✨ Frederick Holiday Buzz: Glow-Up Picks, Local Gifts & Weekend Fun

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Thursday, December 18th Edition
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🗂️ What’s Inside This Week:

Frederick is leaning fully into holiday mode with Santa sightings, Downtown Saturdays, festive brewery events, and even Barks & Brews for our four-legged friends.

Inside this week’s newsletter, I’m sharing my Holiday Glow-Up Favorites for dry winter skin, plus my 12 Days of Local gift guide to help you finish shopping without stressing over shipping deadlines.

The Dinner for 4 at Wye Oak Tavern giveaway is live right now, and this is your reminder to enter before it closes.

You’ll also find a cozy Maryland Crab Imperial recipe, a quick home tip from A&S Construction about frost on your windows, and all the Local Buzz happening around Frederick this week.

Grab something warm, get comfy, and let’s see what’s happening around town 👇

✨ Weekend Highlights: 5 Festive Events You’ll Love

1. Fri, 12/19, 7-10pm - Bar Room Blitz @ McClintock Distilling

2. Sat, 12/20, 8:30-11:30am - Breakfast with Santa @ Myersville Farmers' Market

3. Sat, 12/20, 11am-1pm - Santa Claus drops by the Market @ Widespread Country Market

4. Sat, 12/20, 10-9pm - December Saturdays @ Downtown Frederick

5. Sun, 12/21, 12-4pm - Barks & Brews Mini Markets @ Steinhardt Brewing Co.

✨ My Holiday Glow-Up Favorites

When my skin starts feeling dry, dull, and straight up exhausted from all the holiday chaos, these are the things I keep reaching for.

They help my skin feel hydrated, calm, and glowy… even when my sleep and water intake are absolutely not winning any awards.

I mixed a couple splurge-y favorites with some budget staples I rebuy over and over, like hyaluronic acid, snail mucin, and the lip mask I use like crazy because my lips get painfully chapped every single winter.

I also added an LED light therapy mask I keep seeing everywhere with amazing reviews and am seriously tempted to try for those cozy nights in.

These make great gifts, but honestly, I’m definitely stocking up for myself too.

Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

🎁 12 Days of Local: Frederick’s Holiday Gift Guide

If you still want to give thoughtful, meaningful gifts without stressing over shipping deadlines, this is your answer.

My 12 Days of Local guide brings together 12 standout Frederick businesses offering everything from cozy home décor and handmade chocolates to wine, jewelry, beauty, and experience gifts you actually feel good about giving.

Every spot in this guide is locally owned, community-loved, and offering a Buzz-exclusive deal, which makes shopping small feel even better this time of year.

And quick reminder. The Dinner for 4 at Wye Oak Tavern giveaway is happening right now. It started yesterday and ends Friday, so this is your window to enter.

You’ll find the Google entry form here, and it only takes a minute to enter.

👉 Browse the full 12 Days of Local gift guide »

🦀 Maryland Classic: Crab Imperial Recipe

This week I’m sharing my favorite Maryland Crab Imperial recipe, and it’s every bit as cozy and comforting as you’d expect.

Rich, creamy imperial sauce, sweet lump crab, a buttery breadcrumb topping, and just the right touch of Old Bay.

It’s perfect for a cozy dinner at home or when you want to impress without stress.

I break down the steps, share my best tips for keeping the crab tender, and include a few easy swaps if you need them.

If you love classic Maryland seafood, this one’s a must.

👉 Get the full Crab Imperial recipe here »

📰 Local Buzz

🐝 Here’s what everyone’s talking about around Frederick this week.

New Restaurant Alert – Fire Oak Culinary Tavern had it’s soft open on December 15 in the former Firestone’s space. Downtown foodies, this one’s big.

HGTV Shoutout – A Maryland town named “perfect for Christmas” made HGTV’s list, and Frederick is very much part of that holiday conversation.

Feel-Good Story – A retired police officer is driving a mobile laundry van to help people experiencing homelessness.

New Year’s Plans – A fresh roundup of New Year’s Eve events for 2026 just dropped. Time to start planning.

Keys Comeback Hopes – A proposed $39 million stadium renovation could help bring affiliated minor league baseball back to Frederick.

City Leadership Update – An email from the Frederick mayor adds more context to the ongoing police chief nominee discussion.

Weekend Fun – Tons of events happening Dec 19–20, from holiday happenings to family-friendly activities around town.

🏡 Top 5 Home Sales This Week 👇

🎙️ Podcast: Catch Up Before Season 2 👇

🎧 Catch Up on Season 1:

Season 1 has officially wrapped, but all 12 episodes are still available if you want something easy and local to listen to over the holidays.

This is a great time to catch up on our favorite Frederick conversations, behind-the-scenes moments, and a few twin stories you may have missed along the way.

We’ll be back with Season 2 in January, so grab a coffee, press play, and enjoy the episodes at your own pace.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
👉 [Click here to listen on Listen Frederick »]

🙋‍♀️Join me next week…

See you around town. And if you’re out and about, tag me so I can share your fun!

Have a fabulous weekend!
Pam ✨
Housewives of Frederick County
@housewivesoffrederickcounty | The Frederick Buzz