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Trains and Other Modes of Transportation on Rails

by Leticia

Thu
22
2008

My toddler is obsessed with trains. He knows the best places to spot trains and Metros while riding in the car and has a keen ear that always alerts him to approaching trains. For train lovers, there are many opportunities to get up close and personal with trains in the DC Metro Area and beyond.The B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore is a train lover's paradise. Cases upon cases of model trains ... Read more >

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Getting to Know My City: 5 Great Ways to Introduce your preschooler to local history

by Leticia

Tue
24
2008

Living in our Nation's Capital, we are a stone's throw from as much history as we can choose to absorb and landmarks at every turn. But waiting in line exposed to the elements as you wait to get into the Washington Monument isn't exactly the most child-friendly thing to do. How can you expose your toddler or preschooler to local history in an age appropriate way? Here are some ideas:Step back ... Read more >

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See the horses- Potomac Barn Tour

by Leticia

Wed
3
2008

When I was little I really wanted a pony. I absolutely loved horses and couldn't get enough of them. Now my children spend lots of time ogling horses from the inside of the car as we past them. We have a favorite nearby stable that we frequent on our way to a park in hopes that the horses will need a pat and scratch behind the ears. If your children love horses like mine, then mark ... Read more >

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Leticia

Leticia never had any inkling that she would end up in the DC Metro Area but now finds herself loving everything about living here except Beltway traffic. Born and raised in Northern California's Silicon Valley, this Bay Area native spent 6 years as a New Englander and then moved to the DC Metro Area to be closer to her now-husband and teach for a local school system. By day, Leticia spends...Read more >

Beth Hoffman

Beth is a former corporate flunky turned corporate drop-out and now spends most of her time chasing her two kids; princess-obsessed brand-new preschooler, Mia, and food-obsessed chubbiest baby you've ever seen, Owen. She's a 30-year resident of Northern Virginia and enjoys dragging her kids to all the same places her parents used to drag her....Read more >

Looking Forward to Our Favorite Holiday Rituals

by BeingSavvy

December
2
2008

A lot of the joy of the holidays is anticipating all of the special things we do at this time of year. So let's savor all of these rituals we enjoy with our children before, during, and after they happen! Here are the ones we ...Read more >

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