All Hallows’ Eve is almost upon us and Northern Virginia has a great line-up of spooky and haunting activities for all. Join in on the family-friendly fun all weekend in locales across the region. For Dog Owners:October 30: From 1:00-6:00 PM, primp your pooch for tricks and doggie treats in Old Town Alexandria. The howl-oween […]
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PRODUCT REVIEW: Rachael Ray 12pc Cookware Set
Rachael Ray Cucina Hard Porcelain Enamel Nonstick Cookware Set, 12-Piece, Cranberry Red A smokey, burnt dinner mishap with hand-me-down cookware from my parents was the last straw before deciding to purchase a new set of pots and pans. After seeing this attractive, but simple set of Rachel Ray cookware at Target, I read numerous reviews […]
Fall Fix: 5 Ways to Reduce your Heating Bill and Improve Property Value
With cooler weather and shorter days upon Northern Virginia, now is the time to start checking off items on your fall home maintenance to-do list. Hold back your groans of displeasure! Though spending a weekend on home maintenance might not top the list of desirable activities, don’t wait! Besides warding off future problems and worse […]
VIDEO REVIEW: Burke Nursery & Garden Centre’s Annual Fall Festival & Pumpkin Playground
Open Now thru October 31st 2016 UPDATE: On Friday October 14th, my family visited the Burke Fall Festival & Pumpkin Playground and well…..just watch my VIDEO REVIEW here on this post to find out about what we thought of it! Original Article:The Burke Nursery Garden Centre presents the 22nd annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Playground! […]
ELLA’S REVIEW: Burke Nursery & Garden Centre’s Annual Fall Festival & Pumpkin Playground
Kids Just Don’t Lie After watching her mother do a review of the Burke Nursery Garden Centre Fall Festival and Pumpkin Playland, Ella decided to do a Video Review of her own. While waiting to take a Haunted Hay Ride she made this video review of her time at the Pumpkin Playground! This is no […]
Fall Fix: Best Spot for Enjoying Foliage in Northern Virginia
At summer’s end, The Washington Post reported that Upperville, Great Falls, and McLean had the highest average home sale prices in Northern Virginia. With their supply of expansive estates and their close proximity to major metropolitan areas like DC and Baltimore, it’s no wonder real estate prices in these areas are soaring. For those familiar […]
Five Fall Gardening Tips for Homeowners in Northern Virginia
Whether you have window boxes, planters, or a full- garden, fall doesn’t have to mean back-breaking work and an eerily desolate landscape. We have compiled five of our favorite gardening and landscape tips for you to keep in mind as you winterize your outdoor space. Share your favorite seasonal gardening tips in the comments! 1. […]
The Top 4 Festive Halloween Events in the DMV Area!
Spooky and Fun-Filled Activities for Everyone Tools for pumpkin carving? Check! Hay barrels and scarecrows on the front porch? Check! Mounds of candy stored in the kitchen cabinet? Check! Halloween seems to be the catalyst for reigning in the fall season and several of us couldn’t be more excited! So you got the goods, but […]
