Our Life Memories

A Day at the Spa at Home!

DeLise — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 02:06:53 +0000

I can’t remember the last time I’ve been to the spa. I do know that it was over one year ago and that is pretty sad. So pampering myself is clearly not a priority. But, when a friend started a new business selling eco-friendly products and posted a picture of her little girl in a [...]

The Best Apps for Discovering Family Activities around DC

DeLise — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:53:57 +0000

I’m all about “knowing before you go” and my friend Jane Johnson at Going Cellular put together this great list of apps to help families “get the inside scoop” before exploring the DC Metro Area. Here are some of her top picks: Find out where the fun is in DC with these cheap apps 1. [...]

No Regrets!

DeLise — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 23:47:57 +0000

I hope everyone is having an active, engaging summer thus far! It has been a whirlwind around here! We are preparing for baby #3 due in 5 weeks, transitioning Rielle from her crib to toddler bed, anticipating potty training, prepping for the start of RJ’s homeschool in the Fall (read: state/local accountability!!!), and enjoying the [...]

“Know Before You Go:” Science + You presented by Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region

DeLise — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:45:26 +0000

First impressions are everything. In this situation I emplore you to ignore the first impressions and give the Science + You exhibit a chance. When you first walk into the Science + You exhibit, managed by Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region and underwritten by the Abbott Fund, you will immediately notice that it is set-up [...]

“Know Before You Go” Pick-Your-Own-Fruit Season Begins with Sweet Start: Shlagel Farms

DeLise — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:41:11 +0000

It’s pick-your-own fruit season again; the perfect activity for all ages! Beginning in April, I start to check the websites of my favorite locations to see which is going to open first. Inevitably, it turns out to be Shlagel Farms! Unlike most pick-your-own fruit fields, Shlagel Farms only grows one fruit, strawberries! On our recent visit, we took [...]

Know Before You Go: Mother-Son “Date Knight” at Chick-fil-a

DeLise — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:56:59 +0000

I am so excited about Chick-fil-a’s mother-son “Date Knight.” Initially, it was simply because I loved the idea of taking my 4-year-old son out to a location without his spicy little sister (and the name was cool too!) But, the more I learned about the actual event, the more my excitement grew! So, you [...]

“Know Before You Go” Preparing for the USA Science and Engineering Festival (DC Convention Center)

DeLise — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 03:21:49 +0000

Today, in our capacity as a homeschooling family, we were invited, along with other area schools to a sneak peak of the USA Science and Engineering Festival. What is a sneak peak? Well, as far as I can tell, it’s when 2000 instead of 3000 of the exhibitors are present! And, it was hardly noticeable! [...]

“Know Before You Go”: Preparing for Maryland Day (University of Maryland, College Park)

DeLise — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:24:49 +0000

There are a few annual events that I really look forward to in the DC Metro Area and Maryland Day is one of them! Last year was our first time attending the University of Maryland, College Park’s Maryland Day and it probably set the stage for my interest in giving families the inside scoop on [...]

Support Your Local Baseball League to Win a Clinic with Washington Nationals’ Ryan Zimmerman

DeLise — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:36:35 +0000

Corporations often times get a bad rap but most of the time we do not know all of the good intiatives they are involved in behind the scenes. This week Our Life Memories was invited to learn about Chevrolet’s commitment to baseball leagues across the country, including 28 in our own backyard. Specifically, through [...]

On Days I Want to Scream, I watch/read these!

DeLise — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:12:04 +0000

Yup! I have many days when I feel just like this! Whether you are with your child 4 hours a day or (what feels like) 40 hours, these moments are bound to occur monthly, weekly, or even hourly! That’s when I seek the counsel of my hubby, my mom, and even a few images and [...]