for those working in the food truck industry. “On social media, you have to pay to do boosts and sponsored ads,” she says. “Some may be able to pay for them—some not. (The group) …

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Community-Minded Moms: Shannon Flannery of Everything Frederick

Shannon Flannery was also inspired to help when COVID-19 shutdowns began. Knowing that her friends in the restaurant industry were hurting, she began a meal train to raise money to pay for meals for those who had to work on the frontlines, including firefighters, police officers and supermarket workers. She decided to start Everything Frederick as a way to help …

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Community-Minded Moms: Sharyn Volpe of Shop Local Frederick

When COVID-19 first shut down the world in March 2020, Sharyn Volpe decided to buy a takeout lunch from a friend’s catering service. Her friend was distraught because 90% of the catering events he was booked for had been canceled. As a way to bring him extra business, Volpe began advertising mid-week family meals on her community’s Facebook page. “We …

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A Rested Mom Is a Fulfilled Mom

Meghan Mattingly is up again. On most nights, one or both of her boys wakes up several times. “They both were out of cribs really, really early,” she says. And it keeps getting worse, “because they started just jumping out.” Mattingly has to deal with her own sleep issues, too. She frequently suffers from fragmented sleep, waking up around 2 …

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Pretty in Pink (and White)

The week surrounding Mother’s Day is easily the busiest for Maryland florists such as Lord Baltimore Florist and Tracy Callahan, owner of Bethesda Florist in Bethesda, Maryland. He says that business booms because the holiday connects with anyone. “Everyone has a mom,” Callahan says. Mother’s Day is the most popular time of year for floral shops all over the country …

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