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Packing School Lunches the Right Way
Posted by Rebekah Lowe / Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
Many schools throughout Northern Virginia are taking steps to ensure a healthy and safe eating environment for children with food allergies. Find out what you should be looking for and what to avoid packing.
Plan ahead: Many schools now offer individualized meal plans (also called an Individual Health Care Plan or IHCP). Meet with your school’s nurse prior to your child’s enrollment about what options the school offers for allergic children. ¶ In Stafford County schools, almost every item containing peanuts has been eliminated from their menu, and anything containing peanuts is labeled with an alert. ¶ Look out for schools that offer a peanut-free table in the cafeteria. Many NoVA schools have added these tables for children with life-threatening allergies.
Keep the school informed: Meeting with the principal and school nurse is important, but don’t forget you should also make sure your child’s teacher, cafeteria manager, custodian and bus driver are aware of your child’s needs, as well.
Know your rights: Food allergies are considered a disability under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Make sure your child receives the treatment he or she is entitled to receive.
Be knowledgeable: The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network updates their website with information regarding food recalls. Recently, Chef One, Corp. recalled four cases of boxed “Chef One Pork Egg Rolls” because the product was found to contain undeclared soy, milk and egg.
—Alexandra Scarfone
Posted by Rebekah Lowe / Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
By Clara Ritger
While Staples and Office Depot certainly have everything your child needs for the first day of school, they aren’t the most cost-effective supply stores on the market.
School & Office Annex
A local store, School & Office Annex is oriented toward teacher and student school supply needs, but they also carry toys and office furniture. If you bring in your school’s list of must-have items and purchase everything from this store, you get a 20-percent discount.
12541 Dillingham Square, Woodbridge; 703-590-6070
Cascade School Supplies
Cascade supplies PreK-12 schools throughout the Northeast. It has an online catalog and free shipping for orders over $50. Become a member and sign up for their email specials to get discounts on their items.
www.cascadeschoolsupplies.com
Teacher’s Mart
You can also find them online, but walk into the store and you can find almost any educational tool one could want or need.
5765-M Burke Centre Parkway, Burke; 703-250-6777; www.teachersmartonline.com
Ben Franklin
Ben Franklin carries all sorts of office and school supplies, along with whatever supplies you’ll need for those upcoming class projects.
32 F Catoctin Circle SE, Leesburg; 703-777-4133; www.benfranklinleesburg.com
Dollar Tree & Big Lots
While these stores might seem like an obvious choice, many parents often forget to check their local Dollar Tree or Big Lots for discounted items. Why spend $5 on crayons at Staples when you can spend $1?
(August 2011)
Spring Break Guide: The Snowbird Scene
Posted by Eunice / Thursday, March 10th, 2011
With Spring Break for college students—and worker bees ready for a respite—just around the corner, it may be difficult to determine exactly which items are a perfect fit for your traveling needs. Not to worry, vacationers everywhere can breathe easy knowing that we have your must-pack items for six of the most exciting and popular Spring Break destinations.
Destination: The Snowbird Scene (Vail, Breckenridge)
By Sarah Jones
Savor nothing more than swooshing down some serious slopes when it comes time for Spring Break? If you’ve set those sights on the stellar snow of Colorado, here’s some ultra-cool gear you’ll want to include in your carryon.
skichalet.com
Midland XTC-100VP2 Adventure Action Camera
Capture memories with a camera tailor-made for the action-packed journey you’re about to enjoy. / Ski Chalet, multiple NoVA locations; skichalet.com; $99.99. (Vholdr Contour Camera Goggle Mount $19.99 additional)
www.alpineskishop.com
Ugg Beacon Men’s Boots, in After Dark
Fellas, scrap any worries about the elements and look just as sharp and cool on the streets as you do when racing down the slopes. / Alpine Ski Shop, 21999 Shaw Road, Sterling; 703-444-7844; www.alpineskishop.com; $199.95.
www.skichalet.com
www.skichalet.com
Terramar Thermasilk Glove Liners (White) and Manzella Women’s Maxw-10 Glove liner (Red)
Ladies, keep those hands warm, manicure saved, under your mitts with some basic glove liners. / Ski Chalet, multiple NoVA locations; www.skichalet.com; $13.99, $9.99 respectively)
Spring Break Apparel Guide: Help Haven Haiti
Posted by Eunice / Wednesday, March 9th, 2011
With Spring Break for college students—and worker bees ready for a respite—just around the corner, it may be difficult to determine exactly which items are a perfect fit for your traveling needs. Not to worry, vacationers everywhere can breathe easy knowing that we have your must-pack items for six of the most exciting and popular Spring Break destinations.
