This afternoon at 1:51 pm a 5.8 earthquake with an epicenter in Virginia- between Charlottesville and Richmond- shook the entire East Coast. The rumbling from the ground was reported to be the second most powerful earthquake in Virginia’s history. Online friends from as far south as North Carolina into Toronto felt the earth move underneath…
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Kleenex Field Trips & Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History- Friday Fave
Whether a lover of living things, prehistoric creatures, gems, or cultures, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is a great place to explore all of the above while providing hands on experiences for kids of all ages. Yesterday Little Miss Techie, Captain Computer, and I braved a hot, humid, code orange air day and ventured…
Friday Faves: Fourth of July Guide to Fireworks, Drinks from Martha Stewart, and a Tune by The Sing-a-ma-jigs
Besides the Fourth of July being Independence Day and part of a long weekend, it’s also my birthday! We always have more than enough things to do on the 4th which makes for a fun day, usually ending with ice cream cake and fireworks. HowStuffWorks.com has an interactive guide to fireworks Speaking of fireworks…Want to become…
DC Readers: Adventure Theater’s If You Give a Cat a Cupcake Review & Tips
Adventure Theater’s If You Give a Cat a Cupcake performance takes a classic tale by Laura J. Numeroff and brings it to life thanks to a lively performance in a small venue that’s fun for adults and kids alike. The 45 minute performance follows the story to the letter and takes theater-goers to the beach,…
DC Readers: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Delight Audiences in DC Area Performances (w. ticket giveaway)
Going to Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey’s Greatest Show on Earth is a classic throwback to childhood that is always as much fun for me and as for the kids. This weekend we were guests of Feld Entertainment and attended Barnum 200 Funundrum, a show that evokes classic circus performances from long ago. The…
DC Readers: Blue Man Group Ticket Giveaway & Discount
As a family, we’ve enjoyed live theater performances including those at our local children’s theater as well as The Washington Ballet’s Nutcracker, Mary Poppins, Stomp, and I’m so excited to take Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer to see Blue Man Group at the Warner Theater. A Blue Man Group performance is unlike anything you…
DC Readers: Laurie Berkner Band Coming to Lisner in March (w. giveaway)
Captain Computer and Little Miss Techie have been listening to Laurie Berkner for years and are thrilled that she’s making a stop at GW’s Lisner Auditorium on Sunday, March 6 for a Live Birthday Concert! The one day tour stop will include two performances on March 6 with one at 11 am and another at…
DC Readers: Disney on Ice: Princess Wishes Ticket Discount for Verizon Center Performances (w. giveaway)
Sorry about the wonky spacing below! HTML has made spacing go really awry today! An all new Disney on Ice: Princess Wishes is coming to the Verizon Center President’s Day weekend and will feature iconic princesses like Snow White, Cinderella, Belle, Ariel, Jasmine, Mulan, Aurora, Pocahontas, Tiana, and Rapunzel. Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer are always mesmerized…
DC Readers: Adventure Theater’s Mirandy and Brother Wind (w. ticket giveaway)
Congratulations to Nancye B. who will be attending the show of her choice with her family courtesy of Adventure Theater! We love Adventure Theater so when they contacted me to offer a ticket giveaway for the world premiere musical of Mirandy and Brother Wind, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to share it with you. Performed…
DC Readers: Baltimore’s Port Discovery Invites You to Celebrate Chinese New Year (w. giveaway)
Congratulations to Jessica who will be joining Port Discovery for their Chinese New Year celebration this weekend! If you are looking for a fun way to blow off some steam during the cold of winter or to escape the heat of summer, Port Discovery Children’s Museum in Baltimore offers interactive exhibits and programs for kids ages…
