Juliet Armerding
It took Juliet a while to fall in love with DC but, 15+ years later, she wouldn't want to live anywhere else! Juliet and her fellow native New England husband have 3 kids (ages 5-12) and love raising them in this vibrant city where there is always something to do. She lives in NW DC on a block happily filled with many other young families. She loves laundry day, visiting ALL the museums, reading historical fiction, eating sweets, theatre, and going to the beach.
Kid Coupon Books: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Do you remember making your parents coupon books as a child? Coupons good for an hour of yard work, helping a younger sibling with...
Avoiding the Dreaded Afternoon Slump
It’s somewhere around 2 pm. How’s your energy level? If you’re like a lot of people, at this part of the day you probably...
25 Books About Refugees For Children
This past month has been a particularly heavy month to watch news from around the world. The upheaval in Afghanistan has led to scores...
The Bittersweet Back to School Season
Hey there, fellow mama. The new school year is already here for some or just around the corner! Are you ready? If you're like...
Exploring RVA: Our Richmond Day Trip!
If you're hankering for a little getaway, consider Richmond for a day trip! We recently spent a spontaneous Saturday exploring Virginia's capital city and...
Managing Those Monday Blues
Case Of The Mondays?
Yeah girl, me too. I don't know many (or any!) people who can honestly say they love Mondays...and especially Monday mornings!...
Marking the Corona-versery With Your Kids
One year ago, the world pretty much ... stopped.
For the past year, we all have been trying to navigate a new normal. Mothers in...
5 Inexpensive, Physically Active “Brain Breaks”
Each season brings it's own parenting challenges, but wintertime in a pandemic?! That's next level. With so many indoor venues still closed, and with...
Luray Caverns and Beyond: A Day Trip From DC
Pandemic life got you feeling blue? Bored looking at the same four walls of your home every day? Kids craving adventure, but so many...
10 Instagram Accounts Worth Following
Ah, social media. Like so many adults, I have a total love-hate relationship with this aspect of technology. I acknowledge what an incredible time-suck...
Shaw DC Neighborhood Guide
We are grateful for the sponsor of this guide: Kelly Kelley, who is an expert in this area. Please be sure to check out...
Downsizing With Kids? Tips for Surviving!
A move to DC for many people involves a significant amount of downsizing. Over the years I've known many families who move to the...
11 Best Coffee Shops (in 11 Different Neighborhoods) to Telework in D.C.
When I returned to work this year after a 5 year SAHM hiatus, I found myself in a new position: working remotely with a...
Beat the After-School Burnout With These 5 Super Smoothies!
If your children are anything like mine, they often come home from school feeling cranky, weary, and hungry. One of the best options I've...