When my son was in elementary school, he brought a copy of Space Case home. The book is a about a 12-year-old who is one of the first humans to live on the moon and finds himself having to solve a murder mystery during his space adventure. The book inspired a lot of conversations about…
10 Ways to Celebrate Lunar New Year with Kids
Tomorrow Year of the Dragon begins and if you’re looking for ways to celebrate Lunar New Year with kids, I have 10 easy ideas that are perfect for all ages! Below you’ll find things you can do in preparation to celebrate Lunar New Year with kids and ways to commemorate the start of Year of…
Celebrating Chinese New Year: Teaching Kids About Lunar New Year & Family Traditions
Earlier this week as I was thinking about a special meal to prepare to celebrate the start of Chinese New Year and Year of the Dragon this Saturday, my mind wandered back to my childhood and the traditions I grew up with. With the start of each new year, I used to wonder if I…
17 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for All Ages
Some of the links in this Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas guide are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Some items below were provided for review purposes. Candy and flowers are nice but the true way to let someone know that you care…
11 Reasons to Attend the 2024 DC Auto Show
With today being a snow day for so many throughout the DC area, it’s the perfect day to hop on the Metro and head to the Washington, DC Auto Show which opens today at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The 2024 DC Auto Show features more cars on display than in the past, including…
Annie: The Musical is Coming to DC’s National Theatre January 23-28
When I was young, my parents had season theater tickets. For years, I looked forward to going to a Sunday matinee performance of a musical followed by dinner out. We saw a lot of memorable shows, including Annie. Next week Annie the Musical opens in Washington, DC at the National Theatre and whether you’ve never…
How to Teach Kids About Martin Luther King, Jr. and Civil Rights
Years ago when I was in college, a friend and I drove from our New England schools to California. Along the way we stopped in Memphis- home of amazing barbecue, a rich musical heritage, Graceland, the Peabody Ducks, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and the Lorraine Motel. The Lorraine Motel may not have been mentioned in…
2023 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Dog Lovers (and the Dogs They Love!)
The links in this Best Gifts for Dog Lovers post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Some items below were provided for review purposes. What do you get the person who seems to have everything? Something for their dog, of course!…
Why Aura Parental Controls are a Must for Your Child’s New Phone
This post is sponsored by Aura If a new phone is at the top of your child’s wish list this year, you’re not alone. More new smartphones are activated on Christmas Day than any other day of the year! If your child will be unwrapping a new phone this holiday season, include guardrails, like Aura…
2023 Gift Guide: Best Teacher Gifts
The links in this Best Teacher Gifts post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Some items below were provided for review purposes. I think it’s safe to say that during the school year, our kids spend more of their awake hours…