Living in Old Town Alexandria – All You Need to Know

December 15, 2023

Living in Old Town Alexandria When most people think of Virginia, Old Town is top of mind. This is old Virginia. Think brick sidewalks and brick homes, this was originally part of the capital city. Alexandria resonates with people who move here from the Northeast – Connecticut, Massachusetts. A combination of life near the water […]

Fairfax County Schools – Maryland vs Virginia Public Schools Series

November 17, 2023

Fairfax County Schools Fairfax County is on deck this week. Last week we covered Montgomery County. This video will go through Fairfax and then next week we’ll compare these two highly sought after school districts in the DC Area. Fairfax County School System Fairfax County has 199 schools and is one of the largest school […]

Private School in DC: What You Really Need to Know

September 29, 2023

Private School in DC Well, you decided that public school in DC, Maryland or Virginia isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. I’m shocked. You are wondering if you should look into private schools but have no idea where to start? Fall is the season when everyone does their research and applications are due early in January. […]

Moving to the DC Area With Family

September 08, 2023

Moving to the DC Area With Family Job orders arrived and you’re moving to the Nation’s Capital! Hooray! Except you just looked at those kiddos of yours and thought, “Oh no, what will life be like for them?’ First, take a deep breath. I’ve raised my kids here. We actually live in DC in a […]

Potomac, Maryland: Everything You Need to Know

August 25, 2023

Potomac Maryland Potomac, Maryland is in southern Montgomery County Maryland, just outside the beltway, bordering the Potomac River. There are dozens of smaller neighborhoods. Potomac is best known for being a DC suburb with luxury homes. With luxury comes higher price points. Stick with me until the end because I’m going to debunk a long-standing […]

5 Best Playgrounds in the DC Area

February 23, 2023

5 Best Playgrounds in the DC Area 1. National Cathedral School – 3500 Woodley Rd, DC The playground is open to the public when the school is not in session, which is after 6 and on weekends. The equipment here is very unique and not like anything you will find on the average playground. There […]