In + Around DC

One of the best things about living in the DC area is how easy it is to go on a spontaneous, short road trip. These are some of our favorite last minute getaways, especially for the summertime! The drive...

The DC area has no shortage of fun activities for families. Here is our epic guide to 55 local, kid-friendly excursions we're putting on our bucket list for the summer ... and even better, many of these fun outings...

The dinosaurs are back on the National Mall! The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History opens its spectacular, newly-renovated fossil hall this weekend. If your children are dinosaur fans, you have to check this out. And if your children...

Sunny skies and warmer weather are here, a welcome change from the chill of winter. It also means more opportunities for outdoor adventures, such as a family hike! After hibernating all winter with inside games, lots of baking, and (way)...

As a parent, we face one question again and again…and again: What am I gonna do with my kid in the heat of the summer, cold of winter, or on rainy days? Online, I often see moms asking for ideas for...

One of the most daunting tasks we face as parents is teaching our children how to make decisions. While some of the first decisions our kids make, like deciding what to wear to school, seem simple enough, the choices...

From the moment I walked in until the moment I left, I felt so comfortable with every step of my first experience at Capital Laser. Sue, the director and most experienced Laser Specialist you will ever meet, went above...

Girls trips need to happen. Every 3-4 months I would say. Now, if you’re a mom, getting away is difficult. For me, it’s the guilt I feel from my husband. Whether or not he says anything, I feel it....

As someone who has eliminated many of the toxic chemicals I use in my daily life, one of my passions is to help others do the same. One of the most common questions from members in my Educational Facebook...

In January 2019, my family spent five days and five nights in Disney World (plus one night and one day in Universal Studios Orlando). Planning a Disney World vacation can seem like a full time job so I wanted...

March marked not only the beginning of spring but also the kick off for both MLB and MLS seasons. DC United is back for its second season at Audi Field. Our family has been a DCU family for three years...

Updating your wardrobe is a great way spruce up for Spring! But as a busy mom of a toddler, I know it's hard to make time to go shopping by yourself and try on clothes. Instead, try refreshing your options...

Headfirst Summer Camps was founded in 1997 with a single pitching lesson by D.C. native, Brendan Sullivan, and quickly grew into a popular area baseball camp. Over the past 20+ years, they have branched out into other sports and day...

It’s always a delicate balance - giving your kids enriching summer experiences to eliminate the dreaded “summer brain drain,” while also ensuring they’re having fun and staying active. It’s called summer vacation, after all! If you’ve been struggling to strike...