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The Nutcracker

A must do for the Christmas holiday season in the DC area is the Warner Theater to see
the Washington Ballet's The Nutcracker. It is truly a special event that captures the
the classic version of The Nutcracker along with local flare that makes it so
special and unique. The show starts off in Georgetown on
Christmas eve, Clara is given a nutcracker that happens to be portrayed as
George Washington and the classic story of the nutcracker happens with a lot local
flair that keep popping up through out the whole performance. In the second
act, during the spring, they even have cherry blossoms all over the stage which
makes a beautiful backdrop. The set design itself is gorgeous with so much
detail. The snow sequence and cherry blossom scenes were breath taking.
The effort and detail that went into the set design is just as amazing as the performers.The Warner Theater as a whole was very impressive. They cater to the children
that would be coming to see this performance. There is a grilled cheese bar
with lots of fun and yummy options and also an adult bar with lots of drink
options. Inside the lobby it was decorated just as nice as the sets that were
inside the auditorium. Everything was ready for Christmas. The Warner theater
is a must see with all of their decor and the performance and show itself is
nothing less of that. The dancers were beautiful, they hit all of
their marks and points with the music. The costumes were amazing.
Everything looked beautiful on stage. I do have to say that it was interesting
that there was no orchestra at the ballet, it was all on a CD. I thought that was
going to take a ways from the feel of the ballet for me, but everything else was
so picturesque and beautiful there was no need to think about the orchestra not being
there. The Nutcracker during the holiday season is a tradition and
special event, and at the Warner Theater they truly made it a memorable time for
everyone that goes. If you have extra cash this holiday season to see a
beautiful show, this is the one check out!

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Pearmound Winery

Pearmund Winery in Fauquier County, VA, is a revamped and newly renovated vineyard that is worth checking out! This is one of the closest vineyards to Washington DC and is a very easy day trip, only taking about an hour to get to. Of course there are other vineyards that are in that area as well so you can go just for this tasting or keep moving on to others. You do taste about 12 different wines, which they specialize in their Viognier and this white table wine is delicious! They also have the option of buying a barrel if you want to join their club and of course different options of food and other wines. Their reds are also very well done! And the people are so friendly and happy to discuss the wines, the process, or happy just to be social with you.

The setting is beautiful! It is very country meets Tuscany. The outside seating is very scenic and relaxing. You are able to walk through the vineyard as well as the barrel room and it really makes the experience entertaining and a great spot to go wine tasting. The great thing about this winery is it is very children friendly as well as pet friendly. There are different games to entertain children, plenty of room for them to run around and your dog will love sitting out on the patio! This is a vineyard that is making a new name for itself, a great mommy’s day out, or fun for the whole family!

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The Washington Plaza, DC

The Washington Plaza Hotel is a little tiny slice of Miami put in the middle of Washington DC. The architecture of the hotel is very modern and airy with elegance. It is light and vibrant with some color which is different and refreshing for being in Washington DC. Most of the hotels in DC don’t have the resort fell to them and the Washington Plaza definitely does. The rooms are very spacious with comfortable and fun colors. There is a huge presidential suite that can be rented for a very large amount of money, but if you are looking to have a Miami experience in DC, and have the money, then it could be worth it! The big draw to the Washington Plaza Hotel is that there is a beautiful outside pool. It is very chic and there is pool service from the bar and restaurant. Most of the hotels in DC, if they have a pool, it is indoor, so this is one of the most appealing features of the hotel.

The hotel also offers two tasty restaurants, the International Bar and Ten Thomas Restaurant. Ten Thomas serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, which for the most part is all reasonably priced. Some of the entrees may get a little expensive for what the meal is, but most everything is locally grown and the chef prepares everything fresh in a very chic setting. The food is very tasty and the setting makes a fun day or night out. The International Bar serves a variety of fun drinks and cocktails and offers a smaller menu that is very affordably priced. I don’t know if I would say that the hotel is an overall child friendly stay. There were children in the pool and walking around with families, it is to be expected when you visit Washington DC, but most of the singles laying poolside were not happy when they got splashed. Though this would not rate as one of the top hotels to take your children, I think it is fine to take children there, my toddler did great, but it is a more mature cliental. No matter what age you are staying at the Washington Plaza Hotel is an enjoyable experience.

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A Sailabration for the Whole Family!

