Question: Our family life is frenetic with working, carpooling, attending meetings, shopping and all the children’s activities. I just don’t think we spend en
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Halloween Safety Tips for Toddlers
Pumpkins, costumes and candy. Halloween is a fun time of year for kids of all ages, but as you gear up for your baby or toddler’s first Halloween, keep these safety
Oktoberfest 2017 in Viginia, Maryland and Washington DC
The Oktoberfest tradition started in 1810 to celebrate the October 12th marriage of Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig to the Saxon-Hildburghausen Princess Therese. The citizen
Pirates, Boats, Movies and More: Family Fun Things To Do at the National Harbor
Unique attractions and weekly events abound at the National Harbor with plenty of things to do that will get the whole family excited. The National Harbor is the perfect
6 Ideas for Family Time With Nature
There is nothing more precious to me than spending time outdoors with my kids. They all love nature so much and can be kept occupied for hours just exploring a hiking tra
Good Books for Your Kids This Summer
babies/tots Larry Loves Washington DC! by John Skewes Little BigFoot, 2016, $9.99. Follow the adventures of Larry, the dog, on his family’s vacation. The Larry Love
Tips to Survive Your Trip in the Car
If you are headed out on a family road trip for your vacation this year, you are not alone. According to the American Express Spending and Saving Tracker in 2014, more th
Father and Daughter Pretend Play
There’s an old ballad called “Making Believe.” Dozens of singers have recorded it in a variety of styles: country, rock, pop, punk, R&B and heavy me
Tour D.C. on a Bike and See History in a New Way
It’s time to speed into spring! The month of May is here and with that is National Bike Month. The Washington, D.C. area offers many great places to mount your bike
Touring Washington, D.C. Again
History has repeated itself. The love and pride I have always felt for our nation’s capital city has now been transferred to my daughter who moved here with her fam
4 Mini Gardening Projects for Kids
As winter melts away into spring, keep your eyes open for those early spring blooms – crocus, daffodil and hyacinth. They’ll signal that it’s time to ge
12 Activities for St. Patrick’s Day
The celebration of St. Patrick’s Day has spread throughout the world. Originating in Ireland, March 17 was spent at church and with family, celebrating the teaching
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