One thing that everyone needs to experience on a trip to Washington DC, is the monuments and memorials after dark. There’s something magical about seeing the historic landmarks when they are lit up that just takes away all words. On our recent return visit to the city, we had the opportunity to tour Washington DC…
This past week my friend Ashten and I had the amazing opportunity to interview the author of Fortune Falls, Jenny Goebel. Because I am an aspiring author, I found Jenny’s responses to be both informative and encouraging. She covered everything from where she finds her inspiration to how she develops her plot and everything in between….
We were able to take a quick trip up to Washington DC this past week and of course, we wanted to spend some time at the Smithsonian National Zoo. But the morning we planned to go for our zoo adventure, we woke up to rain! So we had two options: skip the zoo and miss…
Can you believe we are right in the middle of summer break? If you and your kids are hitting the summer slump and need a new book, then here are a few new options to get you motivated. Thanks to Zonderkidz for providing some sample books to share with you. Whether you need a new…
Adventure can happen anywhere, anytime. The key is having the right gear that gives you what you need when you are ready for adventure at a moment’s notice. Whether you have plans to go to the beach, the mountains or just want to spend some relaxing family time in the backyard, here are some things…
What do you do when you plan a trip to the beach only to find cloudy skies, seaweed in the ocean, and pop-up showers? Don’t be worried! There are always options for fun even if it’s not perfect, crystal clear water and beautiful cloudless skies! Here are some fun options to keep you and the…
If you have a dog in your life, then you understand that dogs are truly our best friends. From the moment a dog enters our life, we are never quite the same! In October 2011, we rescued our little Yorkie and our family has never been the same. There’s just something about knowing that your…
There are two places in Washington DC that are on the top of most tourist’s bucket list: The US Capitol and the White House. Getting a tour of both of these takes a little preplanning but is worth the extra effort. On our recent road trip to Washington DC, we were able to take a…
On our recent trip to Washington DC, we took some time to visit the National Museum of Natural History. Just like each of the Smithsonian Museums, there is more to see and experience than you can do in one visit to Washington DC. But here are the highlights that we enjoyed and a few tips…