Catie Misleh
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 States on October 18, 1587, landing in what is now...
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? When our son took an interest in tennis after observing...
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 and learning at hand, and this is a great start. ...
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 student's particular needs. One choice that is definitely on the...
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 this since our family has chosen to homeschool, and I...
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 like me, cabin fever hits hard. Here are some of...
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. Many in our area have family and friends in Gaza...
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 parents around 24/7, for a time that extended beyond family...
Let’s Help Maui
There are quite a few of us in the D.C. area who once called Hawaii home. When we encounter one another, an immediate bond is often formed from that fact alone, followed by a...
Explore Glen Echo Park with Kids
My family has been enjoying the sunshine with at least one adventure per week by visiting a new-to-us park or outdoor spot, and I encourage everyone to do so! One of the places we...
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 cranked out of my beloved Snoopy sno-cone machine, and the...
C-Section Moms, This One’s for You
This piece started as a journal entry about three years ago, while I was a newly-minted mom contemplating the healing process after my C-section. I learned that even among other moms, there can (understandably)...
10 Ways to Maintain Long-Distance Relationships with Grandparents
If there's ever a time we miss our far-flung family members more than usual, it's during the holidays. Finding ways to maintain long-distance grandparent relationships is a priority to us. We do not live...