The Sailabration in Baltimore this year was an event that was not to be missed! Fun for the whole family, tall ships from around the world sailed into port, most of them were government or coast guard ships from other countries, and we were all allowed to visit and go on board! During the day time it was a history and culture lesson in the making. This was the perfect event to take a child to and have them learn about different countries, cultures and the fundamentals of sailing. Everyone working and crewing aboard had a special story to tell about how they sailed to Baltimore and the journey that lead them there. Learning about the journey and experience was just as fun as learning about the boat and seeing all of the fun aspects of a historic tall ship.

The evening was none the less of a huge party where each country’s boat would have an elaborate celebration on board. The boardwalk in Inner Harbor Baltimore was crowded with live music and people celebrating. The tall ship from Columbia had live salsa music and was going strong into the wee hours of the night. The tall ship from El Salvador had an elaborate ball and dinner happening, and everything would be watched and spectated, which made it fun for tourists and passer byers. The Sailabration was truly an event for people of all ages. There was something fun and entertaining for everyone to do and see. It was a celebration not only of sailing and tall ships but bringing different countries and cultures together. It was a great family environment as well as a great party scene! It was an event that was too good to be missed! So if you didn’t make it to Baltimore this year, don’t miss out next time!

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River Farm Garden Park

River Farm Garden Park is nestled on the Potomac in Alexandria, VA. It is the perfect place to spend the afternoon having a picnic with your little one! This park is part of the American Hortircultural Society but is open weekdays to the public, and the grounds are beautiful. The grounds itself offers literature to read about all of the gardening and different types of local flowers that are grown there. There is an education office with people to answer questions and give tours and everything is self-labeled so it is easy to walk around and enjoy the sites and learn about the gardening that takes place there. It is all set in a beautiful, colonial setting.

This is a great place to take your toddler to run around for a couple hours, or to enjoy a picnic. There is plenty of climbing areas and manipulatives available. There are also plenty of big and smaller tables set up just for that beautiful lunch hour in the garden. I went there not really knowing what to expect and was pleasantly surprised. There is plenty of nature’s beauty as well as the history. It is very easy to get to, just down the road from Mount Vernon. These gardens also make the perfect backdrop for a wedding. It is such a beautiful and romantic setting overlooking the Potomac. I would highly suggest checking out the River Farm and Gardens on a beautiful and sunny day!

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Moms, Go Visit the National Zoo!

The National Zoo is a great day trip for out of town goers as well as those who live in the metro area. Being from CA, and being someone that held an annual pass to the San Diego Zoo, it is hard for me to not have a high standard and high expectations of what a zoo should be or have. It is great that the National Zoo is free! Of course parking is at least $10 but you can always take the metro and not have to worry about it. It is a great place for moms to take their little one and burn off a few calories while walking around, the zoo has a lot of hills! There is a lot for everyone to see at the zoo. There is a wide range of animals and a petting zoo, "The Children's Farm." This is a great spot for children to be interactive with the animals and feed them, learn about them or watch them in a natural habitat. The zoo does a good job with trying to keep the animals habitat as natural as possible, which may be why you might find the animals inside more often then the outside display. It is hard to find the animals when you are first looking because most of them have the inside natural habitat that they can go into so you have to go inside to look through the glass. Most animals have the glass rooms where you can still see them. There was only a select few of the animals that could not be seen.

One of the most exciting things about the zoo is the giant panda bears on loan from China. Mei Xiang and Tian Tian (the giant pandas) are part of the China Wildlife Conservation Association and have been extended to stay in the National Zoo until 2015. The two pandas have produced one cub in 2005. They are very intriguing to watch. Most of the time people see them inside and it is truly amazing how huge they are! They will be sitting their enjoying bamboo and leaves or climbing around and enjoying their surrounding. The zoo is also going under renovations. There is a new elephant habitat that will soon be open as well as the new seal and sea otter habitat. The zoo, through the donations they receive continues to try and live up to the name of being at the Nation's capitol and in the Smithsonian family. The zoo does a good job with everything they have to offer. Most people appreciate that there is a lot of opportunity to be inside looking at the animals with all of the extreme weather the metro area gets and yet that is a critacism for others. If you are planning on going to the zoo for a full day or just a couple hours, there is a lot to experience and see and you won't be disappointed!

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