Break open the backpacks and sharpen those pencils—its back to school time!
essentials
The school year is back! Get your family back-to-school ready with this Ultimate Back-to-School Shopping Checklist for Fall 2021! The site has compiled best practices for packed school lunches, school hairstyles, and DIY school essentials. The site also has a section dedicated for keeping your children safe during the COVID-19 pandemic with links for the best masks. Here is another list with options for the best masks for children.
And while we have had a busier summer than last summer with more in-person activities, some kids and parents may still experience separation anxiety when returning to school and the school-year routine. Here is some information on how to deal with those anxieties in kids and adults.
study break
With the school year comes more bearable DC weather, so make time to get outdoors with the fam! On a nice night, check out the rooftop/green space Hi-Lawn at Union Market. Hi-Lawn has a regular schedule of events including Nauti Mondays and Live Music on Thursdays.
If you want to initiate a study break in the comfort of your own home or send some study snacks to your kids in college, Georgetown Cupcakes has special September Assortments! Buy a pre-set assortment or make your own. And don’t be afraid to try new flavors—PB&J is one of the best seasonal cupcakes!!
Finally, to start off the season, make plans to go apple picking! An MAA favorite is Butler’s Orchard in Germantown, Maryland. There are plenty of fruits, flowers, and vegetables you can pick in September, including raspberries, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, and of course—apples!
Back to the office
MAA Principal and new mom Hannah Huey is back in the office after her maternity leave! We are so excited for her return and for all the future baby Henry content. Read below for a message from Hannah!
I’m back!
And I’ve adjusted to living life on a lot less sleep. Someone please tell me it gets better!
While I’m thrilled to be back in the office with the team, it’s been a tough transition to leave this little guy at home. That cute face is hard to walk away from (if I do say so myself)!
Luckily, I get some great pictures throughout the day to keep me going. Here are a few samples:
best thing on the internet this week
This week, Steve from Blue’s Clues adorned his iconic outfit and apologized for leaving the show so many years ago to “go to college.” In an adorable speech, he congratulates all of us for the accomplishments we’ve had and made since he last graced our TVs. We love you, Steve!