This post was written in partnership with D.C. Mosquito Squad When we bought out house nearly 19 years ago, it came with gorgeous old trees that give us plenty of shade in the spring and summer months but the shade we love also resulted in an explosive mosquito population. I’d spend time after summer thunderstorms emptying…
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STOMP Arrives at DC’s National Theatre April 23 (w ticket giveaway!)
Imagine making music with ordinary objects. The stars of STOMP are not only the performers but also matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, and hubcaps who become percussion perfection when tapped, clicked open, beat on, and banged together. If the above clip intrigues you, you’ll want to get tickets to STOMP when it…
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 (w ticket giveaway!)
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
