Tag Archives: May 2020

May 13, 2020 · 7:39 am

Five Things for Today: May 13, 2020

Exploring the grounds at Wolf Trap during younger, pre-corona days

1. Planet Word, the museum dedicated to language and words, was supposed to open at the end of this month, but that has been postponed. However, they are still sharing their love of words through online channels, including this fantastic idea for an at-home activity — for kids and adults!

2. Code Switch, the NPR podcast about race and culture in our lives and communities, has compiled a playlist of their best episodes for kids.

3. Did you know the grounds at Wolf Trap are a national park? While their concert season has mostly been canceled or postponed, you can still visit the outdoor spaces as they remain accessible to the public, and they’re great to explore with kids. Hike the family-friendly 1.5-mile Wolf Trap TRACK Trail through the Meadow or the longer 2.5-mile Wolf Trap Trail to see the woodlands.

4. The Washington Post has a round-up of 19 scary movies to take your mind off real-world horrors. (Is it weird I’m delighted to realize I’ve seen almost all of them?)

5. For his 60th birthday, Bono shared the 60 songs that saved his life. (Sidenote: Whoa, Bono is 60?!)

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Five Things for Today: May 12, 2020

Skink sighting on the Wye River shore

1. Today at 11am, the National Portrait Gallery is hosting a virtual edition of their Young Portrait Explorers program. Discover new stories in history and learn about art and portraiture with downloadable activity guides that highlight a renowned person. This takes place every Tuesday, focusing on a different person each week. Join on Instagram stories to start with a close look at a featured portrait, then dig deeper with some discussion questions and finally get moving with fun and engaging activities on the day’s topic. Full activity guides will also be available on Facebook. This is recommended for children ages 3 and up.

2. Maryland parks are open, and we enjoyed a really lovely outing to Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area on Mother’s Day. It’s a little over an hour from DC in Queenstown on the Eastern Shore.

3. Plan for the weekend: Want to visit a zoo and enjoy a fun, safe activity out of the house? Leesburg Animal Park is opening as a Drive-Thru Zoo from Friday to Sunday, 10am – 5pm. Admission is $13/adult, $11/age 2-12 — purchase tickets in advance online.

4. A bunch of beloved chefs and cookbook authors created Family Meal, a digital cookbook-for-a-cause that benefits the Covid-19 Emergency Relief Fund. It’s $5.99 and includes 50 recipes from Alison Roman, Ina Garten, Eric Ripert, Deb Perelman, Kwame Onwuachi, and many more favorites. Purchase on Amazon here.

5. The latest episode of Some Good News with John Krasinski is a must-see. Watch until the end… I guarantee you’ll be crying happy tears. 😭

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May 11, 2020 · 8:41 am

Five Things for Today: May 11, 2020

A first-ever attempt at sourdough

1. How about an at-home activity that gives back to others? Volunteer in a Box is a brand new offering that gives kids the opportunity to volunteer from the comfort of their own home. Children can learn about helping those in need in a fun, hands-on way. Project boxes are delivered directly to your home and include all supplies, easy to follow directions, and a curriculum guide. Three different projects are currently available that focus on different populations in need.

2. This evening at 6pm, join a free Superhero Family Yoga session with The Station at Riverdale Park. Ari Isaacman Bevacqua of Yoga District will be leading this wellness class for the whole family — it’s the Kryptonite to cabin fever! Wear your favorite Superhero costume and share on Instagram (tag @thestationrp) to enter to win a family meal for 4 to District Taco! Register for the class here.

3. A list of the 17 best video games to play with kids.

4. Relationship advice for couples under stress during COVID-19. (Esther Perel’s podcast “Where Should We Begin?” is great listen, too!)

5. So, I jumped on the sourdough bandwagon. And while my first attempt didn’t turn out the best loaf, the process of making it was fun and interesting, so I will be trying again. A friend gave me starter with a recommendation to follow this sourdough master class, and I also Googled a few others. (The guides were good, it was me who messed up.)

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