Summer is in full swing! That means fresh, local food at the farmers’ market, warm walks in the park, and maybe even a picnic or two. It also means you should start thinking about freshening up the decor in your apartment. Here are a few simple decorating ideas to help you welcome summer into your … Continue reading How to Make Your Apartment Feel Like a Summer Oasis →

Now that summer is at its peak, harness the feeling of the season by adding some greenery to your apartment. Here are a few creative ways to do it. DIY terrariums. A terrarium is a great way to squeeze some Mother Nature into your home without taking up too much space. Follow this simple tutorial to make your … Continue reading Go Green This Summer With These Plant-Growing Tips →

If you love to cook with fresh herbs, there’s a way to do it without running to the store all the time. Simply start your own garden. You don’t need any outdoor space to do it—a kitchen windowsill and a few containers will do the trick. Here’s how to get started. Find a sunny spot. First … Continue reading How to Start a Summer Herb Garden Indoors →

With such an eye-catching name, it’s no surprise that Baby’s on Fire, a newly opened cafe in Fell’s Point, is getting lots of attention. But the concept behind it is what really draws people in. One of two locations (the other being in Mt. Vernon), Baby’s on Fire brings together coffee and records in a … Continue reading Bring a Love of Coffee and Vintage Records to Baby’s on Fire →

If you’ve been here a while, you’ve discovered the local staple that is Michael’s Cafe. If you’re new to the area, now is the perfect time to try this 35-year old culinary institution! Right now, the White Marsh location is serving up delivery and takeout options that can be ordered easily from their website so we don’t have … Continue reading Taste What Makes Michael’s Cafe a Local Favorite →

With the weather getting warmer and warmer every day, you might be starting to take your workout routine outside on a regular basis. Here’s what you need to stay safe and comfortable while you’re exercising outdoors. Lightweight, sweat-wicking layers. Since spring bridges the gap between winter and summer, its weather can be somewhat unpredictable in terms … Continue reading Must-Have for Your First Warm-Weather Run →

We all love warm, sunny days by the harbor, and there are so many ways to take advantage of this beautiful place we live. One of the best spots in town to get outside and explore? Canton Waterfront Park, the lush green space that separates Boston Street and the Harbor, which makes for pretty stellar … Continue reading Unpack a Spring Picnic at Canton Waterfront Park →

If one of your goals for 2020 was to shop more sustainably and consciously, head to MOM’s Organic Market in White Marsh. While it is a chain, it’s family owned and operated and is still fairly small compared to all those big-box chains with about 1,000 employees in the Mid-Atlantic and Tri-State areas. Not only … Continue reading Kitchen Bare at The Berkleigh? Restock at MOM’s Organic Market! →

The end of winter always seems to drag, but it’s safe to say the cold weather is in the rearview mirror this year. Spring has sprung, and with it, an array of fresh ingredients. Honor the season by tossing a few of those ingredients into these sweet mocktails. Raspberry Mojito [A Sweet Pea Chef]Fresh mint … Continue reading Spring Mocktails to Sip and Serve Right Now →

If you’re in the mood to be a little artsy, harness that creativity with a fun DIY project. These projects require minimal artistic ability and few materials, so you probably already have everything you need to make at least one of them. Paper Dahlias [HGTV]If you have a cardboard cake circle, break it out. But … Continue reading 3 DIY Projects Using Minimal Materials →