ASAP Sitters

ASAP Sitters is a locally owned and operated, professional babysitter referral service that that sets high standards for child care. We offer referrals for a variety of babysitting services: last minute sitters, regular babysitting services, permanent sitters/nannies, and more around the Alexandria and Fairfax, VA areas. We know you want a trustworthy, experienced, and reliable babysitter for your child or children. You can be confident knowing all our sitters have been thoroughly pre-screened.

Arlington Baby Community

Arlington Baby Community is a television show and website for new parents. The television program features interviews with financial, legal, and environmental experts offering practical advice for new parents. The bi-weekly television show airs this summer on Arlington Independent Media, Comcast channel 69 and Verizon channel 38.

Expectant Mother's Guide

The goal of the Expectant Mother's Guide is to provide pregnancy, childbirth, and baby-related information for parents in specific metropolitan areas. Please refer to the list of counties currently covered by our print distribution in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Connecticut, Houston, N.E. New Jersey, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh or St. Louis. Coming soon to Charlotte, Denver, Jacksonville, and Washington, DC.

Old Town Boutique District

Tucked into the cozy streets of Old Town Alexandria, the Boutique District features 19 unique shops showcasing one-of-a-kind items and hard-to-find brands. From home décor, fashion, jewelry, beauty, children's apparel and gifts, you'll find everything that a discerning or curious shopper would desire. Find popular brands such as Tory Burch, Lilly Pulitzer, Judith Ripka, Diane Von Furstenburg, Kiehl's, Bugaboo, Splendid, Nanette Lepore, L.A.M.B., Thomas the Train, Ergo, Manhattan Toys, Molton Brown, Bettye Muller and more. In addition to these and many more popular brands, find antiques, collectibles, quality craftsmanship and eco-friendly merchandise.

HowToDoThings.com

HowToDoThings strives to solve people’s everyday problems by compiling reliable information from experienced contributors and making it available to inexperienced readers. It’s a community sharing its expertise to solve people’s problems. Experienced writers offer guidance for every step as you build your family. They here to help you in these exciting, unforgettable times.

Nourishing Moms

Nourishingmoms.com offers teleclasses, wellness programs, and workshops for new and expectant moms. Sara Lavan is the brains behind the operation. She received her certifications in nutrition from the School of Integrative Nutrition, which is accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and from the Teachers College of Columbia University. She received her Pilates certification from the Kane School of Core Integration. She enjoys writing, and has been published in Dance Magazine, Pregnancy Magazine, the newsletter from her local CSA and created her own holistic health newsletter. Knowing how important it is to keep ideas fresh, she keeps up to date with the latest information in both Pilates and in nutrition, both at home and in continuing education settings. Becoming a mom, and finding work that she loves has radically changed her life. Sara is passionate about educating others and inspiring them to feel their best and live their lives to the fullest!

Mind the Mat Pilates and Yoga

Mind the Mat is a unique pilates and yoga studio founded by two licensed healthcare professionals whose goal is to provide quality instruction with a focus on individual needs. We offer general and specialized group classes in yoga, pilates and dance in a beautifully renovated, peaceful space. Our curriculum is as diverse as our intructors' backgrounds. Whether you are new to pilates and/or yoga, an avid student, recovering from an injury, pregnant, or striving to improve your golf swing, we have the class for you.

Foundations for Families

Foundations for Families is committed to making a positive difference for children, families and communities. We help you do what you do best - use your knowledge of and interest in your child to help them grow and succeed. Together we will partner to support your child and family.

Body In Balance Center

Body In Balance Center offers infant massage classes for newborns and pre crawlers. Infant massage is one of the most natural and pleasant methods of providing a baby with nurturing. It enhances harmony and closeness between you and your children. Massaging your child builds the foundation for a relationship of trust and love and can be a tool for nurtunring and maintaining your child's health and well-being for many years. Classes are taught by instructors certified through Infant Massage, USA.

Tots2Tweens

Tots2Tweens is an online directory for parents in MD, DC and VA. Parents can find everything from birthday party venues to summer camps to sports to music lessons and fun as a family all in their local areas. New listings are added daily so check the site often. You can also read some very entertaining blogs written by Moms (and 1 Dad) from the area. Find what you need quickly and easily – we know you’ve got better things to do.

Washington DC Kids

WashingtonDCKids.com's goal is to entertain, educate and inspire children and parents.

Suzanne Madeline Hand-made Diaper Cakes

Alexandria designer, Suzanne Madeline made her first diaper cake for her sister-in-law’s baby shower in an attempt to create a useful, yet beautiful centerpiece. Diaper cakes are environmentally friendly too. They are built from items that mom, dad, and baby will actually use! So instead of reaching for disposable party decorations at the next baby shower you plan, think of using a diaper cake as a centerpiece instead. These cakes are also the perfect baby shower gift, welcome home baby gift, or anytime gift for that friend or relative who is expecting.

Dandelion Wishes® Photography - Chic Maternity & Newborn Baby Portrait Art

Imagine... your bump as {art}™. What better way to preserve & cherish this exciting time in your life than to decorate with maternity and newborn portrait art that is chic, unique and full of emotion. The professional portrait studio has become known throughout the Northern Virginia, suburban Maryland and Washington DC metro area for providing an upscale experience and the very best in maternity & newborn baby portrait art.

Birth and Maternity

Comprehensive pregnancy information about ovulation, trying to get pregnant, prenatal care, the stages of pregnancy, and labor and birth.

Bitsy Baby Photography

Fine Art Maternity and Newborn Photography. Rita Lawrence of Bitsy Baby Photography specializes in providing tender and artistic maternity and newborn images. She is available for Annapolis studio sessions and location photography throughout DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland. Your images by Bitsy Baby Photography will be treasured for generations and will surely become your family's heirlooms.

Pregnancy Corner

Pregnancy Corner.com is a site designed to offer pregnancy information with more of a social networking feel. We have an editorial board with medical doctors, a midwife, doulas, obstetricians, and a fertility specialist that review articles and contribute to the site in other ways.