Catie Misleh
Catie has lived in the DC area since 2012 and currently resides in McLean, Virginia with her husband, and their son Basil (2020). She spent most of her childhood in California, and then Hawaii before leaving to attend school on the mainland. Like many, after graduating from law school she moved to the DC area for work opportunities and began exploring right away. Now that it is the place she has lived longest, she officially calls it home. Catie describes herself as a hybrid stay-at-home-working mom: she recently started homeschooling her toddler, and also works part-time remotely as a contracts consultant for a nonprofit healthcare system. Favorite things include spending time with her family outdoors, reading, cooking, travel, and exercising. She really, really dislikes being cold, prefers tea over coffee, and enjoys board games as much as binge watching mindless shows after a long day. One of the best parts of momhood for her has been rediscovering all the awesome things this area has to offer through the eyes of her little boy!
The BEST Shaved Ice and Icy Treats for Families
Shaved ice and assorted icy treats go hand-in-hand with summertime! I have two favorites from my own childhood: the purely nostalgic snow-cones that we...
10 Mother’s Day Crafts and Handmade Gifts that are Sure to become Keepsakes this...
Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to slow down, get creative, and let kids express their love in meaningful, hands-on ways. Handmade gifts don’t...
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with 5 Kid-Friendly Crafts and Stories
Saint Patrick’s Day is around the corner! This festive spring (or almost spring) holiday celebrated on March 17 honors and celebrates the legacy of...
Top Winter Dining Spots Around D.C.
The true winter season is finally upon us here in the D.C. area! These long, colder evenings call for cozy meals, but if you’re...
The Best Places for Gymnastics in the DC Area
Gymnastics classes offer a wide range of benefits for children: promoting physical, mental, and social development. Through structured activities, children build strength, flexibility, coordination,...
The Best Soccer Lessons and Clubs for DMV Kids
One of the most popular sports for children to try out first is soccer, and with good reason! Many people consider soccer "the most...
7 Healthy-Ish Valentine’s Day Party Recipes
Since I was a kid, I've always been "big" into celebrating: big and small holidays, feast days, and of course, birthdays. That trait has...
Ways to Celebrate Filipino American History Month
Mabuhay! October is, among many things, Filipino American History Month: a time chosen to commemorate the arrival of the first Filipinos to the United...
Where to Find Tennis Lessons for Kids in the DMV
Do you have a budding little tennis player? Are you a former or current player who wants to share the game with your kid?...
Celebrate National Pollinator Month with Kids!
Happy National Pollinator Month! As I ease my family into "slow down summer" mode, I still like to have lots of options for activity...
Homeschooling in the D.C. Area: FAQs Answered
This week is National School Choice Week! We are fortunate to live in a country where we have so many options to suit every...
Top Homeschooling Resources in DC, MD, and VA
Many people express an interest in homeschooling, and the biggest obstacle is usually just not knowing where to start. I am often approached about...
Ways to Support our Palestinian Friends & Palestinian-Owned Eateries
We want to show our support for the Palestinian community, as we witness the continued pain and suffering they are experiencing during this time....
A Case for “Mommy Mondays”
Like many babies born in 2020, our son was blessed with one of the silver linings of the coronavirus pandemic: a home with both...