(re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children
It is not too late to get some amazing chocolate, even if you don’t like to celebrate Valentine’s Day; you deserve good chocolate!! Plan ahead to President’s Day {before we publish our post} and Monday you can visit Mount Vernon free of charge to celebrate George Washington’s birthday. Or check out some great places to ski that only require a… Continue Reading…
Sarah Vogel is a local childcare consultant with Cultural Care Au Pair. In this role, she helps families decide if hosting an au pair is the right childcare solution for them and provides year-round support to host families and au pairs. Her most challenging and rewarding role is being a mom of two children, ages 4 and 6. To learn… Continue Reading…
This weekend calls for warmer weather! We have a list of area trails, marshes and gardens for you to explore as well as other great outdoor activities in and around Washington, DC. DC Public Library has many events that celebrate the culture and accomplishments of the Black Family. You still have time to prepare for Valentine’s Day! Celebrate Valentine’s Day and… Continue Reading…
What is the Super Bowl without a party?! Welp, as the pandemic approaches a year, it only seems fitting that we will be watching at home as a family and having some Zoom calls to talk trash with family and friends while also betting on football squares. My favorite part aside from the half-time show and commercials are the delicious… Continue Reading…
During the pandemic we have noticed a drastic behavioral and emotional shift in one of our children. Sometimes it’s a burst of anger, or tears over something minuscule other times it’s slamming doors and yelling at us. I have tried to stay true to practicing mindfulness with my kids since understanding it more. Attempting to work towards dealing with situations… Continue Reading…
Saturday9:00am-4:00pm: KTown StoryWalk ends tomorrow! A stroll through historic Kensington, Maryland, will offer families a self-guided, socially distanced outing to read the book The Mitten by Jan Brett in store windows. A free craft kit tied into The Mitten will be available for pick up in a box outside the Noyes Library for Young Children which is located at 10237 Carroll Place, Kensington, MD. 20895 today… Continue Reading…
Valentine’s Day for me is just another excuse to shove even more chocolate in my mouth than I did the day before while giving extra tight snuggles to those I love. It also means the quality of the chocolate is definitely better than my typical 3 o’clock pick-me-up from my hidden stash. There are plenty of delicious places to shop this… Continue Reading…
February 2: 7:00pm-8:30pm CST: Paper Source Virtual Valentine Card MakingFeel the love with some Valentine fun at our latest handmade cards workshop. Perfect for virtual hang out with your gals or some cozy solo crafting time. Make one-of-a-kind cards that you can gift to your significant other or your bestie on Valentine’s Day. Shop our recommended supplies here and our optional, add-on… Continue Reading…