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New York City-Inspired Baby Names We Love

by Mimi O'Connor

The options seem limitless, with history-makers, magnates, and iconic figures from every era and discipline, all hailing from, or making their mark on the Big Apple. We rounded up some of the usual suspects and lots of classic baby names, and also looked for some fresh kids’ names that pay tribute to NYC.  No baby on deck? Maybe one of these New York names will hit the spot for that dog you are adopting from the Humane Society.

Anthony 
There are many famous Anthonys from NYC, but for now we’re going with Fauci, a hometown guy from Dyker Heights, Brooklyn.

Apollo
Sure, it’s a lot to live up to, what with the god of the sun thing and all—but aim high and pay tribute to this legendary Harlem theater at the same time.

Apple
With apologies to Gwyneth and Chris, we were the first Apple. Go big!

Astoria/Astor
One of several neighborhood-inspired names on this list, Astoria is named for John Jacob Astor, a wealthy early 19th-century investor in NYC real estate, but we think it sounds almost Disney-princess-like. Astor is also kind of royal.

Audrey
Yes, Hepburn is strongly associated with NYC thanks to her iconic role of Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, but we’re thinking of Audrey Munson, model for scores of major statues around New York City, including the figure atop the Manhattan Municipal Building—second tallest in the city, after Lady Liberty.

Bill Cunningham
Have twins? Name one Bill, one Cunningham, and know that you are paying tribute to one of the most amazing New Yorkers ever to traverse, and document the city.

Baldwin
Inspired by this Black poet from Harlem, this is an alternative to his first name James.

Brighton
A name pegged to a famous Brooklyn beach and neighborhood with Russian and Eastern European roots.

Brooklyn
This New York name might have seemed unusual at some point is now in danger of being too common. Still, it’s a great borough and the name shows true Kings County pride!

Cab
In addition to the omnipresent vehicle, Cab Calloway was a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance. (We also like “Taxi” for a cute girl’s nickname, but it’s not as subtle.)

Carnegie
As in the Hall, named for steel magnate, businessman and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.

Coney
Employ it as a nickname (for Cornelius?) or use it as a standalone, this one has lots of south Brooklyn spirit.

Dorothy
Ms. Parker, one of New York’s sharpest wits, would approve. (Parker works, too.)

Duke
While not an NYC native, Duke Ellington made the city his home and became a major cultural force during the Harlem Renaissance as bandleader of the Cotton Club. We like Ellington as well.

Ed
A name that seems ripe for a comeback, this one pays homage to one of the most iconic, recognizable, “New Yorkiest” mayors the city has ever had, Ed Koch.

Edith
Downtown doyenne (and first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize, thank you very much) Edith Wharton inspires this name from another era.

Eloise
Sure, she’s a fictional character, but she’s one of the most famous little New Yorkers out there! We love this New York name for a girl with a little spunk!

Emily
When her husband Washington, chief engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge succumbed to an illness, Emily Warren Roebling saw the project to its completion. (She was also one of the first people to cross it when it was done!)

Emory
While you may not be familiar with his name, architect Emory Roth designed so many of the iconic New York City buildings and hotels of the 1920s and 30s that you know and likely love. (Obviously, Roth could be a good choice as well.)

Fran/Frances/Francis
Fran Liebowitz has got to be one of the New Yorkiest New Yorkers out there.

Frederick (Law Olmsted)
Take your pick (and level of pretentiousness) with any part of the famed landscape architect’s name. (He’s one of the masterminds behind the designs for Central Park and Prospect Pack. For extra geek points and eyerolls, go for twins or siblings name Olmsted and Vaux, the name of his partnership with Calvert Vaux.)

George Gershwin
Either one! The groundbreaking composer was born in East New York, Brooklyn and became a major force on the legendary Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, and beyond.

Gracie
A nod to the official New York City mayoral residence, Gracie Mansion, named for early 19th-century businessman (and original owner of the house) Archibald Gracie.

