06.15.21
This time last year, we were ramping up and stocking up for the big Coronavirus Baby Boom that was predicted to result from quarantine life, but it turns out, there was more of a Baby […]
05.11.21
Who is ready for summer?! It’s been such a long, crazy school year for everyone. I’m sure you’re just as excited as we are to ditch the school’s tablet and enjoy the freedom […]
05.07.21
The countdown to Mother’s Day is on! T – minus two days to get that special woman in your life the perfect gift. Don’t fret, here’s your go-to guide for the best gifts […]
04.08.21
Taking photos of kids can be stressful, really stressful. I’m certain that my family holds the record for the worst meltdown The Scout Guide Alexandria has ever seen for a photoshoot. The crying, the desperate […]
04.02.21
Times are changing, and so is the weather! We have come out of the COVID winter and into cherry blossoms and sunny afternoons. After hitting the end of our Netflix queue and going […]
03.04.21
With January and February behind us, we are in full spring mode! We’re stocked with shamrocks, bunnies, and pastels in every shade and we can’t wait to get outside and wear them. Tomorrow […]
02.04.21
My hands are half-frozen as I type this. With Mr. Winter in full swing, February can feel so bleak. We’re trying to fight our winter blues with the daily spring deliveries of pinks, […]
01.14.21
I saw a quote on Instagram last week and I can’t stop thinking about it. “How will you put that resilience created last year into action?” As I’ve been attempting to organize for […]
12.10.20
It’s time for matching Christmas family jammies and decking the halls for the holiday season! This really is my favorite time of the year and I am looking forward to celebrating. Yes, it […]
11.10.20
Growing up, I was a really, really picky eater. I lived off four simple food groups – bread, cheese, plain pasta, and pizza – and even those meals had to be prepared specifically […]
10.07.20
“Help! We have family photos coming up and I have no idea what we should wear.” This has been a very popular text I’ve been receiving lately. With the change in season comes […]
09.02.20
Fall is my favorite season. I try hard not to rush the last few weeks of summer, but Alexandria really is the best in the fall, even in these unprecedented times. We’ve had […]
08.05.20
I’m trying not to sob into my coffee as I write this. It’s back to school time! And for my family and probably yours, it will be very different than years past. As […]
07.31.20
Born and raised in Alexandria and married to a native Alexandrian, Maura loves living in Old Town with her three little boys and golden retriever. As the owner of the children’s boutique Monday’s […]
07.08.20
100 degrees, humidity, and sweltering heat – hello summer! We feel you! After months of quarantine and somewhat open (if that) swimming pools, it seems like everyone I know is fleeing town for […]
