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Each week, we'll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break, and make your life a little easier, maybe a whole lot easier.
Your teens are holding a car wash at the high school Saturday. The grandparents volunteered to take the younger children to a movie Sunday afternoon. Your tweens take tap on Wednesday evening. It’s your time. Take it. Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break, and make your life a little easier, maybe a whole lot easier. To my husband, a day spent antiquing is looking for old things that we don’t need. But for me, there is nothing like the thrill of a good find, something that has meant a little or a lot to someone over the years and that is looking for …
Making time to treat yourself is important for any busy parent. Working, raising children, and the normal grind of life will wear you down if you don't take time out to make yourself the priority. Look at the calendar and make a date for you, get the childcare arrangements squared away and get going. And what better way to help you ease into the weekend than enjoying some wine? Do you love wine? Do you wish you knew more about it? If you don’t know your merlot from your pinot, this week’s Great Escape is for you. Set up a sitter, grab your friends or your significant other and visit Bin 201 …
Making time to treat yourself is important for any busy parent. Working, raising children, and the normal grind of life will wear you down if you don't take time out to make yourself the priority. Look at the calendar and make a date for you, get the childcare arrangements squared away and get going. There are plenty of options to pamper yourself around Greater Annapolis and many businesses are advertising holiday specials with Valentine's Day next week. If you aren't prepared to treat yourself in time to take advantage of the current specials, don't be afraid to ask for an introductory …
Your teens are holding a car wash at the high school Saturday. The grandparents volunteered to take the younger children to a movie Sunday afternoon. Your tweens take tap on Wednesday evening. It’s your time. Take it. Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break, and make your life a little easier, maybe a whole lot easier. This week's escape idea is the Maryland Craft Beer Dinner with Brian Strumke of Stillwater Artisanal Ales. You and a spouse could enjoy a delicious meal at Punk's Backyard Grill from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday for $50 per person. Learn about …

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