We are all about the meaningful gift giving and we love the idea of giving non toy gifts to our kids and those we love each year. For us, travel gifts are a big time winner – yes, we surprised them with a Disney vacation one year – and they’re a great way for the entire family to enjoy something together. But, even if a
2021 Best Gifts for Teen Boys
Not sure what to gift the teen boys in your life this holiday season? With input from the resident teenagers in the DudeMom family and tons of my online mom friends, I’ve rounded up the best gifts for teen boys to gift this year. We’ve got everything from style gifts to tech gifts the teen boys on your holiday shopping list are sure love. Shopping
Christmas Events the Whole Family Will Love in Washington D.C.
The holiday season is upon us and after a year without a lot of Christmas events to enjoy, families everywhere are ready to celebrate big. If you’re looking for Christmas events the whole family will love in Washington D.C. this year, you are not alone and you also won’t be disappointed. From basic light displays to holiday festivals and extravaganzas D.C. and the surrounding area
Maryland Pumpkin Patches, Fall Festivals and Events
I don’t know about you but I love fall and nothing makes celebrating it more fun than fall festivals and pumpkin patches. We’ve been enjoying Maryland pumpkin patches since we moved here in 2001. From farm based Maryland pumpkin patches to Oktoberfest celebrations, you can find countless fall festivals across the state to help you and your family soak up all the fall season has
Donating a Kidney: Real Things You Need To Know About Kidney Donation
I was compensated by Med-IQ through an educational grant from Sanofi to write about the realities of kidney transplantation. All opinions are my own. I partnered with MedIQ to spread awareness around kidney donation because someone I care deeply about is on the kidney transplant list as I type this. After a sudden illness that resulted in a kidney disease diagnosis in 2019, my younger
Fall Amazon Dresses You Need
Fall is upon us and that means time to get your fall dress game in order. Amazon dresses have been a part of my wardrobe for several seasons and fall will be no different. While I do have some Amazon dresses I’ve transitioned to fall (hello pocket cardigans and jean jackets also found easily and affordably on Amazon), I’ve also pinned down some super chic
How to Succeed in High School: What Parents Want You to Know
*This post is sponsored by Patient First. All opinions are my own.* Want your child to have a great high school experience? Figuring out how to succeed in high school is about more than managing assignments and getting good grades. High school is an exciting time in a child’s life and you want to be sure it’s memorable, for a good reason. How to succeed in
Patient First – The Name Fits
*This post is sponsored by Patient First. All opinions are my own.* For many, choosing where you take your family for medical care is as important as selecting a home or choosing a school district. When you need urgent care for a non-life-threatening illness or injury, know that Patient First has been providing medical care since 1981 for people in parts of Virginia, Maryland, Washington
Back to School Tips for Middle Schoolers
*This post is sponsored by Patient First. All opinions are my own.* Back to school season is upon us and, if you’re like me and the mom to older tweens and teens, ensuring they have a great year is about more than a new backpack and good shoes – although those things definitely help. Middle school can be a challenging time for so many students. New
When You Need a Kidney: What to Know About Live Kidney Donation
Donating a kidney is a huge decision, especially when you’re considering donating to a stranger. If you saw my recent Facebook post, you know why living kidney donation is so important to my family. If you didn’t see it, you can check it out here. If you are thinking about being a living kidney donor for someone in need, I encourage you to read this