Gray (Lady)
It’s the historic nickname of the paper that publishes “All the news that’s fit to print”—either could be the name of your New York City kid.

Greenwich
Inspired by the artsy downtown village, this name offers a nice mix of funky flair and subtle sophistication. (Like the neighborhood itself!)

Hamilton
You’ve heard of this guy. Founding father, first Treasurer of the United States of America, the man behind The U.S. Coast Guard, The New York Post, the Federalist party. And the blockbuster musical. He’s everywhere: Fort Hamilton Parkway, Fort Hamilton, etc.

Herald
A cheeky alternative to the more common spelling, “Harold”, this one references Herald Square, named for the long-gone newspaper, the New York Herald.

Herman
The author of Moby Dick (and other masterpieces) was born in New York, died in New York, and he’s buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx. (For the record, we like Melville as a kid’s name, too.)

Hoyt
There’s Hoyt Street in Brooklyn, Hoyt Avenue in Queens. They take their name from Edwin Hoyt, a 19th-century NYC businessman.

Hudson
Already a popular moniker around these parts, this name pays tribute to a founder, the river named for the founder, etc. Plus, it’s got some gravitas.

Jackie
She wasn’t born here, but she made New York City her home. So much so that they named a reservoir after her.

Jane
Shame on us if we didn’t suggest one of the champions of preserving so many parts of the city we love, Jane Jacobs. Jane is a classic New York baby name and we love it as a first or middle name.

Jennifer
Big in the 70s, then abandoned for Brittany and Ashley, Jennifer—here inspired by Jenny (Lopez) from the Bronx blocks herself—is primed for a resurgence

Lenny/Leonard
One’s a ground-breaking legendary downtown comedian  (Bruce, which you could also borrow), the other is the longtime music director of the New York Philharmonic, a legendary composer, and more (Bernstein).

Lexington
Sounds fancy, can be shortened to “Lexy” or “Lex”. The famous NYC avenue gets its name from the Revolutionary War Battle of Lexington, which actually took place in Massachusetts, but it was a big one.

Liberty
An inspiring concept, a New York icon. It’s hard to go wrong with this one.

Lincoln
A name with some very strong historical associations, this is also the namesake of one of our city’s most revered and iconic cultural institutions. (Which, interestingly enough, did not definitely get its name from honest Abe.)

Lou/Louis
Two musical legends, of different genres. Go downtown cool and pay tribute to Lou Reed, or name-check jazz man Armstrong a New Orleans native who famously settled in Corona, Queens for decades. (You can still visit his house!)

Macy
It’s “The World’s Largest Store!” And what kid wouldn’t get a kick out of “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”, etc.?

Moses
It’s a heavy name, no matter how you slice it. Tap your inner urban planner (you have one, right?) and pay tribute to Robert Moses, who, love him or hate him, shaped the city we live in today.

Patti
Pay tribute to one of the coolest kids around, Patti Smith, with this one. Got twins? How about Patti and Smith? Patti and Robert? Patti and Maple?

Peggy
Art collector, patron, and socialite Peggy Guggenheim left her mark on the city and the world with her wealth and taste. While Guggenheim is quite the mouthful, Peggy is a New York name we can get on board with.

Rocky/Rockefeller
A builder and benefactor of the city, a center of midtown. However you slice this name—inspired by philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr., it’s got presence and gravitas.

Roe
A shortened version of Roebling, the surname of the chief engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge and his wife Emily, who played a key role in the completion of the span after her husband fell ill.

Roxy
Similar, but different. S.L. “Roxy” Rosenthal actually worked with Rockefeller—he’s the showman behind Radio City Music Hall, the grand theater a stone’s throw from John D’s “City Within a City.”

Ruth
Used to sound old-fashioned, but now it’s fierce as hell thanks to this Flatbush, Brooklyn native. #RGB.

Shirley
Just old-fashioned enough to be in style again, this name pays tribute to Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman elected to Congress and the first woman and African American to seek the nomination for president of the United States of one of the two major political parties.

