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Morning sickness is a nightmare! But how do you know when it's more than just morning sickness? The HER Foundation told us about the same disease the Duchess of Cambridge struggles with.
Weekend Fun!  
  
Gustafer Yellowgold's
Rock Melon Tour
Rock Melon
Date: Saturday, April 20
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 
Location: Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave.
McLean, VA
Family Adventures!  
 
National Aquarium  
Washington, DC Celebrates Earth Day
Date: Sunday, April 21
Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm    Location: National Aquarium, Commerce Building, Room B 077
14th and Constitution Avenue NW

Washington, DC

  

A Kaleidoscope Celebration
of Art & Music!

Fairfax Arts
Date: Through May 30
Location: Stacy Sherwood Center
3740 Old Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA

Discovery on the
Discovery High Seas
DateThursday,
April 18  
LocationNational Museum of Natural History
10th & Constitution Avenue, NW
The Sant Ocean Hall

Washington, DC
More Weekend Fun!  KidneyWalk
  
Northern Virginia Kidney Walk 
Date: Sunday, April 21
Time: Starts at 2:00 pm  
Location: Reston Town Center, Reston, VA
Language Stars Free Class Weeks are Here!
LanguageStars
Let your child experience our fun foreign Language immersion program first hand, featuring songs, games, art projects, treasure hunts and more. Language Stars offer programs in Spanish, French, Mandarin and German, all taught by our dynamic native-speaking teachers from around the globe.  And when you enroll during Free Class Weeks you will receive $100 OFF your Spring or Summer Tuition!*
*New Families Only
Dates: April 15 - May 5, 2013

Choose from 7 DC locations including Alexandria, Arlington/McLean, Bethesda, Fairfax, Falls Church, Gaithersburg and Reston

Click Here or call 866-55-STARS to Reserve Your Spot Today!
Events for Mom and Dad!
 
Take 5 for AutismTake 5 For Autism
Date: Friday, April 19
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Take 5 Boutique 
4920 Fairmont Ave.
Bethesda, MD 
 Quips & Tips for Mom and Dad

How to Choose a Home Builder
1. Be very clear on your financial status. It is very important to visit your bank or consult with a mortgage loan officer to identify your ability to obtain a mortgage and what you qualify for.
2. Have a clear vision. We encourage potential homebuyers to look on the Internet (Pinterest can be a great site to use) and through magazines to get an idea of what their dream home looks like.
3. Narrow down the location where you'd like to live. Many builders focus on certain areas of the metropolitan area...read more tips!   

These tips were brought to you by:  
Evergreene Homes - Looking for a home builder that will meet your needs? Evergreene Homes will work with you to create the home of your dreams. Visit their website at www.myevergreenehome.com
 Mom Reviews 
Woodloch

A Tradition of Family-Friendly Fun
 
Even though my family and Northern Virginia friends had never heard of Woodloch Pines Resort, it's always fun to try out new vacation spots, so my husband and I loaded up the car and headed to Hawley, PA (near the Poconos) with my 14 year-old daughter, 11 year-old son, and my mother (I'll respectfully refrain from giving her age!) in tow.... read the full review! 
Mom Blog - Real Housewives of Northern Virginia  AndreaKhouri
Yesterday, I asked you all for suggestions on kid-friendly finger foods to take to the neighborhood BBQ. My friend, Sheila, suggested an idea she saw on Pinterest for mini corn dog muffins...read more! 
 
Save The Date for these Fun Events!
 
Glen Echo Family Day
Date: Saturday, May 4
Cost: Free
Location: Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd
Glen Echo, MD 

Celebrate Mama
Date: Saturday, April 27
Cost: Free Celebrate Mama
Location: On the Square and Gibbs Street at
Rockville Town Square
HER 5KHER5K
Date: Sunday, May 12
Cost: See site for details
Location: National Harbor, MD
Learn more about this event!

March for DimesMarch of Dimes
Dates: Saturday May 4 (DC) and Sunday May 5 (Reston) 
Cost: Registration fee
Locations: Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC & Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA
Learn more about the DC event and the Reston event

Komen Global Race for the Curerace for the cure logo
Date: Saturday, May 11
Cost: $25 - $45 
Location: Washington, DC
Learn more about this event!

Herndon Festival
Dates: May 30 - June 2 Herndon
Cost: Free
Location: Downtown Herndon, 777 Lynn Street, Herndon, VA
Learn more about this event!

National Capital Area Kidney WalkKidneyWalk
Date: Saturday, May 11
Cost: See site for details
Location: Georgetown Waterfront
Learn more about this event! 
Sneak Peek!
Best for Families  - Best Realtor Nominees 
BFF2013 
 
 
 Here are a FEW of the nominees for Best Realtor: 
  Ms. Wendy Banner, Bethsda Gateway, Bethesda, MD 
  Ms. Laurny Eadie, Circadian Realty Croup, Reston, VA 
  Ms. Lilan Jorgenson, Long & Foster Realtors, McLean, VA

  ...See more nominees!

 

Is your favorite realtor on our list? If not, vote for them today! 

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Thank you for reading our eNewsletter!  If you have a great time at one of these events or have an interesting tip, please share it with us! It is our mission to experience the great adventure of parenting with YOU!

Sincerely,
Britni Petersen
Resource Editor
FAMILY Magazine
  

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