Image courtesy of Fairfax County Consumer Affairs I’m excited to share that I’ll be participating in National Consumer Protection Week with Fairfax County next month! Fairfax County Consumer Affairs is joining with federal, state and local government agencies and national organizations to celebrate the 14th annual National Consumer Protection Week, March 4-10, 2012. Included in […]... read more
Events
*This giveaway is now CLOSED* Congrats to winners: Kelly, Carolyn, Karen, JennB & Heather! The winners have all been sent an email, and tickets will be mailed out upon verification of mailing address. Ready to get your garden in gear this spring or tackle your next home-improvement project? Friday, February 24th – Sunday February 26th, 2012 is […]... read more
I remember going to the Ice Capades as a kid, and let me tell you, there is something magical about seeing your favorite characters live and skating on the ice! I’m really looking forward to taking my own kids to Disney On Ice next month when the show is in-town in Washington DC and Baltimore […]... read more
Looking for fun things to do with your kids in DC? There’s a new online resource called Play Today DC created by local mom, Elisa Kepner, which features different events, kids’ classes, and family-friendly activities here in the Washington DC metro area. The site is a free resource and has a calendar of events, plus the […]... read more
History buffs may already know that today is Robert E. Lee’s birthday. To celebrate the 205th anniversary of his birth, today (Thurs. January 19th, 2012) there will be free admission to Stratford Hall Plantation, Lee’s birthplace. Stratford Hall is located just off State Route 3 on State Route 214, six miles northwest of Montross, Virginia […]... read more
Image courtesy of Swap.com Need a new wardrobe, but don’t have the wiggle room in your budget? Then you’ll be excited to hear that this Saturday, January 21st, 2012 is World Swap Day! You can trade in your clothes for some new-to-you items! This sounds perfect for any frugal fashionistas out there. Here are some local […]... read more
I just wanted to let you know that I’ve updated my Free Scoop Night information, that I had shared last week on my blog for the grand opening promotions at the newest Baskin Robbins/Dunkin’ Donuts location here in the DC metropolitan area (located at 9685 Liberia Ave Suite 101, Manassas, VA 20110). I had incorrectly […]... read more
Back by popular demand…. the newest DC-area Dunkin’ Donuts store is once away giving away a special year-long treat to the first 100 customers to show up on Wed. January 18th, 2012! Starting at 5:00 AM at the Liberia Ave. Manassas store, the first 100 customers will receive a “Free Coffee and A Donut Each […]... read more
This Mon. January 16th, 2012 is Martin Luther King Jr Day, which means you can enjoy FREE admission to more than 100 national parks that normally charge entrance fees this weekend, Sat. January 14th – Mon. January 16th. Participating National Parks in Virginia: Appomattox Court House National Historical Park Assateague Island National Seashore Colonial National […]... read more
Free wine tastings on Wednesday and Thursday evenings for the next two weeks at Olive Garden! Have you seen the new signage and decor? Olive Garden restaurants in our area have gotten a new look, including a revamped interior décor inspired by the warmth and rustic charm of Tuscan farmhouses. To celebrate their newly remodeled […]... read more
Welcome!