Smith
A well-known street in the Boerum Hill area of Brooklyn, the thoroughfare gets its name from one of the borough’s original mayors (back when it was its own city), Samuel Smith.

Teddy/Theo
Born here (Gramercy Park), Police Commissioner, Rough Rider, and President of the United States. Take your pick with Theodore Roosevelt: Theo, Teddy, Roosevelt, Theodore

Tiffany
Not the singer, the iconic jewelry store. (Maybe mix it up and name your child Tiffany Audrey.)

Walt, Whitman
Hero of Brooklyn and free, wild spirits everywhere, this poet offers plenty of inspiration and variation: Walt, Whit, Whitman. They all sound good to us.

Wharton
Another nod to novelist Edith, but for boys. (Possible downside: Nickname “Wart.”)

Make sure to capture all your little New Yorker’s biggest moments—and share them with your family and friends near and far—with the Tinybeans app. The secure platform puts parents in total control of who sees and interacts with photos and videos of their kids.

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9 Meaningful MLK Day Activities for Families

by Allison Sutcliffe

Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King with educational, meaningful activities for kids

Some non-school days are more meaningful than others. For many Seattle families, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a time to honor and celebrate a civil rights activist and leader and a day to lift up Black lives. Make this a memorable one with your family at local events that underscore Dr. King’s commitment to social, environmental, and economic justice. From volunteer opportunities and nearby rallies to celebrations and performances, here’s where Seattle families can honor and serve on MLK Day in 2023.

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1. The Northwest African American Museum is hosting King Day 2023 as part of its grand reopening. What a day it's going to be. Expect to enjoy music, movies, motivational social justice speakers, and activities everyone in your fam can participate in. This year's theme—All, Here, and Now will be at the heart of the celebration. You won't wan to miss it.  Jan. 16, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Event details

2. Enjoy free admission to the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma for their annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration. This year, families can watch Tacoma Arts Live perform 11 Days in the Life of Dr. King, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., a collection of vignettes that will keep your kids engaged with spoken word, music, dance, and even shadow play. Then at 3 p.m. Living Voices will put on a production focused on the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Jan. 16, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Event details 

3. Families can also reserve a spot with Delridge Neighborhood Development Association's Pigeon Point Work Party to put the environment at the center of their MLK Day celebration. This hands-on activity includes removing invasive plants, planting new ones, and mulching too. All you need to do is register in advance and dress for the weather. They provide all the tools you need. Don't forget to bring a snack and water with you to this popular community service event. Jan. 16, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Event details

4. Families can also volunteer with the United Way of King County on January 16. There are a few family-friendly events (hint: choose this filter to see them) happening around the city you can sign up for. Jan. 16. Free. Event details

5. Make Good Trouble and commemorate the 40th year King County residents have carried Dr. King's mission forward when you join the Seattle MLK Day Coalition for their annual rally and march from Garfield High School. They also host workshops, an opportunity fair, and a youth event as part of this inspiring programming. Jan. 10-16, 11 a.m. Free. Event details

Related: 13 Places Kids Can Learn about Black History in Seattle

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6. Ferry over to Bainbridge Island for Bainbridge Island Museum of Art's Community Celebration of MLK Day. Speakers, art, music, and activities are all part of the inclusive celebration hosted at the Museum. Jan. 15. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Event details

7. Spend the day in service when you and the kids work alongside other volunteers at a local park. Register to work at one of three parks in Kirkland with the kids. Mulching, weeding, planting, and removing invasive species are all part of this experience. Sign up soon if you want to join in. Jan. 16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Event details

8. Celebrate Dr. King’s role in the environmental justice movement by exploring one of our state's three national parks for free. Jan. 16. Free. Event details

9. If you can't make it to a national park, enjoy a Washington State Park for free. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, you won't need your Discover Passes to visit. Jan. 16. Free. Event details

