Holiday

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 through, we'd move to DC. I'd keep my job because it was remote (before the...

December for me is a month full of mince pies, mulled wine and nostalgia for Christmases past. My memories of celebrating Christmas as a child are very happy. My parents driving us 82 miles to Belfast to see Santa...

One of my true loves is Christmas DC family fun in the month of December. The holiday lights are aglow, window displays beckon, and DC family fun festivities abound all over town.  This year, that comes as we continue to...

Do you remember making your parents coupon books as a child? Coupons good for an hour of yard work, helping a younger sibling with homework, organizing the playroom, all to be completed without complaint? I loved giving coupon books...

I've always wanted to get my children a felt wall tree for Christmas, one that they could decorate all on their own. But I always seemed to miss the shipping windows when the tree would arrive on a decent...

Looking for doable holiday activities & crafts for kids? They are only this little once, so creating memories with them in this fun way is the best way to spend the season. Christmas time is here and now is the time...

When I was a kid, my parents always decorated our house festively for the holidays. They would plan ahead and decorate before the first snowfall and make sure the house shined brightly throughout the long, dark winter. We didn't...

This month, we share our favorite carb-tastic holiday treats, from cornbread stuffing to homemade ravioli. By Amanda Holliday and Becky Bowman 🎵 “It’s the most de-li-cious time of the year, with those stuffing cubes toasting and cookies a-roasting and sugar in...

It’s the holiday season. For parents, that means lots of kid-centered activities, parties, outings, get-togethers, visits to Santa, and a long list of holiday-related events. I love it. The excitement on my children’s faces when they see Santa, decorate...

The Holiday Season is coming up quickly and the best way to get involved in the giving spirit is to actively participate in local charity and giving campaigns.  Last year in the height of the pandemic, our family planned...

Guess what we are hosting? Our Second Annual Halloween Costume Contest! This was so fun last year that we decided to do it again! This pandemic is plum wild and Halloween is a great time to simply have some family fun....

Have you heard of City Bonfires? It is a locally made, personal, portable fire pit. They have been featured on the Today Show, Good Morning America, People Magazine, and many more places. And rightly so! The pandemic has hit...

What is Eid and how to we celebrate Eid? Last Tuesday, Muslims around the world celebrated Eid Al-Adha. It is the second major holiday in the Muslim tradition, and it is a very special time in our home. Eid Al-Adha (The...

Happy Pride Month Happy June! And Happy Pride! Do you notice tons of rainbows everywhere? Have you thought about taking your kids to a Pride event? Do you know why Pride matters and why we celebrate in June? Yes, Pride...