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event fab* on flickr

Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by janelle.

Not only do we love sharing with you fun, budget-friendly, tips on events and entertaining - we love to plan events!  Visit us on Flickr to see pics of events members of the {budget}fab* team have had a hand in planning.  Interested in getting help from {budget}fab* on your next event?  No problem!  We can [...]

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wedding fab*: flowers

Posted on 27. Jan, 2010 by janelle.

The flowers… oh the flowers at the wedding were A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!  The bride went with a company called Flowers Make Scents, a team we met at a bridal expo.  Sidebar - I strongly recommend going to a bridal expo when you’re in the wedding planning process.  You’ll get lots of great inspiration and it really helps [...]

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the national harbor: play

Posted on 08. Jul, 2009 by racine.

The National Harbor is located only minutes from downtown Washington, D.C. and is situated on the banks of the Potomac River. With a spectacular waterfront view, acclaimed dining and luxurious hotels; the National Harbor is a great place to Stay. Eat. Play.
Play…

The National Harbor is a beautiful location to take a sunset stroll with that [...]

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va bites: ray’s hell burger

Posted on 04. Jun, 2009 by dara.

A few weeks back, Mr. President himself made an unannounced visit to Ray’s Hell Burger in Arlington, VA. Prior to his visit, I hadn’t heard of Ray’s, although it appears to be an Arlington favorite. That same week, I received my issue of Food Network magazine only to discover that chef extraordinaire Bobby Flay was [...]

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a very happy hour

Posted on 17. Apr, 2009 by janelle.

One of my new favorite blogs, DC This Week, recently blogged about a very {budget} fabulous option for an evening out.
Arlington, VA restaurant lounge, Yaku, serves a fusion of Chinese and Peruvian cuisine and offers a pretty extensive happy hour menu.  Monday through Friday, 5pm to 7:30pm, the happy hour menu includes…

Drink specials - draft [...]

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where to catch march madness

Posted on 19. Mar, 2009 by janelle.

Are you a college basketball fan? Or perhaps you like to hangout where good-looking sports lovers hangout… Either way, The Washingtonian has a great list of places in the DC area to catch the NCAA basketball tournament games. 
Bailey’s Pub and Grille
There will be daily drink specials throughout the tournament at this Arlington, VA spot.  There are [...]

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st. patrick’s day festivities

Posted on 16. Mar, 2009 by janelle.

It’s time… Break out the green items in your wardrobe and put something cute together for tomorrow - St. Patty’s Day.  Of course there’s a ton of stuff going on in the DC metro area to celebrate the shamrock-filled holiday.  Looking for things to do?  Check out the events below…
Fado Irish Pub
Claiming to be throwing the biggest St. [...]

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i heard it through the {curious}grapevine

Posted on 26. Feb, 2009 by janelle.

I’m no wine connoisseur, but I can definitely appreciate a good glass of wine.  That’s why I was excited to learn about the Curious Grape located in Arlington, VA.  It’s a wine store and tasting bar that wants to tear down “the barriers that keep too many of [us] from enjoying the wonderful world of wine. [...]

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fat tuesday

Posted on 23. Feb, 2009 by budgetfab.

In the spirit of not feeling left out of the celebration going on in Louisiana, venues all over the DC metro area are throwing Mardi Gras parties this week.  Here’s a look at some of the events going on tomorrow - Fat Tuesday - that will be tons-o-fun without costing tons-o-cash.  And remember - {budget}fab* ladies are classy [...]

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