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Our Favorite PJs

January 07, 2009

It is that time of the year where if you happened to knock on our door on a Saturday or Sunday that it would be likely to find our whole family still clad in pajamas. On days where we don't have to venture out to be anywhere at a particular time, we love to lounge in our jammies. There is something great about being able to wake up, have a leisurely breakfast, read a stack of books on the couch,  Read more...

Favorite Bedtime Reads

November 17, 2008

Our bedtime ritual is always the same- bath, jammies, tooth brushing, and a game we like to call Library of Congress for our 2 year old who loves to read almost every book in his room at bedtime. While he loves to read books like Eating the Alphabet, stories of diggers and construction sites, he always ends up choosing many of the bedtime themed stories right before falling asleep. What's on  Read more...

Storytelling- Favorite books for bedtime

June 05, 2008

Ever since our children were babies, we have been reading them the same books as part of their nightly bedtime routines. Including books in our nighttime routine helps our children wind down from their busy days with predictable stories before they fall asleep. While the text of each of the books is ingrained in my memory for all eternity, the familiar text helps children memorize stories.  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in Washington

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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