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Jackie Malkes
Jackie Malkes is a wife, mother of two, and a working Mom. Jackie works as a Principal Implementation Manager at an analytics software company. After attending college in DC, she made the move to the burbs in Merrifield, Virginia. Jackie is a native Philadelphian, and came to the DC area to attend American University where she received her BA and MA. Jackie loves traveling, coffee shops, volunteering, yoga, fitness, and connecting with friends over dinner or coffee.
Dominique Dawes: Mom of the Month [May 2022]
The Washington, DC area is full of amazing moms: working moms, stay-at-home moms, single moms, moms of multiples, foster moms, adoptive moms, etc. We want to highlight some of those moms like Dominique Dawes!...
Elina Cannon: Mom of the Month [April 2022]
The Washington, DC area is full of amazing moms: working moms, stay-at-home moms, single moms, moms of multiples, foster moms, adoptive moms, etc. We want to highlight some of those moms like Elina Cannon!...
Monica Blakely: Mom of the Month [March 2022]
The Washington, DC area is full of amazing moms: working moms, stay-at-home moms, single moms, moms of multiples, foster moms, adoptive moms, etc. We want to highlight some of those moms like Monica Blakely!...
Easter Pictures and Egg Hunts in the DC Area 2022
Hippity, hoppity Easter's on its way. Easter decorations are up and there is talk of the bunny in the house. There are several Easter egg hunts across the DC Area!
All Easter egg hunts are...
Essi Bossiade: Mom of the Month [February 2022]
The Washington, DC area is full of amazing moms: working moms, stay-at-home moms, single moms, moms of multiples, foster moms, adoptive moms, etc. We want to highlight some of those moms like Essi Bossaide!...
Top Ideas to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Washington, DC Area
Valentine's Day can be triggering to so many different moms. Several moms might have loving relationships with their partners, some moms may feel disconnected from their partners for whatever reason, other moms may feel...
Alicia Dalton: Mom of the Month [January 2022]
The Washington, DC area is full of amazing moms: working moms, stay-at-home moms, single moms, moms of multiples, foster moms, adoptive moms, etc. We want to highlight some of those moms like Alicia Dalton!...
5 DC Area Ski Slopes to Hit With Kids (ages 4+)
One thing I have been waiting to share with my toddler is winter sports! If you are looking for a quick day trip or weekend away for skiing with your young kids (Ages 4+),...
Where to Get Takeout for Christmas Eve or Christmas Dinner
It's that time of year again! Whether you stay in DC every year and opt to not travel, or have picked up new traditions post- 2020 that have allowed you to celebrate the holiday...
Give the Gift of Experiences: Gifts That Are Not “Stuff”
This article was originally written by Kristin Beheler and has been updated by Jackie Malkes.
The holidays are coming up quick! Grandparents might already be asking what gifts to get the grandkids. Of course, family...
Start Your Own Kindness Campaign as a Family This Holiday Season
The Holiday Season is coming up quickly and the best way to get involved in the giving spirit is to actively participate in local charity and giving campaigns. Last year in the height of...
Find a Mama Mentor In and Out of the Workplace
Both working and non-working mamas need mentors. Whether you are in the office or out of the office, after having a baby or inheriting a bonus mom role, walking into the workplace can make...
Accelerate Your Career: Volunteer on a Committee or Join a Nonprofit Board
Are you struggling to find meaning in your day-to-day job? Feeling “stuck” in your current position/career? Looking to impact your local community? Serving on a nonprofit Board or committee may be the next role you...
Re-emerging and Social Etiquette in a Post COVID Vaccine World
With the vaccination rates and public consumption of the data available, many people are determining their social etiquette post covid vaccine and their level of comfort re-entering the world. In some ways this feels...