Simon & Schuster is partnering with me for this giveaway As middle school students, our kids spend so much time reading books that aren’t of their choosing. English teachers hand them books that are part of required reading and we know that not all of what they’re assigned resonates with them. But now that it’s…
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Never Re-Heat Your Coffee Again Thanks to Cauldryn Coffee
Gone are the days of sitting down to a cold cup of coffee or tea thanks to Cauldryn Coffee, a tech savvy solution for busy parents that will change the way you enjoy hot beverages. At first glance, the sleek and unsuspecting this seems like just another insulated coffee mug but it’s so much more. This…
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…
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…
DC Readers: Disney on Ice Worlds of Enchantment Coming This February
Disney on Ice Worlds of Enchantment is coming to Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. for ten action packed performances between February 14-18 where favorite Disney moments will come to life on the ice. Families will be treated to beloved characters from Disney•Pixar’s Cars, Toy Story 3, Disney’s The Little Mermaid and the Academy Award®-winning Frozen. Read on to enter to…
DC Readers: Win 2 Tickets to School of Rock at The National Theatre
Would you be mad if your child’s substitute teacher transformed history class into rehearsals for a rock band, replacing books with amps and putting musical instruments in student’s hands instead of pencils? As a parent and former teacher, I loved taking my guitar loving 12 year old to see School of Rock on Broadway earlier…
Beautiful- The Carole King Musical Coming to DC’s National Theatre
When my kids were younger, we loved seeing The Washington Ballet’s Nutcracker as a way to get into the holiday spirit but now that they’re older, we’ve expanded beyond holiday themed shows. We still love the theater and bonding over great productions and this holiday season we’re looking forward to seeing Beautiful- The Carole King…
Unplugged Summer Fun Giveaway! Win LEGO Incredibles 2, Nitro Circus & GraviTrax
We’ve reached that point of the summer when it’s hot, steamy, and kids seem to be running out of creative ways to play that don’t involve a screen. Unplugged summer fun is great but there are days when it’s ok to give in to the screens. Sometimes everyone needs to rest in a cool house…
16 Mother’s Day Gifts to Make Mom Swoon
This post contains affiliate links This year show mom you truly love her by surprising with something she wouldn’t think to get herself. Here are 16 great Mother’s Day gift ideas in all price ranges that will make her swoon, regardless of your budget. Handmade Mother’s Day Gifts & Gifts that Give Back Earrings from…
Waitress the Musical is Coming to the National Theatre in May!
What’s your favorite kind of pie or do they change with the season like mine do? I love capitalizing on fresh fruits like juicy peaches and abundant berries to make luscious summer pies served a la mode. Pumpkin and apple are always fall staples, but my mother-in-law’s chocolate cream pie is a decadent treat any…
