When I was little, it was a family tradition to always have advent calendars to start the month of December. Each day my brother and I would open a little door that revealed a piece of chocolate, with the final one being opened on Christmas Eve. The tradition of advent calendars continues in our house,…
5 Ways to Teach Prevention Education at Home During Red Ribbon Week
This week is Red Ribbon Week, a week focused on prevention education activities that support a healthy lifestyle. It’s likely that Red Ribbon Week will be highlighted at your child’s school but it’s important to continue the underage drinking prevention conversations at home, especially since risky behaviors run together. What is Prevention Education? The goal…
Why BAP-Certified Seafood Matters When Nourishing Your Family (w giveaway)
When feeding my family, providing nutritious and high-quality food is a must. We love having a backyard garden where we tend to fruits, vegetables, and herbs and have a community supported agriculture (CSA) membership from a local farm that provides us with a box of organic produce each week. I try to cook more sustainable…
The Big Build: Free Hands-On STEM at National Building Museum (Sat 10/14)
One of the best ways to get kids interested in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) is through hands-on experiences. This Saturday, October 14 DC area families are invited to The Big Build at the National Building Museum. This free annual festival will include plenty of interactive learning experiences for all ages as the world…
Mrs. Doubtfire is Coming to DC’s National Theatre October 10-15
If you remember watching the 1993 movie version of Mrs. Doubtfire with Robin Williams, relive the heartwarming story about family as Washington, D.C.’s National Theater kicks off their season with Mrs. Doubtfire from October 10-15. About Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical As parents, there’s not much we wouldn’t do for our children. When struggling, out of…
Get Well Soon Care Package for a Sick College Student
It’s that time of the year when I got a call from my college student telling me she’s sick. From over 3000 miles away, I can tell she’s not feeling good as soon as she says hello and is confirmed when I ask, “How are you?” Even though she’s experienced at adulting and has survived…
Why Teaching Civics to Middle Schoolers Matters
This post is sponsored by National Civics Bee When you were in middle school, did you take a course in civics? I never had a dedicated civics class but learned about how our democracy works through my government and history classes. Teaching civics to middle schoolers provides lessons about how our government works and fosters…
Help DC Area Kids by Running the Turkey Chase Charity Race
I’ll never forget the first race I ran during St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend. It was memorable because my family flew to Memphis with me to support my first half marathon and my kids ended up running and earning a larger race medal than I did! They’ve also been inspired to support charitable causes ever…
School Year Essentials for All Ages
Whether the school year is underway or just about to start, this list of school year essentials for all ages is designed to get your family through the months to come. This isn’t a must-have list of things to have before school. Instead, this list features a few products for each age group that are…
Why Aura is the Best Proactive Protection to Keep Your Family Safe Online
This post is sponsored by Aura The Internet offers unlimited opportunities for us to learn, explore, and connect but it also presents overwhelming challenges. Keeping kids safe from online predators, cyberbullying, and inappropriate content feels like a formidable task especially when monitoring screen time and ensuring their personal information stays safe. There hasn’t been one…
