Sugarloaf Crafts Festival Celebrates American Craftsmanship in Gaithersburg, MD

April 12-14 Show Offers a True “Made in America” Experience for Spring

Smart Meters and Why You Should Opt-Out Now

Say no to SmartMeters. It should be our prerogative. Tell your delegates you want to opt-out. Click on "Who Represents Me?": http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmmain.aspx?pid=legisrpage&tab=subject6

As the Spring Cleaning Urge Hits, Please Keep HopeLine in Mind for Recycling Old Cellphones

As the urge for “spring cleaning” hits, please keep the HopeLine recycling program in mind as you rid your desk drawers and storage closets of no-longer-needed cellphones

Take the sting out of spring

As Spring gets ready to burst onto the scene you will see plenty of activity outside. Trees and flowers have been waiting for warmer temperatures. But so have bees, wasps and other stinging insects.

SoberRide Offers Free Rides Home this St Patrick’s Day

Together with WRAP’s SoberRide initiative, AT&T is providing free taxi rides (up to $30) to anyone 21+ in the DC area who may have had one too many Irish Car Bombs or pints of Guinness.

What's your excuse?

Regular exercise in order to stay healthy is a goal for lots of people, but chances are you could use a little help sticking with your exercise routine.

Get the most from your physician visit

There are many reasons that you visit a physician. Whatever the reason, a few simple preparations will help you get the most out of your time with the physician.

Appy Valentine’s Day!

Love is in the air…. or at least in the wireless airwaves. AT&T has compiled a list of apps that can help make this Valentine’s Day a special one for your special someone, even at the last minute.

Do advancements equate to progress?

In the always advancing era of technology, it is sometimes questionable whether newer and easier ways to do things are necessarily better.

Spotlight On Inauguration - Staying Connected

As the crowds descend upon Downtown DC to take part in the Inauguration, AT&T recommends a few tips and tricks to help you be tech-smart and stay connected this weekend.

Contemplating the Mass-Shooting in Connecticut

Contemplating the tragic mass-shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. I ask your prayers.

Does more free time equal increased productivity?

During my offseason from school sports, I am relieved to finally be introduced to the previously foreign concept of free time. But does this extra time automatically lead to more productivity?

Aliabaad Farm: For the Health of Our Farm and of the Bay

At Aliabaad Farm, we are preparing for spring production – and winter hasn’t even arrived.

Handling Your Parent's Poor Finances

More and more often young adults are being faced with having to help their parents out of poor financial situations. There are some key things you need to know before you lend a helping hand.

Fulfilling Freshness Needs, Aliabaad Creates Custom 2013 CSA Programs

We have created customized CSA programs!

A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight, walking in a Winter Wonderland

many people dread the start of winter and all that it brings. But if we took a few minutes to ponder over the positivity of winter, we might have a different outlook.

The Secret Recipe for a Perfect College Decision

This time of year brings stress to many students going through the college selection process. I discuss some of the things that might go into this important decision

Top-Ranking Producer Aliabaad Farm Announces New 2013 CSA

Aliabaad Farm is located in Historic Sharpsburg, Maryland and offers naturally grown produce and free-range livestock and eggs.

Biblical Discernment & A Prayer before the Election

Understanding that God is neither a democrat or a republican, the author offers suggestions for Biblical discernment and prayer before the election.

Blog: AT&T Prepares for Hurricane Sandy, Offers Tips to Residents

As Hurricane Sandy makes her way up the East Coast, AT&T is ready to respond quickly. AT&T has already deployed its Network Disaster Recovery teams and offers tips on how you can stay prepared too.

Negotiating the Funeral Planning Minefield – Part 2

Avoiding the most egregious practices of funeral homes & cemeteries by thinking/planning ahead.

How's the Real Estate Market in 20878?

Update on the Real Estate Market in the North Potomac - Darnestown - Gaithersburg Zip Code of 20878

What Motivates You?

Recent experiences have led me to ask my peers, teammates, role models, and myself: Why do we do what we do?

School Spirit is in full swing as football season kicks off

Quince Orchard High School's famous "Red Army" is a perfect example of how an emphasis on school spirit can benefit not only the student body, but the entire community.

Out With the Old and in with the New

Student athletes say goodbye to the two-a-day tradition and hello to new and strict regulations regarding preseason practice time

Blog: Cheering for more than just gold

As we religiously watch the 2012 London Olympic Games, we neglect to consider just how young these athletes are and just how much they've sacrificed to get to where they are.

Blog: A Reminder to Celebrate Diversity

Once we take time to get to know and accept one another, we will find that the world is quite bigger than we once thought.

Women Taking the Reigns

Women are starting to take the financial reigns away from men. Wives are more involved and young women are taking their finances into their own hands.

Homestead Property Tax Credit Application Deadline Approaching

Save Money on your Property Taxes - Homestead Property Tax Credit Application Deadline is Approaching

Can Christianity Be Saved?: A Comment on a NY Times Editorial & a HuffingtonPost.com Rebuttal

Author reviews a recent conservative critique of liberal Christianity and it's liberal Christian rebuttal, rejecting both conservative and liberal Christian formulations, and offering a 3rd way.

Blog: The Aftermath of the Storm

Recent power outages in Maryland left people feeling hot, bored, and all together lost without access to the things that we normally utilize constantly.

TV and Why We Love It

As our choice of television shows broadens, America's obsession with TV becomes increasingly severe. But has anyone ever wondered why we love TV so much?

Maryland Driving Test-- wait time

Something must be wrong. Why is the closest time slot to get a license two months away?

Blog: Why Young Adults Don't Want Your House

Interest rates on home loans remain at record lows. Young adults, however seem to not be in any rush to buy a home.

How To Navigate High School: for Freshmen

A new school year will bring with it "fresh meat" for all high schools across the county. This blog is a short guide on what to really expect when entering freshman year.

Negotiating the Funeral Planning Minefield

In this "buyer beware" article the author describes questionable funeral home and cemetery practices that have become for frequent in recent years.

What Ever Happened to Summer Break?

As the world of athletics and academics becomes more and more competitive, summer vacation for students becomes less and less like a break

Racehorse vs Workhorse

Segregating your investable assets into Racehorse and Workhorse "Buckets" can be a useful strategy when dealing with investing to reach goals vs investing to chase gains.

How's the Real Estate Market in 20878?

The state of the real estate market in zip code 20878, analyzing January through April 2012 for Gaithersburg and North Potomac.

Blog: A Widow's Words On Solo Parenting

"Everything grows rounder and wider and weirder, and I sit here in the middle of it all and wonder who in the world you will turn out to be.“ --Carrie Fisher