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…
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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…
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…
6 Pro Tips for Keeping Kids Safer on YouTube Kids
As parents, our child’s safety is priority so it’s always comforting when companies that develop favorite our kid’s online platforms take this as seriously as we do. YouTube is one of the places where my kids spend a lot of time and fortunately, YouTube is one of those companies. Having served on the YouTube Parent…
11 Winter Driving Tips to Help You Stay Safe on the Road
On long winter weekends, we grab our season ski passes, load the car up with gear, and head west of Washington, DC to one of our favorite ski resorts in the mountains of Maryland. I know from our many trips that the farther we get from the city, the colder and snowier it gets. Even…
How a Life Insurance Policy Can Protect Your Family No Matter What Happens
Life insurance is a tricky industry for a lot of people to understand. It’s hard to know exactly when you need to purchase a policy and who in your family needs one – and what does that policy even cover? To put it simply, if you have children or someone depends on you for support,…
7 Tips for Getting Kids Play Outside in the Winter
This past weekend a steady snowfall over a 27-hour period brought 12+ inches of snow to the Washington, D.C. area. The novelty of snow provides incentive for our kids to get outside and play, but there are plenty of gray days where below freezing temperatures make us want to stay inside. It’s always fun to…
11 Things to Know Before Going to Monster Jam
I admit to not knowing much about Monster Jam® when I first attended my first Monster sporting event years before kids but since have visited the Monster Jam garage, sat in El Toro Loco (getting into a Monster Jam truck is NOT as easy as climbing up a ladder and opening a door!), and know a…
