Breakdowns happen … Unexpected circumstances are a given in life. As the weather gets warmer and we venture out to the beach, hiking, and visiting family adding an emergency kit to the trunk of your vehicle can add to your peace of mind. After ten years your vehicle is two times more likely to break…
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s your kite in the sky. The Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival is starting this week! The DMV area will be bustling with celebrations and ways to enjoy the sweet-smelling blossoms and the turn of the season into spring. The first event following the Opening Ceremony is the Blossom…
Celebrating a mathematical constant 3.14159265359… It’s Pi day everybody! You may not have thought about pi since high school algebra but pi is an irrational number that represents the ratio of the circumference of any circle to its diameter. Big or small the circle’s ratio will always equal to pi. Pi Day also isn’t the…
Where does this tradition come from? Birthdays are exciting. When I was younger I remember waking up early and tip going past my mother’s bedroom, down the stairs, and into the kitchen. My eight-year-old mind focused on one thing… CAKE. Birthday cakes and candles are a tradition in most countries but where did this tradition…
Spice up your bookshelf Books are powerful things. They can teach, transform, and provide an escape to whoever reads them. With the prevalence of screens in our every day, it’s not so uncommon to say it’s been a while since you’ve sat down to read a book or even longer since buying one. The average…
Support Local Small Businesses here in Fairfax County Local businesses have been hit hard by the pandemic but have the chance to rebound as things gradually return to normal. 31.6% of Virginia small businesses were pushed to closure due to covid-19. Small businesses are the foundation of communities. They give your town its charm and…
Spring has finally sprung. Although it may not feel like it just quite yet DMV temperatures are warming slowly. The 2022 DC Cherry Blossom Festival is starting soon! Arguably the most popular event besides the inauguration, the DC Cherry Blossom Festival is a great chance to take in the beauty of Washington DC. Gifted to…
Bibliophiles mark your calendars for March 4th and 5th. The Friends of the Tysons-Pimmit Library are hosting a used book sale at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library. There are almost 10,000 used books available for sale! Whether you are looking for a new bedtime story or searching for the next thriller to read you are likely…
Colorful, Festive, and full of Fun Mardi Gras is here. Mardi Gras is known for its music, beads, celebratory spirit, and sweets, more specifically the king cake. There is also the New Orleans tradition of hiding a small baby doll within the cake. The person who finds the doll is king for the day. While…
Sweet Doughtnuts and Savory Hard Ciders Let go of the work week stress because we’ve found a great way to sweeten up your weekend plans. This weekend on Saturday, February 26th, is the Arlington Hard Cider and Doughnut Fest! This event is perfect for date night or a night out with friends. The festival takes…