Destination: Help Haven (Haiti)
By Amanda H. Millward
For those people who want to spend their spring break responding to the needs of the Haiti earthquake survivors, we have compiled a list of must-haves in order for the sweet souls to be safe and healthy:
www.eddiebauer.com
Cotton Cargo Pants
While helping the misfortunate in Haiti, rescuers must also protect themselves from the environment. Wearing the appropriate clothing, such as cargo pants, will help reduce the risk of contracting a disease. / Eddie Bauer, multiple NoVA locations; www.eddiebauer.com; women’s $49.95 – $54.95; men’s $69 – $79.
www.groominglounge.com
Combat-Ready Balm
This is a great tool in the skin care arsenal. Put the balm on dry patches, bites, scrapes and sunburn, and it will heal the skin. A little goes a long way. / Grooming Lounge, Tysons Galleria, 1732-U International Drive, McLean; www.groominglounge.com; 1.25 oz for $5, 2 oz for $25 or 8oz for $60.
www.redcrossnca.org
First-Aid Kit Station
Since medical supplies are scarce, the CDC recommends that everyone traveling to Haiti should carry a first-aid kit. This one has over 200 items to help you while working to help others. / American Red Cross; 8550 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax; www.redcrossnca.org; 703-584-8721; $51.
Spring Break Guide: The Laidback Caribbean
Posted by Eunice / Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
With Spring Break for college students—and worker bees ready for a respite—just around the corner, it may be difficult to determine exactly which items are a perfect fit for your traveling needs. Not to worry, vacationers everywhere can breathe easy knowing that we have your must-pack items for six of the most exciting and popular Spring Break destinations.
Destination: The Laidback Caribbean (Jamaica, St. Thomas and more)
By Amanda H. Millward
After working hard all winter at your demanding job or frightful school schedule, you deserve some relaxation. While packing all of your necessities for your trip to warm weather and gorgeous beaches, don’t forget the basics to make your fun in the sun memorable:
www.southmoonunder.com
Sofia Fun Stripe Enamel Bikini
Going to the Caribbean isn’t fun unless you have a new and sexy swimsuit to flaunt your figure. This one ensures the gorgeous sea doesn’t steal the show. / South Moon Under, multiple NoVA locations; www.southmoonunder.com; $98.
www.modcloth.com
Star Sapphire Sundress
This versatile dress is lightweight to wear during the blazing hot days of the Caribbean, but just add some silver bracelets and earrings and you have a dress to take you into the evening in enviable style. / www.modcloth.com; $47.99.
bloomingdales.com
MICHAL Michael Kors Sicily Aviator Sunglasses
Speaking of blazing sun, don’t forget to protect your eyes from the heavenly yet harmful UVA and UVB rays. These always-in-style aviators will do just that while keeping you looking classically cool. Plus, they don’t cost a fortune—more money to spend on Caribbean jewels. / Bloomingdale’s, 8100 Tysons Corner Center, McLean; bloomingdales.com; $98.
Firecrackin’ Sales to Celebrate Over
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, July 2nd, 2010
Good morning shoppers!
As we all know, this weekend is a big weekend. Some of us may be packing up the car and heading to the beach, others may be staying at home making plans for picnics by the pool and then heading over to your favorite spot to watch the fireworks. Whatever your plans may be, it is sure to be a great weekend with even more beautiful weather!
Lucky for us, stores all over the area are celebrating our Nation’s independence with sales for us serious shoppers. Start the fireworks, because these 4th of July sales are banging!
