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Weekend Activities in Washington DC for Children (December 7-9)

There are lots of weekend activities in Washington DC for children but how do you pick the best ones? Here are some suggestions for you to choose from.  Do you want to build a gingerbread house or listen to the National Philharmonic? You can have it all! Weekend Activities in Washington DC/Bethesda National Philharmonic Holiday

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Moving to a New City Checklist

You are moving to a new city and your belongings are on the truck. How do you get to know your new community? Whether you moved a few houses down the street or across state lines, settling into a new location can be a fun adventure…so long as you’re ready to put in the work

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Owl Moon Raptor Center in Boyds Saves Birds

History of the Owl Moon Raptor Center Founded in 2002, the Owl Moon Raptor Center is a state and federally licensed wildlife rehabilitation center specializing in birds of prey. It has been a licensed non-profit organization since 2014. Owl Moon is located in Boyds, Maryland at the home of its primary operator, Suzanne Shoemaker, and serves

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Some Facts about a Reverse Mortgage

Staying in your home in the DC metro area is expensive as you start to age.  When you retire, your income typically falls off but the expenses of owning a home do not.  You might be considering a reverse mortgage as a way to make that equity in your home work for you instead of

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Paint Color of the Year 2018

Is gray finally on the way out? In 2016, Simply White and Alabaster White were the hue of the moment. Then in 2017, we saw a shift to darker neutrals, like Benjamin Moore’s Shadow, Poised Taupe and Mushroom. So what is the paint color of the year 2018? The color of the year differs from company to company but at least three big companies,

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New Year’s Resolutions for Home Improvement

January is almost over! How are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions.  I gave up on mIne years ago!  Instead of making resolutions you probably won’t keep, like losing weight, or running five miles a week, why not focus on your home and use the new year to accomplish your home’s to-do list.  Here

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What’s Hot in Kitchen Design for 2018?

What is hot in kitchen design for 2018?  In mid-January Houzz released the results of its 2018 Kitchen Trends study, which revealed that homeowners are obsessed with clutter-free countertops (75 percent), ingenious storage options (66 percent) and easy recycling (49 percent).  Sixty-three percent of homeowners said adequate storage was the most important feature in a kitchen,

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Capital Crescent Civic Green Is Coming to Downtown!

The Capital Crescent Civic Green is coming to downtown Bethesda as a new park and civic space!  The currently vacant land across from the Bethesda Row Cinema near the intersection of Bethesda and Woodmont Avenues will become a new park soon.  Now after dinner at Silver or a new indie movie at Bethesda Row Cinema and

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Beat the Snow – Five Ways!

Even though it has been warm this fall, there will eventually be snow!  Here are five ways to beat the snow and minimize the effects of those wintery blasts that must be coming!  Cover Your Shovel in Cooking Spray As anyone living in snow can attest, there are many different types of snowfall. Some is

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Creating a Supportive Environment for Elderly Parents

It’s not easy being a caregiver to elderly parents or loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. I learned this watching my mother-in-law as she declined over the last few years. She no longer lives with my brother-in-law but in an assisted living program.   With so many people with elderly parents in

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