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How to Explain Memorial Day to the Kids

by Amber Guetebier

For many families, Memorial Day means a much-needed long weekend or an excuse to grill and pack a picnic. If you don’t already, this year take a minute to teach kids why they have that extra day off school. Read on for facts about Memorial Day and how to explain it to the kiddos.

child running after father holding American flag going to Memorial Day Activities
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Start with the Basic Facts about Memorial Day

In a nutshell, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service. Originally called Decoration Day because a procession would lead to a cemetery where the graves of fallen soldiers would be decorated with flowers—a common practice among people for generations before it “caught on” as an official holiday. It didn’t become an official US holiday until 1966. After World War I, the holiday was changed to honor all those who had died during military service (not just during the Civil War). In 1971 congress changed the date to be the last Monday in May to ensure a three-day weekend.

What is remembering? 

Playing a simple memory game with the kids, or talking about any person, place or event you remember can help start the conversation about remembrance.

What is the military? 

Ask the kiddos if they’ve heard of the Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines and Coast Guard. This is the military. The military is part of our government and is made up of people who have agreed to join the Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines or Coast Guard, to become part of this branch of the government. They are trained for many situations, including emergencies at home. Their goal is to protect people who live in their country (and elsewhere).

Do you know the difference between them and what special skills or equipment they use? (As in airplanes, naval ships, etc.)

Kids can draw or find items in the house that represent the different military branches.

Know Your Kids

If you’ve already talked with your kids about death, you can use comparisons with how you remember a deceased family member or if you have a family member serving in the military, you can help make the connection to the significance of the holiday. Unlike Veteran’s Day, which is a day to thank any veteran—living or dead—Memorial Day is a tribute to the many men and women who have served the country and died during service. This does not mean they died in a war, but rather that they served.

Visiting a cemetery is a common way to pay tribute, and many cities and towns across America still have Memorial Day parades that lead to the cemetery where flowers are laid on the military graves. If your town doesn’t, we’re betting you can still find a military grave (or a few dozen) in your local cemetery. Bring a few flowers or small flags, and go looking.

Learn More Facts about Memorial Day

The US suffered a great many lives lost in the Civil War. On May 1, 1865, African-Americans in Charleston held a remembrance parade and rally followed by picnicking, military drills for the public and speeches—one of the first examples of our modern traditions. Not long after, General John Logan, a commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, made an official declaration that fallen Civil War soldiers would be honored on Decoration Day, which would be held on May 30th, 1868. Throughout the country, flowers, mementos and other decorations were placed in cemeteries and on graves. At Arlington National Cemetery, the first Decoration Day included a speech by General James Garfield (who would later become the 20th president of the US) and the decorating of 20,000 graves by the more than 5,000 people who had gathered.

Why May 30th? It seems it was a “safe” day, as it didn’t have any connection to an existing battle’s anniversary. More than two dozen towns lay claim to the first Memorial Day. In 1966 then-President Lyndon Johnson said officially it was Waterloo, NY but the debate remains. New York was, however, the first state to recognize the day officially (in 1873). Eventually, it became the last Monday in May, rather than May 30th.

Wearing red poppies in honor of the men and women who have died in combat was started in the 1920s by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Today buying a red paper poppy for your lapel goes to help the efforts of the VFW, the American Legion and other military support groups. The poppy comes from the poem “In Flander’s Field” by WWI Col. John McCrae, who wrote it in response to his sorrow over seeing row after row of soldier’s graves.

 

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11 Virtual Events to Celebrate MLK’s Legacy with Your Kids

by Kate Loweth

The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is one that we want to share with our children, especially in today’s world. Even if we can’t attend a local march or spend the day volunteering in our community, there are many ways you can bring Dr. King’s legacy to your children while at home. From dramatic interpretations of Dr. King’s speeches to songwriting workshops where kids can write a song inspired by the civil rights movement, there are activities for all ages. Be ready to be inspired!

