Becky Bowman
Becky Bowman currently lives in South Korea with her husband and 5-year-old son, but her home base is Falls Church. A writer, editor and anxiety fighter, she enjoys coffee, walks and books. She also loves exploring Seoul with her son via the city’s buses and trains. Vroom!
Building Our Kid-Friendly Vegetable Garden
The first little radishes poking up through the soil were a tiny delight. Yes, radishes are one of the easiest vegetables to grow. But...
My Favorite Ways to Celebrate Diwali
How do we celebrate Diwali? Diwali, often called the Festival of Lights, celebrates a story of good triumphing over evil. It’s the largest festival...
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...
Non-Profit Feature: The Napkin Network
The Napkin Network provides diapers, wipes and other baby essentials to DMV moms in need. The group works both directly with individuals and in...
7 “Travel” Books to Keep Your Kids Entertained
Ready to travel? Take your kids on a virtual journey around the globe — and beyond — with these kids' "travel" books
Now that it...
3 Instagram Moms With Fun & Useful Toddler Activities
Follow these three Instagram accounts, all run by moms, for easy and useful toddler activities or for any age!
I am not an activities mom....
Getting Help With Postpartum Anxiety and Depression
Parenting is hard — and it's even harder when you're struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety, or both.
These internal struggles are real, but help...
13 Books About Trucks, Tractors and Other “Things That Go”
My 4-year-old son’s love for truck books — books about trucks, tractors, buses and, really, anything that moves — appears to be a lasting...
The Carb Report: 5 Yummy Carbs You’ll Want from Trader Joe’s
This month, we share our favorite five carbs from Trader Joe's — in case you're also eating your feelings.
By Amanda Holliday and Becky Bowman
The...
Smithsonian Museums to Visit Without Timed Passes — Starting July 20
Heads-up, mamas! Starting TOMORROW, Tuesday, July 20, most of the Smithsonian’s museums will not require timed-entry passes for visiting.
That means if you wake up...
Pep Talks for a Post-COVID New Normal
In case returning to "real life" requires a little encouragement
I listened this morning to the "Wait, We’re Not Ready" episode of the fabulous What...
The Messy Glory Of The Seasons
As we ping-pong between the DMV’s “The Pollening” and “Actual Spring,” and as I wait with misplaced hope for the Tidal Basin cherry blossoms...
The Unexpected Blessings of Slowing Down — Even if It’s Not by Choice
I have struggled to write this piece.
Oh, it was fine kicking the idea around in my brain last month. I planned to share a...