To celebrate my critique partner Kristen Giang’s new book, Ginger and Chrysanthemum, I created a namesake cake! I used Smitten…
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Independence Cake: A Revolutionary Confection Inspired by Amelia Simmons, Whose True History Is Unfortunately Unknown
Read moreIndependence Cake: A Revolutionary Confection Inspired by Amelia Simmons, Whose True History Is Unfortunately Unknown (Schwartz & Wade, May 2017) by Deborah…
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Bronze and Sunflower
Read moreBronze and Sunflower (Candlewick, March 14, 2017) by Cao Wenxuan (Author), Meilo So (Illustrator), Helen Wang (Translator) Middle Grade Set during China’s Cultural Revolution (1960’s-70’s), Bronze…
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The Little Tree by Muon Van
Read moreThe Little Tree (Creston Boks, November 2015) By Muon Van (Author), JoAnn Adinolfi (Illustrator) Picture Book Using a tree and her seed as metaphor,…
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Fall for a CSA! The Antidote to Farmers’ Market Withdrawal
Read moreHow it works In the CSA model, community members pay a local farm or farm co-op for a share at…
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Show and Tell: Take a Day Trip to Shenandoah Valley
Read moreJust because kiddo’s school year is in full swing, doesn’t mean you have to reign in your road trip wanderlust!…
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4 Tips for Planning a Labor-Free Labor Day Party in DC
Read moreBefore you bring on the tears and mourn the last days of sunshine, it’s time for one final shindig! Since…
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Get Cooking: How to Plan a DIY Cooking Camp
Read moreWe’re all about getting our kids in the kitchen—appreciating real ingredients, broadening their palates, building math skills, and observing chemistry…
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Ready, Set, Dunk: Where to Score the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
Read moreHappy National Chocolate Chip Day! And there’s no better way to celebrate than to chomp down on America’s favorite cookie,…
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Your Ultimate Washington D.C Guide: Where to Stay, Play & Eat
Read moreSure, our nation’s capital may conjure up memories of dusty museums and towering government buildings, but the city is surprisingly…