We had our very first event for Moms -- A Mingle and Munch at Matchbox on 14th Street on August 8th, 2018. Of course, we were nervous, excited, and humbled all at the same time. We didn't know exactly how...
When I signed up to write for DC Moms Blog, I knew what my first post would be: "Why Summer Break is THE WORST." Everyone is so excited for summer break and I get that--if you have relaxing vacations...
My husband and I have always been travelers. Before we had children, we made our best memories in far-flung places around the globe... kayaking through the mangroves in Malaysia, watching the sunset light up the Aegean sea from the Greek islands, dancing the samba...
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I am always, always looking for ways to get fruits and veggies into my kids (and my) diet. Like a lot of people, I am a creature of habit and my kids...
There’s a lot of talk right now about toxin-free living. Maybe you’re a skeptic of this movement, much like I used to be. But my mind started to change as more research came out about the harmful effects of...
With summer almost over (or over for some today!), school prep is in order. For me, it means it's time to deal with the stack of last year's school papers sitting on my dining room table. This stack includes all...
My husband and I moved to Virginia when our second daughter was almost a year old. Having two young children and living away from close family was manageable. It was easy for us to visit our families back in...
Labor Day has always been one of my favorite weekends, and a little family getaway can be the perfect way to close out the summer. One of my favorite Labor Day destinations is family-friendly Middleburg, Virginia.
Middleburg is a great...
I just wrote a post about having the confidence to just say no to more and more screen time for our little ones. And how freeing, calming, and joyful it is to watch your children delve into a variety of...
What would you say if I told you that I took my 7 and 9-year-old children on a road trip this summer—without screen time or devices? Ah, so antiquated, so quaint! Nice for one challenge, but good luck keeping...
With back to school just around the corner, here are 9 tips and tricks to get organized as summer comes to an end.
1. Make a list of school supplies needed and shop ahead of time.
Whether your school provides a...
For our family, summertime is all about making fun memories and playing in the water. Whether it is visiting one of the local splash places or pools, we look for the opportunity to have our kids get energy out...
“You had me at ‘free water jitney,’” my friend told me. I had just described the delightful romp my family had in DC for my birthday: mini-golf, free boat ride, lobster rolls, and ice cream on a pier. Yes....
As parents, it is easy to feel like you are getting nothing done. Even the basics, like cooking, showering, and eating can feel impossible in the beginning. It's easy to fall into a rut of feeling overwhelmed and stuck.
We...
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The DC Area’s Best Childcare Providers
One of the first decisions many parents make (sometimes even before their child is born!) is where they'll send their little ones to daycare....
