As June 19th comes around the corner once again, it’s time to plan an extra special Father’s Day celebration. No matter who you are celebrating Father’s Day for, these Father’s Day gift ideas are thoughtful, creative, and can even be done last minute! Create your own scrapbook. There's nothing better than a homemade, one-of-a-kind scrapbook…
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Jun
01
2022
From apples and raspberries to hot peppers and wild plums, the cider-makers at Lost Boy Cider enlist all types of core ingredients to craft their gluten-free pours. The “gluten-free” part is critical for the founder, Tristan, who is a reformed beer and whiskey drinker. When he was diagnosed with a gluten allergy, he was devastated—until…
Jun
01
2022
Alexandria has such a rich history that it should come as no surprise that the city also has its fair share of ghost stories. Learn all about the specters that still roam Old Town’s streets at the Ghost & Graveyard Tour this summer! A guide from Alexandria Colonial Tours gets dressed up in traditional 18th-century…
May
12
2022
Eastwood Farm & Winery. Mountain Cove Vineyards. Jolene Family Winery. What do all of these small businesses have in common—other than crafting great vino? They all operate within the bountiful boundaries of the state of Virginia. Along with more than a dozen other Virginia wineries, they’re bringing their locally cultivated libations to the Spring Wine…
May
12
2022
If you love local seafood, you live in the right place. The Wharf makes the most of its proximity to the Chesapeake Bay with locally caught fish and shellfish factoring heavily into its menu, whether you stop by for brunch or dinner. If you do swing by on a weekend morning, the best way to…
May
12
2022
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…
Apr
08
2022
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…
Apr
08
2022
There’s a reason Sprig’s Coffee & Pastry Cafe’s chef and general manager Abbas Ahmad is called the “King of Baklava.” He’s been perfecting the art of Mediterranean pastry-making since his teenage years when he trained alongside an expert in his Lebanese hometown. As the head of the kitchen at the newly opened cafe, he brings…
Apr
08
2022
When apothecaries were popular in the early 20th century, patients often went directly there at the first sign of symptoms. They’d describe their illness to the apothecary (which is also the word used to describe the individual who mixed the medicines at an apothecary) and receive treatment directly. The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary pays homage to these…
Mar
10
2022
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…