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The Fairfax County Mothers of Multiples Consignment Sale: March 15, 2014

2/27/2014

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It's consignment sale season, and one of the biggest and best, The Fairfax County Mothers of Multiples (FCMOM) semi-annual consignment sale is Saturday, March 15, 2014. 

This very large and well-organized event has 200+ families consigning items. All families have twins, triplets or more, so there is an unbelievable amount of baby and kid merchandise. There are typically over 35,000 items tagged and many items are $5 or less. Cashiers take cash, personal checks and credit cards. 

Find bargains on items such as:
  • Clothing for infants, kids, tweens, and maternity
  • Toys, books, games, sports equipment, bikes, riding toys
  • Furniture like cribs, gliders, toddler beds, high chairs, etc.
  • Baby equipment such as strollers, swings, exersaucers, and more

Be sure to "Like" FCMOM Consignment Sale on Facebook for up-to-date information.

Free admission -- open to the public!

Location:  The nZone, 14550 Lee Rd. Chantilly, VA 20151
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Hip to Be Round Grand Opening Celebration in the Mosaic District

2/26/2014

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Hip To Be Round
Mosaic District 
2910 District Avenue, Suite 125 (At Lee Highway & Gallows Road) 
Fairfax, VA  
One of our favorite shopping destinations, The Mosaic District, is expecting a new arrival.  Hip to Be Round, a maternity store is opening on Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 11 AM-7 PM. The festivities will kick off with New Mom giveaway bags filled with valuable freebies from Hip to Be Round and goodies and gift cards from other Mosaic retailers.  Plus, there will be complimentary prenatal chair massage offered during the event. 


After much success in the Richmond, VA area, Hip to Be Round decided to open doors at Mosaic. The store is stocked with stylish clothes that help women get through their nine months of pregnancy,  great outfits for nursing, diaper bags, baby carriers, pregnancy accessories (such as back supports and compression hose,) lotions, oils and more!  In addition to fashion, Hip To Be Round offers customers personalized one-on-one advice on how to shop for maternity clothes. 


 For more information about Hip To Be Round, please visit www.hiptoberound.com
 

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My Gym Sterling Grand Opening: March 8-16, 2014

2/25/2014

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The wait is FINALLY over, and our wonderful sponsors at My Gym Sterling are opening their stunning facility! Here are all the details: 

My Gym Grand Opening Celebration March 8th-16th!!!
  • During Open House times, all families in the area are welcome into the new facility to enjoy fun and games, puppet shows, free play, meet the staff, get information about My Gym, and register for classes, birthday parties and camp! Open House play is free of charge - kids of all ages are welcome! Classes begin the week of March 17th.

  • Early Enrollment Specials!

  1. FREE Lifetime Family Membership and 50% off first 4 weeks of classes (must enroll prior to Grand Opening)

  1. $50 off Birthday Parties (must enroll prior to Grand Opening)

  1. Daily Specials!


Open House Schedule:
  • Saturday, March 8th, 9-4
  • Sunday, March 9th, 9-2
  • Monday, March 10th, 9-2
  • Tuesday, March 11th, 9-1 and 4-7:30
  • Wednesday, March 12th, 9-1 and 4-7:30
  • Thursday, March 13th, 9-1 and 4-7:30
  • Friday, March 14th, 9-2
  • Saturday, March 15th, 9-2
  • Sunday, March 16th, 9-1


For more information, visit http://www.mygym.com/sterling. 
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FamilyFun Magazine's Top 20 Toys of the Year!

2/25/2014

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Inspired by the new and innovative toys that were displayed this year at the 111th annual American International Toy Fair®, FamilyFun magazine’s editorial team has chosen their twenty favorites, which are listed below. 

Editors looked at hundreds of new products, including action figures and dolls, games and puzzles, construction toys, creative and art-based activities, earth-friendly products, and active toys.  Winners were selected based on their creativity, trend-setting potential, value, and fun-factor.


“This year, we saw lots of new toys which emphasize STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math—education.  Robots, like WowWee’s Tipster, are everywhere at Toy Fair along with fun science kits like Sick Science! from Be Amazing Toys that will ‘wow’ kids and their friends.  Even younger kids are getting a taste of engineering with Ludos from Digital Dream Labs, which teaches programming using electronic blocks,” says Ellen Harter Wall, Senior Associate Editor and FamilyFun’s toy editor.


See the list below: 

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8th Annual Reading: A Family Affair Festival on March 1, 2014

2/24/2014

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"Courtesy of Daniel Afzal"

The Literacy Council of Northern Virginia invites you to the 8th Annual Reading: A Family Affair (RAFA), a family festival that brings books to life through performance art!  The festival will happen on March 1, 2014 at the James Lee Community Center in Falls Church. RAFA will spotlight storytellers, musicians, dancers, puppeteers, magicians, and Clifford the Big Red Dog.  Performers include lots of renowned, local favorite such as: Mr. Knick Knack; Jane Franklin Dance; Blue Sky Puppet Theatre; Dean Alan (The Wizard of Reading); Barbara Effron; Oh Susannah!; Sing Books with Emily; Marc Spiegel; and Gary Lloyd.  Plus, all kids get a free book to take home!

 Details:

When:  Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.


Where:  James Lee Community Center
               2855 Annandale Road
              Falls Church, VA 22042

Cost:     Suggested donation of $5 per family to benefit the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia’s Student Scholarship Fund.

