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editor@thefamilymagazine.com ere we are again — longer days, extra
sunshine, backyard barbecues, pool-
side lounging and weekend trips to
the beach. Yes, it’s officially summer, and we at
Washington FAMILY are so excited to welcome the new,
bright season.

Of course, there are so many things to love
about summer, such as beachside hangs and out-
door movie theaters. But, my favorite part about
this season? Festivals.

The summer months are always jam-packed with
awesome festivals where you can explore the best
of food, music, art, etc. And we are pretty lucky to
live in an area that truly knows how to put on a
good festival.

If you haven’t yet enjoyed DMV festival-life, now’s
the time. We have an extensive “Summer Fest” list
on page 16 that includes the best festivals happen-
ing throughout the entire summer for any type of
interest. Wine and beer festivals, crab festivals, jazz
festivals — you name it, it’s on the list.

And perfectly timed for June, we have other
seasonally-focused stories in this issue including our
list of newly released “Sunny Reads” for kids on page
34 and “Wake Up Ready” beauty tips for moms on
page 20. In “Wake Up Ready,” Josie Philippe from DC
Lash Bar shares tips to help moms get through the
busy and sometimes hectic summer months feeling
refreshed and ready to shine.

Another notable event happening this month is
Father’s Day. To celebrate these special men in our
lives, we have a list of local Father’s Day events on
page 13 that we know dads will love! We also have
a profile on former Washington Redskins football
player, Santana Moss on page 14 where he discusses
everything from football to fatherhood.

Lastly, if you’re looking for even more things to do
with the family this season, check out our website,
washingtonfamily.com, for our weekly roundup of
fun, local events.

So, grab your sunny essentials, turn the page and
get ready to dive into summer fun!
Happy reading! ■
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