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DESTINATION MATERNITY®,  
THE WORLD'S LARGEST MATERNITY STORE,
OPENS IN BETHESDA, MARYLAND

CELEBRATE THE GRAND OPENING
 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010 10AM to 9PM

      

Destination Maternity®  is now in Bethesda, Maryland.  Destination Maternity unveils the most extraordinary and largest selection of maternity fashion and accessories ever in the DC metropolitan area!  

In celebration, Dr. Harvey Karp, America's favorite pediatrician and author of The Happiest Baby on the Block, will present his innovative and effective techniques for new parents.  Holding three sessions throughout the day, he will share his expert advice and proven approaches to help soothe crying babies and improve sleep for

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As September looms closer, it is time to acknowledge that life is ready to get VERY busy.   Most mothers will concede that mornings can be brutal.  By the time you make sure that the kids are dressed, fed and hopefully groomed there is little time for mom. 

Here are 10 quick beauty tips from Stylist Joyce Neave of That Mom, Inc.  Joyce's easy and practical advice is sure to help you this fall. 

• 1. Get a great haircut and color.

• 2. I recommend Yves St. Laurent Touché Éclat. This pen does an amazing job of banishing under eye shadows and brightening skin tone. When choosing, you should select one shade lighter than your skin tone. When applying, don't forget the inner corners of your

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September 1 - 5, 2010 Classy Kids Consignment - 3320 Noble Pond Way Woodbridge, VA - One of Prince William County's BEST ORGANIZED seasonal resale of gently used children's clothes, toys, books, videos, children's furniture, maternity items, baby equipment, outdoor play equipment, shoes, etc....at BARGAIN prices! http://www.classykidsconsignment.com/

September 11, 2010 Kids Nearly New Sale - Howard County Fair Grounds - 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, MD 21297 - NB to TEEN and SMALL ADULT sizes clothing, holiday outfits, toys, games, books, videos/DVD, summer sports stuff, furniture, equipment, decorations, costumes, maternity, educational, home schooling, etc, etc...

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School Readiness
By - Maureen Barrett

No matter how much fun gets packed in my family's summer calendar, there is something bittersweet about turning that calendar page to "August" and the passing of these cicada-symphonic days that somehow seem to rush by faster than those first anticipatory summer days in June, when my kids couldn't wait for school to let out. Circulars pad my Sunday paper with ads trumpeting Back to School sales for clothes, school supplies, dorm furnishings... and I contemplate, not for the first time, where resides that place where I can enjoy one more day/week/month of all those things I am not ready to give up? And yet...

As a preschool teacher and mother of four

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STRESS-FREE START TO A GREAT SCHOOL YEAR

By Alexandra Mayzler

The study experts at Thinking Caps Tutoring in New York City bring you the best advice on how to kick off the school year on the right foot.  Lousy test scores and dismal report cards?  Constant fighting to get homework done correctly? With back-to-school around the corner, what can parents do to ensure this September starts off on the right foot?   

As the co-author of Tutor in a Book (Adams Media, 2010) and Director of Thinking Caps Tutoring, I bring parents easy-to-use strategies to start off the year with great study habits and better grades.  Based on the methodology of Thinking Caps, I can show you and your children how

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For those who haven't discovered the heavenly design blog Pure Style Home you are in for a fabulous treat this month.  In the latest installment of "Mission: Design" I am sitting down with Lauren Liess, the founder of Lauren Liess Interiors and the author of the insanely popular blog, Pure Style Home. 

As you will learn, Lauren's self-described design philosophy of "pure style" is based on keeping things simple, happy and beautiful.  She believes that the best way to do this is to weed out all of the unnecessary things and keep & seek out only what you love.  Lauren doesn't just pay lip service to her motto "pure, style" rather she lives it and shares it with her clients and blog

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Congratulations entry #7! BAP won two tickets to OVO by Cirque du Soleil. 

For those interested in more details about the show, the performances are Tuesdays thru Thursdays at 8:00 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. There are no performances on Mondays. Cirque Club members can purchase advance tickets at this LINK. Membership is free. If you are a big fan, it is worth noting that Cirque Club members receive advance access to the great seats and ticket upgrades.



For ticket information, visit this link www.cirquedusoleil.com/ovo. 
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Most parents will agree that the average child can devastate your property in less time than it takes to grab a sippy cup from the kitchen cabinet.  It always amazes me how quickly, swiftly and efficiently a child can destroy a treasured object.  