The annual July 4th Summer Sale at Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets has begun! Now until Monday July 5 enjoy extra discounts on top of the center’s everyday savings of 25-65 percent off. For those of you who may not be familiar with the outlets, the center has over 110 discount designer stores including Burberry, Coach, Crate and Barrel, J. Crew, Lacoste, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, and more!
Another sale that you must check out before Monday is the Bloomingdales 4th of July sale. Now through Monday, you can save 25-40 percent on select merchandise.
We have a full two months of summer left which means we have plenty of time to soak up the sun in some of the season’s hottest swimwear that just so happens to be on sale now at neimanmarcus.com. There is a huge selection of discounted bathing suits and cover ups that will make us feel like a million bucks this weekend on the beach.
And finally, let’s end on a sweet note. CakeLove in Tyson’s Corner is celebrating 4th of July with their Red, White, & Blue Cupcakes for only $4. Swing by the store to pick up some if you’re in need of a dessert item to bring to the Potluck or if you just want to satisfy that sweet tooth of yours.
Enjoy these festive sales shoppers! Have a great 4th of July, and hopefully you’ll be able to celebrate in a brand new outfit you just got on sale!
-Natalie Hensley
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
American Glamour Badgley Mischka Slouchy Dome Satchel, in black, $329.90 (hsn.com)
Good morning, shoppers! If you are of the thinking that Tuesdays are traditionally a bore, I’m betting the magical shopping world may just mess with your mind today.
First of all, today, you can save big at the following stores among others:
1800flowers.com: Enter the code “MARTHA87″ to receive 20 percent off Thanksgiving gifts by Martha Stewart.
Calvinklein.com: Score 50 percent off handbags and wallets, no code necessary.
Nationaljeancompany.com: Enter the code “SITEWIDE20″ to save 20 percent sitewide, with a few exclusions.
Piperlime.com: Use your Gap, Banana Republic or Old Navy credit card today and enter the code “TUESDAYS” to snag a 10-percent discount.
Shoptheshoebox.com: Enter the code “SITEWIDE20″ to save 20 percent sitewide, with a few exclusions.
Southmoonunder.com: Spend $150 or more and enter the code “holiday20″ to score 20 percent off.
Thelimited.com: Enter the code “193653193″ to receive $50 off on orders of $150 or more, $30 off on orders of $100 or more and a $15 discount on any other purchase.
Other happenings:
The Badgley Mischka collection is now online at HSN.com. What do you think?
And, in case you were wondering, Emanuel Ungaro himself is “furious” about Lindsay Lohan’s collection for his namesake design house.
Plus, what do you think really happened to Rachel Zoe Inc.’s Taylor Jacobson? Think we’ll have to wait until the next season of The Rachel Zoe Project?
Freaky Friday Shopping Smashup
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, November 13th, 2009
Good morning, shoppers! Happy Friday!
Freaked out that it’s Friday the 13th? You should go see Paranormal Activity if you haven’t already, to really get scared. I finally saw it last night; I’m surprised I slept a wink. Or, better yet, keep your mind filled with happy thoughts of shopping fun.
To start, sign up here for ShopStyle Sale Alerts, which will not only send you the sales scoop as often as you would like regarding all of your favorite brands of clothing and shoes available in your sizes — similar to Shop It To Me — but also score you a chance to win a free pair of Louboutins!
Then, point that browser to luckybrand.com to save 40 percent on a sizable variety of stylish jeans for men and women through Sunday.
Next, log in to your Twitter account and start following DCfares for real-time flight deal alerts thanks to Travelzoo and its sister site, fly.com.
Then, redirect your surfing to bestbuy.com/at15gifts to explore Best Buy’s list of recommended gifts (ranging from DVDs to e-readers and smartphones), designed to raise money for its @15 program. That’s Best Buy’s teen-led social change platform that gives teens a voice in directing the company’s philanthropic giving. For every @15 gift purchased, a portion of the proceeds will go toward the @15 fund, which to date has helped Best Buy donate $750,000 to organizations including Teens Against Bullying.
Next, log in to your Gilt Groupe account to enjoy free shipping today.
