Stephanie Shipman
Stephanie and her husband moved to the DC area from St. Pete, Florida (but hail from the Midwest) with their French Bulldog Reggie in 2018 for her husband's job. A few weeks after arriving, she discovered she was pregnant. Carson was born later that year, and with no family around, had to create her own village of mom friends. The family of four live in Mclean, Virginia. A former journalist, she recently rejoined the client success industry after being laid off at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. She enjoys activities with both Carson and Reggie, including walks around the neighborhood and visiting dog-friendly parks and monuments in the DMV area.
5 Easy Sensory Bins with Theme Ideas!
Sensory bins are so great for kids! It improves their fine motor skills, cognitive growth, and best of all, it usually occupies kids and...
The Best Toy Stores in Virginia, Maryland, and DC
The countdown to Christmas is on! We love shopping local, so here's a roundup of the best local toy stores in the DMV area...
A Trip to Savannah with Kids
A little further down I-95, through North Carolina and just over the Georgia border, lies Savannah, Georgia, a charming, quaint little town. The squares!...
What To Do If You’re Laid Off While Pregnant
Two months before I was due to give birth, I was pregnant and laid off from my company. It is tough to get laid...
8 Trends to Wear to School Drop Off
Spring is truly here! With the weather so nice out, it makes me think about dressing nicer most days. Lucky for us, some trends...
A Trip to Charlottesville with Kids
Charlottesville is often thought of as a getaway for adults. The wineries! The breweries! The restaurants! The cute boutiques! But it's also surprisingly family-friendly...
Everything You Need to Know About the White House Easter Egg Roll
Valentine's Day is behind us – next up, Easter! And one of the benefits of living in the DMV is the proximity to one...
7 Fun Mom’s Night Out Ideas
Ready for a fun Mom's Night Out? If there's anyone who could use a break from real life every now and again, it's us,...
Outfit Ideas for School Drop Off That Aren’t Your Pajamas
Spring is finally here! I don't know about you, but when the weather is nicer out, it makes me want to dress a bit...
How to Cope with a Suicide in the Family
Losing a family member is one thing, but when it happens by suicide, it's very different. Someone made a choice to end their life. It...
11 Things To Do On Maternity Leave with a Baby in DC
When I was on maternity leave, I barely did anything – I was a first time mom and definitely needed to get my bearings....
10 New Restaurants to Try This Valentine’s Day
It's so easy to frequent tried and true restaurants we know and love, especially for date nights. But quite a few new restaurants have...
How to Take Halloween Candy off the Pedestal
Trigger warning: candy.
I'm only half joking – kids eating candy is a hot topic. I understand – the sugar levels, the hyperactivity, the teeth...
A Momcation Series: Part 2 – Staycation Near the DMV
This is the second article in a three-part series highlighting three different types of staycation or vacation destinations for "momcations." Co-authored by Caroline Quat...