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Ashley has lived in Northern Virginia for more than 20 years -- first as a single IT professional and now as a blogging, freelance-writing, married mom of three boys. She has been published in The Huffington Post, Today Parents, and Scary Mommy, and is a lover of chardonnay, Doritos, and every kind of cheese known to woman.
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7 of DC's Most Commonly Mispronounced Places
Have you ever wondered if it's "Dupont" or "DuPont" Circle? Wondered how to pronounce Gallaudet or Grosvenor? You're not alone! We're here to clear up the confusion with seven of D.C.'s commonly mispronounced places (and misspelled ones, too)!
13 Presidential Quotes About Moms (and Pictures of Them, Too!)
Yes, it's true: Even presidents love their mommies. From Washington to Biden, look at these mom pics and read these presidential quotes about moms.
Visit These 3 Beautiful Covered Bridges in Virginia
Take a journey back in time when you visit these three beautiful covered bridges in Virginia, set amidst lush landscapes.
Visit the Beautiful, Historic Northern Neck of Virginia
What most visitors don't know about the Northern Neck of Virginia is that, besides its beautiful water views and lush countryside, it was the birthplace of three of America's first presidents (including the head honcho)!
Shark Teeth and Other Fossils Are an Easy Find at Westmoreland State Park!
Most people go their whole lives without finding a shark tooth at the beach (I've never found one), but at Westmoreland State Park in Virginia's Northern Neck, they're a guaranteed find!
DC's 3 Best Irish Pubs for St. Patrick’s Day
Whether you plan to celebrate all day long or just pop in for a few pints in the evening, you’ll get your fill at one of these three D.C. Irish pubs.
You Have to See the LOTUS Temple in Yogaville to Believe It!
Tucked away in Buckingham, an hour from Charlottesville, is an architectural and spiritual triumph: the Light of Truth Universal Shrine (or LOTUS temple). At the heart of a community called "Yogaville," the temple was commissioned by founder and spiritual leader, Sri Swami Satchidananda, the same swami who kicked off the festivities at Woodstock!
Walk on Top of the Shenandoah Forest with This Canopy Tour!
With this three-hour Shenandoah Forest tour by Virginia Canopy Tours, you can literally walk on top of the trees (and zip line from them too)!
Restaurant Shames Teen on Facebook for Paying His Bill in Quarters
A Lynchburg, Virginia, restaurant went on a rant on their Facebook page this week when a teen paid for his bill in quarters. 
Beat the Heat with These 5 Shady Playgrounds in Northern Virginia
At these five shady Northern Virginia playgrounds, you can get the kids to burn a little energy WITHOUT burning their little bodies! 
Virginia Drivers: Expect Weekend Lane Closures on I-395 Through Labor Day!
Drivers in Virginia should be prepared for cones, congestion, and road rage resulting from weekend lane closures on I-395 through Labor Day.
Virginia Man Totaled a $300,000 Sports Car One Day After Buying It
A Virginia man totaled a $300,000 sports car one day after buying it, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. 
8 Places to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in Northern Virginia
Skip the headache of going into D.C. on Independence Day, and check out these eight easy-peasy places to watch 4th of July fireworks in Northern Virginia!
Check Out These 8 Northern Virginia Water Parks!
Check out these eight Northern Virginia water parks this summer to mix things up!
Kids Bowl Free at Bowl America Every Day This Summer!
Fairfax Friday Rock the Block Is Back for the Summer!
Get Your Jam on in Richmond: 2nd Annual Jam Sandwich Music Festival, June 16!
Check It Out: Tysons Biergarten Uses Food and Drink Tokens Instead of Bar Tabs!
Show Off Your Skills at the Chalk on the Water at Lake Anne Festival!
Virginia Tech's Master Plan Includes Building an "Infinity Loop"
Go to the 38th Annual Herndon Festival: Fun for the Whole Family!
5 Free Things to Do in Ocean City This Summer!
Check Out These 10 Memorial Day Weekend Events in Northern Virginia!
Get Your Southern Cooking at this New Ocean City Restaurant!
More Action in the Friendly Skies: Virginia Chosen for a Federal Drone Program
Who Will Win the 143rd Preakness Stakes, May 19?
Take Your Train-Lover to the Manassas Heritage Railway Festival, June 2!
Wolf Trap Summer 2018 Schedule: You're Gonna Want to See This!
12 Free Northern Virginia Spraygrounds You Need to Visit!
Get Your "Dukes of Hazzard" Fix and Meet Cooter at Cooter's Garage!
Virginia Author Uses "Sheer Willpower" to Fight for Her Family
See Panoramic City Views of DC at the Old Post Office Clock Tower!
The Old Post Office Clock Tower, on the National Register of Historic Places, resides in what is now known as Trump International Hotel. The clock tower is operated by the National Park Service and open to the public!
Check Out the LanternAsia Light Display Until May 13!
Take Mom to These Gorgeous DC Museum Homes and Gardens!
Did You Know There's a VIRGINIA Museum of Natural History?
Drink Wine and See Farm Animals at Wisteria Farm and Vineyard!
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