And, finally, if you’re newly engaged or have a good friend who is, plan to visit Nicole Miller at Tysons Galleria on Nov. 27, Black Friday, or as Nicole Miller refers to it, White Friday. Why? All wedding gowns will be 70 percent off!
Oh, and don’t forget: Jimmy Choo’s collection for H&M hits stores tomorrow! Yes, the day we’ve all been waiting for is almost here!
More Sales, a Bloomies Benefit and a Party at the Patch
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Thursday, November 12th, 2009
Hi there, shoppers! If you missed all of the Veterans Day sales yesterday and thought your time to bag a bargain had come and gone, think again. The weather may be damp and cool outside, but the shopping world is hot to trot!
Ten of the happenings I’m guessing you may be most interested in (aside from the three fabulous events tonight, which I wrote about earlier this week):
1.) Gap’s Give and Get program, which starts today in Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy stores, featuring 30 percent off and helping out well-deserving charities (If you’d like to help the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as you save on seasonal fashions, hit me up for an invite at natalie@northernvirginiamag.com.)
2.) Friends and Family Sales at Bebe.com (25-percent savings with the code “FRIEND25″), whitehouseblackmarket.com (20-percent savings with code “8996″) and restorationhardware.com (20-percent savings with code “FFS2009″)
3.) The Closing Sale at oliounited.com, where ethically made clothing, art and gift items are now marked 50 to 70 percent off
4.) A huge sale sale on shoes and boots at stevemadden.com, where over 225 shoes are now being sold at up to 50 percent off
5.) The 24-hour Veterans Day Sale at chickdowntown.com, where sizzling styles are 20 percent off with the code “VET20″ through 11:59 tonight
6.) The 30-percent-off sale on Mommy & Me fashions at naartjie.com, one of my new faves for finding super-fun mix-and-match ensembles for infants and children
7.) The benefit at Bloomingdale’s in Chevy Chase tomorrow and Saturday where 10 percent of all sales made on the two days will benefit The Washington Ballet
8.) Simpatica’s Holiday Open House, in Fredericksburg, going on all weekend long, where you’ll find yummy snacks, discount shopping and a gift certificate drawing
9.) The Holiday Girls Night Out at The Dandelion Patch in Reston next Tuesday night, Nov. 17, where merchandise will sell for 20 percent off beginning at 5 p.m.–also, beginning at 7 p.m., tastings will be offered from Celebrations Catering and the Corcoran Winery; Matthew Christian Davis will be on hand to autograph “The Best of DC,” his 365-page coffee table book full of gorgeous images of local treasures; and Golden Girls LLC will be back, by popular demand, to pay shoppers for their gold and donate one-half percent of all gold reimbursements to Childhelp, which benefits victims of child abuse and neglect
10.) Shop-O-Nomics at the Helix Hotel in D.C. next Friday, Nov. 20, an event where area vendors will offer sweet sales on everything from beauty products to designer handbags, with tickets costing just $5
Happy Shopping!
Your Chance to Score VIP Status on Black Friday
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Good morning, shoppers! As if if things weren’t exciting enough with all of the Veterans Day sales to look forward to this weekend, just think, Black Friday is only three weeks from tomorrow. And, for simply telling Best Buy all about your Black Friday excitement now, you could land VIP status come the big day!
One D.C. area participant of the second annual Black Friday VIP Contest will win the following–over $2,000 in prizes:
–a limo ride to Best Buy on Black Friday, Nov. 27 (must be picked up within 20 miles of store #1092, Columbia Heights, 3100 14th St., NW, Washington, D.C.)
–a $1,000 Best Buy gift card
–early admittance into the store to shop for door-buster items and more
PLUS
–an Insignia Digital Camcorder to document the experience
To enter, all you need to do is submit a 250-word entry on what you’re most excited about for this year’s Black Friday here (for ages 18 years and older only). Good luck with that writing!
Ps. I’m also told that Best Buy will have a few other exciting contests kicking off on Black Friday, for all of the people waiting in line–sounds like the place to start the day, that is if you don’t plan on showing up at Leesburg Corner at the stroke of midnight.
