Christa Emmer is a news and lifestyle writer based in the ‘burbs of Maryland. She has contributed to CBS DC, Racked, and AXS.com and is always on the lookout for the latest and greatest in beauty. Contact her at [email protected].
Shop local this Valentine's Day! Here's a list of Baltimore-area businesses that have some of the sweetest Valentine’s Day gifts ever concocted. From baby lamb cuddling to a heart-shaped charcuterie board, your sweetie will be charmed by these local gift ideas.
In-N-Out is expanding to the east coast! The restaurant chain announced this week that it would be opening its first east coast area location in Nashville, Tennessee. It will open by 2026.
Skip the alcohol in January with one of these great alcohol-free options. "Dry January" is a tradition that started in the U.K. to encourage people to give up alcohol in the month of January.
Valentine’s Day is known as a holiday for lovers, but what about showing some love to your friends? Grab your girlfriends and have fun at one of these Valentine's Day workshops.
The Dr. Seuss Experience is a mesmerizing exhibit that allows visitors to get up close and personal with their favorite Dr. Seuss themes and characters for a limited time in Tysons Corner, Virginia.
King Cakes are yeast-raised cakes topped with icing and decorated with sugar tinted in Mardi Gras colors. Here are five local bakeries in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia where you can pick up an authentic King Cake for your Mardi Gras party:
Buying Mother's Day gifts is a great way to show your love and appreciation for all the special moms in your life. Get a gift now from one of these local Maryland artisans.
Prepare to celebrate Memorial Day in style with these party tips to make your gathering fun and easy. Here is a list of creative ways to celebrate and reflect on this traditional American holiday.
These local candy shops have all the sweets and treats you need to fill those Easter baskets! Washington, D.C., has a variety of local candy shops that are popular among residents and visitors for buying Easter candy.
Youth on Course (YOC), in partnership with the Maryland State Golf Association, is a program that allows Maryland kids to golf at more than 24 local courses for just $5 a round.
Have you made plans for the Fourth of July? We've rounded up our top 5 must-see firework shows around Maryland for you and yours to have an amazing Fourth of July experience!
Hosting a crab feast this summer in Maryland? Introduce your guests to one of these locally brewed craft beers. No crab feast is complete without a citrusy craft beer.
Skittles has teamed up with French's to deliver a unique candy flavor: Mustard! And in honor of National Mustard Day, you'll be able to try out the mustard-flavor Skittles for yourself by visiting the "Mustard Mobile" when it comes to your city.
Think you've seen everything there is to see in D.C.? Check out these new additions. Summer visitors can several new things, including the newly remodeled National Air and Space Museum, a new baby gorilla at the National Zoo, and stinky corpse flowers blooming at the National Arboretum.
If you haven’t already heard the news, pumpkin spice is making its grand return very soon. We've put together the ultimate list of coffee shops and stores where you can get your hands on all things pumpkin spice.
Getting out to view the beautiful turning of the leaves is a safe activity to enjoy under coronavirus restrictions. Here are the best places in Maryland to find fall foliage, as well as when the colors will be at their most spectacular!
If you’re a parent of a child who won’t eat school lunch, you know all about the challenges of packing lunches. Don't worry; we have some ideas for making lunch box prep easier with these essential products.
Assateague Island is one of Maryland and Virginia’s unique treasures. Located on the east coast of the Delmarva peninsula, it stretches 37 miles along the Atlantic Ocean. The island is home to beautiful beaches, marches, the Assateague Lighthouse, and herds of wild horses.
Labor Day is a summer holiday when we celebrate the American worker and say an official goodbye to summer. So why not give your whites one last spin with a Labor Day White Party?
Buying your pet a costume is an adorable way to include them in Halloween festivities. There are a ton of cute costumes available to fit pets of all sizes, and we've compiled a list of 13 trendy pet costumes for Halloween this year!
If getting scared out of your wits is your idea of a good time, head over to Bennett's Curse, if you dare ... Located in Dundalk, Bennett's Curse has been terrifying Marylanders since 2001. The attraction has been named one of America's Top 5 legendary haunts by America Haunts, a national association of premier haunted attractions.
Traveling can be exhausting and complicated. Make it easier by adding a few new travel accessories to your collection. Pack your suitcase and keep everything organized with these travel gadgets and accessories.
Maryland is home to many family farms where you can pick a pumpkin fresh from the field and enjoy a variety of fun farm activities. We’ve put together a list of the best pumpkin patches in Maryland!
Between Barbie, Wednesday, Ted Lasso, and other pop culture hits, we've compiled a list of the 13 most popular Halloween costumes for adults this holiday season!
Thanksgiving is all about food, family, and football. But hosting the holiday is more than just preparing a comforting meal, it’s also crafting a warm and inviting atmosphere. From the dining table to the family room, we've compiled a list of decorations designed to create a warm, welcoming home for you and your guests on Thanksgiving.
Many fan-favorite attractions and holiday light displays are returning to Maryland this year, including Zoo Lights, Winterfest of Lights, Lights on the Bay, and so many more.
Visitors to D.C. will soon have a chance to see the halls of congress in person again. The U.S. Capitol has announced public tours of the building will finally resume on Monday, March 28.
Taco Bell fans, rejoice! After removing the popular tortilla-and-bean pizza from stores last fall, Taco Bell has announced it will be bringing back the Mexican Pizza on May 19!
The state of Maryland is now investigating 20 cases of vaping-related lung illness. There are 530 cases reported across the United States, and eight people have died.
