I've been looking into martial arts classes for my 4 yo son and 6 yo daughter and I'm struggling with what seems to be the norm - committing to multiple classes per week for at least a year at an average of $150/child per month. Is there anyone reputable who does this more like a "session" (a couple of months) at a reasonable cost? I am just shocked, I have to say, as this is so different from eery other sport and activity we have ever done (we have an older child too) like yoga, gymnastics, dance, swimming, music, art, etc.

Any advice is welcome - we are in NW DC east of the park, so recommendations in NW or NE DC or near Montgomery County are appreciated.

No, I'm not a marketing rep for Seventh Generation. I thought it was important for other moms and dads to know what was going on with Kleenex. I was surprised when I found out. And I have been a member of DC Urban Moms for about 5 years now. I have a 10 year old, a 3 year old and a 1 year old.

Hi all - as you go out and choose tissues and paper towels and whatnot for the beginning of school, I'd like to urge you to think a little "green." Seventh Generation is a good choice, but at the very least, try to avoid Kimberly Clark products (like Kleenex, Scott, Viva, and Huggies), as they are the worst of the worst. Here's a parody of the Wall*E/Kleenex marketing arrangement: . Oh, the irony! And here's the Greenpeace page to help parents and teachers create greener schools: www.greenpeace.org/schools.

Hi all - as you go out and choose tissues and paper towels and whatnot for the beginning of school, I'd like to urge you to think a little "green." Seventh Generation is a good choice, but at the very least, try to avoid Kimberly Clark products (like Kleenex, Scott, Viva, and Huggies), as they are the worst of the worst. Here's a parody of the Wall*E/Kleenex marketing arrangement: . Oh, the irony! And here's the Greenpeace page to help parents and teachers create greener schools: www.greenpeace.org/schools.