As soon as the last Halloween costume gets stored away, many people begin preparing for the holiday season. While turkeys, jingle bells, dreidels, and eggnog are major parts of the holiday season, so too is volunteerism and giving. If you’ve never been intentional about giving during this season, there are a few ways

Sometimes you just want to get away from it all, even for a short time. A flourishing scenic park, a comfy bench, a delicious sandwich, and an engrossing book are all the props you need for a tiny break from your reality. There are a plethora of secret hideaways in the DMV. Here

Happy autumn! Just because temperatures are turning colder and the days are getting shorter doesn’t mean it’s time to barricade yourself inside until spring. There are plenty of fall activities going on in our area. Many take place inside or outside so you can get some fresh fall air or protect yourself from

Labor Day, a date we Americans equivocate with the traditional end of summer, is fast approaching. Squeeze out as much enjoyment as possible and take part in the wide variety of area events and activities taking place on or near the Labor Day holiday weekend. Many events are family friendly, suitable for couples,

Blue crabs and Maryland . . . the two go together so well. Importantly, the unique mix of

According to a recent study, Americans are terrible at taking time off. In fact, in 2016, 54 percent of all employees ended the year with unused vacation time. Collectively, that amounted to 662 million vacation days! Sound familiar? Don’t let yourself become one of the millions who have unused vacation time.

When the summer heat is in full force outside, why not embrace your inner art lover and visit an area museum.  Cool down and get some culture in just a few hours.  Explore DC area museums and exhibits and your "what I did this summer" essay will be that much more unique.