Trying to turn your home into an indoor plant oasis? After your Spring cleaning is done, this season is the perfect time to focus on those perfect oxygen-producing roommates of yours. To ensure they are happy and will thrive in time for their growing season, be sure to check on a few little things that…
If you have a youngster at home who’s interested in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics—also known as “STEM”—then they’ll probably be interested in checking out the TFHSST Techstravaganza 2022. The Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology hosts the STEM celebration every year as a way to introduce interested folks from around the area…
If you’ve never experienced Balkan cuisine, the bottomless dinner option at Ambar is a must. For a flat fee of $45 (plus $25 for bottomless beverages), you’ll get to taste-test as many of the Eastern European small plates as you like. Just make sure you arrive a few hours before the kitchen closes to allow…
While we should be kind to our planet every single day of the year, Earth Day is a special reminder to really pay attention to taking care of our planet. Earth Day is recognized as the largest secular holiday in the world. For anyone looking for ways to be an active participant in Earth Day…
Looking to score some unusual accent pieces for your home or a vintage piece to enhance your wardrobe? Arlington Flea Market has both—and much more. The weekly flea market has just returned for the season after a hiatus that lasted nearly two years. Considered the region’s oldest (and largest) public flea market, its vendors are…
Sparrow Room recently opened its doors with a new type of happy hour entertainment: mahjong tournaments. Billing itself as a “speakeasy-style mahjong parlor,” the new spot serves up dim sum and craft cocktails in a stylish and swanky setting. While the cocktails are allowed (and “encouraged”) at the mahjong table, you’ll have to take a…
OK, it isn’t spring yet, but we are going to chat about Spring cleaning! The Spruce discusses six helpful tips on how you can better kickstart your spring season with a clean house. Spring cleaning is a common practice that allows us to freshen up our homes and get a head start on the often…
After a few years off, the National Cherry Blossom Festival is returning in 2022 with its traditional four weeks of beauty and fun! The festival has come back just in time for the 110th anniversary of the gift that started it all. It’s now been more than a hundred years since the then-mayor of Tokyo…
If you’re looking for a cute way to let someone know how much you love them this year, peruse the collection at Paper Source. Don’t be fooled by its name—this shop is about more than just cards and stationery. While it does have an impressive selection of both (including great options for the holiday), it’s…
There’s no better way to end a cold winter’s day than by slipping into some comfy PJs to savor a piping-hot plateful of your favorite comfort food—especially when it’s made from scratch and simple to prepare. Requiring minimal ingredients and time spent in the kitchen, here are three deliciously easy recipes that guarantee to warm…