 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.
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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  Maimah Karmo always knew that that she wanted to be a servant leader in some way; and do something more meaningful than "just make money to acquire things." As CEO of Tigerlily Foundation, she has made a stunning impact on the lives of young women with breast cancer. "After my diagnosis with breast cancer, I found my passion and my 'eyes were opened.' Taking the leap into entrepreneurial non-profit leadership was inevitable. It wasn't a choice really - I was giving 'birth' to another child - almost literally. Creating Tigerlily and nurturing her was like having a baby. We were filling a niche gap and helping so many women. We are excited to celebrate our 10th anniversary this year!" Tigerlily Foundation is one of the only organizations in the nation providing assistance to young women (15-45) before, during and after breast cancer. More than 18,000 young women are diagnosed with breast cancer annually, and approximately ten percent die of the disease. Even though they get breast cancer less often than older women, younger women tend to have more aggressive breast cancers, so education about the risk factors and early detection is key. "When I saw how many lives were being touched, I was propelled more and more; and I'm driven by my passion. I will accept nothing less than success; and I love seeing how our work is transforming the breast cancer landscape. I love what I do, so it's not work" Describe yourself in three words: Full of faith, fearlessness and love! What do you consider your greatest professional achievement? Building my organization, Tigerlily Foundation, which impacts so many young breast cancer survivors; and working to pass two critical pieces of breast health legislation. What are your professional goals for the next six months? To have more fun... seriously! :-) What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? I love all my jobs! Right now, in addition to Tigerlily Foundation, I'm a single mom, an author, a blogger, I'm building a magazine and have a busy social and philanthropic schedule. I am good! How do you maintain a work/life balance? I schedule in time for me that is non-negotiable. It's on my calendar - like an appointment. I call those my Maimah days, where I don't book any appointments. I also make sure I practice my morning rituals daily - of exercise, meditation, prayer and reading. In addition, I treat myself often, and let "me" know how much I appreciate who I am and who I'm becoming. I make time for friends and I also love spending QT with my daughter. What websites do you visit every day? Tony Robbins', Neale Donald Walsh, Gabrielle Bernstein, Oprah, Marie Forleo What are your top three favorite people/places/things to do in your city? Favorite restaurant in Tyson's - Eddie V's. Favorite drink - apple martini, favorite person - my daughter, Noelle. I also have so many wonderful friends I love spending time with! What is your goal for retirement? I will be a travelling, soul-purpose seeking gypsy, who makes creates joy, makes friends, writes and brings people together. Do you have any advice for women who'd like to start their own company? Ask yourself whether this is your passion. Have a vision, create a "foundation" for your business first, study your business and know every aspect of it, and know that it's a long term commitment. Make sure to have other business owners who are part of your tribe, who can mentor, support, uplift you and help you pick up the pieces after hard times - mentally and through offering resources. Lastly, make sure you find ways to nurture yourself on a regular basis.
Fair Oaks Mall Hosts 5th Annual Sensory-Friendly Santa Event Reserved for Children with Special Needs  Reserve your space now for the 5th annual Sensory Friendly Santa event at Fair Oaks Mall's Santa's Flight Academy! Fair Oaks Mall will create sensory-friendly adaptations to Santa's Flight Academy to allow for a softer environment with lower lights and sounds for children with special sensory needs. This private event will be hosted outside of traditional mall hours and will allow your family to avoid the lines this holiday season. This year, we'll be hosting 3 sessions. Space is limited. Thanks to our sponsor, Reston Hospital Centers, each family that attends will receive $10 off their photo package during this special event. Register your family: Friday, November 18: https://sensoryfriendlynov18.eventbrite.com Saturday, November 19: https://sensoryfriendlynov19.eventbrite.com Sunday, November 20: https://sensoryfriendlynov20.eventbrite.com About Santa's Flight Academy: Santa’s Flight Academy is a wholly interactive and magical hero’s journey that transforms children into key members of Santa’s Flight Crew. Create memorable and sharable moments for families, including the Flight Suit Visualizer and the Flight Navigation Station. Experience a powerful and magical snow and light show inside Santa’s sleigh, and, of course, a visit with Santa Claus. Now through December 24th in Center Court. For more information about Fair Oaks Mall, visit http://www.shopfairoaksmall.com. Event made possible by:
 One of my favorite local non-profits, Tigerlily Foundation, is celebrating it's 10th Year Anniversary by hosting the EmPOWER Ball. Please join me in celebrating this amazing local organization's 10th Year Anniversary and help them to continue the important work of supporting women before, during and after breast cancer. Tigerlily Foundation’s Empower Ball will be held on November 11th from 6:30-10:00pm at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. Guests will enjoy a cocktail hour, with live music and silent auction, delicious food, an awards presentation, entertainment and dancing. Tickets are available online. This special event will be hosted by Mistress of Ceremonies, Dr. Katy Nelson (The Pet Show) and Master of Ceremonies, Ryan Rauner (The Rauner Group), to honor those making a difference in the world of breast cancer. Each of our honorees have made a significant and transformational impact with our organization. Our honorees include: Julie Nguyen, BEAUTY AWARD – Founder, Lash Moi: For more than 5 years, Julie has provided young breast cancer survivors with free beauty services to help restore their confidence after breast cancer
