Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Events at Jammin Java, JCC Northern Virginia can keep you busy on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Not celebrating Christmas? Here are some nearby happenings on Monday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 25 Christmas Eve Humorist Rob Tannenbauam brings his show "Good for the Jews" to Vienna's Jammin Java at 7 p.m. For more info and ticket info, click here. Christmas Day JCC Northern Virginia's J Fest, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be fun for the whole family at this carnival-type event at the JCC Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Fee per family (up to 6 people): $20/ $15 JCCNV member For ticket info and registration, click here. Also at JCCNV on Tuesday - A Fiddler on the Roof Sing-a-Long, 3 p.m. This free film showing is a musical ending to the JCCNV J Fest activities. Camp it up and enjoy the classics like If I Were a …
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Creating a frugally festive home with some easy craft ideas.
The beginning of December brings an itch I'm so tempted to scratch! The craft aisles call to me and Pinterest beckons me to make those wonderful holiday crafts that I pinned oh so long ago! I've yet to find all my holiday decoration boxes, and I know I have more than enough to decorate my abode. However, every year I want something new and festive for the holidays, and that can lead to a lot of money spent on knick knacks that spend 11 months in a basement box. Rather than totally succumbing to temptation, I'm using my crafty ways for good, and finding holiday decorations that I can make using Dollar Store purchases, and items I already have around the house. So, get out your glue guns and paint brushes; it's time for some Christmas …
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Ironic Post-Modern Holiday Traditions for a rapidly changing world.
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Sunday, December 26, 2010
It's over, but we wanted to take one more final look at some untraditional Christmas traditions that seem to have been popular this year. Ugly Christmas Sweater Parties: Have you been invited to one this holiday season? Christmas sweaters were popular in the 80s, but have since gone out of style, but not for the ironically hip. Young people, who maybe never wore a holiday sweater in all seriousness, have been raiding their mom's closets and attics to show them off at parties- Ugly 80s Christmas Sweater themed holiday parties. What's the perfect hostess gift to bring to an ugly sweater party? How about a Chia pet? Doggie- Christmas Cards: Dog owners would swear that this is not in bad taste. After all, if parents can proudly display …
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Holiday traditions wouldn't be complete without a tasty gingerbread tidbit.
We know, we've already given you a gingerbread recipe BUT we didn't show you how to make it! So if you see a gingerbread house in your future, this is a good place to start. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, add: 3 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoons baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (Stir well) In a medium mixing bowl, add: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup molasses 1 large egg (Mix well) Slowly add the ingredients from the medium bowl to the large bowl. Stir well. Press cookies into formed cookie sheet (available at many department stores). Bake for 8 minutes on …
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Don't worry, you don't have to be a kitchen whiz to make these homemade cookies.
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Tuesday, December 14, 2010
We know, you probably have a ton of cookie recipes scattered throughout various cookbooks stacked in your kitchen. BUT we couldn't resist giving you some more pro cookie tips from instructor and pastry chef Noree Hatheway of the local Stratford Institute. She shares with us some of her own professional insights (and recipes!) on how to make that perfect Christmas cookie. "Always be sure to chill cookie dough for a a few hours, and underbake cookies slightly, because they'll continue to cook after you pull them out of the oven," Chef Hatheway said. "And homemade cookies are like, 10 times better in taste than the store bought dough, so it's worth the effort....and these recipes are pretty simple." GINGERBREAD COOKIES 2/3 cup light brown …
Friday, December 10, 2010
We asked The Lake Ridge Nursery how to get live Christmas trees to last well into the season and beyond.
If you decide to buy a real Christmas tree this year, you want to make sure that it lasts into the season. So Patch talked to the Lake Ridge Nursery to find out how to keep those evergreen trees nice and healthy. The Lake Ridge Nursery carries two types of Christmas trees this year: Fraser and Douglas Fir. Fraser firs seem to be the overall preferred type as they are heavier and hold ornaments better, and have less shed pine shedding. Douglas firs have the advantage of being lighter with a refreshingly light, citrusy pine smell. When you buy a tree here, the nursery provides a preservative called 'Kling', that's gets absorbed right into the water and helps the tree to last longer. Chris Smith, an associate at Lake Ridge Nursery, suggests…
Thursday, December 2, 2010
The Occoquan Merchants Association offers a way to give back for the holidays.
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Thursday, December 2, 2010
The holiday spirit is prevalent throughout northern Virginia, but no more so than in the charming waterfront Town of Occoquan. The Occoquan Merchants Association reminds everyone about the true spirit of the season - giving. And in that spirt, the merchants extend an invitation to all to Untrim-A-Tree and provide a gift for a deserving child. Through Thursday, December 9th, simply stop by Occoquan Town Hall or The Garden Kitchen and pick a child's hang-tag from the tree. Hours at Occoquan Town Hall, 314 Mill Street, are 9:30 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; The Garden Kitchen is located at 404 Mill Street and is open daily from 9:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Contact the Occoquan Merchants Association 571-334-7357 for further…
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Patch lets you know what makes impressive and not so impressive (inappropriate) gifts for workplace gift swaps.
Along with all the gifts you need to purchase for family and friends, you may also be participating in a Secret Santa gift swap at work. Gift giving can be tricky enough for colleagues, and even trickier if you don't know them very well. Patch has some hints for what to give and what not to give as a Secret Santa gift this holiday. Don't: 1. Buy clothing, if you don't know the exact size to get. Buying something too big or too small can be an insult and clothing is very taste specific. The only exception could be something that's meant for all sizes, like a scarf or shawl. 2. Get very religious. The movement to bring holiness back to the holidays doesn't always apply to the workplace. Generic Christmas items (trees, elves, Santa…
Sunday, November 28, 2010
The reindeer are resting up for the big sleigh ride. But that didn't stop Santa from making his annual trip to Occoquan yesterday!
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
If Santa's magical boat can zip down the river because of Christmas spirit, then we have the people of Occoquan to thank for it. Holiday spirit was yet again evident in this small, but very festive river-front town as Santa was greeted by kids and grownups alike.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
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3:04 pm on Thursday, December 6, 2012
Those are some excellent ideas! We do new decorations for christmas and often get ideas from homeseasons. This will be fun, maybe for the kids, Toilet paper Tube angels? You can use glow in the dark sticks, hole punch, tissue paper and toilet paper tubes. Hole punch the toilet paper tube (or poke holes with a pencil), place a glow in the dark stick, make the robe, wings, and head from the … more ›