Find some family fun this last weekend of summer. The Washington, DC area has some great outdoor events going on this Labor Day Weekend. Here are some suggestions: Kennedy Center Page to Stage Festival August 31-Sept. 2, 2013. The Kennedy Center hosts more than 25 local theater companies in… read more →
Sometimes a walk through your garden can instill a sense of calm. Picking dead floers from plants, rearranging pots, repositioning a small seating area offer ways to putter in your garden and revamp its style. Here are 5 ideas to de clutter your garden space and create a more inviting… read more →
As summer comes to a close, many children have mixed opinions about going back to school. Some look forward to seeing friends thay have not seen since June, others dread the beginning of being loaded down with homework. Its a mixed bag of emotions and all children take it with… read more →
The kids are out of school, the days are long and the weather is hot. With so many ways to cool down, one of the most fun is to visit one of our areas waterparks. Choose a destination, pack a picinic and gather the kids bathing suits, towels and goggles.… read more →
Washington DC is a spectacular place to celebrate July 4th! The National Mall with Washington DC’s monuments and the U. S. Capitol in the background, forms a beautiful and patriotic backdrop to America’s Independence Day celebrations. This is an all-day event in the nation’s capital, beginning with a parade along Constitution… read more →
Celebrate July 4th at the Fairfax Independence Day Parade in the morning and a spectacular fireworks display at dark. There is limited parking in the Fairfax Historic District. Free shuttle buses are available to take you from parking areas to the parade and fireworks. Here is the schedule of events:… read more →
Today is the last day of school for Fairfax County students. Throughout the school year, many books are purchased for reading assignments. After the assignment is completed, most commonly those books are pushed to the back of the locker or the students closet at home. Now is a perfect time… read more →
Tis the weekend to shower Mom with surprises and joy! Some Moms have green thumbs and appreciate all that blooms. Maybe your Mom likes to relax and sit a spell while taking in the views of the shore. Perhaps your Mom loves being outdoors and the wilderness. Have a Mom who loves… read more →
With memories of snow and cold fading, it’s time to remind home owners to take stock of important work to be done for themselves and potential buyers down the road. Keeping on track with seasonal maintenance will lower costs and raise value. Besides cleaning closets and planting flowers and cool-weather… read more →
Great Grapes! is Northern Virginia’s premier casual wine tasting with HUNDREDS of wines available for sampling. Take your souvenir tasting glass as you enter the festival and stroll from tent to tent and table to table tasting and sampling the rich Heritage of Virginia vines. You are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets… read more →