In + Around DC

Have you considered a DC staycation? I'm sure many of you can relate to this: my husband and I were in desperate need of a change of scenery. But compared to what seemed like everyone else, the thought of...

Heads-up, mamas! Starting TOMORROW, Tuesday, July 20, most of the Smithsonian’s museums will not require timed-entry passes for visiting.  That means if you wake up and suddenly need to see paintings of the first ladies at the National Portrait Gallery...

We are grateful for the sponsor of this guide: Bright Horizons. Please be sure to check out thorough details about their centers below. We are thankful for Bright Horizons sponsorship, which allows us to continue to bring DC Area Moms...

If you're hankering for a little getaway, consider Richmond for a day trip! We recently spent a spontaneous Saturday exploring Virginia's capital city and can't wait to go back to see even more. From delicious food to outdoor fun...

“It has the best of it all…great nature with great history!” That is what my 8-year-old son said about our day trip to Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary, and he is not wrong. Mallows Bay was designated as a...

DC's Rankings In March 2021, YouGov released a survey ranking the 50 states in the U.S.  According to the results of this survey, Americans ranked Washington DC #51, the worst state (well, we are technically not even a state but that...

Was anyone else waiting for a vaccine to get back to their true love of pinball? No? Just me? Pinball is one of those things that I just can’t get enough of even as a grownup. And it’s definitely...

Here is a round-up of our favorite playgrounds in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland.  Grab a buddy (and your kids) and check these off your bucket list! Each one of them is truly unique! If you are looking...

Are you ready for some free summer fun in 2021? The cicadas are shouting it from the treetops all over the DC region: summer is here! And while life is certainly not yet back to "normal," the pandemic barometer...

Have you ever seen a room with fifty trampolines?  When the manager at Flight Adventure Park in Springfield, Virginia asked this to my five year olds, their eyes lit up. With the temperatures soaring, we are constantly looking for fun...

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...

Spring is finally here! That means it's time for some nice local fruits and veggies to add to our meals. I know, I know, we have plenty of super markets full of all kinds of produce, but there is...

Spring is in full swing and there are an increasing number of DMV events and attractions to enjoy this May. After a year of closures and cancellations due to the pandemic, things are starting to slowly and carefully reopen....

Spring break is upon us, and with it a great opportunity to explore the outdoors and enjoy nature. Here in the DMV we are fortunate to be surrounded by places to explore. Hiking and bike trails, rivers, lakes and...