Rockville Town Square Kids Night Series Starting June 21st!

claudinekurp@aol.com — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:00:00 +0100

Rockville Town Square is hosting its 4th Annual Kids Night this summer. Kids Night provides [...]

Fashion, Family, Food & Design...House Of Fifty Has It All!

claudinekurp@aol.com — Sun, 15 May 2011 19:00:00 +0100

You must see the beautiful premier issue of "House Of Fifty". One of my favorite articles is the spotlight on Kayce Hughes, an entrepreneur who runs who own design business while raising her seven children! The section on "Creating A Family Command Center" is a must for hectic family life. Add in plenty of home design, fashion savvy and fo [...]

Don't Miss The Ekster Antiques Barn Sale! May 13 - 15, 2011

claudinekurp@aol.com — Wed, 11 May 2011 19:00:00 +0100

The Ekster Antiques Barn Sale is coming up! Friday, Saturday AND Sunday, May 13th, 14th and 15th. The main barn doors open at 10 am sharp and close at 5pm.

Three additional spaces have been added for you to browse, which will all be open at 8 a.m. T [...]

New Mama Support Group In Washington DC!

claudinekurp@aol.com — Mon, 02 May 2011 19:00:00 +0100

Omm New Mama Group

with Jen Kogan, LICSW

Wednesdays, 12:30 - 1:30 PM

Meet with a group of other moms and a mom/clinical social worker to share the delights and struggles of having a baby and being a mom.

UPDATE : Save $$$ @ SPRING 2011 DC Metro Area Consignment Sales

claudinekurp@aol.com — Mon, 02 May 2011 19:00:00 +0100

UPDATE TO DATE & LOCATION FOR CLASSY KIDS CONSIGNMENT!!!

May 11-15, 2011 Classy Kids Consignment - New Location: 2000 Daniel Stuart Sq. Woodbridge VA 22191 Located in the old Block Buster at the shopping center Market at Opitz Crossing. It i [...]

Juggling A Busy Life Of Design And Family...With Style

claudinekurp@aol.com — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 19:00:00 +0100

Jodie's Living Room

Will I return to the workforce when the kids go off to school? For many Stay-at-Home Moms the question is a natural one. For most women, the next question is "Will there be a job to return to?".

Recently I have started to see an exciting new trend. No longer a [...]

Still Need A Plan For Mother's Day?

claudinekurp@aol.com — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:00:00 +0100

Has your spouse or significant other failed to book a fabulous Mother's Day meal for you and your crew? Or maybe YOU have not let anyone know where you would like to dine. (An excuse oc [...]

It Is Almost Here!!!!! Do You Have Royal Fever?

claudinekurp@aol.com — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:00:00 +0100

My DVR is cleared, my cabinet is full of chocolate biscotti and my little one is safely in preschool from 9am t0 Noon on April 29th! I simply can not wait to come home after school drop off and watch every taped minute of the royal wedding!

Oh Lord...thank you for technology. Thank you [...]

Get Out There And See Mommy Run!

claudinekurp@aol.com — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:00:00 +0100

With Spring 2011 finally upon us many moms have realized it is time to dust off the workout gear and start to shed some of those winter pounds. Some first time moms are no doubt wondering how exercise fits into a hectic life with an infant. For those who love to run or simply walk, I have the [...]

Join The Northern Virginia Lactation Consultants For A Sping Fling!

claudinekurp@aol.com — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:00:00 +0100

A Mother�s Prayer for Its Child By Tina Fey

claudinekurp@aol.com — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:00:00 +0100

The lovely and talented Miss Tina Fey has a new book. The reviews have been exceptional for Bossypants. Hey...who doesn't like a self deprecating parent?

Here is one funny tidbit. Enjoy!

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Easter Egg Hunt @ Pump It Up ~ Manassas, VA

claudinekurp@aol.com — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:00:00 +0100

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday & Sunday April 16 & 17

9:00am-10:30am

Grab the kids and a camera and join us for an inflatably, fun Easter Egg Hunt! Kids will be eggstatic sear [...]

Marshmallow Harvest @ Great Country Farm This Weekend!!!

claudinekurp@aol.com — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:00:00 +0100

April 9 and 10, 2011~ 2 Days this year!

Marshmallow Harvest Admission: $10/child, $12/adult

After a long cold winter, nothing chases away the chill like a visit to the farm! Come see our spring chicks and baby animals, check out the greens & [...]

Announcing the Fabulous Finds Annual Spring Barn Sale!!

claudinekurp@aol.com — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:00:00 +0100

Fabulous Finds'

Annual Spring Barn Sale:

Saturday, May 7th 2011

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

1870 Hunter Mill Road

Vienna, VA 22182

Visit my website at

Is Your Toddler in the Safest Position?

davidas11@mac.com — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:00:00 +0100

A new policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advised parents to keep their toddlers in rear-facing car seats until age 2. Previous recommendations cited age 12 months and 20 pounds as a minimum threshold for switching to a forward-facing seat. This new advice is based in part on a University of Virginia [...]

My Tour Of The 2011 DreamHome @ The Washington Design Center

claudinekurp@aol.com — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:00:00 +0100

I recently toured the new DREAMHOME - Jewel Tone of Design exhibit at the Washington Design Center. I had an opportunity to meet the designers and view the inspiring jewelry collections that informed the space.

It was wonderful to meet with the talented designers and have them share diffe [...]

5K Run "Strides for Success" @ Fairfax Corner April 10th

claudinekurp@aol.com — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:00:00 +0100

The Junior League of Northern Virginia is committed to preparing children for success. Programs help children achieve their full potential as we work to remove barriers to academic success, promote a love of learning and foster self-esteem. To enhance and expand these programs [...]

Editor's Pick: Grand Opening Of Tot Trails At Port Discovery!

davidas11@mac.com — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:00:00 +0100

By - Amy

If you haven't visited Baltimore lately, now is perfect time to take your children to visit Port Discovery. Ranked 4th among the Top 10 Children's Museums by Child Magazine, Port Discovery Children's Museum continues to grow as one of the leading family destinations in the Mid-Atlantic region.

In 2011, [...]

"Race To Nowhere" - A Sobering Look At Education In America

claudinekurp@aol.com — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:00:00 +0100

I recently saw the movie a "Race to Nowhere". A friend mentioned that this Indie flick was playing at a local theater for a limited audience and tickets were going fast. Always intrigued by a "hot" topic, I decided to attend.

I went to the film with an open mind [...]

How to Create an Eco-Friendly Nursery By Danielle