Contact:   Literacy Council of Northern Virginia
                   http://www.lcnv.org/events/rafa

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All kids get a free book at RAFA, " Photo Courtesy of Daniel Afzal"
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DC Metro Mom Says Goodbye On February 28, 2014 - We Are Moving To www.GoKidTrips.com!

2/23/2014

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Dear Friends,

As you probably already know, last year DC Metro Mom joined award-winning blogger Super NOVA Mommy, Micaela Williamson, in creating a new guidebook for local parents, Kid Trips Northern Virginia. We are so proud of the success of the book and of its companion website, GoKidTrips.com, and have enjoyed every minute of the book signings, media interviews, and events.

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CWP Children’s Consignment Sale: Saturday March 8, 2014

2/20/2014

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The semi-annual CWP Children’s Consignment Sale will take place on Saturday, March 8th at Springfield United Methodist Church. Available for sale will be clothes, shoes, toys, books, baby supplies, outdoor play areas, indoor play areas, baby swings, pack-n-plays, bassinets, bouncy seats, and much more! In addition to regular sale hours (8:00am – 12:00pm) and the ever-popular Half-Price Sale (12:30pm – 1:30pm), and the exciting Dollar Dash from 2:00pm – 2:30pm. During this time, remaining qualifying items will sell for ONLY $1.00 or less. The Dollar Dash will include clothes, shoes, toys, books, and other fantastic deals! As always, credit cards are accepted!

Consign or volunteer to earn early-bird shopping privileges. Don’t forget to like the Facebook Page for opportunities to win gift certificates and special shopping passes and to see some special items for sale. For more information on consigning or volunteering, go to www.cwpsale.com.



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Spring-Mar Co-operative Preschool's Spring 2014 Consignment Sale is March 8th!

2/20/2014

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Spring-Mar Co-operative Preschool's Spring 2014 Consignment Sale is March 8th!

Sell your children's gently used clothes, toys and sports equipment (12 yr old and under) through our Spring Consignment Sale! Its easier than you think! Clean out your closets and make money in the process. 

Spring-Mar hosts baby and kids consignment sales twice a year, in the spring and the fall. Consignors receive 60% of the proceeds of the sale and the consignor fee is only $8. Consignors who volunteer to work the sale get 70%!! Our sale is conveniently located near the intersection of Fairfax County Parkway and Burke Lake Road. 

Items for sale include infant, toddler, and children's spring and summer clothing, shoes and accessories; baby and infant gear (strollers, packnplays, swings, rockers, bouncy seats, high chairs, etc...) as well as baby children's decor and bedding. We also sell maternity clothes and nursing accessories. And of course TOYS! This year we have included children's sports equipment and dance/gymnastics clothes/shoes (no winter gear, skiis, etc...).

We do not sell car seats, booster seats, drop-side cribs, recalled items, VHS tapes or stuffed animals. 

Credit cards, cash and checks are accepted at the sales. Sales are held rain or shine. All proceeds benefit Spring-Mar Cooperative Preschool, a 501C-3 non-profit organization. 

More information and how to register as a consignor is on our Web site at: http://www.spring-mar.org/sales

Location: Spring-Mar Cooperative Preschool, 10125 Lakehaven Ct., Burke, VA 22015

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Discover Summer Camp Fun at the Creative Difference

2/19/2014

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It's hard to believe that as the snow is melting, the time to plan for summer camp is NOW!  The Creative Difference in Arlington has an array of programs to engage and satisfy kids of all ages and interests.  


"Summer camps at The Creative Difference offer so many creative opportunities for kids and the most options for parents.  We've gotten many requests for daily registration options for our summer camps, so we're trying it out this year," says owner J. Jaye Steen. She adds, "For Summer 2014 camps in Arlington, we have weeks of Lego, Crafts, Art, and Robotics.  I think the week I'm most excited about is Camp Crafts Classics.  I just get tickled thinking about having the campers build elaborate birdhouses from craft sticks and other open-ended, old school projects they'll have the time and opportunity to really engage in."


To see the full schedule, rates, and FAQs, please visit: http://www.creativedifferencellc.com
The Creative Difference offers holiday camps, summer camps, classes, children's nights out, after school programs, and tutoring. 
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Kaboom is Searching for America's Most Playful Family to win a Disney Vacation!

2/19/2014

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KaBOOM! is a national non-profit dedicated to ensuring that all children get the balance of active play they need to become healthy and successful adults. Since 1996, KaBOOM! has mapped over 95,000 places to play, built more than 2,300 playgrounds, and successfully advocated for play policies in hundreds of cities across the country. KaBOOM! also provides communities with online tools to self-organize and take action to support play on both a local and national level.


Kaboom! is giving one family a chance to visit Walt Disney World® Resort or Disneyland® Resort. In pursuit of America’s Most Playful Family, KaBOOM! is asking families across the nation to share photos and stories that showcase their family activities and play time. The first round of entries will be received online between January 28 and March 16. The second round will begin April 1, with 50 semi-finalists recording a video on why their family is the most lively of them all. The grand prize winner, to be announced in May, will receive a trip for four to one of the most playful places on earth, Walt Disney World® Resort or Disneyland® Resort, and be named America’s Most Playful Family.

For more details, visit: http://kaboom.org/playfulfamily

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