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(BPT) - Struggling to find the right gift for Dad this Father’s Day? Consider showing your appreciation for all that he does with a worthwhile book!
(BPT) - Complete silence … that’s what Mom really wants this Mother’s Day. And a lot of other things that don’t include flowers, framed pictures, kid artwork or any other, ahem, cliche gifts. This year, Carter’s went straight to the source, asking thousands of moms on social media to share t…
(NewsUSA) - The 2023 hurricane season is approaching, and experts say now is the time to prepare. When a hurricane or even a strong tropical storm strikes, it leaves a path of destruction that could leave homeowners without power for days – even weeks. Power outages are becoming more freque…
(BPT) - It's an experience shared by many: You make an ambitious health goal and a few months — or weeks — later, you lose steam and throw in the towel. Break the cycle by focusing on simple, yet effective ways you can impact your wellness long term. The key? Small daily habits.
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(BPT) - Some goals aren’t attainable or sustainable for your life. Instead of making lofty promises that are unachievable, start with modest changes that you can accomplish and build upon in years to come. Not sure where to start? Check out these five achievable goals.
(BPT) - Valentine's Day is all about celebrating love. While the focus may naturally shift to romantic partners, it's also the perfect time to honor your closest friends and family.
(BPT) - Feb. 1 marks the start of Black History Month, which honors the great contributions the Black community has made throughout history — in music, food, literature, and more.
(BPT) - Flowers, food, fragrances and more — Valentine's Day is a special time to show your sweetheart you care with gifts and gestures both grand and small. The goal is to make your valentine blush and take their breath away. But you want it to be from the love they feel, not an allergic reaction.
(BPT) - The beginning of the year is a great time to start new habits, especially if one of your New Year's resolutions is to get healthier in 2023. One area you can focus on is your cooking habits.
(StatePoint) While the holiday season can sometimes feel like it’s all about consumption, keeping sustainable practices alive may be easier than you think. Here are some simple sustainable practices to try over the holidays.
(StatePoint) Unlike Santa, most of us don’t have elves to take care of properly packing up holiday packages. With shipping deadlines coming up quickly, it’s time to start thinking about getting those presents in the mail. If you don’t know where to begin with sending gifts across town or aro…
(Statepoint) This holiday season, stretch your budget when shopping for gifts, including toys and stocking stuffers, as well as last-minute needs, meal prep and more!
(StatePoint) Whether you’re camping, boating or doing yard work, these are all summertime activities that need fuel. During the month of July, which is Fuel Safety Month, advocates are reminding everyone to stay safe while pumping and using fuel.
Fall is fast approaching and with it your last chance to grow pumpkins. While the air outside might not remind you of pumpkins, you should plant them soon due their long growing time. Here are some pumpkin-growing tips from Good Housekeeping:
Temperatures are already dropping. Soon fall will arrive and summer herbs will be no more. You can preserve some of your summer garden and save money, however, by drying your herbs. Here's how BobVila.com recommends drying herbs:
As American families continue to track developments of the pandemic, many are opting for regional travel experiences this fall.
Social distancing guidelines across the country have made visiting a conventional movie theater difficult, if not impossible. However, what was once a relic of the past has now become an innovation in entertainment, the drive-in movie theater.
Even though summer is waning, there is still time to grab a good book, or two, to curl up with. Of course, there is still worry about the future, the economy, health and the precarious political climate. But reading for pleasure is known to alleviate anxiety as well as reduce symptoms of dep…
Backyard movie nights are trending in summer 2020. Whether you want a romantic evening with your partner, a fun family activity for all ages or a memorable event with friends, backyard movie nights are a great option that can be planned again and again.
Throwing open the French doors of my guest room at Bernardus Lodge & Spa in Carmel Valley, California, and mid-sip from a glass of the resort's eponymous Sauvignon Blanc, I ruminated on the risks and rewards of travel during this unsettling time.
Thinking about what your kids will be doing this summer might seem like a long way off, but before we know it, school will be out and our kids will need something to do.
The 4th of July as well as summer in general means, among many things, fireworks may be filling the sky for all who wish to see them.
Family vacations are a great way to bond and take a step back from the hectic schedules that accompany everyday life, but sometimes time or money (or both) make planning an elaborate trip a non-starter.
Farmers markets are a great place to find the freshest fruits, vegetables and protein available in your area, but while many are open amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it's important to be mindful of food safety.
With the arrival of warm weather, and as states begin to loosen months of lockdown restrictions from the coronavirus pandemic, it's only natural that people are itching to get outside.