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Stanford University’s World House Project Film Festival
The World House Project will host a free, four-day webinar and virtual film festival featuring  30 documentaries, musical performances, interviews and panel discussions that speak to Dr. King's vision of the World House. Jan. 14-17, Event details 

38th Annual MLK Celebration
SF parks and recreation presents a virtual celebration of MLK featuring Dr. Joe Canton as keynote speaker.
Jan. 14, 11:30 a.m. Event details 

Rally for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
2022 marks The 5th Avenue Theatre’s sixth year of proudly supporting the Kent School District’s Rally for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Each year, the rally is led by a team of passionate teen leaders and features musical performances, community speakers and student reflections on the life, work and legacy of Dr. King. This year, you are cordially invited to join us as the rally is streamed for the Kent community and beyond. Jan. 17, 7 p.m.

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Brooklyn Tribute to Martin Luther King
The celebration brings together artists and civic leaders to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. King. The 36th edition features speeches by civic leaders and activists. There will also be performances, including live appearances from singer Nona Hendryx with Craig Harris & Tailgaters Tales and Sing Harlem and a recorded dance piece by choreographer Kyle Marshall. Join us in hope and solidarity! Jan. 17, 7:30 a.m. Event details

Tacoma's MLK Day Celebration
Join the city of Tacoma for its 34th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration. This year’s event theme is “Hope & Healing.” Activities will highlight the present and the future of Dr. King’s impacts on our community and feature local performers and speakers who work and volunteer to ensure our community represents equity, hope and healing. Jan. 17, 8 p.m. Event details

MLK Day Celebration 2022
The California African American Museum invites families to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day immersed in music, culture and community. This year’s virtual festival highlights MLK’s dedication to labor and workers’ rights with the importance of these movements continuing on today. Jan. 17, 10 a.m. Event details

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Songs for Justice: 2022 Annual MLK Birthday Celebration
The Rothko Chapel presents Songs for Justice in celebration of Dr. King’s birthday. Log onto the live stream to enjoy a series of concerts and conversations exploring the role that music plays to further social justice movements. Jan. 15, 3 p.m. CT. Event details.

MLK Celebration 2022
The New Haven Museum will present a day of family friendly virtual programming dedicated to celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Performances, storytelling, dancing, art workshops and more—all from your living room. Jan. 17, 10 a.m. ET. Event details.

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Joy as an Act of Resistance
This is the second annual virtual celebration presented by the Saint Louis Art Museum. This year will feature local Black performing artists, Robert Crenshaw, Alicia Revé, and Freeman Word, who will respond to photographs of Dr. King from the Museum’s collection through dance, music, and spoken word. Jan. 17, On Demand. Event details. 

Celebrate MLK Day with MoAD
Celebrate with MoAD on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service! Now being held virtually, the annual event will feature free programmings like art workshops, museum tours, and more. Jan. 17, 11 a.m. Event details

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with the Washington State Historical Society
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with the Washington State Historical Society. Highlights of this virtual event are a performance of his famous "I Have A Dream" speech, an art-making workshop, and more. Jan.17, 10 a.m. Event details

—Kate Loweth

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14 Amazing Costumes Inspired by DC

by Meghan Yudes Meyers

It’s almost Halloween and while you and your kiddos could dress up as any goblin or ghoul, why not trick-or-treat with some hometown pride? Let your little one fly to the moon in a UFO costume or roar through the streets as DC’s original inhabitants, the dinosaurs. We’ve got some locally inspired costume ideas that only district natives can truly pull off. Happy Halloween!

Conspiracy Costumes

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UFOs have recently gone from taboo to hot topic in the DMV. Get in on the unidentified fun by dressing your swirling ball of energy as an out-of-space aircraft. Make it a family affair by walking the streets while wearing tin foil. 

Honor Inductees

Meghan Yudes Meyers

Blast off back in time with a Marty-inspired costume. While McFly might never have stepped foot in DC, his car recently did! THE DeLorean featured in the 1985 hit, Back to the Future, graced the mall as part of the Cars on the Capitol exhibit celebrating this year's newest inductees in the Library of Congress's  National Historic Vehicle Register. 

