Libraries and Library Story Times in DC, VA, and MD
The public libraries in the DMV area are true community gems, each offering a unique array of programs and resources. From engaging story times and enriching summer reading programs to […] The post...
View ArticleHalloween Crafts For All Ages
Halloween crafts are some of our favorite fall activities when we aren’t frolicking at a pumpkin patch. (Be sure to check out the DC Moms Guide to Pumpkin Patches & […] The post Halloween Crafts...
View ArticleWhere the Lost Things Go: My Story About Pregnancy Loss
Mary Poppins said it best in the song The Place Where Lost Things Go by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman. Please watch full song here and read lyrics here because, to me, the words fit […] The post...
View ArticleThe Top Parenting Canon Books
I’m a reader and researcher. When I entered the vast and occasionally tumultuous waters of motherhood, I turned to what I knew best: books. I’ve read possibly an embarrassing amount […] The post The...
View ArticleEnter DC Area Moms’ 2024 Halloween Costume Contest
Get ready for DC Area Moms’ Fifth Annual Halloween Costume Contest! This was a Halloween highlight in 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020 and we are thankful to partner with Studio […] The post Enter DC Area...
View ArticleWhere to Donate Halloween Candy
Happy Halloween! Once all the trick-or-treating is over and you’re trying to figure out what to do with all the candy at home, we have you covered! Having candy is […] The post Where to Donate...
View ArticleNovember Family-Friendly Events Guide
November is a time to celebrate the peak of fall and all the good things that the holiday season brings, including precious time with your family. If you are looking […] The post November...
View ArticleWashington, 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 […] The post Washington, DC Area...
View ArticleManna Bags for the Homeless: An Easy Family Service Project
The world needs so much love and light (always!). One way we try to help our community is by creating Manna Bags for the homeless. Manna was the food that […] The post Manna Bags for the Homeless: An...
View ArticleWhere to Order a Thanksgiving Meal
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. While we love a home cooked meal, sometimes it simply isn’t doable because of new babies, children, aging parents, and all the other responsibilities. […] The...
View ArticleFinding the Best Fit at Temple Sinai Nursery School
This is sponsored content. A guest article from Emily Goodstein, Temple Sinai Nursery School parent. As if in the blink of an eye, we found ourselves out of baby life […] The post Finding the Best Fit...
View ArticleWhere to Get a Photo With Santa in the Washington, DC Area
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 […]...
View ArticleHonoring Those Who’ve Served: Talking to Kids About Veterans Day
Veterans Day has always held special meaning to me. My great grandfathers served in the Army, my grandfather served in the Air Force, and my husband served in the Marines. […] The post Honoring Those...
View ArticleHow to Host the Perfect Cookie Exchange
With holiday season fast approaching, there’s one event you want to have on your social calendar: a cookie exchange! Over the years, I’ve hosted many of these and it is […] The post How to Host the...
View ArticleChristmas Tree Lighting Guide 2024
Christmas is upon us, bringing back a lot of our favorite events are back on the schedule. It’s time to take out our calendars and fill them with the best […] The post Christmas Tree Lighting Guide...
View ArticleToddlers and Air Travel: Tips for a Successful Flight with Your Toddler
Traveling with an infant seemed stressful at the time. I hate to say it, but traveling with a toddler is worse, in our case. My son usually slept peacefully through […] The post Toddlers and Air...
View ArticleOutdoor and Indoor Ice Skating Rink Guide
Ready for family fun at outdoor and indoor ice skating rinks? Us too! There are lots of opportunities in the Washington, DC, area! Nearly all locations require advanced timed tickets. […] The post...
View ArticleTime for Christmas: Encore Theatrical Arts Project’s Newest Holiday Musical
This article is written in partnership with Encore Theatrical Arts Project.Dance into the holidays with Time for Christmas: Encore Theatrical Arts Project’s Newest Holiday Musical! Live theater is...
View ArticleNonprofit Giving Guide for the Holidays: 21 Organizations to Know
This is the time of year when many of us look for ways to make a positive impact in our communities and to bring a little more brightness into the […] The post Nonprofit Giving Guide for the Holidays:...
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