Mary Poppins said it best in the song The Place Where Lost Things Go by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman. Please watch full song here and read lyrics here because, to me, the words fit so well with pregnancy loss.
Memories you've shed
Gone for good...
Mabuhay! October is, among many things, Filipino American History Month: a time chosen to commemorate the arrival of the first Filipinos to the United States on October 18, 1587, landing in what is now Morro Bay, California. Filipino American...
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...
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...
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...
When I left teaching and entered the world of being a stay at home mom, I felt a little directionless. I was constantly missing the predictable schedule of my classroom. While newborns and toddlers do not stick to schedules,...
The month of August is full of emotional changes as the summer wraps up and families look towards the beginning of a new school year. For many children, this is a time of great excitement worth celebrating. They are meeting...
I planned to write about "Why Summer Break is THE WORST" then didn't... Everyone is so excited for summer break and I get that--if you have relaxing vacations and days laying by the pool with a book and a...
It’s hot out and the perfect time to treat yourself (and your kids) to ice cream! We talked to several local moms about their favorite neighborhood ice cream shops. These scoop shops have been taste-tested and are both kid...
Need tips to pack summer camp lunches?! Summer is underway, which brings along crazy camp activities with multiple drop-offs, juggling work schedules, and, of course, we get to pack summer camp lunches. Over the years, I have spent a...
What would you say if I told you that I took my 7 and 9-year-old children on a road trip over the summer—without screen time or devices? Ah, so antiquated, so quaint! Nice for one challenge, but good luck...
In 2022, with the support of my husband, I did something I never thought I’d do: I paused my career for motherhood.
At first, it felt liberating to step away from the stress of balancing full-time paid work and being...
Remember those early pandemic days, when childcare options were scarce and uncertainty loomed? That's when I, like many other parents, stumbled upon the wonderful world of nanny shares. I am ready to share our nanny share FAQs and tips....
Last month, my daughter graduated from high school. She's headed off to college with a substantial scholarship from her top choice school and I could not be more proud. Since she is our oldest, this was uncharted territory and...
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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Moms, Dads, and Kids
We're excited for this holiday season, and thrilled about these gift ideas for 2023! Here's some top gifts our team will be giving loved...
