smart apps for busy families: get ready for back to school! #BTSTech chat I can’t even believe it, friends, but (gulp!) school is around the corner. And before we know it, our schedules will be kicked into high …Read moresmart apps for busy families: get ready for back to school! #BTSTech chat
outdoor adventures for the whole family: Shenandoah Valley My crew is always up for a little adventure, especially when it’s outdoors. So when Trekaroo invited us to visit and explore …Read moreoutdoor adventures for the whole family: Shenandoah Valley
get kids to play outside: 4 tips for summertime playground fun Sometimes, getting kids to play outside is no easy feat, especially in the summer. Because here in the DC Metro area, it’s …Read moreget kids to play outside: 4 tips for summertime playground fun
teaching kids to say ‘thank you’ to everyday heroes Too often those important people who do everyday jobs are forgotten. Even though they work hard to make our days …Read moreteaching kids to say ‘thank you’ to everyday heroes
coral reefs of Palau: The Nature Conservancy free virtual field trip and learning resources Right about now a lot of us are thinking about sun, sand, and surf. I know I am. School’s almost out, and over here, …Read morecoral reefs of Palau: The Nature Conservancy free virtual field trip and learning resources
3 ways to stay connected with long-distance family and friends I’ve shared time and time again how hard it is for me to live hours from my parents and sisters, even if it’s only …Read more3 ways to stay connected with long-distance family and friends
haircare stress and kids: eliminate the stress with these three tips I have always been a fan of short hair on little girls. Always. I just think it’s super cute and easy and fun. I …Read morehaircare stress and kids: eliminate the stress with these three tips
common core 101: everything parents need to know to prep their kids and to stay sane Having kids in elementary school is overwhelming. I mean really overwhelming. Even with the best organizational …Read morecommon core 101: everything parents need to know to prep their kids and to stay sane
kings dominion: family-friendly amusement park in the dc metro area We did it. We took the leap. We visited Kings Dominion with our kids this weekend. And? It was awesome. My husband …Read morekings dominion: family-friendly amusement park in the dc metro area
teach kids workforce appreciation: celebrating those who make our day brighter We have always taught our kids to be thankful for each and every person who makes our day a little brighter. And those people include family and …Read moreteach kids workforce appreciation: celebrating those who make our day brighter
egg dyeing 101: making egg dyeing as mess-free, easy, and FUN as possible for families Many parents rank egg dyeing up there with pumpkin carving: a highly-anticipated activity that often results in a huge mess, complete with crying kids …Read moreegg dyeing 101: making egg dyeing as mess-free, easy, and FUN as possible for families
The Nature Conservancy virtual field trip and learning resources: Wild Biomes– From America’s Rainforest to America’s Desert Any time that parents and teachers can bring learning to life–really make it hands on and real–I think …Read moreThe Nature Conservancy virtual field trip and learning resources: Wild Biomes– From America’s Rainforest to America’s Desert
must-have conversation after taking kids to see cinderella Last Friday, we saw Cinderella. The new and improved Cinderella from Disney. And it was gorgeous. It was …Read moremust-have conversation after taking kids to see cinderella
new year’s family plan: 100 good deeds I’ve long stopped creating New Year’s Resolutions because, well, they always seem to be broken. Instead, we, as a family, try to make …Read morenew year’s family plan: 100 good deeds
enjoy the holiday: gingerbread houses & giving back at Make Meaning Bethesda Row The holiday season is busy–busy. But it’s so important that we take time every so often to breathe. I …Read moreenjoy the holiday: gingerbread houses & giving back at Make Meaning Bethesda Row
GoldieBlox for smart girls: read, create, and learn Yesterday, my girls were late for school. And they were late for cheer practice last evening. And they were late …Read moreGoldieBlox for smart girls: read, create, and learn
read magic tricks: cool, fun focused reading Magic is one of those things that totally intrigues kids. They want to know how the tricks work, they want …Read moreread magic tricks: cool, fun focused reading
fall classroom decor: quick and easy for teachers and parents Fall is here! Already it seems as though the year is moving at light speed. For many of us, whether …Read morefall classroom decor: quick and easy for teachers and parents
ipad toy for early math skills: tiggly counts iPad toy? Right. When I heard about it, I thought the same exact thing. We’re inundated with toys, and my …Read moreipad toy for early math skills: tiggly counts
earn money for your school (& get parents to events!): what you need to know This post is brought to you by VolunteerSpot & Bing for Schools. We are all so busy during the school year, it’s nuts …Read moreearn money for your school (& get parents to events!): what you need to know