WaterSavers Neighbor of the Month for November 2011

Catherine Salam, Master Gardener

Cape-mandering

Cape St. Claire escapes being split into two congressional districts but does not escape the divisive effects of gerrymandering.

Tips for Beating the Autumn Blues

Are you feeling down about the end of summer? Try some of these suggestions!

WaterSavers Neighbor of the Month

Conservation is the theme for Kay and George Maurer, who are WaterSavers Neighbor of the Month for October.

Back from Florida, Rested and Relaxed

Perhaps the most fulfilling photographic experience on the trip was the two trips we made to the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island.

Cape Mom's Magic Mumbo Sauce

DC's favorite local sauce is now available to buy online thanks to a Cape mom on a mission to spread the flavor of her home city.

Sugar, Sugar Everywhere!

Find out what "healthy" foods have tons of sugar and what foods to stay away from. Register for "Addicted to Left Over Halloween Candy?" cravings workshop at Whole Foods Annapolis.

Is Detox a Dirty Word? Discover 3 Ways to Safely Detox Without Pills, Kits and Starving

Learn the 3 surefire ways to detox safely without deprivation.

Today is World Gratitude Day!

It's the perfect opportunity to think about all you have to be thankful for

Cape Sunrise

I have just experienced the perfect storm of blogging, and I am not entirely talking about Hurricane Irene. The post-summer, school year busy time has hit our house with vengeance.

Too Busy to Exercise?

Even a little exercise can go a long way in helping you stay more balanced, healthy and happy.

Save the Oysters!

Chesapeake's Crisis Calls for Crustaceans

9/11 In the Cape

One Caper's reflections on a most awful day and the aftermath.

5 Back-to-School Lunch Ideas, Plus Hummus Recipe

Try these five healthy school lunch ideas and homemade hummus recipe.

Power Bars: Must-Have After-School Snack

Make these delicious and super-quick after-school power snacks.

Tobacco Road

Out with the Cape health food store and in with tobacco...

Capeshots From Irene

Daybreak revealed that Irene was still not quite done with us but perhaps had already done her worst.

Calm Before the Storm

In advance of Irene, I went out to take some photos around the Broadneck area last night and again this morning. I have found not much is really going on, yet.

Go Time

Today is our last best chance to be ready for Irene - who invited that chick, anyway?

Positive Thinking - An Important Key to Reducing Stress

Learn to eliminate self-criticism and negative self-talk for greater health and happiness

Earthquake in the Cape!

Capers have come to expect hurricanes and tornadoes on occasion, but earthquakes? Really?

44th Annual Maryland Seafood Festival Coming Soon

Sandy Point State Park will again be the host site for the 44th annual Maryland Seafood Festival, a tasty and entertaining tradition, with music, great food, exhibits, arts and crafts.

Meatless Monday Recipe: Quinoa Bean Burger

Have you tried to go meatless on Mondays? Instead of a hamburger, try this quinoa bean burger. Super easy for cookouts or use for busy weeknight dinners.

Figuring out Wine Styles 101

A suggested comparison between an oak-aged chard and an unoaked-chard.

Day Trip to St. Michael's

Way back in June, I managed to sneak away for a day trip to St. Michael's in MD to celebrate my birthday. Here is a collection of photographs from the trip.

Claire with an e, Please...

Ask Anne Shirley, it's just not Cape St. Claire without the e...

Manage Stress Naturally with Relaxation Therapy

Learning relaxation techniques is healthy and the benefits will last a lifetime

Paddle Board Fever

So, is the stand up paddle board craze all it's cracked up to be? The Cape Blogger gives it a whirl and lives to tell the tale.

Tomatoes: Recipe for Summer's Bumper Crop

Summer tomato recipe: Fresh Tomato Farfalle with Basil

The Random Acts of Kindness Project

Today make a choice to focus on the positive and help to spread loving kindness

Caffeine Quirks and Perks

Is caffeine good for you? This post talks about the top 8 quirks of coffee and sodas and the top 3 perks.

Mortgage Rate Week of July 24, 2011

Rates came down slightly this week. They are still hovering near all time lows. Average 30 year fixed rate is 4.5%.

The Yearly Reality Check

We have just returned from our yearly reality check, otherwise known as family vacation.

Tipping the Scales of Progress and Produce

Graul's Market will soon move its produce scales to the checkout lane like the rest of the known universe.

Learning to Relax

For a greater sense of relaxation, try these five key life changes.

Foreclosure, Short Sale and REO Properties For Sale

Several readers have asked me to explain the difference between a Foreclosure, Short Sale and REO (Real Estate Owned) property.

Strawberry Oat Bars~No Baking Involved!

Here's an easy and delicious recipe for Strawberry Oat Bars adapted from Whole Living Magazine.

New Annapolis homes are on their way!

A group of new townhouses and singles on West Street in Annapolis is dependent on a zoning text now on its way to the City Council.

A Fond Farewell

I double dog promise that this is the last time I will blog about a space shuttle mission!

Grow Some Food!

Health and happiness can come from your garden.