Hooray! A guest post! Thanks to Heather Chou for sharing her article, Kids on the Internet. Is it okay to let my kids play on the internet? Sure. As soon as your toddler is able to manipulate to mouse or press keys on the keyboard, he can begin interacting with the computer. By the time […]
Info about the upcoming Ashburn MOMS Clubs’ preschool forum is quickly spreading through various moms groups throughout the county. The announcement follows. The MOMS Clubs® of the Ashburn Area are pleased to present: Ashburn Preschool Forum Saturday, January 23, 2010 9:00am – 12:00pm The Mills Recreation Center 43895 Grottoes Drive in Ashburn Village Are you […]
We visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium on our recent trip to California and were introduced to the Sea Food Watch program there. The program seeks to educate little and grown folks alike about the environmental impacts of our fish choices through their interactive exhibit and website. Sea Food Watch also offers a well-researched and regularly […]
Happy belated Thanksgiving! We snagged a great book from the library recently! In A Plump and Perky Turkey (written by Teresa Bateman and illustrated by Jeff Shelley) the turkeys all skip town before Thanksgiving and the town-folks try to trick them back, but (after pages of engaging illustrations and rhymes that please me) they end […]
If you’re looking for a way to simplify your hunt for local foods in Virginia, you’ll want to check out the buylocalvirginia.org site created by the Piedmont Environmental Council of Charlottesville, VA. The site contains a wealth of information, including: why it is a good idea to buy local events and news concerning the local food scene a searchable database […]
Meetup.com is a great resource. If you are new to motherhood or just getting settled in a new neighborhood it is worth searching for groups in your area. Meetup is not just for moms… so if you are looking to connect with other aspects of your identity you may even find a non-mommy group. If […]
I remember trying to find places to shop when we went dairy free, and I have seen many more moms go through the same transition when allergies took over their pantries. Now that we have grown out of our dairy issues I have found the perfect resource. Check out the Loudoun Allergy Network for lists […]
227 Maple Avenue Vienna, VA 22180 (map it) (703) 255‑1566 Now that I have been to three of the weekday morning Tot Rock shows that Jammin’ Java offers, I feel somewhat qualified to talk this venue up. I get the sense that Jammin’ Java would be a great place for a night out sans kids, […]
Like many others out there, we are trying to do the impossible: minimize the price and fuel usage and maximize the passenger capacity and durability or the vehicle.