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Saturday, March 20th and

Sunday, March 21st, 2010

New Location and New Hours!
We are often told that our sale has the highest quality items, so we have moved to a larger location and expanded our hours to give you more time to shop our great deals!

Sale Hours

Saturday, 9:00 am-3:00 pm - Main Sale Event
Sunday, 10:00 am-1:00 pm - Half Price Sale

The sale will be held at the Leesburg Commerce Center,
161 Fort Evans Rd., Leesburg, VA
Directly across Rt. 15 from the Outlet Mall
and in the same building as Abbey
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Hello Readers!

I'm excited to share an EXCELLENT tip with all of you today- that I got from a HouseHoldTipsBlog reader and friend.

Are you moving?  Or, do you need good, sturdy boxes for storage?

Use... Banana Boxes!!

This great tip is from Matt O. and he explains better than I ever could-

A friend who worked at a boarding school and another who also moved quite a bit turned me on to the virtues of banana boxes for storage:

-  two-part boxes, so there's no folding or taping required

-  standard size boxes which are small enough to be manageable, even when packed with heavy items like books

-  strong enough to be packed to the ceiling without bursting

-  cut-out handles, make it easy to retrieve a

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Household Tips is a free resource for everyone! 

Tips come from own experience...and others. 

I never publish a tip  without trying it myself.

If you have a Household Tip you'd like to share-

Click on 'Contact Me' and email me the tip.
I'll try it myself, and if it's good- I'll link you, and thank you!

Happy Helpfulness! 
Household Tips is a Free Resource

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Celebrate the 29th Annual Alexandria Saint Patrick's Day Parade hosted by the Ballyshaners and the City of Alexandria.

The day's festivities begin with the Classic Car Show Competition. The show starts at 10:00 a.m. with automobiles on display on North Pitt Street just off of King Street. Mr. Vern Parker, noted Washington Times columnist and expert in the classic car field will judge the competition and award the "Frank Cherry Trophy."

The Fun Dog Show begins at 10:30 a.m. in Market Square (corner of North Royal and King Streets) and goes until 12:00.

The Parade begins at King and West Streets at 12:30 p.m. and follows a route down King Street, past the reviewing stand at North Royal Street,

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In reality, unless you have a vacation house, a pool membership or an amusement park in your backyard most kids will get a bit bored playing at home before July rolls around. Even more critical is the need for structured play and supervision for the children of working parents. Any way you slice it summer poses an interesting dilemma for lots of parents in the DC Metro area. That is why summer camps have become so popular.

Here are a few tips for finding the perfect camp.

1. Ask friends, family, teachers and parent groups for recommendations.

2. There is a litany of camps offered to kids. Some examples of local camps includes: traditional, overnight, computer, science, art, music, theater,

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Bello is Back!

Daredevil Clown is Back in Town!

Annual Engagement At Dulles Town Center, VA

March 6th-27th, 2010

Big Apple Circus - Bello is Back! is coming to Dulles Town Center in Sterling, VA.   The exciting line up for 2010 includes:

1. Bello Nock with his daredevil stunts and child-like humor!

2. The Curatola Brothers - hand-to-hand acrobatic duo 

3. Luciano Anastasini and his Pound Puppies return for canine acrobatics!

4. The Aniskin Troupe amaze with their bravura, athletic trampoline act

5. Regina Dobrovitskaya performs a shimmering spectacle on aerial silk ribbons!

6.Christine Zerbini and Sultan Kumisbayev present an electrifying riding act - standing atop galloping chargers, Roman-style!

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CONGRATULATIONS TO BIANCA & CORINNE WHO WON A FREE COPY OF MOTHERHOOD!!   ENJOY YOUR DVD & $450.00 WORTH OF MONEY SAVING OFFERS THAT COME WITH THIS FUN MOVIE!

I recently had an opportunity to preview the new comedy MOTHERHOOD starring Uma Thurman.  It was a charming movie that most every mother can relate to. 

The film profiles the trials and tribulations of Greenwich Village mother of two, Eliza.  This is where I add, God help urban moms who have to fight for parking spots in front of a three story walk up!  Not sure that I would be able to successfully navigate multiple steps with two kids, a stroller and groceries. 

So goes a day in the life of Eliza.  The movie does a nice job of

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I was recently given a few samples of the organic product Ella's Kitchen.  The box arrived right around the same time as a playdate.  My neighbor immediately seemed to know what the product was all about.  Hmmm...why didn't I get the memo sooner?  My neighbor was fortunate enough to spend two glorious weeks in France last year.  She noted that a similar product was all the rage in France and her kids just loved it!  With that...we pulled them out offered them to the kids.  Success! 