Choose to Dissent

Katy Walter

Possibly the easiest costume to pull off (all you need is, you guessed it, a lace collar). If you want simple yet profound Halloween look, top any black outfit with one of these lace collars.

Fly the Coop

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During the peak of the pandemic, Mo Willems hopped online to bring Pigeon-inspired art lessons to kids at home and, for that, he will always be our hero!  This year, the pigeon  along with some other Mo favorites popped up on the Kennedy Center opera truck for a traveling sloper-istic show. Honor the myth, the legend, the bird with these easy DIY instructions to create your own feathered friend

Flag This Idea

Vikram Nath Chouhan

DC is home to over 175 embassies and ambassador residencies. From a national costume to a colorful representation of a flag, you can pay tribute to your family's cultural heritage while also making a nod toward Embassy Row this Halloween.

Executive Decision

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There is no shortage of inspiration when it comes to the Executive Departments that call the District home base. Farmers, teachers and pilots are all fair game on Oct. 31. Independent agencies, like NASA and the CIA, also make stellar Halloween-inspiration. You can really "blast off" with some of these ideas!

 

Get Cinematic

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What's better than wearing a superhero costume on Halloween? Going full cosplay with an authentic backdrop on all Hallow's Eve. If your little one loves Captain America, Iron Man or the Transformers, then suit up for the ultimate trick-or-treat experience. Relive the magic of the movies in your favorite DC hood.

Turn Back Time

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Before DC was politics-central it was home to the dinosaur (and other prehistoric animals). Celebrate all things dino with a roar-some costume. You can go big with a blow-up or keep it simple.

Natural Wonders

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DC's architecture gets all the press, but it's the parks, gardens and green spaces that make for family memories. If you and your brood spend most of your days outdoors, spend trick-or-treat night dressed as your favorite native fauna or furry friend. Or celebrate the DMV's many butterfly gardens with your own little monarch butterfly

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Iconic DC

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DC is known for its iconic images. So, bring them to life! Tape a white stripe on a blue rectangle. Attached that to your shirt and suddenly, you’re the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Adorn you and your crew with flowers and walk the streets as the Cherry Blossoms. Or, go one step further and add a kite costume to bring the entire Cherry Blossom Festival to life. From a group of tourists to a collection of Food Trucks, the sky is the limit when it comes to personifying DC’s classic images with your family.

Foodie Fun

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There’s the obvious—Half Smoke, Mambo Sauce, or anything from Ben’s Chili Bowl. But what about avocado toast? Cupcakes? Bao Buns? As a melting pot of some of the best food in the world, pretty much anything goes when you want to resemble something edible.

 

 

Museum Inspired

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We’re lucky to live so close to so many amazing museums You'll find obvious inspiration here, like a nod to Air and Space with an Amelia Earhart costume or dress your crew as Dorothy and friends (we're looking at you, National Museum of American History). 

Get Presidential

Katie Brown

If you want to be truly presidential for Halloween, you have quite a few options to choose from (46, to be exact). Go historic with a Washington, Lincoln, or Adams. Or go obscure and teach your little one about Harrison (either of them), Tyler (got Congress to pass the annexation of Texas), or Hayes (the first president to use a telephone).

 

Sports Fan

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If you're a fan of DC sports, chances are you already have some of the necessary pieces in your kiddo's closet to make this out fit work. Batter up to a Nationals costume, get goal-oriented with a Washington Capitals costume or root for Washington Football! 

—Meghan Yudes Meyers and Tricia Mirchandani

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We’re Screaming for Milk Bar Ice Cream & It’s Coming Soon

by Sarah Shebek

Ready for it? Milk Bar just announced a new line of ice cream pints and they’re headed to a grocery store near you!

Four flavors from the iconic bakery drop soon: Birthday Cake, Cereal Milk, Cornflake Chocolate Chip Marshmallow and Milk Bar Pie. It’s the first time that Milk Bar will offer ice cream beyond their signature bakeries.

