Juliet Armerding

It’s somewhere around 2 pm. How’s your energy level? If you’re like a lot of people, at this part of the day you probably are experiencing an afternoon slump. To some extent, this is a natural phenomenon, guided by our circadian rhythms. Nonetheless, “getting a case of the slows”, as my dad says, is something you can fight! Here are six quick and easy tips for beating the afternoon slump First of all, this should be a no-brainer.

Here’s a little fact about me: I LOVE grocery shopping. It’s fun with my kids, and it’s even more fun when I’m shopping solo. There is something very therapeutic about it for me. Grocery budgeting, on the other hand, is not really my cup of tea. I have always had an idea of how much we spend on groceries each month. I’m a way more frugal shopper than my husband, and am always hunting for deals.

We get it – sometimes you just need a special little sweet treat. And what is more enticing, more timeless, more delicious, than a perfectly crafted cookie? There are so many places to find excellent cookies in DC, and I’ve compiled a list of the very best. From classic chocolate chip to fantastically inventive flavors, the best cookies in DC cover all the bases.