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...
Our favorite free family friendly museum isn’t located on the National Mall (we love those museums too). It is located 36 miles south of Washington, DC in Triangle, VA. The National Museum of the Marine Corps or the Marine...
The Washington, DC area is full of amazing moms: working moms, stay-at-home moms, single moms, moms of multiples, etc. We want to highlight some of those moms! Each month we will feature one special mom as the mom of...
Crochet became my outlet during the pandemic. A year ago when we started this journey into a pandemic, we thought it would last a few weeks. The days turned into weeks, the weeks rolled into months, and the months...
If you'd have known me in my adult youth, aka my 20s, you would never think I'd end up deciding to be a stay-at-home mom. I didn't think my instincts were so great when it came to children. I...
This is a guest article by Caroline Quat. Pregnant during a pandemic Even in my wildest dreams, I never imagined being pregnant during a pandemic. But I was, and I had to roll with whatever was going on throughout those nine...
"Speak to your children as if they are the wisest, kindest, most beautiful and magical humans on earth, for what they believe is what they will become." -Brooke Hampton When I first found out I was pregnant, I experienced a range...
In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, here are 15 children's books centered on AANHPI characters and their experiences.  The AANHPI community is filled with rich heritage, culture, traditions, and unique contributions to American...
The Washington, DC area is full of amazing moms. There are working moms, stay-at-home moms, single moms, moms of multiples, foster moms, adoptive moms, etc. We want to highlight some of those moms like Achi Sharma! Each month we...
What is a simple pleasure? Simple pleasures! They are the spice of life. Everyone may have a slightly different way of defining a simple pleasure. Before we dive into the list of simple pleasures, let's start with a definition: “In general,...
As moms, we are always looking for the best things, services, and businesses that work for our family. We love supporting local, amazing businesses and are thrilled to share our 3rd annual Favorite Things Guide with you! These local...
Is savoring the holidays with kids possible!? Organizing, buying gifts, making meals, hosting, traveling, having house guests, etc. Plus, prepping for Hanukkah, Christmas, or Kwanzaa, can be a lot. (Not to mention National Sangria Day is on December 20th...
Does the shutdown have you going a little stir crazy without your favorite places to visit open? We have created a list of places that are open during the government shutdown. These are great options to keep having fun...
We need one another, we need to read, we need accountability (because life is wild, amiright!), and we need to have meaningful adult conversations in our life. Taking a step back from motherhood, work, household duties, responsibilities, etc. to...

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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...