Tag: winter holiday
When You Miss Your First Event Because Your Kid Is Sick
Have you had to miss an event because your kid is sick? So, I was all set to attend this one-of-a-kind event called the...
The 16 Best Local Holiday Markets and Craft Fairs
I love personal handcrafted gifts, but I'm not a crafty, DIY kind of mom. I am typically more of a what can I order...
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...
Enter DC Area Moms’ 2025 Halloween Costume Contest
Be a part of DC Area Moms’ Sixth Annual Halloween Costume Contest! This was a Halloween highlight in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020...
6 Easy Halloween Night Dinner Ideas
What should we eat on Halloween Night? We are all busy getting dressed up, passing out candy, and managing kids. Who has time for...
Help Create an Inclusive Halloween: Offer Non-Food “Treats”
Halloween is almost here - and if you are like me, you are JUST getting prepared for trick-or-treaters now. Also, if you are like...
My Favorite Ways to Celebrate Diwali
How do we celebrate Diwali? Diwali, often called the Festival of Lights, celebrates a story of good triumphing over evil. It’s the largest festival...
DC Area Guide to Local Photographers
Some of our most treasured possessions are family photography and our Guide to Washington, DC area family Photographers has you covered! From new babies...
13 Fun Labor Day Weekend Activities for Families
There are so many fun things to do over Labor Day weekend with kids. From festivals and parades to day trips and weekend getaways....
Ready To Celebrate: Purim 2025
The Jewish holiday of Purim, which is filled with costumes, stories, celebrations, treats and shenanigans, begins on the evening of Thursday, March 13th and...
5 Fun, Healthy St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
Get in the Irish spirit with these green, fun, healthy St. Patrick's Day recipes. In our family, a holiday is not complete without a...
Ultimate Guide to Skiing With Kids in the DC Area
Winter probably has you thinking about snow and maybe even skiing. Maybe you grew up skiing. Maybe you didn't, but want to learn. Maybe...
11 Affirmations for the New Year
As we embark on another year, I am joyfully reflecting on areas of my life that have experienced tremendous growth. I'm not approaching the...
Navigating the Holidays: Tips for Single Parents
The holiday season is a magical time of year, filled with joy, laughter, and the warmth of family gatherings. However, for single parents, the...


















