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Valentine’s For Kids

In our house we celebrate Valentine’s Day as a family and Valentine’s Night just me and my husband. We show love and kindness to each other all year round, but it is always fun to make things extra special on holidays in our house! We usually exchange valentines, say why we love each other, and of course enjoy some festive treats 🙂 Here are some of my favorite ways to share Valentines Day with my kids:

Adventure Theatre MTC Presents James and the Giant Peach!

Adventure Theatre MTC (ATMTC) launches its 2016 year with the musical James and the Giant Peach, based on the popular book by Roald Dahl (1916-1990) with a score written by Tony Award nominated duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, A Christmas Story). Sponsored by Geico Insurance, James and the Giant Peach features a talented cast including Helen Hayes Award Nominated Jimmy Mavrikes (First Stage, Bat Boy) and the much-praised Tobias Young (Olney’s Guys and Dolls).

Valentine’s For Him

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I wanted to share with you some of my favorite ways to celebrate with my husband. Please note, these ideas have come from some of my favorite bloggers. I have added my own flair to each of them, and so can you!

Disney’s The BFG Trailer and Poster Teaser

The BFG (Mark Rylance), while a giant himself, is a Big Friendly Giant and nothing like the other inhabitants of Giant Country. Standing 24-feet tall with enormous ears and a keen sense of smell, he is endearingly dim-witted and keeps to himself for the most part. Giants like Bloodbottler (Bill Hader) and Fleshlumpeater (Jemaine Clement) on the other hand, are twice as big and at least twice as scary and have been known to eat humans, while the BFG prefers Snozzcumber and Frobscottle.

The Home + Remodeling Show~Dulles Expo Center 01/22-24

Bravo’s “Flipping Out” JEFF LEWIS and DIY’s “Rescue Renovation” KAYLEEN MCCABE to highlight HOME & REMODELING SHOW Jan. 22-24 More than 300 exhibitors, seminars, home remodeling products to be found at Dulles Expo Center. Headlining the January 22-24, 2016 HOME & REMODELING SHOW at the Dulles Expo Center will be Bravo’s “Flipping Out” host Jeff Lewis and DIY’s “Rescue Renovation” host Kayleen McCabe.

Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic

  Open the door to reveal mesmerizing worlds of unforgettable Disney moments and grand illusions with Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt. Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and the comical duo of Donald and Goofy as 25 of your favorite Disney characters surprise and captivate at every turn of the knob! 

Tysons Corner Center Ice Rink

It may not feel like it here in Northern Virginia, but the winter season is in fact upon us! Nothing says winter to me more than lacing up a pair of ice skates. I grew up skating, watching hockey games, and I am so glad to share this fun with a family of my own now. The Tysons Corner Center Ice Rink is the place to go for a wonderful ice skating experience that the whole family can enjoy!

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS ~ Activity Pack!

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS will finally open in theaters in less than 2 weeks! I have a great family fun activity packet including, coloring sheets, mazes, a memory game and more! Get excited and keep your kids busy with these fun activities!

The Habit Burger Grill ~ Grand Opening Dec 5th!

The Habit Burger Grill brings its iconic fast-casual concept to Ashburn, Virginia as it opens its first Mid-Atlantic location on Saturday, December 5. A leading consumer magazine recently named The Habit Burger Grill the “Best Tasting Burger” in the nation out of 65 burger chains that were reviewed.