Tag: Virginia
Spotlight On: YAA’s Award-Winning Musical Theatre Summer Program
Young Artists of America Summer Performing Arts Intensives are nearly at capacity! If you have a singer, dancer, or actor at home, this Award-Winning...
The BEST Shaved Ice and Icy Treats for Families
Shaved ice and assorted icy treats go hand-in-hand with summertime! I have two favorites from my own childhood: the purely nostalgic snow-cones that we...
June Family-Friendly Events Guide
Summer is finally here and it's time to start enjoying all that the season has to offer! June offers DC-area residents so many options...
Trains to See, Trains to Ride: The Ultimate Guide to Trains...
All aboard! Very few things excite both my son and daughter quite like a train. And, the DC area has no shortage of full...
Guide to Pizza Places in the DC Area
Need help with dinner tonight? Pizza is usually a fan favorite, and it's definitely a kid-pleaser. Check out this round-up of great pizza places...
Lyme Disease from Ticks: Here’s What You Need to Know
I love letting my kids play outdoors, run in the forest, stomp in a stream, etc., but around Washington, D.C., that comes with a...
Top Memorial Day Weekend Events and Activities
Memorial Day in Washington, DC, is a time to honor those who have served who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Find Memorial Day events, activities,...
The Best Pools for Families in DC, MD, and VA
I am so excited for pool season and I am thrilled to share with you the best pools in the area. After researching mom...
12 Best Farmers Markets in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia
With peak produce season under way, I am so excited to write about my favorite farmers markets in the DMV area. In addition to...
The 8 Best Patios to Dine With Kids
We are having nice weather — AKA patio season! With kids, patio season might mean something different—maybe you bring your kids to a happy...
11 Summer Essential Items for Kids
Summer is just around the corner and here are a few of our favorite must-have summer essentials to set families up for some fun!
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Rosie’s Walk 2026: Stride for SUDC
DC Area Moms uses a standard event calendar form at dcmoms.com/calendar/community/add. Based on how their listings read, here's a polished event description ready to...
Favorite DC Area Thrift Stores and Donation Centers
At least twice a year, I try to do a serious "stuff" audit in our house. I take a good hard look around our...
4 Best Lavender Fields in the DMV
I think the first time I really started using lavender was when preparing to bring home my first baby. We got our room all...


















