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 food ideas and you have one amazing and FREE online publication.
Posted by: Claudine in Food, Family, DC Metro Mommy on
Apr 28, 2011
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 occasionally floated by husbands who have forgotten that local restaurants book quickly for Mother's Day.) If any version of events is plaguing you at this late date, never fear OpenTable.com is here.
As many of you know, I am huge fan of OpenTable.com. The online reservation system boasts access to hundreds of local restaurants. In addition, the site has the ability to sort by city, date, time and restaurant when searching. So if you are under the gun to find a location that is close to home and
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Posted by: Claudine in Family, Events, DC Metro Mommy on
Apr 12, 2011
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 searching for eggs and bouncing on our giant inflatables with friends. They'll even get to meet the Easter Bunny!
Kids ages 2-11, $15 per child*
*Become a Facebook Fan and Save $5 per child
Reservations Required. Limited Spots Available!
Registration is non- refundable, but may be transferred to another Pump It Up Special Event, 1 time, provided space is available and 48 hours notice is
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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 & spring plantings, take a hayride and rejoice in the spring! Our annual Easter Egg Hunt & Marshmallow Peep Maze is included with your paid farm admission. Do marshmallow peeps grow on trees? Be sure to check it out and harvest a few to roast on the bonfire with Farmer Bob. Your children will love to ride in our Cow Train ($2 each).
There will be 3 egg hunts again this year with over 3000 eggs filled with treats:
- 1pm Sharp Children 3 and under
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Posted by: Claudine in Family, Events, DC Metro Mommy on
Mar 22, 2011
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 the JLNV is hosting the 6th annual Strides for Success 5K Race and 1K Fun Run.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
8:30 am
Fairfax Corner Shopping Center
Fairfax, Virginia
Start line at the corner of Grand Commons Avenue and Fairfax Corner East Avenue
*Event is rain or shine!
Entry Fees
5K Race: Adults $30 (after April 5, $35)
1K Fun Run or 5K: Kids (10 & under) $15
1K Fun Run: Adults $20
Regsitration:
Click on the registration on the
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Posted by: Amy in Fun For Kids, Family, Editors Pick on
Mar 22, 2011
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, Port Discovery's newest permanent exhibit, Tot Trails, opened as an exciting and whimsical soft playspace designed exclusively for infants and toddlers up to 3 years old. While exploring the landscapes of Maryland, babies can wiggle and roll in mirrored "tidal pools" and crawl through the "dune walk." Toddlers can dig for fossils, climb through Mountain Trail and Paw Paw
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Posted by: Claudine in Fashion, Family, DC Metro Mommy on
Mar 09, 2011
During my recent mad dash through Target, I came to a screeching halt when I saw this little dress. It actually reminded me of H&M kids. It was so cute I scooped it up for my little girl. So cute!
I immediately made her try it on and it was adorable! This is perfect for the summer, the pool or a lazy night of fireflies. As with most adorable items at Target, it will probably go quickly.
For the boys, I like this Shaun White Tee for $7.99.
And for the little guy in your life, Carters makes this adorable ensemble.
http://www.target.com/Girls-Dresses-Clothing-Kids/b/ref=sc_iw_r_1_1_13142261?node=145232011
Shaun White Tee Link
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Posted by: Claudine in Family, Events, DC Metro Mommy on
Feb 10, 2011
Miss America Caressa Cameron (Virginia)
Okay...I must admit as a young girl I watched EVERY pageant that I could find on TV. Miss America, Miss USA, Miss Universe and even Miss Teen USA. I loved every minute of them.
So for all those who are still enchanted by a beauty queen, here is your chance to spend a day @ Mount Vernon and celebrate George Washington's 279th Birthday with Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron. See all the details below.
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Information courtesy of http://www.mountvernon.org/.
February 21 (Monday) - FREE Admission to Mount Vernon!
Celebrate the national observance of George Washington's birthday by visiting his
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There is nothing like a late January snowfall to remind us that winter is far from over! And while the charm of the snow can be enchanting, the reality is the cold weather can catch up with the young and old alike and make for a less than comfortable family-friendly day. After you have built your snowman, spent hours sledding and have thrown a few snowballs, it might be time to find some more climate friendly activities for your crew.
And we have tons of options for you! To start, we have revamped our list of local museums (LINK). The Metro DC Smithsonian Museum destinations are all free and offer endless opportunities for learning and discovery. For something even closer to home,
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CONGRATULATIONS TO HOUSEHOLD6!! USING WWW.RANDOM.ORG, YOUR COMMENT WAS SELECTED! THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED!
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Fans of the Madeline series will be thrilled to learn that Madeline is making a trip to Washington DC and will be a guest at the White House. In honor of Madeline's visit, DC Metro Mommy is offering one lucky reader the opportunity to win a special prize package.
One (1) winner will receive a Madeline Prize Pack that includes:
- Madeline 16" Soft Doll
- Madeline 23 Piece Tin Tea Set
- Copy of the new book Madeline at the White House!
The retail value is $68.00 for the prize pack. The giveaway is courtesy of Peguin Group.
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She's back! As many of us know Laurie Berkner is insanely popular with little ones. Her songs still ring in my head from her regular appearances on Nick Jr. Experince the magic in person. Details attached:
Washington, D.C.
WHERE: GW Lisner Auditorium
WHEN: Sunday, March 6th, 2011 at 11:00AM
WHAT: A live (Birthday Party concert) performance by The Laurie Berkner Band (Show runs approx. 1 hour 15min.)
INFO & DIRECTIONS: http://www.lisner.org/
TICKET INFORMATION!!!
Tickets: $25, $35 / (Plus applicable fees.)
Babies under age one seated in laps are free.
TICKET PRE-SALE DATE: Wednesday, December 1st from 10AM - Thursday, December 2nd 10PM
PURCHASE TICKETS ON THE DAY OF THE
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Do you ever have questions or concerns about how your 3-5 year old is walking, talking, playing, or behaving but don't know whom to ask or where to go for help?
In Washington DC it is estimated that 12% or more of children may have some type of developmental delay.
Early intervention is critical. What children learn and how they learn at this age have great impact on how they learn later. Most of a child's brain development occurs before 5 years old.1 As children grow and interact with people and with the world, they are rapidly developing synapses in their brains that allow them to learn and make connections. Children with developmental delays may not form these synapses
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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,
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Posted by: Amy in Family, Contest, Amy on
Dec 05, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS TO WEEK ONE WINNER: CARTER.
YOU CAN STILL ENTER TO WIN FOR WEEK! SEE DETAILS BELOW.
Find out why The Christmas Revels is the must-see, family favorite every December. Celebrate winter with a new family tradition...the 28th annual Christmas Revels travels across time and sea to Thomas Hardy's beloved Wessex to rejoice in a 19th-century English Country Christmas with guest artists all the way from England, The Mellstock Band. A fully-staged and elaborately costumed production, festivities include traditional carols, country dancing, a riotous mummer's play and lots of audience participation. I saw the show last weekend and think it would be great for the whole
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HERE IS THE WINNER:
CONGRATULATIONS! MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED. STAY TUNED FOR MORE CONTESTS!
As you might have heard by now, Gaylord National Resort has opened its doors to the Region's must-see event of the season - ICE! featuring "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!"
Take the family out to the beautiful Gaylord Hotel and experience this 15,000 sq. ft. indoor winter wonderland sculpted from TWO-MILLION pounds of ice. This walk-through, winter wonderland features 10 different scenes and brings to life scenes from the classic Dr. Seuss tale How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The jaw-dropping creations include brilliantly colored ice sculptures illuminated by LED tube lights and
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