The "Ella's Kitchen" Smoothie Fruit pouches were a big hit with the kids.  The "Ella's Kitchen" Stage 1 went over well with a friend's infant.  The product is great for an on-the-go lifestyle.  These are

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 Special Event: "Want to Raise Happiness in Your Kids?"

Learn the top three scientifically-proven methods for more joyful kids and happier parents.

Raising Happiness
Parents' Workshop
with
Christine Carter, Ph.D.
and Concurrent Children's Program
for ages 2 through 8th grade

Saturday
March 13, 2010
2 pm to 4 pm
at Oneness-Family School

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Purchase Tickets Here

Sociologist, executive director of UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center and mother of two, Christine Carter will draw upon what psychology, sociology and neuroscience have proven about confidence, gratefulness and optimism to teach skills and mindsets that foster these qualities in our children. Workshop includes lecture,

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Whether you are a stay-at-home mom, run a small business or just want to share a beautiful calling card with a new friend, I have the perfect answer for you.

I recently purchased a set of dreamy calling cards from a wonderful vendor on Etsy.  If you haven't heard of Etsy, well that will require another blog.  Long story short, Etsy is website that sells home crafted items like art, clothes, candles, furniture,  paper goods and more. 

When looking for my new business/calling cards I had array of choices on Etsy.  I landed on a gorgeous selection on Happy Girl Greetings.   I put my request in and within hours got a "Thank You" note for my purchase and a sample JPG of my new card.  Happy Girl

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Ok, so it is a bit shameless to pimp out John Gidding to get your attention, but please the man is beyond handsome and he will be @ The Capital Home And Garden Show at the Dulles Expo Center this weekend!  For all the less than salacious details about this great design event, take a peak below.

CAPITAL HOME AND GARDEN SHOW RETURNS TO THE DC AREA FEATURING
HGTV STAR DESIGNER JOHN GIDDING

WHEN:    

Thursday, February 25^th          5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday, February 26^th             10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday, February 27^th          10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Sunday, February 28^th            10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

WHERE:

Tickets are on sale now at

http://www.capitalhomeshow.com/ME2/Sites/.  

$3 OFF discount

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February 27, 2010 Fairfax County Moms of Multiples - Chantilly High School 4201 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151 - Look for bargains on cribs, toddler beds, bassinets, gliders, pack-n-plays, strollers, high chairs, booster seats, swings, bouncy seats, exersaucers, bath toys and accessories, dishes, bottles, utensils, bibs, linens, nursing accessories, safety items, gates, play yards, potty training items, infant carriers/back packs, diaper bags, etc. Also look for tons of books, DVDs, cds, VHS videos, computer games, puzzles, games, craft supplies and kits, riding toys (trikes, bikes, and cars), swings, slides, climbers, doll furniture, sports equipment, kids decor, kids furniture,

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As I watch Tiger Woods give his much needed mea culpa, I see that it is easy to move onto the next news cycle in our culture.  It is much more fun to marvel at the U.S.A. medal standings in Vancouver than deal with the harsh realities of Haiti. 

Still, I think it is an appropriate time to remember the people of Haiti that are still suffering through the aftermath of the worst earthquake to hit the nation.  Take a few moments and consider donating.  

A $10.00 donation to The American Red Cross is as easy as texting #90999.  For more information about American Red Cross efforts in Haiti, click
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Okay ladies I am going "old school" with my latest purchase.  I have just ordered jean straps.  I think the last time I saw these were in the 80s.  Who  knew they would would be back? 

The fashion pairing of skinny jeans and boots have made this item a hot commodity!  The straps attach at the bottom of your jeans.  They hold jeans in place even after hours of shopping, dining, school drop offs, etc.   How else do you keep your jeans safely tucked into your Franco Sarto and Ugg boots? 

Here is the link if you find yourself in need.  And yes, I am months late with this information but since we will have snow until May I am sure you will get some wear out of them=:)

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Gustafer Yellowgold concerts are a unique blend of live music and moving image. The minimally animated illustrations are accompanied by illustrator/songwriter Morgan Taylor's catchy and original story-songs for a truly different multimedia experience that is entrancing children, teens and adults alike.

Gustafer is a friendly creature who came to Earth from the sun and has an unusual magnetism for making friends with some of Earth's odder creatures. His best friend is Forrest Applecrumbie the flightless Pterodactyl. Gustafer and Forrest built a small cottage-style home on the edge of an uncharted wooded area in Minnesota. He has a pet Eel named Slim (short for Slimothy) and a pet Dragon named

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