My family in our neighborhood, just blocks from our house… this is home.
1. A good post to check out today.
2. A statement from a voice of reason on yesterday’s events.
3. The answer to a question many are asking, and a call to action.
4. The major news that was overshadowed by the insanity of yesterday.
5. Truth.
Filed under 2021, All ages, Coronavirus, COVID-19, DC, Maryland, Social Distancing
Celebrating 12 years of one of my favorite very humans today… Happy Birthday, sweet Sash ❤️
1. The American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery may be closed to visitors right now, but you can still experience their art and programs at home. View exhibitions online, take a virtual tour, and explore the Family Zone with all kinds of crafts and projects to try along with video tutorials.
2. Ice Cream Jubilee is celebrating the new year and new White House with new ice cream flavors! Even better, they will be hosting tasting parties of special Inauguration Flavors where they’ll serve tasting flights of four mini-scoops (and a pint to take home). President-elect Joe Biden famously loves ice cream, so they want to use the sweet cold treat to spread enthusiasm for the new administration and get kids and families excited about elections, government, and our country as they watch the swearing in from home. Tastings will be offered this weekend, January 9-10, and January 15-24. Follow th link above and choose a ticket for the store location of your choice. Tickets are $22 + fees and include the 4 scoop flight + a take home pint. A special Inauguration Pack is also available for local delivery or pick-up. And if you’re not in DC, you can have Ice Cream Jubilee shipped to you!
3. Be aware of these DC road closures today due to the protest (and avoid going downtown altogether).
4. By special request from our birthday girl, dinner tonight will be take out from The Italian Store in Arlington. It’s really a treat for all of us, because it’s our very favorite place for pizza and subs. Anyone else? If not, what is your fave?
5. In honor of Sasha’s special day — and because it’s a fun watch, has a nice message, features the fantastic Phoebe Waller-Bridge (that look at the end!), and he is so adorable — here is Harry Styles’ newest video.
Filed under 2021, All ages, Coronavirus, COVID-19, DC, Social Distancing, Virginia, Winter
Little Princess Sasha feeding the chickens at Old Maryland Farm
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1. If you’ve been reading KFDC for awhile, then you probably know Watkins Regional Park was one of our very early discoveries for outings with little ones. (Actually, we started bringing Owen there before the blog even existed.) I haven’t recommended it in a long time, because some of its major, awesome features — Old Maryland Farm, the antique carousel and miniature train, and the Nature Center — have been closed due to covid. The cute Wizard of Oz-themed playground has been open and accessible, but since it’s a bit of a drive to Upper Marlboro, MD, where Watkins is located, it seemed better to save the trip for when the public could access and enjoy more of what makes the park special. Well, that time has come! While you still can’t visit it all, Old Maryland Farm, where you can see farm animals and other agricultural exhibits, has reopened. Hours are Tuesday – Sunday 11am – 4pm, and admission is free. Read more about it and all that Watkins offers — and bookmark the post because even more will be available again (hopefully) soon!
2. While the historic Noyes Library for Young Children in Kensington, MD, remains closed due to the pandemic, families can catch live Weekly Virtual Storytimes with DC stage actor and Kensington mom Karen Vincent. With a different theme each week, Vincent connects with children with an engaging reading and enthusiastic comments. The books selected appeal to kids of all ages, and have included Frog and Toad All Year by Arnold Lobel, The Magic Hat by Tricia Tusa, and How Rocket Learned to Read by Tad Hills. Join the free virtual sessions on Facebook Live every Tuesday at 11am. They last around 30 minutes, and videos of them are posted after the event.
3. There’s another MAGA protest of election results taking place tomorrow, January 6, so Mayor Bowser is warning DC residents to stay away from the downtown area. Washingtonian also has five good reasons to avoid it.
4. How to build a better (virtual) school year in 2021.
5. Darcy’s first list of 2021, 10 Happy Things for January, is SO good!
Filed under 2021, All ages, Coronavirus, COVID-19, DC, Maryland, Social Distancing, Virginia, Winter
