Holiday

This post was written and updated by several moms in the DC area. One of my favorite childhood memories is attending Christmas Eve services with my grandparents. We didn’t start this tradition until I was in late elementary. I don’t want...

Dear whoever invented Elf on the Shelf - can we talk? Let me start by acknowledging, yes, lot of kids love this Christmas tradition. For those of you not in the know - the Elf on the Shelf moves around...

If you're looking for a unique activity, make these Grinch inspired cupcakes for holiday movie night or a holiday party! These are fun and delicious to create with (or without) kids. Grinch Inspired Cupcakes Items Needed Cupcake Mix Green Food Coloring ...

It's that time of year! Hanukkah is just around the corner beginning THIS Sunday evening! This year, Hanukkah starts with the first candle on Sunday, December 18th and ends with the eighth candle on Monday, December 26. (The holiday actually ends...

Are you looking for a fun and creative way to get your kids into the holiday spirit? Look no further! With just a few simple steps, your kids will create a cute and festive Santa Handprint Craft! This fun...

During the winter, it’s hard to not want to snuggle up on the couch and sip a mug of delicious hot chocolate. The days of powder hot cocoa to stir into your mug just doesn't seem as fun now...

The holiday season is here! And with that, holiday movies are on full rotation in our home. Here is a list of the best holiday movies for families by age group. We also share five ways to make holiday...

The holiday season has arrived! As a small business owner and mom, I am always searching for local fellow makers and creators.  We share seven local, mom-owned businesses to shop from to cross off everyone on your list. These...

Guess what we are hosting? Our Third Annual Halloween Costume Contest! This was so fun in 2021 and 2020 that we decided to do it again! We are excited to fill up our Instagram feed with your cute children, families, etc. dressed up...

What should we eat on Halloween Night? We are all busy getting dressed up, passing out candy, and managing kids. Who has time for a fancy meal? Not us! We've polled our contributors and here are 6 of our...

It's that magical time of the year. Our children are discussing their Halloween outfits non-stop (and sometimes changing their mind multiple times). One thing most of us dread is the sugar high that comes with it. When my boys...

Ready to BOO your neighbors and friends this Halloween season? Now is the time! Booing is a great way to celebrate the spooky-fun holiday. Plus, it is a wonderful way to build community and let others know that you...

How do we celebrate Diwali? Diwali, often called the Festival of Lights, celebrates a story of good triumphing over evil. It’s the largest festival in India, my husband’s home country.  We’ve celebrated Diwali in San Francisco, Sydney and northern Virginia....

Halloween is almost here - and if you are like me, you are JUST getting prepared for trick-or-treaters now. Also, if you are like me, you are not looking forward to all the candy that is sure to create...