Amanda Holliday-Bembridge
When she's not reading a thriller or crocheting something new, Amanda loves exploring all of the incredible options in the DMV area with her (almost as tall as her) little one. Her desire to continue learning more about young children and their families pushed her to become Doc Holliday, receiving her doctorate in Infant & Early Childhood Development specializing in Infant Mental Health and Developmental Disorders. Years of working with young children and prenatal/postnatal mamas have given her hours of material that she is excited to share in her blog posts. (She had her half-Jamaican son born during a blizzard and traveled to the hospital in Uber. Just one of the fun stories she has to tell!)
Geocaching 101: Free, Outdoor, Treasure Hunts
OK, not going to lie. I have no idea how I just found out about geocaching? I had heard that term before but never...
CrossFit Kicks My Booty and I Love It
Chances are, if you’ve heard of CrossFit, you’ve probably heard stories about people doing these off-the-wall, crazy hard workouts and only eating protein shakes....
Guess Who? Playing A Classic Game With A Toddler Twist!
Remember the Guess Who game? Was it one of your favorites as a kid too?
This was the one game that Dad and I played...
29 Quick Ways to Get FREE Popular Baby Samples and Items
Pregnant and looking for some baby deals?! The words "free" and "new baby" may seem like opposites, but we there are LOTS of freebies...
Fail Videos Teach My Frustrated Kid to Grow Resiliency
Interested in fail videos to grow resiliency? All too often, social media feeds the terrible habits of us self-diagnosed Type A, perfectionist people. We...
The Best Local Beer and Cider in the DC Area
4520 Daly Drive, Suite 102
Chantilly, VA 20151571.409.6662Ono Brewing Company is a veteran and family-owned brewery in Chantilly with family connections to Hawaii. "Ono" means...
Explore Jamaica Like An (Almost) Native
If you find yourself visiting Jamaica, this gorgeous, popular tourist destination, you may want to explore with more of a local's set of eyes....
3 Irresistible Authors That Are Mind-Blowing and Incredibly Captivating
Let me start off by saying that I’ve never loved fiction. My go-to has always been murder mystery. Give me a gruesome James Patterson...
Feeling Numb as a Parent: Ways to Keep Going in an Unsafe World
In the span of a week, I found myself complacent in feeling numb as a parent.
First, my child had been a close contact...
Going Through The Goo Phase Of Change Sucks
Here’s the thing I’m starting to really hate about social media: the instant change videos.
One minute a curbside trash dresser... *blink*: A stunning home...
Contributor Spotlight: Amanda Holliday-Bembridge
Hello mamas! I’m Amanda Holliday-Bembridge; I like Pina Coladas and getting caught in the rain… no wait, wrong intro (and secretly, I hate Pina...
The Carb Report: 6 Delicious Once-A-Year Carbs To Enjoy This Holiday
This month, we share our favorite carb-tastic holiday treats, from cornbread stuffing to homemade ravioli.
By Amanda Holliday and Becky Bowman
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10 Ways to Pass the Time While Waiting In a Carpool Line
If back to school (aka back to carpool line) has you dreading the longest part of the day, you’re not alone. For me, using...
14 Really Cool Local Places to Fulfill Your Pinball Passion in the DMV Area
Pinball is one of those things that I just can’t get enough of even as a grownup. And it’s definitely something that is doable...