This post is sponsored by King Arthur Flour Bake for Good I’ve always loved to bake. Some of my favorite childhood memories revolve around baking with my mom. Whether baking a mind-blowing variety of cookies leading up to the holidays, quiche for a family gathering, or the pumpkin bread that’s still a favorite today, the time…
18 Things to Do in Georgetown During a Visit to Washington, DC
A trip to Washington, D.C. could be filled with monuments and museums or you could spend time away from the crowds exploring Georgetown. Founded in 1751, Georgetown is D.C.’s oldest neighborhood. Today it may be well known as the original Georgetown Cupcake location, home of the Exorcist Stairs, and where gothic style university buildings are…
6 Reasons to Stay at Georgetown Suites When Visiting Washington, DC
Washington, D.C. is a sought-after destination for families wanting to infuse lessons about United States history and government into a trip. The city has so much to offer but as a D.C. area resident for the past 21 years, I have a secret- stay outside the city during your visit. Certain areas of the city…
A Bronx Tale Coming to DC’s National Theatre
There’s been no shortage of great performances at The National Theatre in Washington, D.C. this year and at the end of the month, A Bronx Tale will take the stage! Keep reading for a chance to win a pair of tickets for the opening night performance on Tuesday, March 26! About A Bronx Tale Broadway’s…
5 Ways to Keep Kids Safe on YouTube and YouTube Kids
Whenever YouTube or YouTube Kids is in the news for controversial content, we feel betrayed for trusting a brand that puts our kids at risk. This week, old news about the dangers of the Momo challenge resurfaced along with new reports of dangerous content on YouTube Kids masquerading as kid-friendly. My Facebook wall is filled with…
How Puls Provides Quick, Easy, and Timely Home Maintenance Service
This post is sponsored by Puls We’ve had a hot water heater break over a holiday weekend, wondered whether to repair or replace our refrigerator just days before leaving for a summer vacation, and a dryer that partially dried loads of laundry when my husband was out of town for a week. No one can…
5 Ways HomeSmart® Tech and Automation Features Make Chapman Row Homes Smarter
This post is sponsored by Chapman Row With the lights out and the house quiet thanks to sleeping kids, I pulled my down comforter over me and snuggled down into my nest of flannel sheets. I finally started to relax after a long day only to wonder if I had locked our back door for…
4-H STEM Lab Makes it Easy for Non-Engineers to Teach Engineering Concepts to All Ages
This post is sponsored by National 4-H Council “Wow, a high school magnet program in engineering?” marvel fellow parents upon hearing my daughter has started her freshman year in high school. “Has she always liked STEM? What inspired her to apply to an engineering program? What kind of engineer does she want to be?” Since…
14 Last Minute Valentine Gifts for Everyone in Your Family
Retailers have been gearing up for Valentine’s Day even before the last of the holiday decorations disappeared from stores but that doesn’t mean that we were ready to think about getting gifts for our loved ones. With less than a week until Valentine’s Day now is about the time that we’re thankful for Amazon Prime…
6 Features to Look for When Buying a New Home and Why You’ll Love Chapman Row
This post is sponsored by Chapman Row If you were going to move, what would you look for in your new home and the surrounding area? Years ago, as our lease was expiring on our rental and my husband and I were looking to purchase our first home, I remember making a wish list of…
