Mom Life

Singer/ventriloquist Darci Lynne, Season 12 winner of “America’s Got Talent,” is bringing her Fresh Out of The Box tour to DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, DC. On Sunday, October 20th at 3 pm.      Winning NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” at just...

Searching for a local school for your early learner? It can be a daunting task, especially with so many excellent options in the DC area. Today, we’re highlighting one of the area’s top-rated preschools, The Winchester School in Silver...

I am a full-time lawyer, wife and mama to a rambunctious 3.5 year old. I start my day early, arriving to work before 8 a.m., while Dad does drop-off. I always say that I have the fun part of...

There may be times that someone else, family or friends, are caring for our kids. This came up for us when my husband and I were lucky enough to get away on a child-less vacation, and we are now...

Going back to work after having a baby is totally daunting. There are so many new things to keep track of, like daycare drop-off and pick-up times, what to pack for daycare, and making sure that the daycare providers...

We had such a good time at our Mingle & Munch at Matchbox. We are grateful to the moms who took time away from their busy schedule to spend time together! And for all the partnerships to make this...

When I scheduled photos with Bridget Eldridge with my family one morning, I didn't know what to expect. I hoped for good behavior and some smiles. What I didn't realize is that capturing the everyday moments, whether they be smiles or...

After we've made the decision to homeschool, this is how my family moves forward to plan for a successful year! Write a Mission Statement This may not even be on radars yet, but it is literally the first thing we've done. ...

I am a stay at home mom to two preschool-aged kids, 13 months apart. These days are long and often feel like groundhog day, the same thing over and over. Having Bridget Eldridge come and photograph us for a...

So You're Pregnant Again... I have two little girls, and I'm pregnant with my third child. I have found, strangely and annoyingly, that the first thing people ask when they find out I'm pregnant inevitably falls somewhere along the lines...

Reading As Self-Care Moms are busy. Summer is gone, along with extra time for fun and activities galore. Finding time to read as busy mom is hard--you can find yourself lucky to page through an old Pottery Barn catalogue at this point...

The beginning of the school year means new backpacks, awkwardly posed pictures and so much paperwork. There are forms that need to be submitted, extra-curricular registration deadlines, and of course, opportunities to volunteer. As I prepare to volunteer for...

Don't forget about Grandparents Day--this Sunday, September 8th! Oh, you didn't even know it existed? Me neither... until I started writing for DC Area Moms Blog. And - shame on me! My grandparents were awesome and I should have...

  Summer is over, and this mama’s heart is a little broken.  We toasted the end of summer with lemonade and ice cream, as we filled our final summer days with trips to the pool and a rush to visit the...