Thank you to everyone who entered my contest to attend the DC launch of the new McDonald’s Happy Meal. Five winners were selected, but I have some exciting news. McDonald’s of Greater Washington DC has decided to open up this event to all my readers that want to attend! Just stop by tomorrow, Fri. 9/16 […]... read more
Events
Tomorrow, Saturday, August 20, 2011 is the grand opening of the newest DC-area Haagen-Dazs ice cream shop in Bethesda, MD! The first 500 guests who visit their new location at 7237 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 on Saturday will receive free ice cream! There will be live music and the chance to win free ice […]... read more
Tomorrow, Saturday, August 20, 2011 is the DC Scoop! From 1pm – 4pm tomorrow, seventeen of the area’s best ice cream, gelato and custard vendors will be there to compete and hold test tastings of their delicious treats! This event will be held at Union Market (6th Street NE and Florida Avenue NE in Washington, DC). […]... read more
Coming up this Monday, July 11th, 2011, Chick-fil-A at Ballston Common Mall (located at 4238 Wilson Blvd Ste 102, Arlington, VA 22203) will be celebrating its 20th anniversary. In honor of the occasion, they’ll be offering a special rollback price of $1.99 for the Original Chicken Sandwich or 8 pack of Chicken Nuggets all day […]... read more
Prepare for some fun and free food courtesy of Chick-fil-A here in our nation’s capital tomorrow, Thursday July 7th, 2011. Running of the Cows in Washington, DC! On Thursday, July 7th, 2011 more than 40 cows will stampede through the streets of Washington, D.C. traveling via open-top bus and converging upon public spaces across the […]... read more
Just about every year for the past 10+ years my family has enjoyed going to the dress rehearsal of the Capitol Fourth on the West Lawn at the US Capitol building. It’s the concert that airs on PBS stations across the nation each July 4th and includes many great musical acts and DC’s awesome fireworks. Concert […]... read more
Z-Burger in Tenleytown (located at 4321 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC 20016) will also be holding its annual Independence Burger Eating Championship, today, Friday July 1st at 12:30 pm. You can come and watch professional and local eating champions battle over who can eat the most burgers, and then enjoy your own free burger and milkshake […]... read more
Photo credit: Kevin H. on Flickr Looking for some fun and free outdoor movie events in the Washington DC area this summer 2011? Grab a blanket or lawn chair and join in on the fun at one of the following outdoor film events in Northern Virginia: In Northern Virginia Alexandria: Cinema Del-Ray Location: Fields of […]... read more
Summertime is here and there are so many fun, free activities to keep the kids entertained in the DC Metropolitan area. Here are some free and cheap movies you can see at local theaters! FREE: Phoenix Free Summer Movie Series Select Free G & PG Movies at 10am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting June 28th, 2011 […]... read more
Surprise! Remember a few months ago I had hinted about some exciting changes for my blog? Well, it sure took long enough, but the surprise is, it’s a new name and domain! Frugal Friends in Northern Virginia is now Beltway Bargain Mom. I wanted something shorter and more concise to what this blog is about. […]... read more
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