How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Home
A lot has changed in the past year. For one thing, staying home became the new going out. That theme is going to hold through February, at least, which is why you should start planning for an at-home Valentine’s Day. Begin with these creative ideas.Plan a picnic in the...
READ MOREHelp Create the Suitland Parkway Northside Trail
The Suitland Parkway Northside Trail doesn’t technically exist yet. But if you’re willing to add “bushwhacking” to the list of things you learned in 2021, you can get a sneak peek of it. Ward 8 Woods Director Nathan Harrington is leading a winter hike on January...
READ MOREHow to Get the Most Out of Your Winter Workouts
Working out in the warm months was pretty easy, even with gym closures and other restrictions. The great outdoors always beckoned with sunshine and balmy breezes, inviting you to go for a run or maybe join an outdoor fitness class. But with the colder temperatures moving in,...
READ MOREEnjoy Seasonal Cheer and Shopping at the Downtown Holiday Market
For some people, holiday shopping has an appeal in and of itself—the search for the perfect present is especially enticing. For others, it’s less an adventure and more a necessary evil. If you fall into the latter camp, you just might change that this year with a trip to...
READ MORESet Yourself Up for Holiday Cookie Success With These Kitchen Organizing Tips
Getting into the holiday spirit in your home? Perhaps your annual traditions include baking! Before you whip up the first batch of cookies, you might want to rearrange the kitchen to make the process a bit easier. These expert tips can help.Stow spices on a...
READ MOREBrine Is a Must-Try Seafood Eatery Near Senate Square
With a name like Brine, you can expect shellfish to factor heavily into the menu at this new DC eatery. The seafood-centric restaurant places a big emphasis on oysters in particular, sourcing them from the best purveyors up and down the east and west coasts. Whether you stop...
READ MOREFall Treats to Bake in November
Sweet potato, pumpkin, apple—these are a few of the ingredients that flourish in the fall, so it makes sense they’d also play a starring role in your baked goods. If you’re looking for some sweet autumn treats to make this month that are a little more creative than...
READ MORESip Boba Tea at BeauTea, Now Open Near Senate Square
A bubble tea shop is only as good as its boba. If you judge BeauTea by its popular brown sugar boba, the conclusion is clear: this new spot is destined for great things. Despite having opened its doors during a difficult time for small businesses, BeauTea has already...
READ MOREThe Best Ways to Decorate a Pumpkin, No Carving Knife Necessary
It’s the season of fall festivals and pumpkin-picking! That also means you might be gearing up to carve your annual jack-o’-lantern. But these creative DIY ideas might convince you to put down the carving knife and do something different this year. Crayon Drip Pumpkins...
READ MOREMeander Among the Gardens at Meridian Hill Park
When Meridian Hill Park was built in 1819, the mansion served as the private residence of a wealthy D.C. dweller. Ten years later, then-President John Quincy Adams moved in. Prior to the Civil War, it became a public park—and even hosted Union troops. However, it wasn’t...
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