Things I learned from a day at the Smithsonian…

Took advantage of another gorgeous day while Tom was at a meeting downtown to take the kids to DC.  We used to live in Falls Church and go regularly to the city.  After moving to the burbs, we don’t spend nearly as much time there, because sadly, there’s a...

This Week’s Mom Council Topic: Stay-cation

Many of our friends chose this week of spring break to take advantage of a family vacation.  We are staying in the area, and have been blissfully laying low and basking not having to rush out the door every day.  But, I try to spend a day or two...

Kitchen Tips and Faves

Since I spend so much time in the kitchen, was thinking I’d share some of those tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years.  Hope some of them help you! To get more juice out of a lemon or lime (or any citrus fruit) zap in the microwave for...

Oops!

Being a foodie and an accomplished cook does not come without a learning curve and its share of kitchen disasters.  I thought I’d recount today some of my favorite kitchen mishaps. Going back to when I was a kid, I always found the kitchen a comforting place.  That was...

Drives Me Nuts

I was just thinking last night about some things that drive me nuts–most specifically about driving.  Tom and I scored yet another date not out without the kiddies (yay!) and were walking around in Fairfax Corner, one of those places to gather these days that are popping up all...