Thanks to all of the bloggers that have made 2013 such an amazing year! We’re excited for lots of new events and opportunities in the coming year!
Cheers to all of you! Stay tuned for lots of event announcements in the coming year!
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Looking for something sweet to whip up in the kitchen? Here are a few ideas from local Virginia Bloggers! Have a merry (and sweet) Christmas! Click on the photos below for the recipes.
Your kitchen is bound to smell wonderful if you’re making a batch of these Cardamom Shortbread cookies, from the blogger behind Ginger and Toasted Sesame.
Homemade sugar cookies with homemade frosting are easier than they look, and you can avoid the trans fat that is found in most store-bought frosting container by using this recipe on I Heart Vegetables.
These delicious (and super easy) cookies from Got 2 Run for Me look totally yummy, and a box of cake mix makes the recipe easier than most cookie recipes!
Wake up Christmas morning, and serve this coffee bread from i Savor the Weekend! You’ll be lucky if there are leftovers!
What’s better than Gingerbread? Gingerbread with Oreos from Food Ramblings!
Today’s guest post is from Raen @ Love, Life, Logistics, with some great suggestions of winter activities across the state!
With the cold weather starting to consistently hit the DC area, I began brainstorming about the different activities our family can do to prevent cabin fever. The good thing about living in a metropolitan area is there are plenty of things to do, even in the winter. Below is a compilation, sort of a wish list, that we’ll be picking and choosing from as the holidays and winter approaches.
National Christmas Tree & Santa. The National Christmas Tree was recently lit. In the small park where the tree stands, there are smaller trees around it, representing different states and territories. There’s a yule log, Santa’s workshop, and Santa.
ZooLights @ the National Zoo. The National Zoo lights up at night for a magical experience for visitors.
Children’s Playseum. The reviews on this place are a little hit or miss, but with the cold pushing us towards indoor activities and some free events coming up soon, why not, right?
Meadowlark Winter Walk of Lights. This outdoor light display has over 500,000 LED lights and display. The pictures on the website looks amazing, it can be a great place for a date night or a night out with the kids.
Santa @ the Merrifield Garden Center. I’ve heard nothing but AMAZING things about this Santa. It was personally recommended by a family friend a couple years ago and we have yet to visit him. Other blogs out there also talk about how awesome this Santa experience is.
Bull Run Festival of Lights. A little similar to the walk of lights, except I think you can stay in your car (and out of the cold) with this festival and enjoy the lights. AND I hear there are other attractions besides the drive-through light show (like a Carnival and a Holiday Village).
Chibis Indoor Playground. An indoor playground to stay out of the cold. They even sell socks if you forget them. 🙂
PB & Jack. Supervised play while I relax? Yes, please. 🙂
Christmas at Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon. George Washington’s final home. In Christmas decor. I have been to Mount Vernon before, but I hear it’s extra magical during Christmastime.
Play & Learn Free Play Days. This place is actually a playground store, BUT they have free play days for kids. You have to reserve a week in advance, because of the popularity of their free play days.
Recognize any of these faces? Many of them are Virginia Bloggers! Sydney, the fashion blogger behind Chic Stripes published a fantastic article about 2nd hand shopping, which you can find in Richmond’s Grid Magazine.
Check out all the behind the scenes from the photo shoot here!
You can also read the full article on Richmond Grid here. The article details the fun of second hand shopping, and the stylish finds of local Richmond-ers.
The weather has been a little crazy here in Virginia, but it will eventually settle down in the low temperatures, and when it does, you’ll be prepared! Erin @ Sugar Snap Pearls mapped out everything you’ll need this winter!
Well, in typical Virginia fashion, the weather has changed again. I mean really, a high of 60 degrees today and then 34 degrees on Sunday? The changing weather means a constantly rotating wardrobe and checking the forecast every day. It also means dry skin, watery eyes, and chap lips for me. I know I am not alone in this because I have friends who are in the same boat as I am. Here are a few of my favorite beauty products to get you through the upcoming winter months:
Check out Erin’s blog for more beauty & fashion tips!