Tag: winter holiday
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...
Where Kids Eat Free or Cheap Meals In and Around DC
Wondering where can kids get free or cheap meals in the Washington, DC area? We have you covered! There are a lot of kid-friendly...
4 Volunteering Opportunities for Kids in the DMV
What could be a better way to teach big concepts like gratitude, empathy, and caring for others than by volunteering? There are tons of...
20 Kid-Friendly Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is internationally known as a day of love – but the romantic kind of love. Hallmark, Kay Jewelers, etc. capitalize on romantic...
The Best DC Area Bakeries & Cookie Shops
Valentine’s Day is here. Be sure to support your local Washington, DC area bakeries while you help spread the love!
In our guide to the...
Top Winter Dining Spots Around D.C.
The true winter season is finally upon us here in the D.C. area! These long, colder evenings call for cozy meals, but if you’re...
Top 15 Sledding Spots & Sledding Tips
There's snow! Looking for the perfect location to take kids sledding in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region? First off, there are so many...
24 Year-Round Farmer’s Markets
Farmers' Markets are plentiful in the spring, summer, and fall, but did you know there are several Virginia, DC, and Maryland year-round farmer's markets...
5 Ideas for a DIY New Year’s Eve at Home
Happy New Year!
New Year's Eve and 4th of July make the top of my list for most difficult holidays with toddlers and preschoolers. Late...
The Best Holiday Movies for Families
The holiday season is here! And with that, holiday movies are on full rotation in our home. Here is a list of the best...
The Best Things to do on New Year’s Eve With Kids
My little guy and I are always excited for a party or balloon drop, so when New Year's Eve comes around, we're ready to...
Make a “We Love You!” Winter Wonderland Tree for Grandparents
When I was a kid, my parents always decorated our house festively for the holidays. They would plan ahead and decorate before the first...
Holiday Fun for Kids (and Grown-Ups Too!): The Perfect Family Night...
Planning holiday activities for families shouldn't feel like solving a Rubik's Cube blindfolded. You need something that works for your energetic seven-year-old, your eye-rolling...
Make a Felt Wall Christmas Tree Decoration
I've always wanted to get my children a felt wall tree for Christmas, one that they could decorate all on their own. But I...


















