Poppins Payroll, a payroll company for household employers, has recently launched their all-inclusive service in Maryland and Virginia (and will launch in DC proper in 6 months). Poppins can handle ALL of your household payrolls for just over a $1 a...
Having a baby and kids requires a lot of stuff. Clothes. Toys. Travel gear. Sleeping and eating accessories. The list is endless. And as I prepared to have my first baby, I realized one thing about all the lists...
It is pretty amazing when your toddler can start eating anything, but it can also be a little bit challenging and overwhelming. Especially when you prepare something you think he/she is going to love and they don't even want...
Eat healthy, drink more water, exercise more, drink less... Do these sound like your New Year's Resolutions? I have decided instead of New Year's Resolutions I am going to shoot for All Year Resolutions. These resolutions will be things...
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...
FREY laundry products are breaking barriers when it comes to laundering clothes. As we all know, parenthood seems to have an endless amount of laundry that needs to be washed and folded. Piles of clean clothes somehow multiply, and the...
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...
As a family of five, we have learned the art of meal planning over the last several years. Not only does it save us stress and relieves us of the "What will we eat tonight?" question; it saves money!...
Winter days are short, and the addition of rain and snow can keep us inside more than we’d like. A fun way to add a little Springtime cheer during the colder months is to plant Paperwhite Narcissus bulbs. This...
With peak produce season under way, I am so excited to write about my favorite farmers' markets in the DMV area.  In addition to fruits and vegetables, you will find artisan breads, butchers, sauces, preserves, and other baked goods....
And you may ask yourself, well How did I get here?  Living in a shotgun shack   Or your mother's basement!  Last summer, we were living with our two kids in Texas. After an interview in July, my husband was offered a job here...
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...
I used to like to cook. Then I tried to raise two humans, while schools closed due to a pandemic and I still worked a full-time job. Frankly, I’m over cooking. Or rather, I was. Then I discovered three...
After lots of research into recommendations from our contributors and readers, we're thrilled to present our 2021 Favorite Things lineup! We’re so excited to share these favorite small, DC area businesses with you. Two lucky readers will win a bundle...

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Northern Virginia Bucket List: 50 Must-Do Activities for Kids

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There are so many year-round and seasonal fun things to do in NoVA, we created a Northern Virginia bucket list: 50 must-dos activities for...