Eggs are a morning staple at our house because they’re a great source of protein, and they’re super easy to serve up when time is of the essence. So, like, every morning. Well, almost every morning.
We’re lucky to have access to free-range, organic eggs from my parents on a weekly basis. They keep about 25 [...]

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week in the girls’ schools.  We have been so blessed with amazing teachers that love my girls as much as we do and have taught them SO much!  I don’t think you can ever do too much to show how much you appreciate the people who are such a big [...]

I’m one of those people that laughs at funerals. It’s a trait that throws people off because, as a good friend reminded me recently, I’m a ‘bit of a pleaser.’ Give me a tense situation and I crack an inappropriate joke or start swearing like a truck driver. It’s a complete deflection — gives my [...]

Who would want to be a kid these days? If I was given the chance to stay in the present day, but miraculously be 6 again, I would probably pass. For pete’s sake, the SATs are scored out of 2400 now. I don’t even know what that’s about.
As with most generations, I look back on [...]

Parents, register your child for a special chance to win a behind-the-scenes “Zookeeper for a Day” experience, a $529 Maryland College Investment Plan account, and a free family membership to The Maryland Zoo. Entering is easy. Simply click the link below and complete the online form to register your child for a chance to win [...]

I think May just may be my favorite time of year. Windows and sliding screen doors open (reminder: shout at the kids a little quieter now…), dining al fresco, color popping up everywhere and all the fun outdoor events kicking off for the season. We’ve got preschool picnics and birthday parties on the agenda this [...]

Have a budding Picasso in your life? How about a mini-Mozart? Then our next family play date is perfect for you! Join us on May 19th from 11 AM to 4:30 PM at Art Outside, a day-long FREE art festival celebrating everything creative! We’ve brought together area partners for a super (cool) art adventure play [...]

Hide the remote and step away from the iPad—it’s National Screen Free Week. This national event kicked off on April 29 and stretches on until May 5th, challenging families to turn off their electronics for seven whole days and turn on some creativity. The thought is that without the distraction of television, video games, mindless [...]