December
Hey Locals!
It’s so cold outside this week — I honestly wish I could stay inside — but there’s still so much to do, so let’s get out there!
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Local News This Week:
Recap: From the poll last week, 60% of you said kid-friendly bars are great as long as it’s for kids, so I guess these new pop-ups are a great idea!
Waymo self-driving cars are coming to Baltimore. They’re testing in the area by manually driving them around first, and soon you’ll see driver-less vehicles hitting potholes all around town.
Kenilworth Shopping Center s bougie, but in a good way! My first time going there, and that J.Crew Factory Outlet had me at 70% off for wool knitwear! It’s right off 695 in Towson and worth a visit during the holidays — especially for the train garden scavenger hunt and that food court pizza.
Be careful out here as it’s 100% flu and strep throat season. Our household was down all last week but this Be careful out here — it’s 100% flu and strep throat season. Our household was down all last week, but this disinfectant machine is a game changer and will help us stay healthy going forward.
There’s an eggnog tasting tour this weekend — do you like eggnog?
Do you like egg nog
Video’s you may have missed from this past week
Wanting a winter getaway? Go to NYC!
I experienced New York City during the holidays for the first time and it was an amazing day. I took the train from BWI to NYC — it took less than 3 hours, and I only paid $90 for tickets (bought six weeks prior).
We didn’t have many plans, so most things were sold out — like skating at Rockefeller Center or reservations at a rooftop bar — but even without a plan, there was tons to do: walk around the city, hit Macy’s for holiday window displays, visit Bryant Park for viral hot chocolate, and see the Saks Fifth Avenue light show. Walking around was a low-cost day in NYC with lots of fun.
Pro tip: Make reservations for what you want to do as early as possible!
Rockefeller Center Tree
Planned Stop:
Visit the Summit which is an indoor experience of taking in the views of NYC and interactive floors and rooms. (Need to buy at least 24 hours prior)
Walk around the city:
Hit up Macy’s for their window displays, Bryant Park for the famous viral hot chocolate, Time Square is always a vibe and Sak’s 5th Ave store for a light show. Walking around you will see many holiday light displays to take photos with or just enjoy.
Outside of the ticket to the Summit and eating, we didn’t spend any more money so it was a low cost day in NYC with tons to do.
Look for my videos and carousel post coming up soon but I wanted you to be the first to know that you can do this too…even if you drive or ride the bus.
Want to go with others? Check out Jump_Maryland…they are throwing a bus trip there this weekend
Video’s you may have missed
Winter Village Dining is back at the Four Seasons til March 15th
Four Seasons is back with their ice skating for $25/pp includes hot coaco, popcorn, snacks and more. It’s not real ice but a board that you glide on but the cabana’s, food, drinks and view are amazing!
Winter City Lights is back in Timonium, MD for a 2nd year!
Coppermine Cascade Lights is in Carroll County, MD - They have themed nights like Sip & Stroll or Pup Night
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Family Idea
FAMILY IDEA OF THE WEEK — “The $10 Memory Challenge”
Give every kid (and adult!) just $10 and head to:
Five Below
Dollar Tree
A holiday market
A local bookstore
The rule:
Everyone must use their $10 to create a memory for the family — not buy something for themselves. (Perfect for white elephant games just up the price point)
Ideas include:
A board game or puzzle for family night
A snack to add to a hot cocoa bar
A new ornament for the tree
Craft supplies for a DIY project
A funny gift to make everyone laugh
End the night doing whatever they bought — instant family fun and super low effort
Weekend Events
12/12 Tie Dye Christmas Stocking Workshop - Baltimore
12/12 Holiday, Trains and Plane - College Park, MD
12/12-13 - Earth, Wind and Fire - MGM National Harbor, MD
12/12-13 Make Your Own Holiday Whiskey Bottle - Baltimore
12/13 Holiday Jingle Jam - Colesville, MD
12/13 Pasta Making Class for Kids - Baltimore
12/13 Skate with Santa - PG County
12/13 Family Fun Day - DC Library
12/13 Snow & Ice Family Festival - Rockville, MD
12/13 Army Vs. Navy Game - Annapolis, MD
12/13 Breakfast with Santa at Lord Baltimore - Baltimore, MD
12/13 Make & Space grand opening - MD Science Center Baltimore
12/13 - Kids City Holiday Party for Kids - Upper Marlboro, MD
12/13 - Wreath Making - Mall in Columbia, Columbia, MD
12/13 - Holiday Improv - Baltimore highwire
12/13 - Holiday Skate - Gifts for youth 5-17 - DC Anacostia Park
12/13 Toddlergarten Cooking Helpers (age 1-3) - MD Science Center
12/13 Egg Nog Tasting Tour - Fells Point Baltimore
12/14 - Mayor’s Christmas Parade - Baltimore 🔴
12/14 Black Art Matters The Pop Up - DC
12/19 - Bawlmer Burlesque - Baltimore, MD The Perch
12/20 - Cookies and Cabooses - Baltimore
12/21 - Soulful Sounds in Baltimore -Baltimore, MD
12/20-24 - $2 Polar Express at Movie Harbor East Cinemas - Baltimore, MD
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🔴 Highly Recommend and I have been or will be going
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