The true winter season is finally upon us here in the D.C. area! These long, colder evenings call for cozy meals, but if you’re like me, cabin fever hits hard. Here are some of the best places for winter...
Being a domestic violence survivor is a difficult and traumatic experience that can have long-lasting effects on a person's life. For me, it was a part of my journey that has shaped the woman I am today. I was...
When we moved in December of 2021, I was beyond excited to move to the DC area. I enjoyed living in Alaska but was ready for a change. When we got here, life seemed like a stereo with the...
It's that time where we're all staring at the calendar and sprinting to the end of the year. I'm someone who loves everything about the holiday season, but who also looks forward to the new year. The end of...
It's that time of year again! If you are staying local for the Christmas season, check out our quick list of restaurants in the District, Maryland, and Virginia that are offering the option for Christmas takeout meals to have...
My 4 year old son recently had a pretty big change to his daily routine, the addition of glasses. My initial reaction was shock. I was so surprised to find out my son had weak eyesight, specifically in one...
I love personal handcrafted gifts, but I'm not a crafty, DIY kind of mom. I am typically more of a what can I order last minute kind of mom. But have no fear my fellow non-Pinterest moms: There are...
The pandas are gone. The beautiful corner of the Smithsonian National Zoo where we watched them grow up, eat piles of bamboo, climb trees and roll down the hill in the snow is now empty.
On November 8, the zoo’s...
How did our dog and baby become best friends? First, back to the beginning: on October 28, 2016, my husband brought Winnie Pace Hayes home and I cried my eyes out.
Yes, Winnie is a dog, and she is our...
Like many babies born in 2020, our son was blessed with one of the silver linings of the coronavirus pandemic: a home with both parents around 24/7, for a time that extended beyond family leave. When my husband returned...
There's more to apple picking than meets the eye—especially when you're navigating the narrow orchard with the eager kids you’ve driven from the city to the farm. We’ve visited a variety of U-Pick farms for fruits and veggies, but...
There are quite a few of us in the D.C. area who once called Hawaii home. When we encounter one another, an immediate bond is often formed from that fact alone, followed by a peppering of eager questions: "What...
Back to school already? It’s that time of year. Summer is coming to a close. Target began showcasing their school supplies in late June, reminding us all that eight weeks would go by way too fast. You have a short...
Like so many others, I planned on exclusively breastfeeding when I was pregnant with my first child. I had seen my mom, aunts, cousins, and older sister nurse their children all my life, and without much thought, I knew...
In + Around DC
Spring and Summer U-Pick Produce and Farm Fun Guide
It's time to get in nature! There are lots of ways to enjoy spring and summer with u-pick produce (including strawberry picking), markets, and...
