let me help you get the most bang for your buck… Homeownership in Maryland comes with a unique set of challenges and opportunities — think soggy backyards, seasonal weather shifts, …
Moonshadow Collective: Art, Events, Reiki, Gifts
There are spaces that hit you in your chest before you even take in what’s actually in front of you. For me, that was Moonshadow Collective. I’ve known Beck for …
DC Adventure Day Itinerary
A spontaneous morning in the city packed with culture, coffee, and hands-on fun. There’s something magical about an unexpected day off from school. With no plans but plenty of energy, …
The 2026 List: Places & Spaces You’re Visiting ASAP
This week started with a realization: the first chapter of The Local Wander was all about that energetic, childlike feeling of discovering new places. When I first arrived in Maryland, …
November 2025: Ways to Give Back in Maryland
November is the unofficial kickoff to giving season — but in Central Maryland, it’s not just about year-end donations. All month long, there are events where you can show up, …
The After: When a House Becomes a Home
Every once in a while, I’ll be scrolling through Instagram and see a familiar space — a deck, a kitchen, a front porch I know by heart. It’s the same …
Buying a Home Off-market
We drove past this house a thousand times in the months of house hunting; little did we know it was waiting there for us the entire time. In real estate …
October 2025 Event Lineup in Central Maryland
If I Actually Leave My House, Here is Where You’ll Find Me 1. Nom De Plume — Concert at The Loft Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025 • 7:00-9:00 PMLocation: The …
The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Home Sight Unseen
For Buyers Ready to Make the Leap — and Sellers Who Need to Know What’s Up Let’s Get This Out of the Way First… Yes — buying a home sight …
Into the Swamp: A Weekend at Pocomoke River State Park (And Why I’m Still Thinking About It)
There are places you visit that don’t feel like Maryland. And then there’s Pocomoke River State Park — which doesn’t even feel like this century. There’s something ancient and quiet …