There’s something about summertime that ushers in an easygoing spirit. The long, hot summer months are often celebrated with backyard barbecues, beach days and spending time with friends and family. It’s a time to fire up the grill, slow down and roll with the punches.
As stay-at-home orders ease, many families are eager to get out of the house and hit the road for a summer trip. However, vacation will most likely look different this year as families looking to get away may stay closer to home and take extra precautions.
As an open-air museum, Civil War Trails continue to serve visitors in a safe and socially responsible way. With summer quickly approaching, this is why the historical program is a great option for people wanting to take safe day trips close to home.
Before her first term ends on June 30, Fairfax City Councilmember So Lim hopes to fulfill at least one more campaign promise.
Fan-band connection. Local history connection. What does this mean? As you read our conversation with Enter The Haggis’ singer-songwriter Trevor Lewington, you will learn how these words explain the secret behind the success of this Canadian-based Celtic rock band, whose members kept going f…
When we get in touch with our pain and transform it into art, healing starts and change happens. Listening to the songs that inspired the Civil Rights Movement, what can we learn about the music of today? Are we healing? This is why Reston Community Center (RCC) invited the band Liner Notes …
“The argument that most people have with the story of the birth of Christ is: Who are the people? Who are they? Are they Africans?” said “Black Nativity” director Stephawn Stephens. “Historically, they were Hebrews and of course we know that they were born in Africa.”
As Christmas nears, you see them outside your local supermarket. More likely, you hear them first. They are the folks who ring the Salvation Army bell and encourage passers-by to contribute. But who are they? Why are they devoting their time in this way? Each story is different. Here are two.
Christmas came three weeks early for 7-year-old Olivia Greider.
The Grand Marshals of the 29th annual Reston Holiday Parade will be Voices of Service, top ten finalists on the popular NBC network show, “America’s Got Talent” (AGT).
“As children sing joyful Christmas carols, three storytellers begin to tell the tale of an old man named Scrooge….” This is how the synopsis of Ford’s Theatre “A Christmas Carol” starts.
Andrea Khoury started this event eight years ago when one of the readers of her blog, “Northern Virginia Housewives,” asked her about a location for their children with autism to see Santa.
Santa HQ will return to Tysons Corner Center with the interactive Elf Academy, where visitors can try on the latest elf looks with Santa’s Magic Mirror, create their very own Elf-ID card, be scanned on the Naughty or Nice O'Meter and explore Santa's Workshop with Elf-Ray Vision.
Ava Spece, president & chief executive officer of the Workhouse Arts Foundation will take you, our dear readers, to visualize the experience through the Haunted Trail 2019, built on a prison breakout theme with inmates running out of control through the woods and around the prison ground…
Summer may be winding down, but a new opportunity to garden is just beginning. Plenty of vegetables and flowers can be grown successfully in late summer and well into fall, so it's a great time to refresh with plants that either thrive in slightly cooler weather or are easy to bring indoors …
Fairfax County Public Schools students likely had a lot on their minds when they woke up on Monday for the first day of a new school year, from anxieties about new classes and teachers to the anticipation of reuniting with friends after the long summer.
Fairfax City’s Economic Development Authority has finalized an agreement with the Parry Restaurant Group to redevelop the Park View property at 3936 Old Lee Highway. The current building on the property is leased by the Fairfax Surf Shop, which will hopefully relocate somewhere within the ci…
Fifty-six years ago, four boys from Vienna Woods set the record for the 100-yard medley relay (58.4 seconds) in the Northern Virginia Swim League. The record that was set by Roger Russell, Roger Williams, Jim Dickson, and Steve Mason still stands nearly 6 decades later. These men started on …
Eleven years ago, Chris DeJong lost a race and paved the way for Olympic history.
On June 1, the New Horizon Bass Anglers Youth Foundation Inc. hosted its annual Kids Fishing Derby at Lake Fairfax. Connor G. Liu, a 7th grader attending Rachel Carson Middle School won the age 7-15 division. Connor caught a total of 17 fish. There were two awards divisions, Ages 1-6 and 7-15.
I have been waiting for this interview for a long time. On Jan. 7, I received an email with this subject line: URGENT: MEDIA INTERVIEW REQUEST APPROVED WITH DERAY MCKESSON.
Herndon singer-songwriter, Crys Matthews, is not afraid of difficult conversations. She believes she has to communicate and build bridges, even if it is very hard. How? The title of her TEDx Talk, “Sing, don't shout — an alternative approach,” says it best.