Milk, Bread, Toilet Paper – Snow is In The Forecast!

The National Weather Service say we could be receiving up to 2 inches of snow by Friday morning.  It’s this type of forecast that sends people to grocery stores to stock up on the essentials like milk, bread, and toilet paper. Why do we flee to grocery stores to get these three items.  According to…

New Years Resolutions! Still Keeping Yours?

2017 has finally arrived!  So many of us made resolutions.  Now that it is January 4th – have you kept yours?  About 45 % of Americans make New Years Resolutions and only 8 % are successful. But there is good news for those who make resolutions. Officials say people who make resolutions are 10 times…

Why We Kiss at Midnight on New Years Eve?

Why We Kiss at Midnight on New Years Eve?

YourTango New Year’s Eve is the last hurrah of the year, the culminating event in a holiday binge of eating, drinking and celebrating. It’s a time to don glitzy outfits, reflect on the past, and ponder future resolutions. And then there’s the kiss at the stroke of midnight. Whether you ring in the new year…

Salvation Army In Frederick Needs Your Help!

Our local Salvation Army provides so many services to our community.  But this year they are $40,000 behind their fundraising goal to help those in need. Here are some of the services they provide. Rental/Mortgage Assistance – client must have received court-ordered eviction or foreclosure papers Utility Assistance -such as electric and heating/gas – client must have a…

Santa Is Coming!

Santa is coming this weekend! Check out the link to see when he will arrive in your neighborhood!  NORAD is tracking Santa and his sleigh. http://www.noradsanta.org/  

There Is Still Time to Get Your Holiday Packages Shipped!

Still have holiday packages to get or ship? Take a breath–you still have time for your gifts to be delivered on time! UPS Christmas Shipping Deadlines: Dec 22 – Deadline for 2nd Day Air shipments. Dec 23 – Deadline for Next Day Air shipments. USPS Christmas Shipping Deadlines: Dec 20 – Deadline for First Class…

Best Christmas Lights in Maryland

Best Christmas Lights in Maryland

Bundle up and grab a hot chocolate and check out these AMAZING Christmas lights displays this holiday season!!! According to the ‘Only In Your State’ website you’ll find the best lights in these places: 1. 34th Street, Baltimore 2. DC Temple Festival of Lights, Kensington 3. Symphony of Lights, Columbia 4. Winterfest of Lights, Ocean…

Giving Gift Cards As Holiday Gifts–Good Idea?

During the holidays everyone is always looking for the perfect gift to give. One with meaning that shows you really care. But more and more–people are giving gift cards as presents.  Is it a good idea? Some say gift cards are the best present for almost everyone on your list. Others like Scott H. Young…

Pet Costumes-What Your Dog & Cat Really Think About Playing Dress-Up!

We love our pets and love to show them off. During this time of year, many people go out and buy cute and festive costumes for their dogs and cats.  Companies that make pet costumes are racking in the bucks! Americans spend over $330 million dollars a year to dress up our beloved four-legged friends.…