Travel

Travel can be one of the best ways to truly explore and understand things around us while having meaningful experiences. For kids, it can also function as an extension of classroom learning. Until traveling is as safe as it...

If you are planning on traveling, I get it! This is a no-judgment zone. But how can you travel safely with kids during a pandemic? It's possible. Here's what I learned from my experience. My husband and I decided to...

When COVID-19 reached the U.S. and states started shutting down in March, I didn't think we'd have to cancel our family vacation plans in June. But June came and went without that trip to Montana. Summer hit us hard....

Pandemic life got you feeling blue? Bored looking at the same four walls of your home every day? Kids craving adventure, but so many things are still closed down? Well, I've got a secret for you. Turn off Disney+...

Fall is most certainly one of my top two favorite seasons. My time living in the North East and Mid-Atlantic areas has made me appreciate all things autumnal. I love the weather, fashion, and the myriad fall specific activities....

I’ll be honest, it’s been a long and hot summer already! With the heat, continuing pandemic, and family travel canceled, it’s been hard for me to get up the motivation to plan fun things for my kids. A couple of...

There are a lot of uncertainties this summer, and traveling seems especially far-fetched. Some families will choose to stay home this summer; others will not. My family and I love to visit beach getaways. I have been considering safe...

Welcome to the Summer of Road Trips! With international and air travel on hold, this summer is a great time for a family road trip! Before COVID, we road tripped to NYC almost every other month to visit family....

Like many families this spring, we recently had to cancel our spring travel to Puerto Rico due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While it was disappointing, I was glad to use some of my tips from years of family travel...

The Smithsonian Museums are at the top of the list for many families with kids in Washington, D.C. and for good reason! I love going to the museums (especially the National Museum of American History) with my kids because...

Whether you are looking to explore the outdoors, discover a nearby winery, or check out a historic site, Washington, D.C. is a short drive from some truly fabulous destinations! This past November, my family decided to spend Veterans Day...

Family travel is one of my favorite things to do! Now, before you roll your eyes and stop reading, hear me out! My kids are not perfect travelers and we’ve had our share of mid-air toddler tantrums. But, even...

Last week DC Reagan National Airport invited DC Mom Blog Contributors for an absolutely magical morning: Breakfast with Santa! Even the most hesitant little ones in our group totally warmed up to Santa, and it was the perfect opportunity...

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