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.
A Momcation Series: Part 1 – Local Staycation
This is the first article in a three-part series highlighting three different types of momcation staycation or vacation destinations for moms. Co-authored by Caroline...
The Best Quick + Free Workouts for Busy Moms
Moms are busy. And I don't know about you, but when I find myself with some ever-rare free time, usually the last thing I...
13 Simple Crafts and Activities for Kids
Summer is here, and if you haven't signed your kids up for a summer camp yet, your kids might be uttering that dreaded phrase:...
My Family Finally Caught COVID – And I Had All the Emotions
Two years (and maybe a month, give or take): that's how long we were COVID-free. That's if you start counting from the lockdowns for...
A Trip to Frying Pan Farm Park
Located in Herndon, Virginia, Frying Pan Farm is a great place to visit with young kids. There's a petting zoo, a working farm, a...
How to Get Your Child a Passport
Summer is approaching and it's the perfect time for a vacation—maybe even an international one! But don't allow delays in getting your child a...
We’re Not Divorced, Just Sleep Divorced
My husband and I have been married for almost five years now, together for eight. But we don't sleep in the same bed.
We used...
How to Celebrate the Holidays with No Family Around
My husband and I had a plan for our life together after our wedding: he'd get his security clearance granted, and once that came...
An Open Letter to All Lawmakers About Parental Leave
Dear All Lawmakers (especially Democrats):
I understand that to compromise with other Democrats and get the infrastructure bill introduced to attempt to be passed, the...
Introducing Your Dog to Your New Baby
When we found out we were pregnant, I didn't know how our dog would handle it.
At the time, our then two-year-old French Bulldog Reggie...
Fox Pest Control to the Rescue
Summer means pool days, ice cream, running through the sprinkler and soaking up the sun before it's time to go back to school. And...
Tips for Planning a DC Staycation
Have you considered a DC staycation? I'm sure many of you can relate to this: my husband and I were in desperate need of...
Outdoor Color Match Games For Summer (And Some Indoor Options for Rainy Days)
Summer is here! Time to soak up the sunshine and play outside. If you're looking for outside play that is relatively educational, and you...
How My Dog Made Me Doubt My Parenting Abilities
Thoughts of a first-time mom
As a first-time mom, there is always anxiety that creeps in. The constant paranoia: am I doing enough? Is this...