DC Area Moms

In the past 7 years, my spouse has gone on two military deployments. Each deployment lasted about a year and it was hard to survive without my other half. During the first deployment, my daughter turned two. During the...

Washington, DC is known for the plethora of Museums and Galleries available. Rightly so! Here is a comprehensive list to help guide you on your adventures. Please note that all Smithsonian Museums are free to enter and even offer...

Supporting the immune system is at the forefront of everyone's mind during cold and flu season, but what about the rest of the year? Spring colds and summer throw-up bugs are just as inconvenient, which is why I have...

My husband and I have been fostering in Fairfax County for three years. It’s one of the best and hardest jobs in the world. What makes it the hardest, is the same reason people say the following statement when...

When it comes to visiting museums with kids in DC, people often flock to the big names: Air and Space, Natural History, American History. But for the last few years, since it's grand renovation and reopening, the oft-overlooked Renwick...

Thinking of a creative way to keep your kids busy? Give them a chance to practice their business savvy? Help them learn a new skill? Consider a kids marketplace! What's a kids marketplace you say? It's an event where multiple kids get...

Before becoming a mother, my husband and I loved the freedom we had to jump in the car or on a plane for a last-minute weekend getaway. Post-kids, however, I’ve come to appreciate a simpler form of travel -...

So your kids are still little kids. Then Father’s Day lands on, guess who? You! We all know mom’s don’t need another burden on their shoulders, but here it is, right at the beginning of summer when you’re planning...

Spring -- and dare I say it, summer -- has finally come to DC. Flowers are blooming, the school year is coming to a close. This is the perfect time to nurture the budding florists in your home with kid-friendly...

If you are familiar with Brené Brown, you know she believes that joy is the most terrifying, difficult emotion. What does she mean by that? It is best explained by an example she often gives: it’s when you stand...

There is a lot of family fun to be had in the Washington, DC area in June. Whether you're looking to learn about history or other cultures, listen to some good music, challenge yourself physically, see the Oscar Meyer...

Once upon a time, before I had my son, I had a lot of opinions on parenting. I said some adorable things before having a baby that now makes me laugh. Becoming a parent is humbling.  Here is just a...

Getting through the first trimester of pregnancy can be tough! If you're one of the lucky ones with little to no symptoms, we are all jealous! I am a stay-at-home mom to a toddler, so I was nervous about...

The DC area has several great options for road trips! Beaches in four different states are a four-hour drive away or less. Just west, the Shenandoah has amazing hiking, camping, or glam camping. Historic American cities such as Philadelphia,...