I recently found myself in our pediatrician’s waiting room with my 20 year old. He was sick and needed to be seen and, because time had gotten away from us as is so often the case, I had failed to transfer him to our primary care doctor. So, there we were, sitting in too small chairs, surrounded by board books and wooden toys, vowing to
Best Take Out in Frederick, Maryland: Locals Share Their Top Picks
It started with COVID of course, but to be honest, my quest to find the best take out in Frederick has been mostly driven by my desire to cook as little as possible while also not having to venture out. Oh, and supporting local restaurants, of course. As more people have begun to embrace take out options, restaurants have gotten much better at providing the
Teaching Kids to Invest: 5 Things Every Parent Should Do
This post is sponsored by EarlyBird. All opinions are my own. Have you thought about teaching your kids how to invest? One thing I struggle with as an adult is that I didn’t learn about investing as a kid. I don’t blame my parents, they didn’t know either, and neither did theirs before them. This idea of teaching kids to invest and empowering them with
Cool Stocking Stuffers for Teen Boys
Stocking stuffers may be an afterthought for some, but at our house it’s where you’re likely to find the most unique, fun gifts of the season. My kids are always excited to see what Santa shoved in their stocking each year so I always make it a point to find cool stocking stuffers for teen boys so they’re always pleased with their findings. Do you
Best Non Toy Gifts for Kids: Give Meaningful Gifts in 2021
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