 This Friday, Williams Sonoma will be opening a new store with a contemporary look for the brand at Mosaic District. The store will offer Williams Sonoma kitchen and food products, including a curated assortment of food from local businesses, and Williams Sonoma Home furnishings. In celebration of the opening, the store will be hosting an event with Top Chef’s Jennifer Carroll of Requin and a Trick Dog Pop Up Bar benefitting No Kid Hungry, Virginia. There will also be a Beauty and the Beast cooking class for kids following opening day, as well as a knife skills class offered on Sunday. Williams Sonoma will offer monthly cooking technique classes and events, wedding registry and product experts, and complimentary in-home design services. You can also enter to win $1,000 shopping spree at the new store! Sweepstakes ends April 30, 2017: www.williams-sonoma.com/mosaic  Opening Weekend Events Friday 4/28 7pm: Grand Opening Celebration with Top Chef's Jennifer Carroll of Requin and a Pop Up of San Francisco’s Trick Dog Bar benefiting No Kid Hungry Virginia Saturday 4/29 10am: Junior Chef Class: Beauty and The Beast 12-4pm: Williams Sonoma Local- Market featuring local food Artisans Sunday 4/30 10am: Knife Skills Workshop - Complimentary knife sharpening services will be available.  And, if you love to shop local -- the new store in Mosaic will be carrying the following local products:
Gunther’s Gourmet: Gourmet sauces and salsas made with all fresh and health conscious ingredients, named after their family dog, Gunther’s Gourmet donates a portion of their proceeds to the ASPCA. Virginia Gentleman/ Rocklands BBQ And Grilling/ Ashman: Starting out as a small college town job to barbecue whole pigs, Rocklands BBQ And Grilling makes BBQ sauces of all assortments for any grilling occasion. Loose Leaf Tea Company: Hand blended teas from the hills of Virginia, family owned and operated Loose Leaf Teas Company offers a wide variety of loose tea options. 8 Myles LLC: Unique and tasty assortment of locally crafted specialty wing sauces. Byrd Mill: Spoon bread and grits mixes sourced and crafted locally with delicious and warm flavors. Gordy’s: Hand crafted, seasonal and organic local ingredients that come together to create uniquely flavored pickled goods with an elevated taste. Harper Macaw Chocolates: Beautifully wrapped and tasty chocolate bars created by U.S. Marine Veteran with lofty goals to turn chocolate into a force for tropical reforestation. Element Shrub Company: Growing in trend, shrubs from Element Shrub company can add a unique and tasty element to drinks, mocktails and everyday cooking. Rocklands BBQ And Grilling/Ashman: Starting out as a small college town job to barbecue whole pigs, Rocklands BBQ And Grilling makes BBQ sauces of all assortments for any grilling occasion. Dear Coco Chocolate: Award winning bean to chocolate maker focused on Fair Trade, Organic and non-gmo chocolate making. All natural bars also featuring vegan and kosher options. Mouth Party Caramels: Delicious assorted caramels sourced and crafted locally, flavors feature, original, sea salt and Old Bay seasoned caramel. See you there this weekend! For more details about store location and house, please visit: www.williams-sonoma.com/
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 Now that Spring has arrived, Fair Oaks Mall is excited to announce the arrival of the Easter Bunny. Easter Bunny will greet visitors in Bunnyville -- a three-dimensional town for kids to explore. Located on the shopping center’s lower level in Grand Court West, Bunnyville features many places to visit including Hoppin’ Fresh Bakery, Hare Salon and 24 Carrot Bank. The last stop along the adventure is an opportunity to visit with the Easter Bunny and have photos taken. Those who visit the Easter Bunny will receive a complimentary gift (while supplies last). This special family-friendly holiday experience is being offered exclusively at Fair Oaks through April 15th. This annual event is free for the public to attend. Photo packages may be purchased onsite. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:
- Sensory Bunny April 1st & 2nd from 8:30-10:30am - Bunny Paws Sun. April 2nd 6:30-7:30pm and Sat. April 8th 8:30-9:30am - Children’s Science Center Lab Event to host free science event in Grand Court West on June 17th, 2017 from 1-4PM - Snoopy & Belle - SNOOPY AND BELLE IN FASHION (SBIF) exhibition will be on display from June 23rd through July 16th. SBIF is a WORLD-CLASS TRAVELING EXHIBITION OF DOLLS dressed by some of the World’s foremost fashion brands. - Summer Fun Fridays – Free (1) hour entertainment for kids and their families. The event will take place every Friday in the month of August. For more information and updates please visit http://www.shopfairoaksmall.com/events for the most up to date details of each event.  guest post by Becky Rehmann As Valentine's Day just passed, let me take a minute to brag about my husband. I'm extremely blessed, lucky, and spoiled to be married to my husband. And the fact that he's a chiropractor is a huge perk! When I have a stressful day at work or a long day with the kids...and a pounding headache, it’s so convenient to married to a chiropractor! A simple spinal adjustment helps me get aligned, relieve my pain and salvage my day. My husband has always been an entrepreneur at heart. He takes so much pride in his clinic and patients' care as a small business owner. He always knew he wanted to start his own clinic. He was initially deterred when he worked at standard insurance based chiropractic clinics. He saw the rising costs of copays for his patients and care based on insurance coverage. He was refreshed to discover The Joint Chiropractic’s model that makes routine chiropractic care affordable and accessible for everyone. The Joint offers affordable memberships without insurance hassles. 
