Events

Below is a special movie review from my sister, Marie. Disney invited Beltway Bargain Mom to come to a special pre-screening of their newest film “The Lone Ranger” starring Johnny Depp. I invited my sister to come with me, so we could enjoy a special “girls night out” at the movie theater, and she graciously […]... read more

Photo taken by Micha Hamilton of The Alternative Press **Congrats to Lindsey D. who was randomly selected as the winner of this giveaway!** Staying in-town this 4th of July weekend & looking for a fun, music-filled event to take your kids after all the fireworks and barbecues are over? Then I have a great giveaway […]... read more

Earlier this month I had the opportunity to attend a special Disney Social Media Moms event: “Disney On The Road.” Over the past two years I have followed the tweets from other #DisneySMMoms events and heard other blogger friends rave about the main event in Disneyland. So when I heard they were bringing a little […]... read more

Summertime is here and there are so many fun, inexpensive ways to keep your children entertained in the DC Metropolitan area. Here are some free and cheap movies you can see at local movie theaters in Northern Virginia, Maryland & DC! Check out my list of DC summer outdoor movie festivals for free films you […]... read more

Photo credit: Tony J. Case Today, Friday June 7, 2013, is National Donut Day! Some of the big chains are offering a free doughnut or special promotion to celebrate: Dunkin’ Donuts: Free donut... read more

Earlier this week I got to attend the grand opening of the new Bobby Flay Restaurant Bobby’s Burger Palace at Potomac Mills in Woodbridge, VA! I got to meet Bobby Flay in person and hear him talk about the food and inspiration behind Bobby’s Burger Palace, which just opened its first Northern Virginia location (be […]... read more

Late last month my daughter and I had the opportunity to visit the PBS Kids headquarters here in Arlington, VA. We, along with other bloggers, got to hear more about their new initiatives & programs, plus test out the PBS KIDS Lab. Before attending the event, I was already a PBS Kids fan. Admittedly, at […]... read more

Northern Virginia foodies & burger lovers, I have great news for you: Tomorrow is the grand opening of the new Bobby Flay Restaurant at Potomac Mills! Bobby’s Burger Palace opens to the public on Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 at 12:00 noon. And keep reading because I have a fun giveaway for you all!... read more

Image courtesy of NASA Happy Earth Day Washingtonians! Here are the top freebie offers and events that you can get this Earth Day, April 22, 2013 here in the Washington DC metro: Free Caribou Coffee when you... read more

National Park Week starts on Mon. April 22 – Fri. April 26, 2013. During this time, you can enjoy FREE admission to more than 100 national parks that normally charge entrance fees. In Virginia:... read more