Mom Life

Spring is here!! Finally, the weather is getting warmer, flowers are blooming, and trees are starting to show their new leaves. The beginning of spring offers so many opportunities to spend time with your family. This guide to area...

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,...

Are you deciding on a daycare for your child? For me, staying at home with my children would be ideal. (And in a way, it is what I would like to do.) But, I actually find pleasure in sending...

Every holiday my kids get too much candy. Whether from us, friends, family, or school it’s too much. We’ve got stockings filled with candy for Christmas, Valentine’s treats, and gold coins for St. Patricks Day, and even after donating...

When I was on maternity leave, I barely did anything – I was a first time mom and definitely needed to get my bearings. But there are so many great things to do on maternity leave with a baby...

If there's ever a time we miss our far-flung family members more than usual, it's during the holidays. Finding ways to maintain long-distance grandparent relationships is a priority to us. We do not live near family and I know...

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 Alicia McKenzie! Each month we...

Follow these three Instagram accounts, all run by moms, for easy and useful toddler activities or for any age! I am not an activities mom. We are not an activities home. Read: Most days, we're just trying to get from...

Spring is finally here and we are ready to celebrate! Find must-do Spring activities and events with kids, fun parks that are worth the drive, and lots more! Please share these resources with local buddies!Spring is magical in the Washington,...

Spring is blooming in Washington, DC! The weather is beautiful. Flowers are blooming. It seems nature is ready to celebrate. And as the city bursts forth in frothy white flowers, we can enjoy the National Cherry Blossom Festival with...

Six and a half years ago, I was pregnant with our third child. The understanding that we were about to be outnumbered sent my stress level through the roof. My husband works long hours, leaving all of the kid...

In honor of our daughter's birthday, who was born on St. Patrick’s Day, here are our favorite fun and easy St. Patrick's Day crafts and snacks for kids. Every year on March. 17th we have a big celebration with...

I cannot believe that I am searching for summer camps for my 3.5 year old, but here we are. Below is a list of summer camps for toddlers and preschoolers in DC. You can also visit our Ultimate  Guide to...

There are so many March family-friendly events! Spring is coming and flowers are beginning to bloom--including the area's illustrious cherry blossoms. The Cherry Blossom Festival is scheduled to run from March 20th through April 16th this year. We have...