Every year, throngs of people—maybe even you—choose a list of resolutions for the next year. Generally, these are habits they will try to do every day, or habits they will try to avoid for as long as they can. Unfortunately, many of these resolutions are forgotten by March. A major… read more →
Many New Year customs that we take for granted actually date from ancient times. This year, ring out the old and ring in the new with a New Year tradition—or two! Make Some Noise – In ancient Thailand, guns were fired to frighten off demons. – In China, firecrackers routed the forces… read more →
The 2014 Holiday SoberRide program will be offered from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. nightly from December 12, 2014 to January 1, 2015. To receive a free cab ride home (up to a $30.00 fare), please call 800-200-8294 (TAXI). AT&T customers may dial #WRAP from their wireless phones. Please refer to… read more →
No plans for New Year’s Eve? The Washington, DC area has lots of New Year’s Eve celebrations. Here are some suggestions of ways to ring in the New Year in Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia. Many events require reservations, so be sure to call ahead and check on specific schedules.… read more →
One of the main objections to real Christmas trees is that they are thrown away after the first use. Some people who want a real one choose to buy a living Christmas tree and plant it later. Others purchase an artificial tree to be used for many years, though that still… read more →
You just bought a home, and now that the weather is cooler, you are feeling every draft. You’re already dealing with mortgage payments, so should you invest in window upgrades as well? Replacing windows carries a large bill—some estimates range from $8,000 to $24,000, depending on your house as well as the types of… read more →
There’s nothing like the holidays to bring people closer … and closer and closer, until the cousins are practically on top of each other sleeping on the living room floor. But welcoming holiday guests into your home doesn’t mean dodging sleeping bags as you cross the living room—or sticking Aunt… read more →