Father’s Day is 2 weeks from Sunday! Yep, June 21st is truly right around the corner. For a lot of folks, the thought of buying Dad a gift causes hand-wringing and great gnashing of teeth. Unless he’s a big-time hobbyist, the list of gift possibilities can be short. Try asking him what he wants and… READ MORE
I look forward to warmer weather because it means the grill is open at Chez McCoy. My favorite dinner is a grilled protein (like marinated chicken or lightly glazed salmon) paired with something crunchy and garden-fresh. Something like this: Summery Orange Spinach Salad 10 oz. raw spinach, washed & drained well 1/4 lb. Fresh mushroom,… READ MORE
Remember the TV show “Cheers?” Sam, Diane, Coach, Carla, Normie…and that great theme song! The lyrics have dimmed over time, but the upshot of the refrain was something like “You wanna go where people know/Troubles are all the same/You wanna go where everybody knows your name.” I think of that song when I stop into… READ MORE
My favorite thing about Christmas are the stockings– filling them, and having the thrill of seeing what little goodies Santa has selected just for me. I guess that’s why I love to give goodie baskets as gifts…and what better time to curate a collection of treats than Mother’s Day for the women who have nurtured… READ MORE
Your search for your 2015 Mother’s Day gifts has ended. This year, give a beautiful, useful gift that’s made right here in Frederick, MD– Flaxie Packs! How about a 3-piece gift set made up of a 9″ x 12″ Original, a 5″ x 22″ Wrap and a 5″ x 11″ Small? Select one pattern for… READ MORE
I know, I know…it’s nearly impossible to believe, but THIS SUNDAY– May 10th– is Mother’s Day…already! If you agree with us that an ideal gift combines beauty and utility, don’t worry– we’ve got your back! Flaxie Packs is delighted to team up with Abloom Florists (voted by Frederick Magazine’s readers as one of Frederick’s Best)… READ MORE
When it comes to easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing sweets, nothing tops Oreo Truffles! Here’s what you need: 1. 14 oz. package of Oreos, crushed. 2. 8-oz package of cream cheese, room temperature 3. 12 oz. package of vanilla-flavored Almond Bark (in grocery store baking aisle) Crush the Oreos in a Zip-Loc bag with your hands or a… READ MORE
Three Flaxie Packs! Okay, it’s a trick question…but really! Who wouldn’t love a matching or coordinated set of Flaxie Packs for Mother’s Day, a birthday or baby gift? Make your own set of 1 Original 9″ x 12″, a 5″ x 22″ Wrap and a sweet 4.5″ x 11″ Small Flaxie Pack– choose your favorite… READ MORE
When was the last time you did something really outrageous? Oh, now…that’s not good. If the answer is anything between “a really, really long time” and “never,” it’s time to reconsider your M.O. and change it up! All you have to do is show up at Monocacy Elementary School, 7421 Hayward Rd in Frederick by… READ MORE
YES! The temperatures outside are finally rising…and that means warmer hands and feet for many of us. But for those who suffer from a circulatory condition called Raynaud’s disease (or Raynaud’s phenomenon), over air-conditioned spaces– or even picking up an ice-cold glass or beverage container– can cause pain and discoloration– any time of year. Here’s… READ MORE
