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February 20, 2012

Where to Play on the Weekdays: February 21-24

Tuesday – Attend Mommy & Me (& Daddy Too!), the Rockville Town Square’s free monthly program for kids. Storytime, interactive movement, arts & crafts and merchant sponsored activities are part of the active learning and creative play. The program … Continue reading →

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February 20, 2012

Last Minute Ideas for the Day Off

If you’re looking for some things to do on the day off from school and work, here are a few ideas. Many of these are repeats from previous posts, just compiled in one place to let you know what’s … Continue reading →

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February 17, 2012

The Weekend Round-Up: February 18-20

Celebrate our former Presidents, sharpen the science and engineering skills, drop in for a museum program, enjoy nature both outside and in, catch some live entertainment, discover the charm of Baltimore. There’s plenty to enjoy with the family this weekend. … Continue reading →

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February 13, 2012

Book Club for Kids

Who says book clubs have to be an adults-only activity? Not Deidre Sonner, founder of the Thoughtful Literacy Book Club, a program designed to encourage kids to read more and get more out of their reading experiences. A public school … Continue reading →

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February 10, 2012

The Weekend Round-Up: February 11-12

This post is going to serve a dual purpose. Along with my regular list of weekend happenings, I want to make some blog roll shout-outs. It’s been too long since I’ve done so, plus I’ve got good reason for … Continue reading →

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February 5, 2012

Where to Play on the Weekdays: February 6-10

Monday - Engage in imaginative play in the various themed rooms and crafts areas at the Playseum. Admission is $6/person (siblings under 10 months are free) and is good for the whole day. Locations in Capitol Hill and Bethesda are … Continue reading →

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January 29, 2012

The Permanent Collection: National Museum of Natural History

One of my New Year’s blogging resolutions was to re-organize a bit. I devote so much of this space to posting about special, timely events that I often neglect writing about the “tried and true,” those mainstay DC attractions … Continue reading →

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January 25, 2012

Baby You Can (Pretend) Drive My Car

The 2012 Washington Auto Show begins this Friday, January 27, and runs through Sunday, February 5. And before you dismiss this information, thinking you can’t bring your kids to this “grown-up” event, keep an open mind and read on. … Continue reading →

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January 20, 2012

The Weekend Round-Up: January 20-22

I have to start this weekend round-up with a special shout-out. It was six years ago yesterday that my favorite little man arrived, and life became a fantastic adventure I never could have imagined prior to becoming a parent. … Continue reading →

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January 13, 2012

The Weekend Round-Up: January 13-15

Our museums will be full of special events this weekend — good timing, as a blast of chilly weather is on its way (to be followed by a heat wave, I’m sure). For some off the Mall activities, there’s … Continue reading →

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