Must-Haves for Your First Warm-Weather Run
With the weather getting warmer and warmer every day, you might be starting to take your workout routine outside on a regular basis. Here’s what you need to stay safe and comfortable while you’re exercising outdoors. Lightweight, sweat-wicking layers. Since spring bridges the gap between winter and summer, its weather can...
READ ARTICLEWhile Away a Sunny Spring Day at Stanton Park
Spanning four full acres, Stanton Park (formerly known as Stanton Square) is one of Capitol Hill’s more expansive public parks. It’s also a historic location, marked as “No. 5” on Pierre L’Enfant’s 1791 plans for the city. When you visit, you can stroll along on one of the shaded paths, relax on...
READ ARTICLESpring Mocktails to Sip and Serve Right Now
The end of winter always seems to drag, but it’s safe to say the cold weather is in the rearview mirror this year. Spring has sprung, and with it, an array of fresh ingredients. Honor the season by tossing a few of those ingredients into these sweet mocktails. Raspberry Mojito...
READ ARTICLE3 DIY Projects Using Minimal Materials
If you’re in the mood to be a little artsy, harness that creativity with a fun DIY project. These projects require minimal artistic ability and few materials, so you probably already have everything you need to make at least one of them. Paper Dahlias [HGTV] If you have a cardboard...
READ ARTICLEEssential Spring Cleaning Tips for Renters
Spring has arrived! Get your apartment ready for the season with these spring cleaning tips. Get rid of anything you don’t need. The first step in spring cleaning should always be ousting any extra clutter. Donate clothing, kitchen items, and anything else you don’t use on a regular basis to your local...
READ ARTICLESay Farewell to Winter With These Slow-Cooker Recipes
Warmer weather is on the way! And chances are, you’re probably already enjoying the spring sunshine. But there are some good things about winter—like its hearty comfort food. Close out the cold season with these warming dishes. Crock Pot Chili [Dinners, Dishes and Desserts] There’s nothing like a big bowl...
READ ARTICLEFun Facts About the Spring Equinox
If you’ve been looking forward to spring for months, great news: it’s finally here. Or at least, it’s almost here. The Spring Equinox falls tomorrow—earlier than it has in more than 100 years! In the northern part of the world, the equinox can fall any time from March 19th to...
READ ARTICLERegister Now for St. Pat’s Run Fest 5k and 10k in DC
Alongside the nearby Arlington 4 Miler, the St. Pat’s Run Fest 5k and 10k in DC is a great way to get a good workout in this Saint Patrick’s Day weekend! Challenge yourself to a race—or to more than one—in the “shadow of the Washington Monument.” On Sunday, March 15,...
READ ARTICLENina May Features a Menu Full of Locally Sourced Ingredients
Since co-owners Chef Colin McClimans and General Manager Danilo Simic opened New American restaurant Nina May in November, glowing reviews have been streaming in. With both indoor and outdoor seating, including a gorgeous rooftop patio, Nina May has quickly become the perfect place for date night or dinner with a group...
READ ARTICLEValentine’s Day Recipes for a Sweet (and Savory) February 14
A bouquet of red roses, a day at the spa, a framed photo of the two of you… Any of the above would make a fine Valentine’s Day gift, but everyone knows that the most direct way to someone’s heart is through their stomach! So if there’s one day out...
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