We are thankful for an amazing 2023 and are excited for 2024! Here are our top 10 articles of 2023 featuring things to do, see, and experience in the DMV. Our hope is to help moms and families navigate life in the DC area with excellent resources and a growing community. Thank you for being our reader!
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Top 10 Articles of 2023
10. Deck of Card Dates: 52 Free or Cheap Date Ideas in DC!
“This is a way to catalog 52 different date ideas from which a couple could choose date night (or day!) activities. I put one together for my husband for Valentine’s Day and it has been a constant reference guide for us when we need to switch things up beyond a meal at a favorite restaurant.” Juliet Armerding
9. 18 Empowering Mom Support Groups
“Need a mom support group (or groups!)? Making a baby can sometimes be easier than making mom friends. Getting out of the house may seem impossible while surviving the newborn sleepless stage, fluctuating hormones, an ever-evolving schedule, and finding clothes that fit (other than those mesh underwear).” Amanda Holliday-Bembridge
8. Epic DC Summer Bucket List: 50 Free or Cheap Outings for Kids
“Are you ready for fun and free (or cheap) summer fun in 2023? Enjoy our thorough guide with 50 local, kid-friendly excursions we’re putting on our Epic DC Summer Bucket List. Even better, many of these fun outings are free.” Allison Winter
7. 12 Kid-Friendly Wineries and Breweries
“What are kid-friendly wineries and breweries made of?
- They offer kid-friendly food options
- Have outdoor seating, with plenty of space to run around safely
- Shaded seating for the hot summer days
- Play area, of course!” Isabel Pak
6. 10 Toddler-Friendly Summer Camps in DC
“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.” Amanda McLaughlin
5. Where to get a Photo with Santa
“It’s the holiday season, and Santa’s social calendar is totally booked with events in and around Washington, DC. Although he brings joy to children everywhere, especially on Christmas day, Santa spreads the spirit of the season with appearances in November and December.” Tirzah Weiskotten
4. The Best Fall Festivals
“As the leaves begin to change colors and the weather cools down, it’s the ideal season to explore the best fall festivals and events in and around Washington, DC. This guide will introduce you to a wide array of autumn celebrations.” Isabel Pak
3. Easter Egg Hunts in the DC Area
“All Easter egg hunts are not the same. Some are free; some require advanced tickets; others are more forgiving for those of us who are not exactly planners. If you see a hunt location and date that work for you, be sure to check out the details sooner rather than later.” Jackie Malkes
2. Washington, DC Area Holiday Train Guide
“It’s the time of the year for your little train engineer to enjoy holiday trains in and around Washington, DC, this holiday season. Many of the trains featured in the DC Area Moms’ Trains to See and Trains to Ride: The Ultimate Guide to Trains in the Washington, DC Area offer special holiday events.” Angelle Smith Baugh
1. Top Apple Picking Orchards in the DC Area
“One of my family’s favorite fall traditions is apple picking season. There are a plethora of beautiful apple orchards to choose from not far from the city.” Chelsea S. Blanks
Top 5 Guides for Moms in 2023
We are here to help make mom life in the Washington, DC area easier by providing relevant resources for moms. Along with our top 10 articles of 2023, here are some favorites we visit again and again!
- Summer Camp Guide
- Birthday Party Guide
- Selfcare Spa Day Spots in the DC Area
- Preschools Guide
- The Best Indoor Playplaces in DC, Maryland, and Virginia
Be sure to check out these top resources too!
- Favorite Playgrounds
- Pregnancy & Postpartum Guide
- Pregnancy & Infant Loss Resources
- Neighborhood Guides
- Best Photographers
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