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March 15, 2020April 17, 2020 - Erica

Resources for social distancing with kids

COVID-19 Daily Schedule for Working Parents

As this blog mainly covers weekend events for kids, I did not post any events for this weekend due to COVID-19. Mostly all kid-friendly events are cancelled, Smithsonians are closed, and playground equipment/playrooms should be avoided. We are practicing social distancing, which for parents with little ones means a lot … Read full post

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August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 - Matt

Water Beads Ocean Set

My mother-in-law is an OT and bought my son this set. I thought it was a great activity and wanted to share.

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March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 - Erica

Yay Weekend! March 7-8

The big event this weekend is the Ballyshaner’s St. Patrick’s Day parade and dog show in Old Town. I don’t think Old Town gets enough credit for its fun parades, they do a great job at having entertaining parades. I have fond memories of traveling from NY to Massachusetts to … Read full post

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February 27, 2020February 27, 2020 - Erica

Yay Weekend and Leap Day! February 29-March 1

This weekend has a lot of fun animal-centered events to enjoy with your little ones! I highly recommend the programs at the Hidden Oaks Nature Center especially this weekend’s Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration where they will have fun stories and lessons by the center’s naturalists about the live animals they … Read full post

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February 21, 2020February 21, 2020 - Erica

Yay Weekend! February 22-2

Hope everyone enjoyed the short week that somehow felt longer than a normal week! We enjoyed watching the George Washington parade on Monday and the weather was perfect. I went expecting lots of candy to take home (for me to eat when my son forgets about it) and was told … Read full post

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February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 - Erica

Yay Long Weekend! February 15-17

This President’s Day weekend don’t miss the George Washington Birthday Parade in Old Town! The parade starts at 1pm on Monday and is a really fun event- be forewarned, they throw candy (which I personally enjoy because I get to eat it as soon as my son forgets about it … Read full post

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February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 - Erica

Yay Weekend! February 8-9

This weekend there are a lot of unique and fun indoor events on both Saturday and Sunday, which is great if you’re like me and need to have one structured activity to get out of the house each day on the weekend. Saturday features a special presentation by the Smithsonian … Read full post

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January 30, 2020January 30, 2020 - Erica

Yay Weekend! February 1-2

This weekend offers the perfect opportunity to try something new! There are a few unique events that both you and your little one will enjoy. I highly recommend taking the short festive to the Hidden Oaks Nature Center to enjoy their Caribbean Reef puppet show. The nature center is a … Read full post

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January 22, 2020January 15, 2020 - Erica 1 Comment

Yay Weekend! January 25-26

This is my last weekend of maternity leave as I head back to work on Monday. Twelve weeks is never enough time, and going back to work always happens at the best time in the baby’s development, when they are super interactive, smiley, and no longer a potato! Luckily, I … Read full post

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January 15, 2020January 15, 2020 - Erica

Yay Weekend! January 18-19

I’m so sad that the cold is set to return this weekend, we were so spoiled by the beautiful and unseasonably warm weather. Luckily there are quite a few indoor activities this weekend, and there are always the soft play rooms at your local Alexandria rec center to check out … Read full post

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Hi, I'm Erica and live in Old Town, Alexandria. I'm not very crafty and live in a tiny condo with a toddler so I am always out and about in the local area finding activities to make it through the weekend.

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