DC Metro Mommy Blog

We are headed out of town for some much needed rest and relaxation at the beach.   Things will be quiet around here as I’m not sure if there will be internet access where we are going.  (Gasp! I know!)

This does not mean I will not be active though!  I’m still bringing some of my favorite exercise equipment, such as:

 

 

 

1. my kettlebell and my new DVD Baby Bells the Fit Pregnancy Kettlebell Workout DVD Lauren Brooks
2. my favorite running shoes: Saucony Women’s ProGrid Triumph 5
3. a jumprope and SPRI Xertube Resistance Band
4. my jogging stroller, Dreamer Design Ditto Jogger Stroller Lite, (although I prefer to run alone!) *edited to add that this company has apparently closed up shop and is no longer

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  The countdown 'til the last day of school has finally entered the very low single digits! I have to admit that I'm just as excited as Mimi is about the beginning of summer. Spending lazy hours at the pool and in the garden, sleeping in a little bit later, cooking on the grill, what's not to like?!

Vacation time also means, surprise, list time for me. My brother-in-law has made fun of me for years about my proclivity for making lists. I just love them and really can't function without them. Even though I use Microsoft Outlook religiously for my calendar, address book and, of course, email, the "Task" function has never lit my fire. I think I just need the added tactile buzz of putting pen

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Cookie and Gourmet invite you to join us for Kids' Restaurant Week 2009!

• Week-long promotion in Washington, DC (June 13-21), New York and Chicago (June 20-28)
• Prix fixe menus: Adults pay $29; Kids 11 and under pay their age
• Early dinner seatings 5:00-7:00pm
• A portion of proceeds to benefit local charities

HERE IS THE LIST OF LOCAL RESTAURANTS WITH RESERVE LINKS

RESTAURANT	LOCATION	PHONE	RESERVE
Art and Soul	415 New Jersey Avenue NW	202-393-7777
Asia Nine Bar & Lounge	915 E Street NW	202-629-4355
Beacon Bar & Grill	1615 Rhode Island Avenue NW	202-872-1126
Belga Café	514 8th St SE	202-544-0100
Café Du Parc	1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW	202-942-7000
Darlington House	1610 20th St NW	202-332-3722
Dino

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I love it when celebrities wear clothing that the average person can afford.  Kim is styling in this H&M frock that just hit stores last week.  For more fun looks take a peek at the H&M site.   As is the case with most of H&M clothing, go to the store and really look and feel the merchandise.  While I love the style...not all items are created equal.  Go for the dresses, jeans and suits that are kind to you and be sure that the fabric will hold up over times.  

Final note...while most true fashionistas might scoff at this statement, I would still pick a pair of H&M Jeans over Lucky Brand any day of the week.  [...]

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You're invited to TREAT's Grand Re-Opening Party:
Thursday, June 4, 5-8 pm
at our new location:

103 South Saint Asaph Street in Old Town.

Please join us to celebrate our new space + expanded hours.

Enjoy a glass of wine with cupcakes from Lavender Moon,
and an additional 20% off everything in the store!

Plus, enter to win a $100 gift card - no purchase necessary!

TREAT has moved!
Visit our new location in Old Town:

103 South Saint Asaph Street
Alexandria VA 22314
703.535.3294

get directions

New Hours - Now Open Five Days/Week:
Wed - Sat, 11-7
Sun, 12-6

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  We had a great time "car camping" at Bull Run Park last Friday.  Yes, the Friday of the torrential thunderstorms.  Luckily, the storms stopped as we were pulling into our campsite so we quickly put up our tent and picnic canopy.  As the next wave of rain came, we were cozily ensconced under the canopy, snacking away, enjoying our friends, and keeping (relatively) dry.

Since camping season is upon us, I've been thinking about organizing camping gear.  Especially if you're facing a rainy set-up, you want the most essential things packed close-at-hand.  You also don't want to finally find the salt and pepper just as you are packing up to leave! 

Here are a few tips for family-style gear

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So what is it about The Great Zucchini that makes him the #1 children's performer in the DC Metro area?  In search of answers I sat down with "The Great One" (my new name for him).   Even after an hour long meeting and a 30 minute show for my daughter's preschool class, I still found it difficult to describe the exact lure of this one man wonder.  I will leave it to the French; he has that certain "je ne sais quoi", that certain something that is hard to illustrate or explain. 

At first blush, it is easy to say "I don't get it".  Surely anyone meeting Eric Knaus for the first time would assume he is off to meet his buddies for a drink rather than heading to yet another $300 performance for

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In fitness, you have to constantly change up your routine in order to challenge your body.

If you always run 3 miles at an easy pace, try running 1 mile as fast as you can.  Sprints will help you become a faster, more efficient runner.

If you always do 3 sets of 10lb weights, switch that up to just 1 or 2 sets with 12-15 lb weights.  Your muscles will get stronger and you'll save time.

If you normally take a Spinning class for cardio,  branch out and try kickboxing or boot camp instead.  If you use the elliptical every day, try the StepMill or the Rower.   Each class and machine challenges your cardio system in a different capacity.

and if you normally spend 10-15 minutes each day stretching or

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