I have an almost six-year old and a nine-year old. Parents of younger children probably think I have it easy because they are pretty self-contained. They walk on their own, speak for themselves, and can handle their own food and toileting. Also, they can keep their food down. Best of all? No burping-related surprises! Parents […]
There’s little better during the holidays than watching children open brightly wrapped packages, excited and wondering what might be inside. Acquiring those gifts, though, can be daunting as Christmas nears, as that means trips to the mall or big box retailers for the “hot” toy of the year or the rushed and perhaps less-personal gift […]
It’s hard to believe but Dawn Price Baby opened its first location 10 years ago on the Hill! To celebrate, they will be opening their doors for extended hours on November 15 from 10am-7pm with raffles, face painting, ice cream and more. They are also marking down all in-stock items by 20% and giving gift bags […]
Starting tomorrow, New Morning Farms “Watkins Market” will operate all winter at the corner of E and 13th SE. The organic farmers have the same wide and seasonal variety of items: broccoli, cauliflower, winter squash, lots of greens, tomatoes, peppers, sweet potatoes and regular potatoes, carrots and parsnips, and basics like onions and garlic. If there are still […]
If your kids are closing in on the age when school is in the near future, you may look for options in the neighborhood before those pencils are sharpened. You can enter the DC charter school lottery and hope for a low number, but you can also check out the many local private schools that […]