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Summer is finally here and it's time to start enjoying all that the season has to offer! June offers DC-area residents so many options for family fun. This month, families can enjoy a variety of events to celebrate Pride...

Learning to swim is an essential life-saving skill for everyone. Take swim lessons in the Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland area from these local instructors who value survival and safety in water. Thankfully our area has so many wonderful...

If you're looking for a gorgeous place to take the kids that you'll all enjoy, look no further than Green Spring Gardens in Alexandria, VA. Here are 3 great things to do at Green Spring Gardens with kids: 1. Pretend...

As moms, we are always looking for the best things, services, and businesses that work for our family. We love supporting local, amazing businesses and are thrilled to share our 3rd annual Favorite Things Guide with you! These local...

Since 1996, children and families throughout Northern Virginia and the DMV have delighted in Synetic Theater’s Summer Camps, which offer fun, friends, and arts-based movement experiences that culminate in performance fit for the stage.  Here, Synetic Artistic Associate Vato Tsikurishvili,...

Bluebells, tulips, and daffodils, oh my! If you're looking to soak up all of spring's glory, you can't miss these natural gems. Fresh blooms visually say, “Spring has arrived." My family has enjoyed making traditions (old and new) out...

Aquatic animals occupy a special place in my kids' imaginations. So we regularly visit our aquatic friends. To me, it seems like a very repetitive and sometimes even boring endeavor. So I have come up with alternative activities to...

Pregnant and looking for some baby deals?! The words "free" and "new baby" may seem like opposites, but we there are LOTS of freebies for you and your new little one! Check out the various ways to get FREE...

Locations: National Harbor 6400 Clipper Way Oxon Hill, MD (301) 686-8240 Germantown 20101 Century Blvd Germantown, MD (240) 644-6014 Loudoun 20356 Commonwealth Center Dr. Ashburn, VA (703) 763-2020If you’re looking for things to do in your area, there are plenty of places to go – but if you’re looking for something...

Let's visit the best coffee shops in Maryland. After a hectic time with the kids, is there anything better than a couple solo hours at a coffee shop? Spoiler alert: there's not. Even before I had kids, I loved grabbing my...

One thing I have been waiting to share with my toddler is winter sports!  If you are looking for a quick day trip or weekend away for skiing with your young kids (Ages 4+), head out to any of...

This post was written and updated by several moms in the DC area. One of my favorite childhood memories is attending Christmas Eve services with my grandparents. We didn’t start this tradition until I was in late elementary. I don’t want...

The holiday season is here! And with that, holiday movies are on full rotation in our home. Here is a list of the best holiday movies for families by age group. We also share five ways to make holiday...

Baby, it’s cold outside!  You know what that means?  Grab your swimsuit – it is the perfect time of year to visit one of the indoor swimming pools in the DC area.  Swimming is not just a summertime activity. ...