Courtney Whittington
30+ Best Places to See and Experience Animals
Animals are magical, wild, and super cute. If your kids are anything like ours, we love to see animals all over the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area. We are so fortunate to have so...
Spring and Summer U-Pick Produce and Farm Fun Guide
It's time to get in nature! There are lots of ways to enjoy spring and summer with u-pick produce (including strawberry picking), markets, and farm fun. Farms with a 🍓emoji have u-pick produce available.
Be...
Visit the Biltmore Estate with Kids
Are you ready to experience the Biltmore Estate with kids? We recently toured America's chateau-like castle with our four children and are so grateful! It is family friendly and there are lots of great...
How to Make an Easter Bunny Cake with Children
Hoppity hoppity, Easter is on its way! One tradition our children look forward to is making and decorating our Easter Bunny Cake. My grandmother made this cake with my mom and her siblings, my...
Come to a Pop-Up Egg Hunt!
Easter is almost here and we would love to see YOU and your little one(s). Come to a pop-up egg hunt April 5-7 in the morning at local playgrounds. These pop-up egg hunts are...
The BEST of DC Area Moms: Top 10 Articles of 2022
We are grateful 2023 is here, but want to pay tribute to our most read articles of 2022. These top-viewed articles are must-reads. Our team at DC Area Moms pours our hearts, minds, and...
Enter DC Area Moms’ 2022 Halloween Costume Contest
Guess what we are hosting? Our Third Annual Halloween Costume Contest! This was so fun in 2021 and 2020 that we decided to do it again!
We are excited to fill up our Instagram feed with your cute...
6 Easy Halloween Night Dinner Ideas
What should we eat on Halloween Night? We are all busy getting dressed up, passing out candy, and managing kids. Who has time for a fancy meal? Not us! We've polled our contributors and...
You’ve been BOOed! Now BOO Friends and Neighbors
Ready to BOO your neighbors and friends this Halloween season? Now is the time! Booing is a great way to celebrate the spooky-fun holiday. Plus, it is a wonderful way to build community and...
Podcast Binge STEAM Daydream with National Children’s Museum
I’m always looking for new options to have in my back pocket to provide some entertainment for my kids. Bonus points if it doesn’t require screen time and packs an educational punch.
Recently, I...
Free, Printable Teacher Questionnaire & 7 Tips to Build Community
School has begun and we are over the moon. However, do you know your child's teacher? See our free, printable teacher questionnaire to get to know teachers or other staff! Our kids are at...
10 Tips to Visit the Washington Monument with Kids
Want to go to the top of the Washington Monument with kids? We (finally!) zoomed 500 feet into the air (on a fast elevator) and think you can do it too! Visiting the Washington...
The 10 Best Carousels in the Washington, DC Area
Here are the 10 best carousels in the Washington, DC area for families. Kids (and adults!) will be thrilled and you'll make a fun memory. And get some pics for Instagram! Text a buddy...
Organic Valley Offers the Very Best + Bonus Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Why do we love Organic Valley? Let us count the ways. From supporting a farmer-owned co-op of 1,700 small farms to sustainability and from premium animal care to quality taste and value, we simply...