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Weekday Adventures February 13-17

In case you missed this weekends post, “Like and Comment” on Beltway Bambino’s Facebook page to enter to win a $50 gift card for your Valentine’s Day shopping from Whole Foods Market! Read all about how I made a low-maintenance, delicious Valentine’s Day dinner from Whole Foods Market. And while you’re there make sure you like our Facebook page for… Continue Reading…

Weekend Picks February 10-12

In case you missed yesterdays post, “Like and Comment” on Beltway Bambino’s Facebook page to enter to win a $50 gift card for your Valentine’s Day shopping from Whole Foods Market! Read all about how I made a low-maintenance, delicious Valentine’s Day dinner from Whole Foods Market. And while you’re there make sure you like our Facebook page for articles,… Continue Reading…

GIVEAWAY: Whole Foods Market Family Friendly Valentine’s Day Dinner

I am at Whole Foods Market shopping at least twice a week. So when I was asked to do a fun promo for Valentine’s Day, I jumped at the opportunity. After all, our family devours their fresh produce, organic dairy and meats and bulk items, so another trip was more than welcome. For the promo, the mission was to create… Continue Reading…

Your guide to Valentine’s Day chocolate

Valentine’s Day for me is just another excuse to shove even more chocolate in my mouth than I did the day before. It also means the quality is probably better than my typical 3:00pm pick-me up from the hidden Halloween stash that my child doesn’t know exists. There are plenty of delicious places for you to shop this Valentine’s Day… Continue Reading…

Weekend Picks February 3-5

The Chocolate Lovers Festival, an annual two-day festival held on the first full weekend of February, features activities for all to enjoy. In 2017, the festival will be held Saturday, February 4 from 10am to 5pm (Chocolate Chip Pancake Breakfast begins at 8am) and Sunday, February 5 from 12noon to 4pm. Join us for the Taste of Chocolate, the Chocolate Challenge, the ever-popular… Continue Reading…

Weekend Picks January 27-29

(Photo: The Maestro at The National Theatre) Friday- 6:00pm-9:00pm: Spy Fest: A Kidspy Family Festival! at The Spy Museum (800 F St NW) Families are invited to find out how they measure up at the Museum’s Annual Spy Fest. Mini-missions, tradecraft demonstrations by the experts, and the chance to try spy skill challenges will give KidSpy agents and their handlers… Continue Reading…

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 2017 around Washington, DC

Do your children know why they are off school on Monday? Here are some events and opportunities you can share with your child to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’” There are plenty of places open and needing assistance on… Continue Reading…

Weekend Picks January 13-15

(Photo: Create DC Arts Festival) Saturday- 8:30am-9:30am: Capoeira for Kids Ages 3.5-7 at Bloombars (3222 11th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001) Capoeira provides physical fitness for children, ages 4 and up. It is intended to be a no- to low-contact martial art that helps children with gross motor planning and gross motor skills. Children will also learn maculele (a dance done hitting… Continue Reading…