Have you been waiting for the right time to take your kids to a Virginia amusement park? Maybe you’ve been nervous about packing up the kids and all your gear, doing lots of walking, or the uncertainty of how many rides your kids can (or actually want to) go on, particularly if they are younger. If you’re […]... read more
I’m always on the lookout for fun events to attend with my family that won’t break the bank. We have budding athletes in our family and love spending time outdoors. However, our whole family hasn’t gone to many pro sporting events together simply because of the high ticket cost and inconvenient (late night) time. Do you face this dilemma too? With […]... read more
I had the chance to stop by Baltimore earlier today for a guest appearance on My TV 24’s BMORE Lifestyle show! With Father’s Day less than a week away, I shared some unique gifts that are sure to appeal to a wide variety of dads out there. Whether your dad is a beer connoisseur, athlete, outdoors enthusiast, grill master, or mister fix-it, I’ve […]... read more
Are you a runner? A one-of-a-kind race will be taking place this fall in picturesque, historical Prince William County, Virginia. Just about 30 miles outside of DC, the Prince William Half Marathon course includes a battlefield, historic monuments and landmarks, plus a premiere music venue. This unique half marathon is perfect for avid runners in Northern Virginia, DC, Maryland, and […]... read more
Summers wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the lake. My husband grew up in the midwest and has fond memories of summers spent at Lake Michigan. A few years ago we packed up the car and took a road trip to join relatives for a week-long vacation in Michigan. The time spent exploring sand dunes, beachcombing, and […]... read more
The following post is in partnership with Transurban As a pro sports athlete, Ryan Zimmerman, knows how frustrating it can be to mess up during a game. Thankfully with a baseball game, you can always shake it off and try again. However, sometimes in life we don’t get second chances, which is why Ryan has […]... read more
I think it’s safe to say that people in Northern VA, DC & Maryland, deal with a fair amount of stress. Most people I meet seem to be overtasked, overcommitted, and overwhelmed. Dealing with the day-to-day demands (and the traffic!) can be taxing. Some days you feel like you are surviving, not thriving. In the midst […]... read more
May is the perfect time to head to the theme park! The crowds are minimal, the waiting lines are short, and the weather is mild (no dealing with sweltering temperatures like we’ll have later this summer!). As if these reasons weren’t enough, you now you have yet another great reason to visit one of Virginia’s […]... read more
Today I was honored to be a guest on BMORE Lifestyle! With Mother’s Day just a few days away, I got to share some unique gifts that are sure to suit the special mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, or mother of your children (ahem, I’m speaking to you dads!). For the mom that seems to have it all […]... read more
Disneynature‘s latest film is out just in time for Earth Day! Experience the majestic beauty of China’s wilderness through this feature-length nature film narrated by John Krasinski (Jim from NBC’s “The Office”): Born in China. During the film you are introduced to three animals who are the main characters: Panda Yaya, a panda bear mother, who seeks to […]... read more