Jennifer Muscato
The Answers to Your Most Asked Questions
Before I even relocated to the DC area, I joined a Facebook group for Maryland parents. These types of groups are beyond helpful, with the exception of all those "way harsh, Tai" commenters out...
Why We Are Still Obsessed With Barbie
It's been more than 60 years and we're still obsessed with Barbie. Barbara Millicent "Barbie" Roberts came into this world on March 9, 1959 and now, 64 years later, comes writer/director Greta Gerwig's highly-anticipated...
4 Best Lavender Fields in the DMV
I think the first time I really started using lavender was when preparing to bring home my first baby. We got our room all ready, complete with a diffuser that I would fill with...
Family Travel Tips From A Mom Who Travels A LOT!
My friend Kelly is a wonder... and a wanderer. She travels more than most people change their clothes. Okay, I'm exaggerating, but it is a lot and she now has the best family travel...
10 Best Coffee Shops in Maryland
Let's visit the best coffee shops in Maryland. After a hectic time with the kids, is there anything better than a couple solo hours at a coffee shop?
Spoiler alert: there's not.
Even before I had...
5 Top Meaderies in the DMV
Do you have the need... the need for mead??
Okay, maybe you don't even know what mead is... or a meadery for that matter. Think of it as going to a winery, only mead is alcohol...
When A Loved One Struggles With Infertility
I consider myself to be good with words, but I'm at a loss for them when something bad happens to someone I love. What can I say to make them feel better? I don't...
When Grandpa is in a Wheelchair: Having Fun Through the Heartbreak
When grandpa is in a wheelchair, does it mean he can't play with his grandkids? Of course not! You just have to know how. All it takes is love, positivity, and a little music.
December 3rd...
The Best True Crime Podcasts
I'm asked for recommendations all the time for the best true crime podcasts. Why? Because ever since "Serial" debuted in 2014, I have been hooked. I listen to true crime podcasts constantly, although, I've had...
Becoming a Stepparent
Becoming a stepparent. For some, it may be the last thing in the world they thought would ever happen. At least, that's the case for my best friend Michelle. She fell in love with, and...
Pregnant or Breastfeeding and the Olympics
When I was pregnant, I could barely walk from my car into my work building without taking a break. And I counted that as my exercise for the day.
But when it comes to Lindsay...
Should I Freeze My Eggs?
Should I freeze my eggs?
It's a question I remember asking myself in my early thirties after a chat with my then boss. She was older than I was and we were talking about trying...
What does “snapback” mean?
The "snapback." We need to talk about it. Especially now since the topic's been in entertainment news lately.
What does "snapback" mean?
Maybe you've heard of it. Maybe you haven't. But it's the idea that after...
Maternity Leave: Still Not Enough
I have been wanting to write about the lack of proper maternity leave in this country for a while now, and, interestingly, it was a series of tweets from new mom Katy Perry that...