Rugs, paintings, lamps, walls, end tables and a coffee table are just a few of the items that my little one has targeted at one time or another.  Mind you most times it is truly an accident when she annihilates yet another piece of furniture.  I mean who knew that twirling could wreak such havoc on a lamp! 

I have made my peace with the fact that children are more important than things, but it still doesn't take the sting away.  I do my best

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I am thrilled to announce that I will be a judge at the 5th Annual Macy's Spelling Bee.  The event will take place in the Kids' Department of Macy's Pentagon City on Saturday, September 28^th at 2pm. 

The 5th Annual Macy's Spelling Bee will begin at 2pm.  Children ages 8 to 10 can participate.  Participants should arrive at the Kids' Department by 1pm to sign up for the event. 

Regional winners will receive a year of online learning from Kaplan Tutoring, $150.00 gift card from Scholastic and a trip to NYC to compete in the Spelling Bee Final at Macy's Herald Square on September 26, 2010.

Alert! This event is also a family day of fun with face painting, caricatures and a special storytime

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I am not a fan of buying fall clothing in August, but this is one sale I couldn't pass up.  Lands' End is offering 40% off and FREE SHIPPING on  a number of items.  

My daughter is the proud owner of a new dress, rain coat and charcoal yoga pants.  While we aren't quite ready for preschool, we are getting there.  For more information, visit this LINK.  Happy
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I am on a bit of an organic and all natural kick for my family.  I just discovered a wonderful body wash and wanted to share it with DC Metro Mommy readers.  Note if you are a fan of Origins Ginger Soufflé, you will be hooked.  Burt's Bees Citrus & Ginger Root Body Wash is heavenly!

The citrus and ginger root scent is amazing!  After buying buckets of Dora Bubble Bath, I decided I too needed a treat!

Happy
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On September 14th, take the fight personally with a $49 massage.* $15 from every massage during our one-day event will go to the local affiliates of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.

Take the Fight Personally If you don't know someone with breast cancer, consider yourself both lucky and rare. In America, one in eight women are ultimately diagnosed with breast cancer. This can be scary to think about, but not impossible to overcome. For the last six years, Massage Envy has held Massage for the Cure to benefit the local affiliates of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. With the help of our dedicated therapists and caring clients, we've raised over $1.4 million for breast cancer research. And that's

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Saturday, August 14, 2010 10 am ~ 6 pm (individual retailer hours may vary)

Old Town Alexandria Merchants to hold first-ever Summer Sidewalk Sale 
Saturday, August 14

Alexandria, VA - August 4, 2010 --The brick sidewalks  of Old Town Alexandria, VA will be buzzing with shoppers on Saturday, August 14. Participating merchants from the river to the Metro, on King Street and the side streets, will be showcasing their products in the first  Old Town-wide Summer Sidewalk Sale. The hours are 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (individual store hours vary).

Each participating retailer will host a unique event or promotion--some retailers will be offering deeply-discounted summer merchandise, some will be holding

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Fashionistas get ready!   Always a good time, get a friend and head out to Georgetown for a night of clothes, cocktails & conversations. This event typically sells out quickly.  Mark your calendar, tickets for the District Sample Sale go on sale on August 12, 2010.   For informations, visit this LINK.

Tickets for the District Sample Sale Fall 2010:

• Fall 2010 tickets will be available to purchase online: August 12, 2010
• Please contact info@districtsamplesale.com with any questions.  Thanks so much and we'll see you on Thursday, September 16!
  

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General Admission
Your ticket includes:
Admission to the sale from 6:30-9:30pm
Cocktails & hors d'oeuvres

VIP Ticket
Your ticket includes the above plus:

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The latest installment of "Mission: Design" brought me to Vienna, VA.  I first discovered Fabulous Finds on a local design blog.  I was immediately taken with the beautiful furniture, and in all truth, the attractive prices.  When I noticed that the venue was a mere two miles from my house, I had to find out more.

The owner of Fabulous Finds, Sharon Hayden, was immediately open to sharing the story of her business.  When we met, I was instantly enamored with the antiques in her barn as well as her lovely home and property.   I also could not believe that I had passed Sharon's home a 1,000 times in my travels!  Fabulous Finds is truly a hidden gem. 

As I learned more, it became clear

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