Susan Taylor, STRENGTH AWARD – Former Editor-in-Chief of Essence Magazine: As Editor-in-Chief, Susan has had a huge impact in ensuring that women of color have more education, awareness and dialogue about breast health Special Guest, TRANSFORMATION AWARD Cathy Backus, COURAGE AWARD – President, Send Me on Vacation (SMOV): Through the SMOV program, Cathy’s organization sends young breast cancer survivors on vacations; and metastatic patients on staycations, offering them weekend long trips that transform, empower and uplift them after breast cancer Mary Ann Wasil (In Memoriam), KM WARRIOR AWARD – Founder of The Get in Touch Foundation, Mary Ann created an organization to educate young girls on how to know their bodies and speak up for support. She was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer and transition in 2016. Her contributions to young women and the metastatic community were tremendous. Richelieu Dennis, INSPIRATION AWARD – CEO, Shea Moisture – Shea Moisture has been a committed partner to Tigerlily Foundation since its inception – through product donations, event and programmatic sponsorships. Richelieu was recently named one of Oprah’s Super Soul 100 Be Inspired! Visit their media page to see Tigerlily Foundation in action and learn about the impact they are making on young women nationwide. Tigerlily Foundation is one of the only nation-wide organizations providing full-lifecycle assistance to young women – before, during and after breast cancer – to include education, survivorship support, advocacy programs to support young women living with metastatic breast cancer and more. What differentiates us from other foundations are our critical focus areas: 1) specifically on young women – from ages 15 – 45; 2) on improving quality of life; and 3) on lifestyle and prevention, empowering young women to be their own best advocates. To learn more about the Empower Ball, buy tickets, sponsor, advertise, purchase tickets to donate to breast cancer survivors, or to donate to our silent auction, visit the EmPOWER Ball website! Email empowerball@tigerlilyfoundation.org for more information.  As Election Day nears, it’s time for a Presidential family field trip to Madame Tussauds Washington, DC. The wax attraction will host a Kid’s Election, where even young ones can learn about what it really means to cast a vote.
From Monday, October 31st to National Election Day on Tuesday, November 8, children will have the chance to learn about the election process through this interactive and educational week. During this time, Madame Tussauds DC will also offer $5 off walk-up and online admission when you mention the phrase, “5 for 45” or use the code 5for45. Hosted in the President’s Gallery, youngsters will receive a ballot and enter a voting booth where they will cast their decision and join the conversation in the most talked about Presidential race yet. Votes will be tallied and the president elect will be announced, showing Washington’s youth that every vote counts—even the small ones. Each participant will even receive their very own “I Voted” sticker, along with prizes and the opportunity to participate in a presidential scavenger hunt.
Disney on Ice presents Follow Your Heart is now at Eagle Bank Arena (formerly the Patriot Center) through October 23rd. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com, by calling 800-745-3000, or at the arena box office. Tickets prices start at $20. *I am a Feld Family Ambassador and was provided complimentary tickets to see the show.
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Can you believe it's already the middle of October? Before you know it, the holiday season will be upon us (only 9 weeks left until Christmas!). If you're expecting company for the holidays or need a deep cleaning before you set out your decorations, we're giving away a $300 Eco-Friendly House Cleaning from Maids in Brown! Enter below via Rafflecopter to win!
Maids in Brown is a local woman-owned company. Booking is easy -- you can schedule your appointments and pay online through their web site. Don't forget to use promo code: NOVA30 for $30 off your cleaning! 
Their cleaning experts use only natural cleaning products. They offer a 100% Money Back Guarantee: If you’re not happy, they will come back to make it right. They communicate honestly and openly-no upsells or hidden pricing for their eco-friendly products - they provide green cleaning at no extra charge.
For more information or to to schedule your appointment, please visit www.maidsinbrown.com. *giveaway valid for home address within 20 miles of Arlington, VA. sponsored content provided by Maids in Brown. Trick-or-Treaters to Haunt Fair Oaks Mall during 29th Annual Mall-O-Ween with over 20,000 expected to attend one of the largest indoor Halloween events! Mark your calendars for this FREE family-friendly event! Fair Oaks Mall is celebrating its 29th annual Mall-O-Ween, one of the largest indoor Halloween events of its kind in the Washington D.C. area on Monday, October 31st from 5:30-7:30pm. As part of the festivities, kids can visit Spooktacular experiments in the Grand Court sponsored by Children's Science Center. Enjoy photo opportunities throughout the center with Stiltwalker Costumed Halloween characters – plus, candy and activity stations with face painters and balloon artists!
Guests can stop by the Customer Service desk for additional sweet treats and special discounts toward this year’s Santa’s Flight Academy. The public is welcome to attend this free, family-friendly event and costumes are encouraged. For more information about this event and upcoming holiday happenings, visit www.shopfairoaksmall.com/events. |
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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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