The Joint Chiropractic may not be as convenient as being married to a chiropractor, but it is a close second. The Joint Chiropractic has over 350 locations nationwide and 6 locations in Northern Virginia. They are all staffed by licensed Doctors of Chiropractic. You don't need an appointment, just walk in when it's convenient for you.
Do you know what I love? When I'm traveling or away from my husband I can be seen at any of the 350+ locations. After an eight-hour car ride by myself with toddlers in a backseat, I can stop in at The Joint to get tuned up. Seriously, and they have all my exam notes. I just swipe my key tag, my info pops up on their computer and I walk to the back to get my adjustment. See what I mean, a close second! The Joint Chiropractic (Greenbriar) 13037-B Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax, VA 22033 | 703-996-4391 Hours: M-F 10-7, Saturday 10-4. Dr. Jarod Rehmann, D.C. (owner and lead chiropractor) Dr. Amir Azad, D.C. (associate chiropractor) Membership Cost: $79/month. 4 visits per month (Cost per visit less than $20).  Our Love Rising came to be after what Shelly calls "the series of unfortunate events." She's always had an entrepreneurial spirit. She previously owned two businesses in the special events field, businesses that connected people, fed people and were emotionally evocative. "Now I write and I speak about connection and living & leading from the heart and I facilitate mind, body, spirit events and retreats for people who are ready for change or desire a richer experience of life." Shelly is motivated by human connection and emotion. "I get a buzz from people whether its having coffee with a client, telling stories on a stage or in an intimate circle on a retreat in a far away place or creating a big event like LoveFest to gather people together for a heart opening, soul touching, mojo rising experience. I love making people feel taken care of, loved, special." Shelly is hosting her next retreat at Fairfax Country Club on February 11, 2017. To RSVP for this event, please visit: www.facebook.com/ourloverising/events Describe yourself in three words: Passionate. Present. Persevering What do you consider your greatest professional achievement? I feel like my greatest professional achievement happens when someone tells me that my stories, my videos, my retreats moved them, changed them, shifted a belief in themselves, helped solve a suffering I work with families with addiction a lot inside and outside of my work. They are a silent mass. When I touch something or help something heal there, I feel I’ve done my part to serve a greater good. What are your professional goals for the next six months? My dream for the next six months: 1. To take 14 women on retreat in Mexico. 2. To be invited to speak at big events. 3. To hold heart opening weekend retreats locally. 4. To keep the Our Love Rising Journal flowing. How does your company stay connected through social media? Facebook: www.facebook.com/ourloverising Twitter: www.twitter.com/ourloverising Instagram: www.instagram.com/ourloverising What profession other than yours would you like to attempt? Rockstar. It might be too late for that though and I'd need a voice coach. I’d love to connect with a crowd that way. How do you maintain a work/life balance? Presence and Practices. I try to give my full attention to the moment I am in. I have practices that create & help maintain connection and calm. I take time every morning to connect with myself and my spirituality. That helps me from getting in overwhelm. I don’t believe in multi tasking so I am present for people and my work. I do yoga and Pilates regularly. I listen to my body. I eat really well, I rest when I need it, I drink a lot of water. I connect with my inner guidance through nature and meditation. Lastly, I have boundaries around work and screen time. I don’t get on my screens until after my kids go to school in the morning and shut them down when they come home from school for a few hours or for the night so that I am present. What websites do you visit every day? My own. www.ourloverising.com. Yoga. www.wheelhousemindbodystudio.com. Facebook, Instagram, Medium. I check out Undeniable Boutique on Facebook to see if there is something that strikes my fancy. What are your favorite people/places/things in Northern Virginia? I adore coffee/tea/lunch/cupcakes with people, especially my kids, connecting with nature and live music, dancing and shows. I also love yoga dates