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FREE Passes to see the LEGO NINJAGO Movie!

In this big-screen NINJAGO® adventure, the battle for NINJAGO City calls to action young Master Builder Lloyd, aka the Green Ninja (Dave Franco), along with his friends, who are all secret ninja warriors.  Led by Master Wu (Jackie Chan), as wise-cracking as he is wise, they must defeat evil warlord Garmadon (Justin Theroux), the Worst Guy Ever, who also happens to be Lloyd’s dad.  Pitting mech against mech and father against son, the epic showdown will test this fierce but undisciplined team of modern-day ninjas who must learn to check their egos and pull together to unleash their inner power of… Read More

7 Ways You Can Teach Your Kids To Be A Good Earth Citizen As They Head Into Fall

  We are all citizens of planet earth. In an effort to teach my own kids to be good earth citizens, we practice sustainability in and outside of our home. The school year has begun to ramp up, which means extracurricular activities are starting, and life is getting busier during this season. I have shared some activities my kids and I do on a regular basis in an effort to be good stewards and citizens of earth.

Fall Highlights at Competitive Edge

Competitive Edge has so much in store for you and your aspiring athletes this fall! Competitive Edge’s mission is to develop the complete athlete, encouraging youth to stay ahead of the game in athletics and academics – to always have a Competitive Edge. As a mom, I love to hear this. These teachers and coaches are pouring into each student they have. Teaching them more than athletic skills, you learn the outcome of hard work, goal setting, determination and more. Athletes at Competitive Edge will enhance their athletic performance and develop a competitive edge to excel in their desired sport. Competitive… Read More

Disney On Ice Dare to Dream Giveaway!

My family and I are very excited to see Disney On Ice Dare to Dream in a few weeks! This will be Moana’s Disney On Ice debut, and it is sure to be a magical one! I have 4 tickets for opening night to giveaway to one lucky reader! Who wants to see the show? 

Welcome Nanea ~ The Newest BeForever Doll From American Girl!

She is here! This year’s BeForever Doll, Nanea is here! My girls were so excited to meet her and wasted no time introducing herto all of their other dolls. Nanea Mitchell is a kind hearted and helpful 9 year old girl from the island of Oahu, 1941. My girls loved meeting her and learning all about her story!

CozyPhones ~ Must Have Accessory For Mom & Kids

CozyPhones are the comfortable headband headphones that make listening to music or audio a breeze! With a flexible and durable 1.5 meter braided cord and sturdy 3.5 mm stereo plug. It will not kink, twist or break under normal use. Use with all your favorite devices. There are many styles of CozyPhones, including for kids, workout, and sleep!

Cox Farms Fall Festival 2017!

Cox Farms is counting down the days until the upcoming Fall Festival and Fields of Fear seasons! The DC area’s most famous fall festival will kick off September 16-17, and then the festival will be open daily September 22-October 31 and November 3-7. New for 2017, Foamhenge at Cox Farms will debut as part of the Fall Festival and Fields of Fear. 

Bowlero Leesburg Grand Opening!

Bowlmor AMF, the world leader in bowling entertainment, is proud to announce a stunning new addition to Village at Leesburg: Bowlero—the area’s newest place to party and play. Coming this summer, Bowlero Leesburg will offer a hip, new spin on the traditional bowling experience, combining blacklight lanes, state-of-the-art amusements, and inventive new menus to become Loudon County’s leading destination for every occasion—from birthday parties to unforgettable corporate events.

Calling All Girls Ages 15-18! Join the Marvel Studios’ Superpower of STEM Challenge!

Disney, Marvel Studios, Dolby Laboratories, Synchrony Bank, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Broadcom MASTERS and Society for Science & the Public are pleased to present the nationwide MARVEL STUDIOS’ THOR: RAGNAROK SUPERPOWER OF STEM CHALLENGE in conjunction with the November 3, 2017 theatrical release of Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok, starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Karl Urban, Mark Ruffalo and Anthony Hopkins.