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the district… for the kiddies

Posted on 09. Jun, 2009 by janelle.

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My 10 year old cousin is coming to stay with me one weekend with summer. She’s an incredibly fun little girl and very bright , so I really want her time spent in DC to be a blast. I’ve been trying to figure out what we can do during her stay. For those of you who have [...]

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fiesta, fiesta

Posted on 05. May, 2009 by janelle.

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It’s Cinco de Mayo, which means there are parties and margarita specials going on everywhere. Here’s a look at what’s going on in DC metro area…
Rosa Mexicano is having their first Mexican Masquerade, inviting guests to don their most creative costumes for giveaways and prizes. All day Rosa Mexicano Penn Quarter will offer special menu [...]

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renovatio soul

Posted on 30. Apr, 2009 by janelle.

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This event is for the artist in you! (And the free admission is for the penny pincher in you…)
Renovatio Soul - The Revitalization of Art & Soul
Who: You!
What: A night of artistic diversity infusing the works of local artists, designers, and performers.
Where: Studio 10 2828 10 ST, NE Washington, DC 20017
When: Saturday May 2nd 2009, [...]

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event fab*: shecky’s girls night out

Posted on 27. Apr, 2009 by dara.

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Last week, we wrote about Shecky’s Girls Night Out and how excited we were to attend this much anticipated event. Well, I’m pleased to say that we did in fact attend, and we were not disappointed. Shecky’s had vendors from the DC Metro Area as well as surrounding states, beer tasting events, and two bars [...]

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happy hour for dogs

Posted on 27. Apr, 2009 by janelle.

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I didn’t know about this until after visiting DC This Week, but Doggie Happy Hour is going on in Alexandria, VA.
Hotel Monaco Alexandria and adjacent restaurant, Jackson 20, host Doggie Happy Hour Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5pm to 8pm in their courtyard area. The weekly event began earlier this month and will go until Thursday, October 30th. They serve complimentary [...]

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filmfest dc 2009

Posted on 20. Apr, 2009 by dara.

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It’s time for Filmfest DC 2009! What better way to check out the latest and greatest in films than the International Filmfest. Films from all over the world are being showcased in order to allow talent from all over the world a chance to showcase their skills and give us a view of their world.The [...]

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girl’s night out

Posted on 15. Apr, 2009 by budgetfab.

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Today is Tax Day…ho hum…I hope you filed your taxes, actually I hope you’ve already filed them or filed for an extension. Now that you’ve found out how much of your hard earned cash you’ll have to fork over to Uncle Sam or how little of your hard earned cash you’ll be getting back - [...]

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take me out to the ball game

Posted on 14. Apr, 2009 by janelle.

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It’s baseball season! For our DC area readers - yesterday was the home team’s opening day. They lost by one home run… ANYWAYS…
Whether you’re a baseball fanatic or not, attending a game is tons of fun. And the best part is, no matter your budget, baseball stadiums typically have a ticket in your price point. [...]

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spa week 2009

Posted on 07. Apr, 2009 by budgetfab.

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With April comes not only those April showers, but Spa Week, which has quickly become one of my faves. During Spa Week, spas all over the country offer spa treatments at a deep discount of $50 each! If you already enjoy a spa treatment from time to time, this is the perfect opportunity to pamper [...]

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national cherry blossom festival parade

Posted on 01. Apr, 2009 by janelle.

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As many of you may know, the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival is underway, which means there’s lots to do. Well, this is a reminder that this Saturday is one of the main events - the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade.
Here’s the info…
What: Enjoy floats, balloons and performance by bands from around the globe. The National Cherry [...]