Category Archives: Personal Stories

Yeah for the Royal Wedding

As one media person put it, “bloody great time for a royal wedding” especially when the world is turned upside down from the financial crisis, floods, earthquakes, war etc… In case you haven’t heard, a couple of young folks are … Continue reading

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What are you doing for Earth Day?

My husband works in the energy sector for a private firm in Washington DC.  I’m always amazed when he tells me about some of the projects he is working on like taking statistical graphs and making long reports for his … Continue reading

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Interview with amazing mom behind Playseum in Bethesda, MD

I met up with Gina recently for a coffee and a chat, mom to mom, about how she balances her love for life, kids and work.   What an amazing person!  Check out Playseum if you haven’t done so already.  It … Continue reading

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Kids Turned Loose in NYC – Tea w Eloise at The Plaza

“I am Eloise. I am six. I am a city child. I live at The Plaza.” ~ Eloise A day in the big city (yes, here we are again) with kids in toe…this time Kennedy is 3.5 years old and … Continue reading

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Au Pair farewell…Kennedy & Liam’s precious Vivian

We said good bye to Vivian recently, our amazing au pair from Brazil who cared for our children for the past year on a cultural student exchange from Au Pair in America.  For those who knew Vivian in the short … Continue reading

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Certifikid blog is out!

Jaime is at it again.  She continues to help our family communities stick together and grow by bringing us great deals from the locals.  Check out her new blog here.  Just in time for the holidays, I’m sure there is … Continue reading

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It’s Thanksgiving ….

Now that the election has passed, we return to our regularly scheduled November programming.  Morning coffee with my 3 year old before she heads to her last day of pre-school this week before the Thanksgiving holiday. Neither one of us … Continue reading

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So Yummy, there’s a party in my tummy …

A favorite topic for most moms and dads is nutrition, but not so much for kids. As a parent, we all want our kids to eat well and make healthy choices, but the reality is a bit different. I attended … Continue reading

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Happy First Birthday Liam

Halloween weekend is here!  At our family’s home, this weekend was no small matter – it is our son Liam’s first birthday, his first Halloween (well, if you don’t include Sibley Hospital delivery room) his Christening all round into one … Continue reading

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Enthusiastic Seller+Hardworking Realtor = SUCCESS

My clients at 1712 Upshur St NW in my neighborhood of Crestwood are a realtor’s dream. They are dedicated, motivated and excited about the process of selling and about moving. They were ahead of the game when we met a … Continue reading

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