Mary McCarthy
Contributing Writer
"In Pajamas With Coffee" - by Jamie Windon theblondephotographer.com
Professional freelance writer with 17 years' experience in magazine, newspaper and online features, including features in Victorian Homes magazine, The Washington Post, Baltimore Sun and Philadelphia Inquirer, Maryland Life, Chesapeake Life, What's Up Eastern Shore (as Managing Editor) & others.
I write a humor blog called Pajamas & Coffee and am currently Editor in Chief of Chesapeake Family magazine, where I write a blog called Quite Contrary I'm a mother of four children ranging in age from 17-5. Our family lives in a spooky-looking 1881 Second Empire Victorian house which undergoes perpetual restoration on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
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Latest Articles
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So You Want to Be a Humor Blogger?
Humor blogging isn't for everyone. Only the funny people need apply.
Oct 13, 2010
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Walmart Foundation Awards $3 Million to Alliance for Equity
America's largest home retailer announced a $3 million grant to the Alliance for Equity in Higher Education to increase minority college success rates.
Sep 30, 2010
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Fall Home Cleaning
Forget spring cleaning. Fall is the best time to organize, clean, and freshen up your home.
Sep 30, 2010
- Mary McCarthy
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New Website Whatever Nation Dedicated to Parenting Teens
This wenite aims to help parents survive the eyerolling era of raising teenagers. Here's an interview with Whatever Nation founder Stefanie from ooph.com.
Sep 14, 2010
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New White House Rug Made From Recycled Materials
When the Oval Office needs a new rug, the most famous house in the country chooses one made with recycled materials.
Sep 6, 2010
- Mary McCarthy
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Target Revitalizes 32 School Libraries This Fall
Target and The Heart of America Foundation renovate school libraries across the country, providing thousands of students with resources to learn and succeed
Sep 6, 2010
- Mary McCarthy
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Best Buy Joins EPA Responsible Appliance Disposal Program
Partnership demonstrates Best Buy's commitment to help consumers save energy, reduce waste and protect the environment.
Jul 20, 2010
- Mary McCarthy
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Walmart Foundation Gives $2.1 Million To Help End Hunger
Home retailer takes initiative by donating needed funds to Parks and Recreation programs across nation.
Jul 20, 2010
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Home Sizes Shrinking Due to Economy
Americans still want homes- they just want smaller homes they can better afford in a tough economy, so single story home sales are increasing.
Jun 28, 2010
- Mary McCarthy
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Adding an In-Law Suite
Many American families are considering adding in-law suites to homes to combine family expenses.
Jun 28, 2010
- Mary McCarthy
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