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 Love in the DMV: 14 Family-Friendly Valentine's Day Events
 There are a TON of Valentine's Day events and specials for mom and dad, but what about for the whole family? We've compiled a list of the top 14 local, family-friendly, Valentine's activities for you to check out! 
 
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We want to hear who YOU think should win "Mom of the Year"
 
 
  Honor that special mother who does so much for their family and  community by nominating them for our "Mom of the Year" contest! The  nomination process is simple and runs through Feb. 15th so click the link below to get started!  
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Click here  for more Valentines cards, presents, crafts, outfits, ideas and more!    | 
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1. Recognize that money is an emotional issue - For many men who are wired to be providers, money brings up issues of  self-worth, so they take financial conflict to heart. For many women,  money represents security, so problems or disputes can bring anxiety and  even fear about survival. Tip: Choose a time when you're both relaxed and not rushed to start talking about money issues.  | 
 |   If the weather  is too frightful to play outside, or if your kids are longing for snow,  try one of these indoor winter activities. Play with pretend snow, grow  crystals, jazz up plain old playdough, paint like Jack Frost or create  three-dimensional painted snowpeople to liven up a dreary winter  afternoon.
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When: Feb. 7
 Where: Baltimore Convention Center
 One West Pratt St.
 Baltimore, MD
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When: Feb. 6
 
 
Where: Bull Run Regional Library8051 Ashton Ave.
 Manassas, VA
 
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When: Feb. 5, 6, 7
 
 Where: Chantilly High School4201 Stringfellow Rd.
 Chantilly, VA
 
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Mom Review: Sonic Boom Bat and Ball Set     
Mom Reviewer: Christy Petrak         
 
 
Crack...whoosh...boom!  As I stood by watching my father, husband and son try out the Sonic  Boom, I quickly agreed the name of this bat and ball set is certainly  accurate. Baseball roots run deep in our family, so my son already has a  garage full of equipment: bats, balls, a tee and a glove. He was very  excited to add another bat to the collection, especially one with a  different look and feel than a traditional one.The... to read the rest, click here! | 
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We have been  running the Best for FAMILIES survey in our magazine for more than 20  years! This year, we surveyed thousands of DMV moms and dads in over 200  categories and rounded up tens of thousands of votes. Take a "scroll"  down this list for access to the D.C. area's Best for FAMILIES  restaurants, retail, activities, trips and more! | 
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| | | Contests Check our Facebook page  for a ton of fantastic contests coming up where you can win tickets to fun and local events near you! Be sure to "Like" us so you don't miss out! | 
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 1372 Old Bridge Rd. Ste. 101
 Woodbridge, VA 22192
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