The 10 Best Neighborhoods in Washington DC

December 10, 2021

10 Best Neighborhoods in Washington DC – Part 1 What are the best neighborhoods to live in, in DC? The answer isn’t straightforward. Washington DC and close-in suburbs like Bethesda and Arlington have a variety of residents at different stages of life. Those with young children attending schools seeking a different lifestyle than a recent […]

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Shenandoah National Park – Weekend Trip from DC

Shenandoah National Park – Weekend Trip from DC

December 02, 2021

Shenandoah National Park This year, I snagged a weekend in early November to stay at Skyland Lodge in Shenandoah National Park. The weather stayed warm so far into fall that our timing was pretty good after all. This is a good weekend getaway from DC – it took about 2 & ½ hours to get […]

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North Bethesda Maryland | Bras At The Lodge?!??

North Bethesda Maryland | Bras At The Lodge?!??

November 17, 2021

North Bethesda Maryland Located outside the beltway, North Bethesda Maryland is a Census Designated Place, with boundaries of the beltway on the south, the city limits of Rockville to the north, Rock Creek Park to the east, and I-270 to the west. History The entire area used to be a tobacco farm in the early […]

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Great Country Farms ~ Great for Families Looking for DC Day Trips

Great Country Farms ~ Great for Families Looking for DC Day Trips

November 03, 2021

The Great Country Farms We went to the Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival at Great Country Farms in Bluemont, Virginia! Fun fact: Henway Hard Cider Co is next door, which produces cider from the Great Country Farm Apples and it’s named for the joke, “What’s a henway?” About 5 lbs! I thought we would be here […]

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Asheville, NC – Is it a Great Vacation For Kids?

Asheville, NC – Is it a Great Vacation For Kids?

October 28, 2021

Asheville, NC – Getaway It was time for a surprise family vacation! Real Estate Dad lived in Western North Carolina in a prior life. He said he didn’t enjoy it at the time, but that he thinks he would have enjoyed it with me. I always heard great things about Asheville so I booked a […]

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