Weekly events, articles and contests from Washington FAMILY Magazine

FAMILY Giveaway: Click here to enter to win 6 tickets to Washington Harbour Ice Rink! The contest will be open through Jan. 16th!

A huge thank you to everyone who camp out to our Summer Camp & Activities Fair this past Sunday. We hope you had as much fun as we did AND found the perfect camp for your kids!

Even though January is halfway over, there is still time to decide on resolutions - and we don't mean the ones that only last a month or two before life gets in the way. Read this month's FAMILY Blog to see how you can create kinder, gentler resolutions for you and your family...

Indoor Play Ideas

It can be hard to figure out things to do during the cold, winter months. It's important to keep kids active when they can't go outside. We've compiled activities and things to do that will keep your kids busy all winter long! Click here for Indoor Play Ideas!

Contests

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EVENTS

Friday Mornings with Rocknoceros

When: Jan. 16
Where: Jammin' Java
227 Maple Ave. E
Vienna, VA

Metro School of the Arts: The Last Five Years

When: Jan. 16 - 18
Where: The Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H Street., NE
Washington, DC

Circus!

When: Jan. 16 - Feb. 15
Where: The Puppet Co.
7300 MacArthur Blvd.
Glen Echo, MD

Click here for more events happening this week!

ARTICLES

"D"FICIENT - Vitamin D Deficiency/Importance

Have you been feeling blue this winter? There may be a reason for it besides coming down from the holiday sugar rush! Most of us know the importance of vitamin D in bone health, but today science has proven this incredible nutrient to have numerous roles in maintaining optimal health including reducing the risk of depression, cancer, Alzheimer's and anxiety. Click the link above to find out more...

New Year's Resolutions: Time to do what works!

Do you have a New Year's resolution to do with losing weight or health? Is it the same as last year and nothing really changed? Did you start out with good intentions, but just got busy? Here are some tips on how to make your healthy New Year's resolutions stick!

Mom Blog: Musings from Me

Title: New from Disney: 2015 Disney Movie Releases!

Whenever I think of Disney movies,my first thought is always the Wonderful World of Disney. I watched the Wonderful World of Disney on TV as a child. We only had a black and white TV back then so I didn't get the benefit of all the bright colors. This was in 1970s New Jersey, when most people had color TVs. My parents were recent immigrants from England where... to read the rest, click here!