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Explore the World at the National Children’s Museum

  After months — no, make that years — of anticipation, the new National Children’s Museum is opening to the public tomorrow, December 14. Sasha and I had a chance to preview it this morning, and I can tell you … Continue reading

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The Weekend Round-Up: December 23-25

  The Chinese food and movie combo on Christmas might sound like a cliché, but that was my reality when I was growing up.  Back then, nothing was open on Christmas…except for the theaters and Chinese food restaurants.  So, if … Continue reading

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The Holidays on ICE!

  Last year, as our family made the rounds of DC holiday activities, we decided to skip ICE!, the Gaylord National Resort’s spectacle of Disney movie-themed ice sculptures. Despite its popularity, we’d heard mixed reviews and found the admission price … Continue reading

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The Weekend Round-Up: November 25-27

  I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and has emerged from the food comas unscathed, because this is a weekend to relish.  Not only is it an extra long one, but we get to it enjoy it amid blue … Continue reading

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Where to Play on the Weekdays: November 21-25

  Monday – Visit Santa before the rest of DC does at Tyson’s Corner. Along with photo ops, get a free gift from St. Nick. And while you’re there, hit the National Geographic-sponsored play area on the third floor next … Continue reading

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