Farmers Market

On the way home today, I was driving down Heathcoate towards Catharpin and stopped at a little Farmers Market!  It's every Thursday from 3-7pm at that retirement apartment complex called The Marque.  The market is in their parking lot.  The apts are on the right before you get to Heritage Hunt.  The market had baked goods, honey, soaps, and tons of veggies.  It was really fun!  They said they'd do it till end of October.  Ashley loved trying all the little tomatoes.  They also have fun exotic veggies like sugar babies (sweet little watermelons) and other odd things.  Very fun.

Bolt Bus

Okay Ladies, if you like going to New York City, here's your big chance!  The AFFORDABLE way!  I was a little skeptical at first, but I tried it out myself with my kids and Bolt Bus ROCKS!  You get on their website www.boltbus.com and book your bus.  It's a shuttle from downtown DC to Manhattan.  There are other locations as well.  But I must tell you that I was so impressed.  The bus was a huge, brand new.  Leather seats, free wi-fi, and outlets on the back of each seat so you can plug in those DVD players for the kids.  There is a bathroom on the bus and it was very clean, very new.  It took about 4 1/2 hrs to get to Manhattan and the best part is the PRICE.  I paid $60 for 3 of us round trip.  That took care of tolls, gas, everything!  The earlier you book a trip, the cheaper it is.  The tickets start at $1 round trip and go higher the later you book/more demand.  So go to that Broadway show or see the Rockettes!  You can now because it'll cost the same price as a lunch out.  

Spread the love...

I know this isn't exactly the type of post intended for this blog, but Heather invited me a long time ago and I've never contributed! For what it's worth I thought some of you might be interested in this, already know about it, or be kind enough to pass the info on to others!

Last week Christian and Stephanie Nielson were in a very serious plane crash. They are a young LDS couple with four children under the age of six. They are in critical condition. Stephanie has third degree burns covering 80% of her body and Christian has third degree burns over 30% of his body. The recovery will be very long and very expensive.

If you are able, please consider contributing to this fund that will go directly to the family. http://www.nierecovery.com/

This weekend, several websites are auctioning off items for their benefit. Go here to see the comprehensive list: http://www.designmom.com/. There are some great things out there all helping a wonderful cause! (designmom is also an awesome, awesome blog that you should be checking daily anyway! :) )

Updates about Stephanie and Christian here: http://blog.cjanerun.com/

Thanks guys!

Remember for Next Year....

Half Moon Beach is a cool place if you are like my family and don't mind swimming in mucky water. The sand is awesome there w/ sand volleyball and row boats too. You should check it out... it's in Strasburg only about 40 mins from Gainesville/ Haymarket.

Half Moon Beach website

Oh and it's named half moon beach because the water is shaped like a half moon :) ha. We wondered.

They have a huge outdoor paintball set up there too.

Toddlin' Time

Toddlin' Time is opening a new location in Old Town Warrenton and starting registration for their first 6-week session.  (They also have a location in Manassas next door to Stonewall Jackson High School.)  The Warrenton location is having a grand re-opening on Saturday, August 23 from 10-2.  They are also having free--free play sessions the week of August 25-29.   The Manassas location is having their open houses on August 27 and September 4.  Check out the websites for times.

I would like to sign Ryan up for one of the Toddle 3 classes (ages 24-36 months).  I would prefer a Tuesday or Wednesday class, but I'd go with someone else at another time!  Let me know.  I would go to the Manassas or Warrenton locations.

http://toddlintimeofwarrenton.com

http://toddlintimeofmanassas.com

Freepeats.org?

I haven't signed up for this myself since we moved... but I just got an email from a friend who says it's really cool so I thought I'd pass this on...

Ladies,
Freepeats.org is offering free registration for this week only to all of their local groups. You can check it out here if you are interested... http://babycheapskate.blogspot.com/2008/08/free-membership-week-begins-now-at.html
Enjoy,

Kids Night at Chick-fil-a

We went to Chick-fil-a on Saturday night and found out that they now have kids night every Tuesday, which means they get a FREE kids meal with every combo purchased. And Saturdays are Webkinz nights where the kids get a free meal if they bring in a Webkinz. Just thought I'd pass it along, I'm off to buy my kids some Webkinz!