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Holiday season
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The Holiday Season Has Started!

The holiday season has officially started in the Washington DC area and here are a few classic ways to celebrate with family and a few thousand of your closest new friends.  Maybe I will see you at one of these! Sculpture Garden Ice Rink. Attention all ice-skaters: The Sculpture Garden Ice Rink is back at the National

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Christmas letter
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Top Christmas Markets Around the DMV

The top Christmas markets around the DMV are getting ready to open soon!  Whether you celebrate Christmas, Kwanza or Hanukkah, Festus or Ramadan, I am sure that there will be unique gifts that you will fall in love with for giving throughout 2026! DOWNTOWN DC HOLIDAY MARKET The DowntownDC Holiday Market takes place this year

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Good Halloween movies
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Halloween Movies Perfect for a Family Evening or a Teen Fest

Halloween movies perfect for a family evening might be a good alternative to having your children wandering around the neighborhood in the dark and cold!  Check out some of these films and suggest that your family host a movie night, complete with scary snacks and drinks worthy of Martha Stewart! Here are 10 family-friendly Halloween

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top 7 out-door activities
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Top 7 Open-Air Activities & Things to Do in DC

Here are the top 7 open-air activities and things to do in DC that will really give you a feel for the city. Whether you’re planning a trip or just enjoying a day out, the D.C. area offers incredible open-air spaces where you can relax, explore, and take in beautiful sights. From historic landmarks to

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Best sledding spots
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Best Sledding in Bethesda, MD and Beyond

The best sledding spots in Bethesda and beyond make a snow day a source of joy rather than an inconvenience. Grab the sled and those boots. and gloves and hit the slopes! You don’t even need to buy a lift ticket,

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Best Theaters in Montgomery County
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Best Theaters in Montgomery County

Best theaters in Montgomery County brings lots of choices to mind from the Adventure Theater for children at Glen Echo to Strathmore to the Olney Theater. There are several choices in Montgomery County for children’s theater, musical venues and dramatic performances. Who needs to go to downtown DC when we have so many choices here in Montgomery County!

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Favorite Christmas Movies

Favorite Christmas movies can provoke a lot of discussion. Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Which Christmas Carol movie is the best – Reginald Owen, the Muppets, Michael Caine? Or is it Scrooged with Bill Murray?

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Favorite Thanksgiving Movies

Favorite Thanksgiving movies is a topic that is bound to trigger some conversation around the dinner table – but let’s admit it.  If you are looking for a safe topic to focus on, this is a good one to offer up!  If you are lucky enough to find consensus then watching a movie after dessert might be an appealing way to finish off the day.  After all, not everyone wants to watch that many football games in a row!  Starting the day with the Macy’s Day Parade and finishing with the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving movie may even make the children in the family feel special! 

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Fall Festivals Near Bethesda MD
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Fall Festivals Near Bethesda MD

Fall Festivals are just another reason to love living in Bethesda, MD. The start of fall in Bethesda MD is marked by cooler temperatures, shorter days, and the gradual transformation of the region’s abundant greenery into vibrant shades of orange, red, and yellow. This transition usually begins in late September and peaks in mid to late October. The crisp air and colorful foliage make it a perfect time to explore outdoor activities and fall festivals, which celebrate the season with food, culture, and entertainment. Here are a few fall festivals to choose from – guaranteed to please everyone!

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Pandas coming to DC
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Pandas Coming to DC in 2024!

Pandas coming to DC -again- in 2024 was the big news from the National Zoo on May 28. The Zoo’s previous pandas were returned late last year and the Panda Enclosure has been sadly empty since then.

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