As a former teacher, one of my favorite parent volunteer roles was serving as class room parent for my kids’ teachers because I LOVED shopping for teacher gifts. I knew first hand how hard my kids’ teachers worked each day, spending hour upon hour instilling important knowledge, skills, and confidence. I loved finding the best teacher…
Fiddler on the Roof Coming to DC’s National Theatre
What do If I Were a Rich Man, Sunrise, Sunset, and Matchmaker, Matchmaker have in common? If you said Fiddler on the Roof, you’re right! Fiddler on the Roof is coming to Washington, D.C.’s National Theatre for a week of performances between December 10 – 15. Here’s what you need to know about the show and…
9 Easy Ways for Your Family to Give Back on Giving Tuesday and Beyond
After a weekend of indulging in food, family, friends, and shopping, it’s time to think about gifts that give back on Giving Tuesday. This unconventional way of gifting shifts the focus away from stuff in favor of helping others in your community, in other areas of the country, and around the world. There’s no time…
2019 Gift Guide: Gifts for Outdoor Adventures
Did you opt outside on Black Friday? Whether your outdoor time included the fresh air going from store to store scoring deals or you torched Thanksgiving calories with a run, hike, or other outdoor adventure, there’s something for everyone who loves being outside for any amount of time. This year’s brand-new Gifts for Outdoor Adventures…
2019 Gift Guide: Must-Have Subscription Boxes for Kids, Teens & Adults
The links in this post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Everyone loves getting mail but mail is even better when it’s a box filled with goodies you get on a regular basis. Just like there’s an app for everything, there’s…
The Illusionists Bring the Magic of the Holidays to DC’s National Theatre
What’s your family’s favorite holiday traditions? If you’re always on the lookout for a new way to ring in the holidays, this year The Illusionists are bringing the magic of the holidays to the National Theatre in Washington, DC for your family to enjoy some sophisticated magic in December. Keep reading for a chance to win 4…
2019 Gift Guide: Best STEM Gifts for Kids of All Ages
The links in this post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Every year I say that my STEM Gifts for All Ages gift guide is the biggest one to date and this cone continues the trend. With the huge number of…
2019 Gift Guide: Best Gift for Teens (ages 13+ w giveaway)
The links in this post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Mrs. Hannigan may have been surrounded by little girls in Annie, but this year I’m surrounded by teens! I spend part of my day with 13 year olds in my…
2019 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Tweens (w giveaway)
The links in this post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Ready to move on from elementary to middle school, tweens have one foot firmly still planted in childhood while the other inches towards the teen years. This age group often…
2019 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Early Elementary Ages (ages-5-8)
The links in this post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. My first teaching assignment was as a first grade teacher which allowed me to get to know early elementary ages quite well. My students always had a wide spectrum of…
