Reading, seeing, and hearing about what is happening in Israel is completely heartbreaking. Kidnappings, killings, hostages, and innocent lives being taken is horrific. It's hard to sit on the sidelines knowing how much pain people are going through. A...
It's nearly Halloween and we share several Halloween themed science experiments for children for a variety of ages. While doing these activities, engage with children and let them explore their thoughts and hypotheses about what could happen. Using words...
If your home is anything like mine, you may have extra craft supplies on hand from old school projects, unfinished big ideas, or an art/junk area that never stops. Here’s an easy 15-minute yarn pumpkin craft you can make...
National Breastfeeding Month is still in full swing through August 31st so lets keep up the good work celebrating, promoting and normalizing breastfeeding. Furthermore, we are celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week through August 31st to bring awareness to the benefits of Black...
One of my family's favorite fall traditions is apple picking season. There are a plethora of beautiful apple orchards to choose from not far from the city. Do you have a favorite apple picking orchard in the DC area?
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It is officially back to school time in the District, Maryland, and Virginia. While getting uniforms, backpacks, and lunch boxes ready to go, don’t forget about back to school pictures. Or the very first day of school ever pictures.
There is...
Shaved ice and assorted icy treats go hand-in-hand with summertime! I have two favorites from my own childhood: the purely nostalgic snow-cones that we cranked out of my beloved Snoopy sno-cone machine, and the delicious "shave ice," complete with...
It’s hot out and the perfect time to treat yourself (and your kids) to ice cream! We talked to several local moms about their favorite neighborhood ice cream shops. These scoop shops have been taste-tested and are both kid...
Need some simple summer snacks for kids? Summer time is a time for playing outside, enjoying the sunshine, and spending afternoons by the pool. I find that when doing any of these activities, I end up hungry and thirsty...
Kids stain their clothes. They stain the carpet. Their bed sheets. They stain everything. Kids are messy. We know this. But we don’t have to wait for a stain to appear to learn how to best get rid of...
I'll soon be forty (and figuring it out). Forty. ForTY. FORty. FORTY. As forty drew closer and closer, I kept thinking I would be one of those people who would pick a goal. Forty marathons by my 40th birthday or 40...
Father's Day is right around the corner! And we have sourced some great Father's Day gifts for dad from local, black-owned businesses.Does dad love to cook? Check out the unique spices from Calabash Tea & Tonic is the perfect Father's Day...
Everyone loves a donut! Even the pickiest eaters (read: toddlers) find a donut they like. Perfect for road trips, classroom celebrations, lazy Sunday mornings at home, or an afternoon treat. Here’s a guide to donut shops around the DMV...
Remember the Guess Who game? Was it one of your favorites as a kid too?
This was the one game that Dad and I played so much we barely needed 3 guesses to figure out the other person's card! I...