DC Area Moms

Looking for some fun picture books to read with your kids this Valentine's Day? Here are 5 hilariously heartwarming children's books celebrating love. You won't find mushy, gushy romantic love here, however your kids, (and you) are sure to...

Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating love! It's not just for grown-ups, kids can join in on the fun too! Here are 30 ways to celebrate Valentine's Day with kids in the Washington, DC area. Most of these are...

There's something about a fresh year that can make us reflect on all of the hopes and dreams we have for ourselves and our family. For those of us who have found ourselves in the position of co-parenting, it...

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, I know you're busy juggling a million things. But fear not! Here are five simple ways to make Valentine's Day special for your kids without adding stress to your already hectic schedule....

The Lunar New Year, some also call it the Chinese New Year, is a celebration in many Asian communities that officially begins on Saturday, February 10th, 2024. It is the year of the dragon and now is the time...

If you are a beach person like me, then you are likely craving the ocean! The good news is that going to the beach is not only for summer, so bundle up and let’s go for a walk on...

Here are 10 family-friendly ways to celebrate Black History Month and the contributions of Black people. The DC area is filled with rich opportunities to partake in educating, celebrating, and engaging Black history for the entire family. 1. Visit Museums Black...

Wondering how to build a postpartum village? We’ve all heard the saying “It takes a village to raise a child” when it comes to parenting. However, the true phrase should actually be “It takes a village to raise a...

Traveling with babies or kids is a big deal! We share our top travel gadgets and toys for babies, kids, and teens for a smooth trip. Keeping little ones occupied and engaged with a few mom hacks is so...

Our February Family-Friendly Events is Sponsored by our friends at Bright Horizons. Let’s get moving indoors together! Come to Winter Warm-Up at Bright Horizons for movement and wellness activities on February 9th. Plus, get to know other families in...

As a Swiftie, it's nice to know that other millennial moms love Taylor Swift like I love Taylor Swift. Swifties, unite! Hi, it's me, your friend, local mom, and huge Swiftie. If you're reading this and thinking "what in...

This week is National School Choice Week! We are fortunate to live in a country where we have so many options to suit every student's particular needs. One choice that is definitely on the rise but sometimes overlooked is...

Many people express an interest in homeschooling, and the biggest obstacle is usually just not knowing where to start. I am often approached about this since our family has chosen to homeschool, and I myself was educated at home....

Lunchboxes! Anyone else need inspiration for the daunting task of creating balanced lunchboxes for kids? We can spend hours looking at blogs, Instagram post and many websites looking to gear up. For more seasoned moms, we might be passed...