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Have a Very Merry Christmas

Christmas is this weekend!  Are you ready?  Well, whether you are or not, it’s here!  So bake those cookies, put the Christmas goose (or turkey or ham) in the oven, and finish wrapping all your gifts. Christmas may seem like one of those times where, after so much preparation and work, the actual day falls

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Skip the Crowds This Season

One of the worst aspects of the holiday season is the crowds.  Shopping may be fun, but waiting in long lines to check out or pushing your way down overcrowded aisles is no fun at all.  This year, skip the crowds by shopping online, and you’ll find your holidays aren’t quite as stressful. Now, you

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Christmas Party Planning Ideas

Are you hosting a Christmas party this year?  If so, you may be feeling a little stressed.  Have you started planning yet?  It doesn’t have to be crazy if you put a little thought into it.  Here are some Christmas party planning ideas that may make your holiday gathering easier to pull together. If you’re

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Gift Giving Suggestions and Tips

Tis the season to be jolly…and to do a lot of shopping.  While some people don’t get into the gift-giving that comes with the holiday season, many people do at least exchange small trinkets.  However, there’s a certain amount of stress that goes with giving gifts, especially if you don’t know what to buy a

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Showing Appreciation and Saying Your Thank Yous

Published by in Holidays on December 7th, 2011

Showing someone you appreciate them is always important.  People don’t like to be taken for granted, especially when they do a lot for you.  The same goes for saying thank you to those who have helped you out.  Telling someone thank you is more than just following etiquette—if you don’t at least verbally thank those

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Things to Do and See in DC This Time of Year

As the weather starts to get colder and colder, it seems like there just isn’t that much to get out and do any more.  While it’s true that this may not be the best time of year to take a stroll through one of our capitol’s parks, there are still plenty of things to do.

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Thanksgiving Celebrations in the DC Metro

While most people celebrate Thanksgiving at home with their families, there are some large celebrations for the holiday.  Here’s a quick run-down of some of the Thanksgiving events going on in the DC Metro this Thanksgiving. There are many different restaurants in the area that will be open and serving Thanksgiving meals on November 25th. 

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Winter Romance Hot Spots in DC

If you’re in the DC area and are looking for a nearby winter romance hot spot, you’re in luck—our nation’s capitol has a good number of places to check out.  If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the upcoming holiday season and just relax with your special someone, here are

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Early Thanksgiving Preparations

What, prepare for Thanksgiving already?!  November just started!  Well, that is true, but do you really want to be running around like crazy on November 23rd?  It’s really no fun realizing you’re missing cranberries the day before (or the morning of) Thanksgiving, so start preparing now and you’ll avoid this type of last-minute panic. Get

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Halloween in DC

Are you getting ready to celebrate Halloween in Washington DC?  There are a number of cool things to do and places to go!  Here are just a few of the awesome events going on in or around our nation’s capital this year. Six Flags America in nearby Mitchellville, Maryland, is hosting its annual Fright Fest

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