We never have been that adventurous…but this summer’s time away has changed that. On Labor Day, after a few hours of thrilling house cleaning, we drove out to the Potomac River and did a little boating. Other than the fact that the air was stale and muggy and hot, the afternoon and evening were…
Saving Money on Car Insurance Coverage
As a mother with a college-aged daughter who is also a driver, along with a 10th grade daughter who will be learning to drive in the next year, saving money on car insurance is a big deal. This is a sponsored post guest post. Thoughts expressed within the post align with my own. Managing…
See Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage
I was 13 years old in 1987 when Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey danced across the screen in the movie sensation, Dirty Dancing. When I saw West Side Story in June, I saw that Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage was coming to National Theatre in Washington DC. I made a mental note…
Finally…a Graduation Celebration! #WW
It took us over a month after graduation to finally get everyone together for my oldest daughter’s “official” graduation celebration. She chose to go to the Holocaust Museum followed by dinner at Sophie’s, our favorite Cuban restaurant in DC. We had a fantastic time together, despite all of the time spent on our feet!…
West Side Story at the National Theater in DC {June 3-8}
I just won the Mom-of-the-Year Award. My theater-loving, musical-performing daughter is turning 15 next weekend and I am taking her to see West Side Story at the National Theater on opening night!! Note: our pair of tickets was provided by the theater in exchange for coverage, but all thoughts, opinions, and excitement are our…
Top 10 Spring/Summer Activities for Kids in Montgomery County, Maryland
These top 10 Spring/Summer activities for kids in Montgomery County are brought to you by Montgomery Parks. Although I received passes for my kids to enjoy some of the fun that Montgomery Parks has to offer, all opinions are my own. Note: photos not marked with my Better in Bulk watermark are provided by…
What To See and Do in Washington DC #marriottvacay
As a Washington DC local now for 15 years, I have become accustomed to friends and family members from other states calling to ask my advice about what to see, what to do, and where to stay while traveling in the DC area. While I have a few personal favorites, I am both a…
Sophie’s Cuban Cuisine – #HavanaHeat Hits DC!
Last Monday night, my husband was complaining that he has been craving FULL FLAVOR foods and most of his meals have not been cutting it. Just 24 hours after I flew back home from Atlanta, and right before I headed to bed that night, I casually mentioned that I’d be spending the day in…
Billy Goat Trail {PSF – Give Me Your Best Shot}
I just got back from an afternoon hike along the Billy Goat Trail, next to the Potomac River, with 3 of my kids. Other than the need for ice on my bad knee, it was a wonderful afternoon. It was an altogether wonderful day That included sleeping in (thanks to a day off school…
Music With Maddy, Northern Virginia Music Class for Kids
This post and giveaway is being sponsored by Music With Maddy, but this is the sort of thing I would naturally be encouraging my local friends to do with their kids. All opinions are my own. When my kids were little, I took them each to a community center where, among other things, they…
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