Washington FAMILY

1 week ago | washingtonfamily.com | Jillian Diamond

Saturday is the Summer Solstice! Take advantage of the longest day of the year by checking out one or more of these educational events focused on nature, culture and history. The Mount Vernon estate may have been George Washington’s home, but it was also a place where many enslaved people lived.

2 weeks ago | washingtonfamily.com | Jillian Diamond

For Tina Byer, the past few years have been fantastical. The IT consultant has become a major name on BookTok, the TikTok community dedicated to reading. On her TikTok account, which currently has 34,600 followers, and her Instagram, which has 12,400, Byer posts about her passion for romance and fantasy novels—often in a princessy ball gown. Outside of her presence on BookTok, Byer is a mother of two who grew up in Germany but moved to the Northern Virginia area when she was in middle school.

2 weeks ago | washingtonfamily.com | Jillian Diamond

There are many fun summer holidays to look forward to this week, including Father’s Day on Sunday and Juneteenth the following Thursday. Check out these weekend events for unique ways to celebrate, as well as an art workshop that’s fun for the whole family!Make a splash at this aquatic-themed art workshop! Whether your child likes pirates or mermaids better, they can be guided through drawing a fantastical seascape.

3 weeks ago | washingtonfamily.com | Heather Ross

Anyone who has had a newborn will tell you that the baby’s first year of life can be a busy time. Parents can make sure they don’t miss a memory by planning which little milestones they want to keep and how. While any object connected to your baby’s first year of life can be a keepsake, here are our favorites, with tips on how to keep these one-of-a-kind trinkets both safe and accessible. Note: Parents can protect and display these treasured items in a keepsake box, shadowbox or scrapbook.

3 weeks ago | washingtonfamily.com | Jillian Diamond

Make the most of beautiful weather and longer summer days by attending free outdoor concerts in your neighborhood. Here are six reasons to make outdoor summer concerts your family’s new summertime ritual. 1. Get together with friends with little to no planning. A simple text message serves as the invitation. No one has to host. A potluck picnic is a simple way to share a no-fuss meal. Some venues may have food trucks on site for ultimate convenience. 2. Play outside with the family.