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- Rainy Day Rescue: 5 Indoor Spots Around DC the Kids Will Love
Rain in the forecast used to mean a long, bouncy day at home. Not anymore. DC is packed with wonderful indoor spots where kids can build, explore, and burn off energy while staying dry. Here are five favorites to keep in your back pocket for… Read more: Rainy Day Rescue: 5 Indoor Spots Around DC the Kids Will Love - 7 Fantastic Playgrounds Around DC Worth the Drive
Not all playgrounds are created equal. Some are worth crossing the river for: the ones with the giant slides, the climbing towers, the carousels, and the kind of play spaces that keep kids happy for hours while you actually get to sit down. Here are… Read more: 7 Fantastic Playgrounds Around DC Worth the Drive - 12 Healthy Snacks Kids Will Actually Eat, Ready in Minutes
That moment hits every afternoon: the kids burst through the door, backpacks flying, and the first words are “I’m hungry!” Having a few healthy snacks ready to go turns that moment from a scramble into a win. Here are twelve kid-approved ideas that take minutes… Read more: 12 Healthy Snacks Kids Will Actually Eat, Ready in Minutes - 10 Easy Fall Leaf Crafts to Make With Your Kids This Weekend
The leaves are putting on their best show of the year right now, and the most beautiful craft supplies in DC are literally falling at our feet. A quick walk around the block yields everything you need for an afternoon of creating. Here are ten… Read more: 10 Easy Fall Leaf Crafts to Make With Your Kids This Weekend - 5 Easy Family Day Trips From DC the Kids Will Love
Sometimes the best family adventure is the one that starts with buckling everyone into the car. Around DC, we are spoiled with wonderful day trips in every direction, all close enough to be home by bedtime. Here are five easy escapes the whole family will… Read more: 5 Easy Family Day Trips From DC the Kids Will Love - 7 Cozy Bookstores Around DC Where Kids Are Always Welcome
There is something special about watching your child fall in love with a bookstore. The quiet excitement, the stacks to explore, the thrill of choosing one book to take home. DC is full of wonderful independent bookstores that welcome kids with open arms, cozy corners,… Read more: 7 Cozy Bookstores Around DC Where Kids Are Always Welcome