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Can't stand the heat? Get in the water! With summer fun picking up around town, it's finally time to enjoy the waterparks and spraygrounds in and around the Beltway. Many of the waterparks and DC area spraygrounds will be opening for the season during Memorial Day weekend. Several will remain ... Read More

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Leopards, pandas, gorillas, oh my! On bright and sunny days, the National Zoo is where we love to be. Part of the Smithsonian Institution, the zoo is open every day except December 25.  Le... Read More

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Memorial Day means a lot of things to a lot of different people. To some it means BBQs, sales at the mall, and boating. To others it is all about remembering those who have paved the way for us as Americans and as members of a family. ... Read More

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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... Read More

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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![... Read More

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The Mount Vernon Trail had better look out! Springtime is here, my boot (from a foot injury)... Read More

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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. [ca... Read More

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  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 ... Read More

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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... Read More

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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... Read More

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