Our Splashy, Grassy, Dirty, Sandy, Juicy, Lovely Summer

Whew! What a summer in DC. It was my first time to truly “summer” at home with two boys under the age of four. Fist bump. Like most rookie SAHMS, I may have s l i g h t l y underestimated this season. I planned my at-home sensory + preK play. But by early July, I tossed my plan, and whipped up a new one. The result was a summer truly spent outside. So sweaty, so fun, so unforgettable. Here’s our highlight reel of all things splashy, grassy, dirty, sandy, juicy and lovely.

Our Favs

Great Country Farms—Season Pass
The Children’s Garden at US Botanical Gardens
Mount Vernon River Farm + Children’s Garden
National Building Museum “Fun House” Summer Exhibit and Play/Work/Build
Our Special Harbor Spray Park (FREE!)
Burnside Farms
Niagara Falls Canada Adventure Pass Classic
Outer Banks, NC + Jockey’s Ridge Dunes

For the BEST list of things to do in DC—especially in August when congress is on vacay, check out this @dcmomsblog article: Epic DC Summer Adventure Bucket List: 50 Fun (free or cheap!) Outings for Kids and Families. Written and mom-tested by my friend Ali Winter, you will want to keep this list handy at all times. We can’t wait to pull this puppy out for 2019!

Stay cool!