It's so easy to frequent tried and true restaurants we know and love, especially for date nights. But quite a few new restaurants have opened in the DMV area since last fall, and what better time to try one...
Love is a language all its own - and this Valentine's Day, why not let your heart do the talking with this easy paper heart craft? Create a unique keepsake that your loved one can cherish for years to come....
Several years ago, I saw an idea on Pinterest for creating a deck of cards dates. This is a way to catalog 52 different date ideas from which a couple could choose date night (or day!) activities. I put...
You know that Miranda Lambert song, The House That Built Me? (PSA: it’s beautiful…listen to it if you haven’t) I had that house as a child. The one that built me. The one where I would sit next to the...
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! Each month we will feature...
My husband and I have been married for almost five years now, together for eight. But we don't sleep in the same bed. We used to. I remember thinking I was so lucky because he didn't snore! We were able...
A few weeks ago, I planned a spa day with my best friend, and it was absolute heaven with some much-needed self-care. The only difficult part was choosing which DC area spa to spend our limited time away from...
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! Each month we will feature...
My husband and I had a plan for our life together after our wedding: he'd get his security clearance granted, and once that came through, we'd move to DC. I'd keep my job because it was remote (before the...
Recently my husband and I snuck away for a luxurious Conrad staycation in Washington, DC. We were instantly reminded of how magical and beautiful downtown DC is! When my husband and I first moved to DC in 2008, we spent so many...
Becoming a stepparent. For some, it may be the last thing in the world they thought would ever happen. At least, that's the case for my best friend Michelle. She fell in love with, and eventually married, a man with...
Are you wondering how you can best support a breastfeeding mom? Breastfeeding doesn't always come easy and support is essential in the early days of forming a breastfeeding relationship. Each baby is so unique and a mom's prior experience...
Have you considered a DC staycation? I'm sure many of you can relate to this: my husband and I were in desperate need of a change of scenery. But compared to what seemed like everyone else, the thought of...
Happy Pride Month Happy June! And Happy Pride! Do you notice tons of rainbows everywhere? Have you thought about taking your kids to a Pride event? Do you know why Pride matters and why we celebrate in June? Yes, Pride...

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Embrace the Colors of Holi: Events and Simple Ways to Celebrate

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As a mom of two adorable half-Indian kids, I'm always on the lookout for ways to dive into and celebrate their rich cultural heritage....