So, I was all set to attend this one-of-a-kind event called the Momference™, described as the first conference for millennial moms of color. It was conceptualized by two DMV-based women, who, like me, are mothers to sons. In fact, my...
As we approach Thanksgiving and the holiday season, we are reminded everywhere from decorative hand towels to Hallmark movies to be thankful and generous. We give thanks for the people and things in our lives. We donate food and...
This post was written and updated by several moms in the DC area.
One of my favorite childhood memories is attending Christmas Eve services with my grandparents. We didn’t start this tradition until I was in late elementary. I don’t want...
Does the thought of planning a girlfriend trip with babies sound impossible?
About five summers ago, my two best friends from high school and I all got married. One after another, we slipped on fancy dresses and posed for pictures,...
The Washington, DC area is full of amazing moms: 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 Dominique Dawes! Each month we will feature...
Valentine’s Day is here. Be sure to support your local Washington, DC area bakeries while you help spread the love!
In our guide to the Best DC Area Bakeries and Cookie Shops, you will find treats for those you love...
As a little girl, I loved “The Paper Bag Princess,” a story about a princess named Elizabeth who single-handedly defeats the dragon that had destroyed her castle and kidnapped her prince. But when she rushes in to save Prince...
Matt Tavares has a simple way to introduce his career to a room full of children: “I have a very cool job.”
And he does. Tavares is an illustrator and author of children’s books. He has published 19 books and...
Our annual guide to best sunflower farms, fields, and festivals in the DC area has arrived!
What could be more glorious than some time spent picking — or even just seeing — sunflowers? Our region has plenty of sunflower-filled locations,...
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 Gitika Kaul! Each month we...
Infertility Awareness Week is April 24-30. To commemorate and support anyone facing the challenge to have a family, I wanted to share the biggest lessons we learned through our journey to becoming parents and how we finally overcome infertility.
Lesson...
They roar. They spit. They may even playfully try to bite off your child's head. No, I'm not talking about older siblings. Dinosaurs have invaded the National Zoo for the summer!
The Smithsonian National Zoo is celebrating a Dino Summer with...
Black History Month is a great time to pay close attention to the contributions and rich culture of African-Americans in our country. With littles, it may be hard to decide how to introduce MLK, Malcolm X, or Harriet Tubman...
Why make room for dad? To be honest, I can be pretty critical of my kid's dad. As a mom, sometimes I’d rather just do things myself because naturally, I do it best, and somehow, he does it all...
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Chanukah? Hanukkah? Either Way – Let’s Celebrate!
It’s almost here: the Festival of Lights. Chanukah starts at sunset Thursday, December 7th and ends at sunset, Friday, December 15th. Time to stock...
