💛 Frederick, Let’s Take January Slow

A gentle reset with local news, updates, and good stuff to know

🐝 Welcome to The Frederick Buzz

Your go-to local scoop for Frederick County
Thursday, January 8th Edition
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🗂️ What’s Inside This Week:

This week feels a little quieter around Frederick, in that cozy, catch-your-breath kind of way.

I’m sharing a snapshot of what’s happening around town, including a few local updates, a look at recent home sales, and some food and community news you might’ve missed.

You’ll also see a reminder that Season 1 of the podcast is ready to binge. It’s perfect background listening while you’re driving, walking the dog, or winding down at home.

I’ve been hearing from so many of you who are catching up now, and it makes me so happy.

Settle in, scroll through, and let’s ease into the week together 💛

✨ Weekend Highlights: 5 Events You’ll Love

 

  1. Fri, 1/9, 4-7pm - Brunswick's January Pop-Up! Market @ American Legion

  2. Fri, 1/9, 5:30-8:45pm - Winter Wonderland Whimsical Lights Tour @ Frederick Social

  3. Sat, 1/10, 11am-3pm - Visit the National Road Museum and Trolley Station Museum @ National Road Museum

  4. Sun, 1/11, 12-4pm - Frederick Plant Swap @ Steinhardt Brewing Company

  5. Sun, 1/11, 1-3pm - Stitch ‘n Sip @ Milkhouse Brewery

✈️ Travel-Size Hair Wins for Vacation

So, I grabbed this 5-piece COLOR WOW Hair trial set for my upcoming vacay because I wanted to test everything without committing to full sizes AND I’ve heard so many good things about the COLOR WOW line of hair products.

I couldn’t wait until my vacation to try the Dream Coat and Pop & Lock. I already love it! It made my hair so much smoother, shinier, and frizz-free with zero extra effort. I just sprayed in the Dream Coat while my hair was still wet and blow dried it like I normally do. I honestly didn’t even need to go over it with a straight iron like I usually do.

The Pop & Lock adds in that extra shine after styling.

These minis are great for carry-ons, weekend trips, or if you just want to try the COLOR WOW hair products without the full-size commitment.

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🥣 Cozy Crockpot Cabbage Soup

This week’s blog is one of my favorite cozy, no-fuss dinners. This crockpot cabbage soup tastes just like stuffed cabbage rolls, without all the work.

You toss everything in the slow cooker and let it do its thing. It’s hearty, budget-friendly, and low carb, with simple ingredients and big comfort-food energy.

Perfect for busy nights, meal prep, or stocking the freezer.

🏡 Winter Roof Check: Small Steps, Big Protection

Maryland winters can be rough on your roof, but a few simple steps now can help you avoid bigger problems later.

  • Heavy snow adds extra weight and strain, so safely clearing buildup helps protect the structure.

  • Ice dams happen when snow melts and refreezes at the roofline, pushing water under shingles. Proper attic insulation, ideally R-30 or higher, makes a big difference.

  • Cold temps reveal problems fast, so now’s the time to look for missing shingles, cracks, or early signs of leaks and fix them before winter worsens.

👉 Protect your home before winter hits harder
📞 Book your free consultation today!
👉 Don’t wait—get on their schedule now: Call ➡️A&S Construction
☎️(301) 703-2157/📲Text Sandra (443) 333-9531 for a free estimate.
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📰 Local Buzz

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

Winter Pause – The historic Comus Inn is closing temporarily for a winter break, with plans to reopen when the season warms up.

Patio Favorite – A new list of Maryland’s hidden patio gems includes a Frederick spot locals keep coming back to.

Pizza Whisper – One of Maryland’s most talked-about “secret” pizza places is right here in Frederick, and the hype is real.

Ekiben Update – Construction is back on track at 500 N. Market Street, with Ekiben still aiming for a February or March 2026 opening in Downtown Frederick.

Restaurant Shake-Up – Applebee’s on Spectrum Drive has closed, but Raising Cane’s is officially headed to Frederick.

Food Hall Buzz – A new concept called Wonder could be bringing a food hall-style experience to Frederick, and curiosity is high.

🏡 Top 5 Home Sales This Week & MaryLou’s Tip 👇

Don’t wait…PAINT!!!

Picking the right paint colors can truly make or break a home sale.

The wrong shade can shrink a room, clash with the light, or distract buyers from the things that actually matter. While the right color makes spaces feel bigger, brighter, and instantly more inviting.

Paint is one of the easiest ways to add value fast, which is why my designer offers FREE paint consultations to my sellers.

Sometimes all it takes is the perfect neutral to turn “We like it” into “We have to have it!!!”
🔗 Contact MaryLou | 👉www.youandmarylou.com
📧 [email protected] | 📞 (301) 524-8693
🏡 8 E 2nd St, Frederick

🎙️ Podcast: Season 1 Replay Mode👇

🎧 Catch Up on Season 1:

Season 1 may be done for now, but every episode is still live and ready to listen whenever you are.

If you missed a few along the way or just want something familiar in your earbuds, this is a great time to revisit local stories, Frederick favorites, and real behind-the-scenes chats.

We’ll be back with Season 2 in 2026. Until then, queue up the episodes and enjoy the full season from start to finish.

🎧 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!