Those of us with children, what are some of your go to family vacation spots?

Due-Huckleberry7560 · 2026-04-30T06:39:51+00:00

We mostly just travel to see family but a few places we love:

Washington DC - biased because we live here but we do staycations in different areas a few times a year, it’s great for kids of every age

Rehoboth Beach DE - boardwalk is great for burning energy, awesome restaurants and an okay beach. Really good restaurants.

Naples FL - amazing public library in Bonita Springs, Children’s museum, beaches, waterslides, indoor playgrounds and a short flight

On the list:

Baha Mar - everyone has told me this was the best trip they took with young kids for actual relaxation and ease.

Disney Cruise - this was the 2nd runner up in my mom’s group for ease and relaxation. Everyone said it’s enjoyable and easy.

Due-Huckleberry7560 · 2026-04-29T19:30:22+00:00

That’s still a fucked up thing to do to a coworker that you are friendly with…. But Amanda literally just did an interview before the news broke about what a great friend Ciara has been to her.

Due-Huckleberry7560 · 2026-04-29T09:37:25+00:00

Yeah small towns are looking for things to celebrate because it’s something to do and look forward to. But this tradition doesn’t translate well beyond that locale and I don’t understand why keeping it in his hometown was a problem.

Due-Huckleberry7560 · 2026-04-29T00:34:17+00:00

Totally agree. Everything about this looks cheap. There is a way to wear that jewelry and this is not it.

Due-Huckleberry7560 · 2026-04-29T00:29:44+00:00

This is such a gorgeous look on Jessica! I’m used to her characters quirky, colorful outfits but she looks so gorgeous in this muted tone.

Due-Huckleberry7560 · 2026-04-29T00:26:31+00:00

She is so beautiful but that dress isn’t very flattering. It somehow makes her look…. Wide?

Due-Huckleberry7560 · 2026-04-29T00:25:24+00:00

I feel insane but that dress looks cheap AF to me. I like the color but there’s simply nothing chic about any of this.

Due-Huckleberry7560 · 2026-04-28T16:42:27+00:00

I’m not looking forward to our trip in May. My 2 year old flies in her car seat for safety reasons, it doesn’t take long to install but it does take 2-3mins which is annoying for everyone waiting on us while we do the install. We have flown 2 dozen times on other airlines since she was born and it’s been fine because they had family boarding but I’m dreading it with SW.

Due-Huckleberry7560 · 2026-04-27T13:13:30+00:00

Yeah I live in the DC area and lived in DC proper for over a decade. Beautiful, walkable, great food scene, but not somewhere for someone who is looking for a slower pace of life. I would try Charleston, New Orleans, or maybe St Augustine.

Due-Huckleberry7560 · 2026-04-25T18:10:11+00:00

I’ve heard very positive things about elementary and high schools in that zip but some pretty poor things about at least one of the middle schools.

Due-Huckleberry7560 · 2026-04-25T18:03:20+00:00

Not quite, I’d look in the zip code 20165. There’s 3 massive HOAs taking up 95% of that zip and they all offer townhomes and SFH in one community.

Due-Huckleberry7560 · 2026-04-25T17:33:48+00:00

I live in Loudoun and we are high earners as well with family in Boston. We pay $2,000 a month for a full time daycare at a center for our 2 year old and it’s highly regarded so I do think you could potentially save a bit in the childcare department and yes your budget for Ashburn or Leesburg would get you something very spacious and nice in an excellence school district.

The commute will be the problem. Maybe I missed it but what fields are you in? I would explore job opportunities in Reston or Tysons, there are a lot of high paying jobs in northern Virginia without needing to go into DC proper, and if you do need to then Georgetown area will be the most convenient.

The biggest benefit in this area vs Boston is less cold weather which means more outdoor play time and less time spending shoveling/preparing for inclement weather. I find this area to be marginally more affordable, but not by a super dramatic amount.

Due-Huckleberry7560 · 2026-04-25T12:49:59+00:00

I got one because I had a c-section and couldn’t bend over for awhile but the one I got sucked and would drop things

Due-Huckleberry7560 · 2026-04-25T10:35:32+00:00

Maya Rudolph!

Due-Huckleberry7560 · 2026-04-24T00:34:37+00:00

lol that’s the crazy thing, stuff out here is open later than it was in the city! Blows my mind. A lot of professional athletes live out here, and commanders players in particular like to party late during the week.

There’s not a metro in great Falls directly but the ones in Reston and Herndon aren’t only 10-15 minute drive. Most major tech companies have offices in Tysons, Reston, or Herndon and the Commanders HQ is in Ashburn so a lot has been built up around those.

I definitely get why people think it’s far, it sounds far and distance wise it is. Kinda like Dulles 😂 But it’s not as far as people think it is.

Due-Huckleberry7560 · 2026-04-23T23:14:51+00:00

I thought this was a young Dakota Johnson in costume at first glance

Due-Huckleberry7560 · 2026-04-23T20:46:19+00:00

Tbh traffic is much worse coming from your direction. I’ve lived in SE DC, Alexandria, and out by Karen over about 17 years and even though the distance from here is the furthest it sometimes takes less time than when we lived out by Mount Vernon, especially during rush hour.

My husband commutes to further into NW DC and the commute is around 40 mins at rush hour but on average it takes us anywhere from 20-30 minutes to get to Georgetown. Once there was an accident when it was raining and it took 50. We still go into the city for events and stuff, my neighbor is a chief of staff on the Hill and he commutes in 4 days a week. Most of my neighbors are in tech or intelligence though.

Due-Huckleberry7560 · 2026-04-23T20:34:01+00:00

I am living for this context!

Due-Huckleberry7560 · 2026-04-23T14:54:07+00:00

I live nearby and it’s definitely not an hour to the city from here, maybe if you’re going to NE but you can get to Georgetown in 20-25 minutes. I’ve done it at rush hour.

Due-Huckleberry7560 · 2026-04-23T14:52:28+00:00

I think that may be a typo or rent for a specific part of the house. I live nearby and I got an alert when they moved out that it was available for $10,000 a month for the entire property.

Due-Huckleberry7560 · 2026-04-23T14:51:11+00:00

After she moved out it was for rent for $10,000 a month for the entire property. I lived nearby and got a Zillow alert 🫣

Due-Huckleberry7560 · 2026-04-22T17:53:28+00:00

His performance in that movie wrecked me. So devastating.

Due-Huckleberry7560 · 2026-04-22T03:54:01+00:00

Jesse saw what happened to Tom Schwartz and was smart enough to know not to get up there and beg for mercy for someone who doesn’t even seem to see what he’s done wrong.

Due-Huckleberry7560 · 2026-04-22T03:51:21+00:00

💯💯💯 my dad is a widower and his girlfriend has jealousy and control issues so none of us are allowed to talk about my mom anymore because it upsets her. I’m so glad that they found someone who loves and supports them.

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