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FREE Consigning 101 Class From Just Between Friends! Plus You Could Win A Free Tagging Gun From DC Metro Mom!

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The Just Between Friends Loudoun event is offering a FREE Consigning 101 class, March 7th at 7pm and also March 11th at 5:30pm, at the Dulles Sportsplex, in Sterling, VA. This class is being offered to expose all the in’s and out’s of consigning.

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Win Tickets to Basil Twist's "Petrushka" presented by The Shakespeare Theatre Company

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DC Metro Mom's Picks for Presidents' Day Weekend 2012

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The big news this weekend are the events in Old Town Alexandria and the Mount Vernon Estate.  Old Town's Annual George Washington Birthday Parade is the largest in the country with over 3,500 participants including historical groups, equestrian units, bands, performance groups, scouts, and animals.   In addition, throughout Old Town many historic sites will be having Parade Day Open Houses that your family will enjoy dropping in on.  Down the road, the Mount Vernon Estate is having special events all weekend, culminating in the grand birthday celebration on Monday.  Admission to the Estate is free on Monday and doors will open early (8 a.m.).  

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Banjo Man Sing-Along, New Play Area, and Presidents' Day Sales at The Mills

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If your tots haven't yet tried out the brand-new Virginia-themed play area at Potomac Mills, tomorrow is a great day to do it.  As part of the Simon Kidgits® Club series, Banjo Man Frank Cassel will be performing his favorite tunes while Rita's Icecream and Starbucks serve up complimentary refreshments.  Kidgits® members will receive a free toy musical instrument while supplies last.  If you're not a member, register at the event and receive a free t-shirt.  Great give-aways and prizes will also be offered.  The Kidgits® Club Sing Along with Banjo Man Frank Cassel is on Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:00-11:00 a.m. in the Fashion District Court (Neighborhood 1).

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Sponsor Welcome: Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad

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 Greenbrier & Durbin

 

 

Explore the West Virginia mountains from an entirely new perspective — aboard any one of four unique trains. The Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad offers Mountain Rail Adventures that depart from the historic depots of Elkins and Durbin, West Virginia, April through December. Trips include wilderness rides into the Monongahela National Forest and along the banks of the Greenbrier, Tygart Valley and Shaver's Fork rivers, specialty and event trains, dinner trains, and the ever-popular holiday train, THE POLAR EXPRESS™ in November and December. Schedules, event dates, and videos can be found online at www.mountainrail.com

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Traveling With Toddlers: Things You Need To Consider

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SheKnows.com

 

By - Anna Dewinter,

Traveling With Toddlers: Things You Need To Consider

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Are you a parent with lots to share or lament about? Are you are a professional that would like to share your advice with local mothers? DC Metro Mom wants you to WRITE FOR US

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You will be able promote your website, blog or business at the bottom of every post using a URL link to your site. You will be featured on a profile page that will show your biography, photo and information about your website, blog, book or business.

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Interested? Submit 3 writing samples. You may also highlight an existing blog or website that demonstrates your writing style. We welcome cross-links to those with an existing blog. Send The Following To This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please put “Blogger” In the subject line.

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Win 4 Tickets to Peter Yarrow at the Hylton Performing Arts Center

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Grammy-award winning performer and activist Peter Yarrow (best known as part of the trio Peter, Paul & Mary), brings his family-oriented performance to the Hylton Performing Arts Center on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. as part of the Hylton Family Series.

 

 

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REMINDER: Free Open House Play at My Gym in Bethesda & Potomac January 28-29, 2012

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PotomacsetupRO

 

 

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Ways to Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Your Family

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Reader Review: "The Snowy Day" @ Glen Echo Adventure Theater

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Snowy Day

 

 By Liz

 

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Making the Memories Count: Disney Vacation Deals

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Magic Kingdom



Guest Blog by Jennifer Hodges Kozlow

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Special Events in the DC Metro Area - 2012

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Starting at the end of this week there will be concerts, tributes, and a parade in the DC Metro area honoring the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. and celebrating African-American history.  In addition to these special local events, across the nation volunteers will be pitching-in to help out community organizations on Monday, January 16, as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.  For service projects in your area (or to register your own service project) please visit mlkday.gov


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Great Savings From Great Beginnings Baby & Child - See Coupon Information!

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Great Beginnings

Great Beginnings

 

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Coupon Codes For Disney On Ice @ Verizon Center - Tickets On Sale Now! Feb 15-20, 2012

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Tickets Only $15+


USE COUPON CODE: BLOG12

 

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    Which tickets are on sale for the $15? Thanks!!

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