Why do we celebrate Juneteenth? Juneteenth is a holiday that commemorates the freeing of the last enslaved Africans in Texas in 1865. It is the United States' most widely celebrated holiday of the Emancipation of enslaved African descendants. Freedom bells...
Father's Day is right around the corner! And we have sourced some great Father's Day gifts for dad from local, black-owned businesses.Does dad love to cook? Check out the unique spices from Calabash Tea & Tonic is the perfect Father's Day...
Mother's Day is right around the corner. Use this FREE printable to help remember this snapshot in your motherhood journey. For younger children, you can (or someone else can) ask them these questions. Then be sure to have the...
Mother's Day is almost here! Are you ready? If not, we've got the inspiration you need. Here are some special Mother's Day gifts and treats from small businesses we love. Pro Tip: Don't forget a card! It's even better if...
Do you dread holiday road trips with kids? Here are the top three items that help me survive our holiday road trips with kids. I have been traveling to Ohio every holiday for the past ten years. Driving 6+ hours each...
Hoppity hoppity, Easter is on its way! One tradition our children look forward to is making and decorating our Easter Bunny Cake. My grandmother made this cake with my mom and her siblings, my mom with me and my...
If there's ever a time we miss our far-flung family members more than usual, it's during the holidays. Finding ways to maintain long-distance grandparent relationships is a priority to us. We do not live near family and I know...
In honor of our daughter's birthday, who was born on St. Patrick’s Day, here are our favorite fun and easy St. Patrick's Day crafts and snacks for kids. Every year on March. 17th we have a big celebration with...
Ready to celebrate Mardi Gras in DC? One of the many things I love about DC is the notion that it is full of transplants. So many of us were born and raised somewhere else. We bring these different...
National Pancake Day is this month on February 21!  Kids and adults love pancakes — so treat yourself this National Pancake day! Here are the best pancake spots in Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. 1. Ruthies All-Day 3411 5th St. S...
It seems that stores start displaying Valentine's Day merchandise earlier and earlier each year. Christmas hadn't even happened when I noticed an aisle covered in pink and red decorations. But did I buy Valentine's Day cards for my sons'...
Love is a language all its own - and this Valentine's Day, why not let your heart do the talking with this easy paper heart craft? Create a unique keepsake that your loved one can cherish for years to come....
If you're looking for a fun walkthrough light show experience, check out the Winter Lantern Festival at the Lerner Town Square in Tysons. The show runs through February 12th. Created by Kaleido Arts & Entertainment Group, the Winter Lantern Festival has...
This post was written and updated by several moms in the DC area. One of my favorite childhood memories is attending Christmas Eve services with my grandparents. We didn’t start this tradition until I was in late elementary. I don’t want...

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Vacation Bible Schools in the DC Area

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Vacation Bible Schools in the Washington, DC, area are plentiful. We have you covered if you're looking for a place to take your children...