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The Best Amusement Parks and Resorts to Visit
Amusement parks aren’t just for summer—many of the best amusement parks in the DMV (DC, Maryland, and Virginia) offer unique attractions and events in...
Resources for Returning to the Workforce After Motherhood
Have you considered returning to the workforce after motherhood? Maybe you stepped away intentionally. Maybe it wasn’t part of the plan (hello DOGE, RTOs...
Healthy Chocolate Popsicles Recipe for Children (and Adults)
With summer here, there is no better way to enjoy the sun and cool down than with these frozen creamy chocolate fudge pops. They...
Pop Your Own Healthy Homemade Popcorn
Whose kid doesn't love popcorn? Whether at the movies, at home, in the car, at a park, or just about anywhere. Every mom knows...
8 Grocery Budgeting Tips: Stretching Every Dollar
Here's a little fact about me: I LOVE grocery shopping. It's fun with my kids, and it's even more fun when I'm shopping solo....
Kelly Hayes: Mom of the Month [July 2026]
The Washington, DC area is full of amazing moms. There are working moms, stay-at-home moms, single moms, moms of multiples, foster moms, adoptive moms,...
Obsessed with Our IKEA Kitchen Renovation + Money Saving Tips
After dreaming about a new kitchen for years, we finally took the leap and renovated the heart of our Washington, DC home. A kitchen...
Favorite DC Area Ice Cream Shops
It’s hot out and the perfect time to treat yourself (and your kids) to ice cream! We talked to several local moms about their...
Two Day Trips for Fossil-Finding in the DC Area
If you have budding scientists, or just dinosaur-loving kiddos, the Washington DC area is a great place to be! Of course, you can visit...
Beat the Heat: How to Stay Cool and Entertained in the DMV
If you've lived through even one DC summer, you get it: the humidity hits before 9 a.m., the playground equipment turns into a stovetop...
Our Favorite Prenatal & Postpartum Fitness Classes
Preparing for Childbirth with Prenatal Workouts
If you're reading here, you already know pregnancy does a number on your body. I remember the first time...
3 Tips to Pack Summer Camp Lunches
Need tips to pack summer camp lunches?! Summer is underway, which brings along crazy camp activities with multiple drop-offs, juggling work schedules, and, of...
The Best Sunflower Farms, Fields, and Festivals in the DC Area
Our annual guide to best sunflower farms, fields, and festivals in the DC area has arrived!
What could be more glorious than some time spent...
3 Cool Adventures at Home for the Dog Days of Summer
We're in the dog days of summer. It's hot, so very hot. Our kids have been home since June. Sometimes we need to shake...
The 12 Best Carousels in the Washington, DC Area
Here are the 12 best carousels in the Washington, DC area for families. Kids (and adults!) will be thrilled and you'll make a fun...
250 Ways to Celebrate America Bucket List
Celebrating America's 250th anniversary in Washington, DC is a big deal. There are so many memory-making opportunities to celebrate now and throughout 2026. This...
Make Your Own Fireworks Art Projects
Some of my favorite childhood memories are of the fireworks on the Fourth of July. My mom worked in a small town on the...
The Best Giant Fancy Milkshake Places
Summer is coming and that means so is ice cream and milkshake season!
Have you seen the Instagram-worthy, huge, fancy milkshakes around the DC area?...
A Guide to July 4th in Washington, DC
The 4th of July is such a fun holiday, especially here in our nation’s capital. There are countless ways to celebrate America’s 250th birthday...
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22 Family-Friendly Beaches Near the Washington, DC area
Looking for an easy beach getaway right outside of Washington, DC? From calm Chesapeake Bay beaches perfect for toddlers to lively boardwalk destinations with...
Two Day Trips for Fossil-Finding in the DC Area
If you have budding scientists, or just dinosaur-loving kiddos, the Washington DC area is a great place to be! Of course, you can visit...
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