Finding top-notch childcare is at the top of every new mom’s list—but can often feel next to impossible, akin to finding a unicorn. Jumping from nanny to nanny can be stressful for both parents and kids, so finding the right...
In an effort to save money, consume less, and be more creative, I challenged myself to 3 months of not shopping for clothes for myself. My rules were to buy no clothing, with an exception for socks or underwear....
It happens - in the middle of juggling groceries, doctor’s appointments, and after school activities you get the dreaded email:
“REMINDER: SCHOOL CLOSED TOMORROW.”
You think, "How could I possibly forget my children would be home?" I have at least two...
There are tons of family-friendly Halloween events to enjoy in the DMV! We have compiled a list of spooktacular events that your whole family will enjoy, including outdoor movies, carnivals, costume contests (for human kids and fur babies), and...
At the beginning of the year, I wrote this post on my “no resolutions” resolutions for 2024. And now I am here, checking in on my “no resolutions” resolutions to see how the year has been.
I’m doing this because...
Sports moms, check in! It's that time of year again. The crisp is in the air, the new bookbags are pristine, and the September-June calendar is quickly filling up. School sports season is upon us, and whether your little...
October brings an end to the summer heat and so much family fun that one guide simply does not suffice. This month's guide to family-friendly events includes outings sure to please every member of your family. Whether your crew...
Hispanic Heritage Month is here, where we celebrate the accomplishment of the Hispanic/Latinx/Latino community in the United States. From September 15 to October 15, we have a chance to highlight our diversity and contributions to our nation. The tradition...
Every parent dreads the e-mail with the classroom stomach bug outbreak announced. It fills your head and your home with worry, when will it strike? Managing a stomach bug is a lot of work. You know it is only...
Hope Law, a single mother of three, has faced challenges that most of us can’t even imagine. Two years ago, she was diagnosed with adrenal cortical cancer (ACC), a rare and aggressive disease that affects only one in a...
Whether you are a summer iced black coffee or specialty coffee enthusiast, Northern Virginia offers some of the best coffee shops. Whether you are having a one-on-one meeting, a social gathering, a playgroup meetings, or just craving craving baked...
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 Lolita Mason. Each month we...
A little further down I-95, through North Carolina and just over the Georgia border, lies Savannah, Georgia, a charming, quaint little town. The squares! The river! The open container laws and day drinking!
Surprisingly, though, Savannah is great to visit...
“Push Presents,” or a gift you get after the birth of a child, are all the rage right now. The idea is that the partner purchases a gift for the birthing parent close to or after the birth. Many...
In + Around DC
Winter Indoor Swimming: Where to Swim Indoors in the DC Area
Baby, it’s cold outside! You know what that means? Grab your swimsuit – it is the perfect time of year to visit one of...
