The Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker is coming to Fairfax Dec. 16-17! My Readers Can Save on Tickets Now with this exclusive offer from US Family Guide, click here. It’s the ultimate holiday tradition and creates memories for a lifetime. The production includes over 200 romantic costumes and 10′ tall playful animal puppets; shimmering colorful, backdrops splashed with 3-D effects; life-sized Matrushka (Nesting) Dolls and a puppet show for shadowing the Nutcracker Story at the opening Christmas Party.
Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic ~Giveaway & Promo Code~
I am so excited to announce that Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic is coming to Fairfax VA this fall! If you have never been to a Disney On Ice show, you will not want to miss this spectacular event. My family and I are really looking forward to attending this show. Below is everything you need to know.
The Pump And Dump Show~Get Your Tickets!
Comedian/musician Shayna Ferm and her sidekick, MC Doula (aka Tracey Tee), are the creators and hosts of The Pump and Dump Show- A Parentally Incorrect Show and Night Out For Once. You are in for a night of comedy, music, games, prizes, and more! Live musical performances are spread throughout the evening with fun, all too real, totally relatable songs. Audience participation is most definitely encouraged 🙂 Coming to The Arlington Draft House on October 1st, this is a show you won’t want to miss!
Great Country Farms ~Coupon~
September may mean back to school for many, but at Great Country Farms it means back to the farm for freshly pressed cider and freshly picked apples. We will celebrate the start of the apple picking and cider pressing season with tastings of freshly pressed cider on weekends.
Disney/Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur~ Activity Sheets
My family is eagerly awaiting the arrival of Disney/Pixar’s newest flick, The Good Dinosaur! The Good Dinosaur asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? Pixar Animation Studios takes you on an epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo (voice of Raymond Ochoa) makes an unlikely human friend. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of. Check out the preview here! I have some coloring sheets,… Read More
Tips & Tricks For Staying Organized This School Year
Let’s face it, we all like to make sure our kids’ first day or first few days are perfect. By perfect I mean lunches made, homework done, no one yelling, “I need my folder!” as you close the door, and no one eating a pop tart for breakfast. We like to start our kids off on a good note, but why not keep it there? Why not maintain the level of organization, planning, and readiness all year just as well as you do the first week. I have a few simple, relatively easy things you can do to make you… Read More
Good Humor Ice Cream ~ In The DC Area 8/4-8/22
I participated in a Blog Blast Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Good Humor. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. This summer, Good Humor® is coming to a neighborhood near you with their Welcome to Joyhood campaign! Good Humor® wants to transform East Coast cities into capitals of joy, one neighborhood at a time… how amazing does that sound?? My family and I are big Good Humor® fans, because who doesn’t enjoy eating delicious ice cream on a gorgeous summer day with the ones you love?! Good Humor® cares about their fans and they will tell you that themselves! In fact, Good Humor® will… Read More
Our Star Wars Party
Last month I threw my son a Star Wars-themed party for his 9th birthday. It was a blast! Party planning is a passion of mine. I love any excuse to throw a party 🙂 Whether it’s for 10 or 50 people, I always like to make my get-together fun! There are so many creative ideas out there – the options are endless. My son had a great time with his friends, and to see the smile on his face was priceless! Here are some of my tips & tricks for throwing a Star Wars party.
Tips & Tricks For Throwing A Favorite Things Party!
If you haven’t heard of a Favorite Things Party yet, you are in the right place! Keep reading and you will find helpful and creative planning tools for your party. Here is the How To… Decide on a theme and or limit. We have everyone bring 3 of your favorite things to exchange. You can do more for a larger group, or less. Decide if you want to include food in the party. You can have everyone bring their favorite dessert or appetizer. Send an invite! Play a game where you guess your guests’ favorite things. I love this… Read More
5 Things Every Skeptic Should Know About Essential Oils {Guest Post by Elizabeth}
If you’re reading this, then you must be skeptical about essential oils just like I once was. Well, I’m glad you’re here because we have some things to straighten out. First, let me start by admitting this: I didn’t always sing the praises of essential oils. In fact, for a few years I was very skeptical for good reason. That’s because I was using essential oils without a whole lot of results happening. So what changed? I educated myself. Not saying you’re uneducated, but perhaps there are some things you need clarification on. So, I decided to compile a list… Read More