with friends. Yoga at WheelhouseMIndBody Studio or Pilates at Studio BE Pilates Cupcakes & coffee/tea at Cupcaked in Clifton. Burke Lake when I need to officially disconnect. True Food at Mosaic. Wolftrap for fun music, dancing and shows. What is your goal for retirement? I figure I have a long time to do some really good work in the world before that day comes. I guess when I retire I hope I can just dance and be silly with the people I love. Do you have any advice for women who would like to start their own company? Just do it. Even when it feels hard. Even when people tell you not to or tell you it will be too hard. Even when its exhausting. Find the thing you love about it and do it for that. Delegate out the tasks that you hate or aren’t all that good at. Get to know your inner guide really well and you’ll always honor your true calls and be able to handle anything that rises up. Take really good care of yourself first, then take care of everything else. The healthier you are, the better able you are to represent your company, your work and yourself. Value yourself. Be Brave. Be Committed. Be Devoted. Allow for your missteps and your failures and keep course correcting. The path won’t always be clear, that’s when you take time to get really still and listen to your heart and your gut. Shelly's last thought: "Share your stories. Stories work like medicine, are inspiration for others, and connect us to each other. Thank you for the opportunity to share my story and offer wisdom gained on the journey to others who are considering entrepreneurship. I believe extreme faith is the secret to a successful, happy life and only you get to define what “successful and happy” feel like." CONNECT WITH SHELLY YOUNG Read Shelly's Journal: www.ourloverising.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | via Email 
On Thursday, I joined forces with Chevrolet for an amazing opportunity to give back to our community right here in DC. My friend, Jennifer, and I took a trip downtown to meet the Chevy team at the Capital Area Food Bank -- a great non-profit that is always in need of donations, not only during the holiday season, but year-round.
We spent the morning in Costco and did some serious spending. On our list of items needed was: canned and dry beans, peanut butter, canned veggies, whole grains, pasta, cereal, canned meats, and healthy snacks. If you've never taken a flatbed cart through the checkout line... it is quite the experience. We had SO MUCH GREAT STUFF!
We loaded up the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback with all the goodies we bought and took them back to the food bank. I'll be honest, I thought the Cruze might be a little too small to fit $1,000 worth of groceries -- especially since I planned on going bulk size at Costco! But, I was impressed with the cargo space -- and the delivery was seamless! Special thanks to Chevrolet for providing the opportunity to give back!
For information about the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback, please visit www.chevrolet.com. For more information and details about how to get involved with the Capital Area Food Bank, please visit www.capitalareafoodbank.org.
We're hosting a PRIVATE VIP Screening of the new Will Smith movie: Collateral Beauty on Tuesday, December 6th at 7:00 p.m. at Cinemark Fairfax Corner 14 (11900 Palace Way, Fairfax, VA 22030). The movie will not be in theaters until Dec 16! Use the following link to download your tickets: http://www.wbtickets.com/HousewivesInTheCity Want to stay in the know about upcoming events we're hosting? You can subscribe on our Facebook Event page: www.facebook.com/novahousewives/events.  About: When a successful New York advertising executive suffers a great tragedy, he retreats from life. While his concerned friends try desperately to reconnect with him, he seeks answers from the universe by writing letters to Love, Time and Death. But it's not until his notes bring unexpected personal responses that he begins to understand how these constants interlock in a life fully lived, and how even the deepest loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty Written by Warner Bros.
Happy 5th birthday to the nZone in Chantilly! To celebrate, we will be giving away a 5 month membership to one of our readers ($150 value). THIS WEEK ONLY, you can sign up to be a member at nZone for ONLY $5. The nZone will also be offering all sorts of in-house promotions and giveaways when you visit their location.