The birthday cake ice cream is flavored with the sweet treat, plus birthday crumbs and frosting(!). The Cereal Milk is a tribute to the original flavor craze with a cornflake crunch. Cornflake chocolate chip marshmallow riffs on the best-selling cookie with cornflake crunch, marshmallow swirls and chocolate chunks. And Milk Bar Pie brings the bakery’s signature pie into ice cream form: vanilla ice cream swirled with gooey butter cake.

“I have dreamed about bringing Milk Bar to the freezer section (the holy grail of the supermarket in my opinion) for nearly a decade. I knew coming in now, we’d need to do more than bend pieces of our finished treats into an ice cream pint. So we toiled and tinkered, taking our favorite flavor profiles and imagining them through ice cream bases, swirls, gobs, fudges, frostings, crumbs and crunches to create our proudest on-shelf creation yet,” said Christina Tosi, Chef and Founder of Milk Bar.

You’ll be able to grab a pint or four starting Jun. 1 at Whole Foods Markets, then at additional retailers and online later in the summer. Last year the brand entered the grocery space with soft-baked cookies, followed by truffle crumb cakes. Each pint will be $5.99 and maybe/probably the best part of your entire week.

— Sarah Shebek

Images courtesy of Milk Bar

 

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It’s a Boy! Danielle Fisher Announces Pregnancy on 40th Birthday

by Sarah Shebek

Another boy will meet the world, because Danielle Fishel is pregnant! The former Boy Meets World star turned 40 today and had a sweet announcement ready to celebrate. She’s expecting her second son with husband Jensen Karp.

“I couldn’t be more grateful to enter my 40’s with my amazing husband and son, excitedly expecting the arrival of baby boy #2. My birthday wish is for all of you to tell someone how much you love them and walk through today with more patience than you normally might,” Fishel noted in her caption on Instagram, accompanying a glowing bump photo.

Fishel and Karp married in 2018 and their first son, Adler Lawrence, was born a month before his due date in June 2019. The infant faced some health scares and spent 21 days in the neonatal intensive care unit, after being diagnosed with chylothorax. Today he’s healthy, happy and on his way to big brother status.

Proud dad Karp also posted a sweet tribute on his Instagram, penning “Happy 40th birthday to my life partner, a team captain and the greatest mom to our now soon to be 2 boys. She believes in our squad and even when I held a newborn Adler like he was a fragile piece of china for the 4 first months, she had the patience and care of a saint.” We’re looking forward to watching the Fishel Karp family grow!

––Sarah Shebek

Feature photo: Joe Seer / Shutterstock.com

 

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Bindi Irwin & Chandler Powell Welcome a Baby Girl!

by Erica Loop

Bindi Irwin and husband Chandler Powell are parents! The Crikey! It’s the Irwins star (and daughter of famed “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin) welcomed daughter Grace Warrior Irwin Powell on Mar. 25.

March has a whole new meaning for Irwin and Powell now. Not only is it the couple’s anniversary, but it’s also their first child’s birth month. Irwin posted a sweet family Instagram pic and a caption celebrating both awesome occasions.

Irwin wrote on IG, “March 25, 2021. Celebrating the two loves of my life. Happy first wedding anniversary to my sweetheart husband and day of birth to our beautiful daughter.”

She continued, explaining her new daughter’s special name, “Grace Warrior Irwin Powell. Our graceful warrior is the most beautiful light. Grace is named after my great-grandmother, and relatives in Chandler’s family dating back to the 1700s. Her middle names, Warrior Irwin, are a tribute to my dad and his legacy as the most incredible Wildlife Warrior. Her last name is Powell and she already has such a kind soul just like her dad.”

Irwin also posted an adorable onesie pic with her newborn’s name and birth stats. According to the post, baby Grace Warrior Irwin Powell was born at 5:52 p.m., weighs seven pounds and seven ounces and is 20 inches long!

—Erica Loop

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