
Weekly Workwear
How many times does it take for a recurring post to become a series? It’s probably more than two, though two - without skipping a week - is definitely a start!

Peak Bloom at the National Arboretum
A few days before the famous cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin were due to hit peak bloom, we headed to the National Arboretum to see what was in bloom there. The arboretum covers more than 450 acres in northeast DC and isn’t a big tourist spot, so we knew that it wouldn’t be as crowded as the Mall on a beautiful spring day. Even though the parking lot was full, we had plenty of room to run!


Job Hunting as A Mom of Young Kids
When I started looking for a new job this past fall, I knew that a family-friendly environment was a non-negotiable. Here’s what I kept my eyes open for as I networked and interviewed:

How I Meal Plan and Cook Real Dinners (While Working and Momming), Part Two
Okay, so Part One was the navel-gazing essay. Part two is the practical stuff!