If you haven't been (I'm sure you've heard everyone talk about it!), the nZone isn’t just a sportsplex -- they aim for more. They provide safe, fun opportunities for athletes of all ages to develop athletic skills across a variety of sports in a family-friendly environment. The athletic programs include, but are not limited to: adult leagues (adult dodgeball!), kids camps, classes, physical training, and wellness programs. Oh, and they even offer "Parents Night Out" events! You can find a full list of their programs on their web site. Enter the giveaway below to win a 5 month membership to celebrate their 5th Anniversary! 
The nZone is conveniently located near the Rt 28 and Rt 50 intersection in Chantilly, VA. For details or more information about The nZone, please visit www.thenzone.com.
 Santa is all about the experience and this year Tysons Corner Center has partnered with HGTV to present “Santa HQ.” Families are invited to experience the wonder of Santa’s workshop in the digital age. Exciting interactive technology transforms and customizes the experience. This engaging new version of a visit with Santa uses digital tools to offer an augmented reality environment and a thoroughly new, enhanced social mediaexperience for families. At Santa HQ, kids will be “scanned” as they arrive to determine if they’ve been “naughty or nice,” enter an observatory where they will use special tablets to view Santa’s magical world - the night sky or Santa’s elves at work, for instance – be able to take an “ELFIE” (a photo opp as a dancing elf) and much more. Photo packages are also available starting at $34.99. As an added bonus, guests can start to make reservations with the man of the hour starting mid-September by visiting www.santa-hq.com. Shoppers also are invited to bring in an unwrapped toy and participate in Help Through Holiday Giving. Tysons Corner Center hopes to gather 1000 toys to be donated to a local non-profit organization.
Be sure not to miss any holiday events at Tysons Corner Center! Follow @shoptysons on Snapchat, Instagram, and Twitter and find them on Facebook at Tysons Corner Center. Check out www.tysonscornercenter.com/events for other festive events and promotions this season.
Friday morning, I pulled B from school for a special breakfast to welcome Santa and his Elves as they arrived from the North Pole to spend the holiday season at Fair Oaks Mall.
Exclusive to our readers -- you can use the coupon below for $3 off your photo packages now through Dec 10th!
In addition to Santa's Flight Academy, Fair Oaks Mall will offer pet parents a chance to celebrate the holiday season and visit with Santa starting Sunday November 13th.
For Santa Paws dates and more information on holiday events and promotions visit www.shopfairoaksmall.com/events.  We're hosting a VIP advanced screening of Disney's new movie: MOANA which will be in theaters on November 23rd. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ new feature film “Moana” is about an adventurous teenager who, with help from demigod Maui, sails out on a daring mission to prove herself a master wayfinder and save her people.
Thursday, November 17, 2016 - 7:00 PM Regal Majestic, 900 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910 *This screening will be in 3D. This is a special advanced screening. Please arrive early to reserve your seats as the theater is often slightly overbooked. To download your tickets, please visit: www.seeitfirst.net and enter the code: 342686. Three thousand years ago, the greatest sailors in the world voyaged across the vast Pacific, discovering the many islands of Oceania. But then, for a millennium, their voyages stopped – and no one knows why. From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes “Moana,” a sweeping, CG-animated feature film about an adventurous teenager who sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho) meets the once-mighty demigod Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson), who guides her in her quest to become a master wayfinder. Together, they sail across the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds, and along the way, Moana fulfills the ancient quest of her ancestors and discovers the one thing she’s always sought: her own identity. Directed by the renowned filmmaking team of Ron Clements and John Musker (“The Little Mermaid,” “Aladdin,” “The Princess & the Frog”) and produced by Osnat Shurer (“Lifted,” “One Man Band”), “Moana” sails into U.S. theaters on Nov. 23, 2016. For more information, visit http://disney.com/moana. Genre: Animated Comedy/Adventure Rating: PG U.S. Release Date: Nov. 23, 2016 |
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Hi! my name is Andrea and I'm a not-so-average Northern Virginia blogger, mom, and transplant from the Midwest. I host Girls Night Out events, meet ups, and write about events and my adventures in the DC area. I love to travel, brunch, and drink wine with my neighbors! I'm known to live on the wild side and order Venti iced double shots at 5pm.
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