One thing that D.C. does really well is Fourth of July fireworks. (Duh.) We have great displays in the surrounding area, but the show to go to is the one on the National Mall. No matter where you watch from—what amazing little-known viewing spot you have—you’ve gotta get there early and claim your spot. Bonus: …

It’s time to talk about the Samsung Washer and Dryer. Is there any chore more annoying than laundry? I’m guessing that there is but laundry just seems to be staring me down every single day. With a family of five, it’s never ending. It’s not that I hate it, and would rather do laundry than …

From trivial little things that I could probably do on my own if I wasn’t lazy, to the big stuff that keeps me going even though breastfeeding is hard, I’m one lucky lady to have such a supportive man. Many dads look at breastfeeding and worry they will have no place in that aspect of …

Does anything scream “SUMMER!” more than kabobs?  Ya know, meat on a stick? I am on a total kabob recipe kick so far this season. They’re so easy and quick to put together, they look impressive, and they don’t require me heating up my house by turning the stove / oven on. My biggest tip …

Feeding your newborn is something you will do within the first hour (or even less) after giving birth, so breastfeeding is a topic most moms-to-be will research before the big day. But no surprise, breastfeeding is a big and often difficult task to master. So in preparation, here are 10 breastfeeding tips I’ve found useful …

Are you hanging out in or around Washington DC this summer? I’m sure you know all about our free museums (thank you, Smithsonian), but there’s so much more to see and do than just our admittedly awesome attractions on the Mall. Check out this list of free and cheap ideas for some local summer fun! …

Sure, we all know about going to Disney World or Universal Studios when planning a trip to Orlando, but there are plenty of other things to do. Last week, we took an amazing trip to Florida to explore all kinds of great destinations for families with Visit Florida. If you are planning a trip to …

My daughter is eight months old now and I think it’s safe to say she is full-on teething. She’s a pretty happy baby overall, so she hasn’t been incredibly fussy (yet), but she is chewing and gnawing on anything and everything. We have lots of teething toys for her, but when I am holding or wearing …

Simple, delicious lunches are no doubt God’s gift to busy moms. Once the littles are served up (and most assuredly, ready for seconds), it’s time for mom to whip up some nourishment for herself. My usual go to is some sort of leftover from a previous meal, but on the days where I start fresh …

Preschool has been out for about three weeks now. Grammy and Papa have visited twice already. And still, I’m on a countdown until school starts again. (As my husband puts it, the kid and I have a way of pushing each other’s buttons.) No matter how much counting I do, though, I’ve still got about …

Cooking with kids can go one of two ways – super awesome or super tragic. Honestly, I’ve had more tragic moments than awesome ones. It usually leaves me shoo-ing my kids from the kitchen most days. I mean, a mama needs her space and if the kitchen is my place to find it, well, so be it! But …

You know that stage in pregnancy when you’re reading all the books, articles, and blog posts you can get your hands on? The no-holds-barred kind that tell-it-like-it-is: 10 Pregnancy Side Effects No One Likes to Talk About. 7 Things No One Tells You About Having a C-section. The Sh!t No One Tells You: A Guide …