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Travel Tips: 12 Free Things to Do in Washington DC with Kids

By Jennifer Mueller on July 30, 2009 3:48 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
This month's About.com Parenting and Family blog carnival theme is Cheap Fun, so I explored the many free things to do in Washington DC that aren't always at the top of tourists lists, but should be, on my personal blog Puddle Jumping in DC and on Type-A-Mom.

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12 Free Things to Do in Washington DC with Kids

Every year, 16 million people visit Washington, DC. While travel and accommodations can sometimes be pricey, once you are in DC, you will find there are find hundreds of free things to do in and around the nation's capitol.

All 19 museums that make up the Smithsonian Institution, including the National Zoo, are free for admission. The Lincoln Memorial and Jefferson Memorials are free. The Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol tour, and White house tour are all free, though require tickets or advanced appointments.

But there are more free things to do in Washington, DC that you may not have thought of. Not only that, many of free things to do in Washington DC are kid-friendly and easy to get to by public transportation...

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How to find a safe and effective sunscreen

By Jennifer Mueller on July 24, 2009 7:18 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Beach Boy by Flickr User chimothy27,
CC BY 2.0.

"We need more sunscreen," calls my husband as I'm leaving for work the other morning.  "What should I buy?"

Oh, dear, thought this DC Green Living Examiner. I don't have time to figure out which sunscreen brands are safe, effective, and don't contain unnecessary ingredients in the two minutes I have left before I must be out the door.

... three out of five sun blocks don't work or contain hazardous ingredients according to a recent study by the Environmental Working Group.

Read the rest of my latest Green Living 101 post at the Examiner.com.

DC Green Living Examiner farmers markets guide

By Jennifer Mueller on July 18, 2009 4:50 PM
Examiner.com is running a special project over the next several weeks requiring all writers to draft a weekly 101 for their area of expertise.  My first 101 is on making the most of your farmers market experience.
Farmers Market Baby by photos.studiojmm.com
Market baby (Takoma MD, 2004) by Jen Mueller


Green living 101: How can I make the most of DC's farmers markets?

Shopping at your local farmers market is quite simple. Just go sample the wonderful produce, baked goods, cheeses, and more available from farmers in the region.

If you want to make the most of your trip though, this guide will help.

Know where to go

The Washington DC metro area has dozens of great farmers markets to choose from.  If you're not sure of your options, there are several good websites to get you started. The Eat Well Guide and Local Harvest each maintain directories of local food, including farmers markets...

Read the rest at my DC Green Living Examiner page.

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