By Brooke Barker

I run into people all the time who say they've seen all of the Smithsonian museums in DC and don't ever need to go back. This is me telling those people, they NEED to give them a second look.
Exhibits are changing all the time. Nineteen exhibits have opened since January 1. A list of new exhibits is...
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By Brooke Barker

My 2-year-old loves Hersheypark, and surprisingly, I loved taking her. The park is so family friendly, and I was surprised to see how many rides my "miniature" could ride with me.
What cute little shops lining the entrance to Hersheypark
The Mount Vernon Trail had better look out! Springtime is here, my boot (from a foot injury)...
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By Brooke Barker

Did you give birth at Inova Alexandria Hospital? Were you born there?
Join the hospital for their largest Mothers Day party-- ever! The hospital is celebrating 140 years, and partying in a big way this May to thank every family who has started or continued their family at Inova Alexandria.
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By Brooke Barker

My little one has recently become terrified of the water. What happened to my little water baby who wanted nothing more than to splash and get wet? How will we ever survive the hot, humid ...
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By Brooke Barker

The first time I visited Yorktown Battlefield, I walked away with stars in my eyes.
There's something magical about standing in a place where history was made. I've felt the same thing when visiting Ellis Island in NYC, Independence Hall in Philly and the Mississippi River.
Yorktown Battlefiel...
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By Brooke Barker

Let's face it. When you venture into DC with your kids, you need to bring snacks and have a plan of attack for lunch. I think life revolves around lunch/snack ti...
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By Brooke Barker

National Parks surround us. Within DC, there are 23 national parks alone. My littl...
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By Brooke Barker

My mom may have been the best birth control her two daughters and son could have. She succeeded in making pregnancy and labor sound like the most painful and terrible things on the face of the Earth-- or at least the worst day ever.
Every year on my birthday, my mom has recounted my birth story t...
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By Brooke Barker

Fort McHenry is a great stop if you're planning a day trip to Inner Harbor Baltimore or just looking for something off the beaten path for a Saturday afternoon. It has quickly climbed the list as one of my favorite spots in Baltimore (just behind Camden Yards).
If you're looking for something to ad...
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