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Columbia, MD’s Live Performance Scene Is Packed This Summer: Here’s What You Can’t Miss

If you've been following me for a while, you already know how much I love highlighting everything that makes Howard County a fantastic place to live, play, and explore with your family. But did you know that Columbia is making serious noise as Maryland’s capital of live performances?

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Self-Care Stay: A Midweek Escape to Refresh and Recharge at Turf Valley Resort

As a mom, I wear a lot of hats, chauffeur, chef, cheerleader, snack fairy, and occasionally, referee. Most days are go-go-go, and if you’re anything like me, your “me time” consists of hiding in the pantry with a snack & doom scrolling. So when I say this midweek escape to Turf Valley Resort’s spa changed my entire mood, I mean it.

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Helping My Kids Thrive: Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academy in Howard County, MD

If you told me a few months ago that cartwheels and monkey bars would be the catalyst for real emotional growth in my kids, I’m not sure I would’ve believed you. But here we are. Both of my kids are currently enrolled in classes at Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academy, and the transformation I’ve witnessed has been nothing short of amazing. 

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