When I was young, my parents had season theater tickets. For years, I looked forward to going to a Sunday matinee performance of a musical followed by dinner out. We saw a lot of memorable shows, including Annie. Next week Annie the Musical opens in Washington, DC at the National Theatre and whether you’ve never…
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Pretty Woman is Coming to DC’s National Theatre December 12-17
“Welcome to Hollywood! What’s your dream?” The line that began and ended the movie, plus the many memorable ones in between, came back to me recently as I rewatched Pretty Woman on a long flight. Who could forget Julia Roberts as Vivian and her dream of wanting to get out of where she was to…
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…
LivingSocial: Save Money While Crossing Off Family Bucket List Items at Home or When Traveling
In between weeks of camp and dive practice, we’ve had weeks of summer with absolutely nothing planned. This has allowed us the rare luxury of sleeping in and enjoying carefree days where we’ve planned activities according to our moods and even allowed for a spontaneous trip to Baltimore as Emily and I did last weekend….
Combining History and Romance for a DC Date Night on Findery and Huffington Post
This is a sponsored post There’s the tourist version of Washington, D.C. with the must-sees on everyone’s list but there’s also so much more to our Nation’s Capital. As a longtime resident of the D.C. area, I never get tired all my city has to offer both to us as a family and also as…
DC Metro Area Readers: Make Meaning Bethesda Row Offers $9.99 Gingerbread House Decorating Benefitting Children’s Inn at NIH
This is a sponsored post “What exactly are we doing tonight, Mommy?” Emily asked as we hopped in the car again after a string of events on a busy Sunday. After a day of selling barrettes benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at a local synagogue, launching her rocket with her fellow Girl Scouts, a stop…
Tips for Attending ICE featuring Frosty the Snowman at Gaylord National Harbor (w ticket giveaway!)
If you think that it’s been cold around the D.C. Metro Area this week, 30 degrees starts to seem warm when you head to Gaylord National Harbor for ICE featuring Frosty the Snowman. Since 1969 Frosty and his animated friends have been seen on television screens during the holidays but now visitors can join them…
Meet the Author at An Evening With Jodi Picoult in DC on August 6
DC area fans of Jodi Picoult who have enjoyed her books with themes about family, love, and relationships are invited to join the author for a special evening on August 6 that will include dinner, wine and chocolate tasting, and to be among the first in the country to receive her new fall novel, Leaving…
Blue Man Group Fun Facts and DC Ticket Giveaway
Whether you’re a Blue Man Group fan or have always wanted to see group perform, DC area readers will get their chance as they return to Washington, D.C. for a week of performances at the National Theater. From May 6-11 the three bald blue headed men will treat audiences to a funny, entertaining, spectacular, and…
