Updated for 2025 Forget resolutions for 2025. This year, instead of making promises we are unlikely to keep, we suggest just aiming to take a step in the right direction. No commitments. No expectations. No stress. The good news is that there are plenty of healthy, life-changing choices to make in…
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Updated for 2024 We all know Thanksgiving comes with a lot of gratitude, a lot of family time, and well, a LOT of food. So this year, start a new tradition with your family by joining one of the many 5k or 10k fun runs - lovingly referred to as Turkey Trots - that are happening around Fairfax…
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We live in a big, beautiful world. Supporting and protecting that world through environmentally conscious choices and sustainable practices keeps it spinning. In addition to the acres of green space and hundreds of parks in the area, many attractions, eco-friendly restaurants, hotels, and…
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Did you know that taking frequent walks and hiking can boost your immune system, strengthen your heart, improve your mood, extend your lifespan, and even improve your balance? So it pretty much gives you superpowers. And while of course you can take a walk around your block and see what the…
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With a fresh new year comes a fresh new perspective – and some pretty incredible things to look forward to here in Fairfax County. Here’s a preview of what’s new in 2024 in Fairfax County. What are you most excited about for the new year? Pick Your Interest: History & Culture | Arts & Entertainment…
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No meat? No problem! Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or just looking for plant-based meals, there is a plethora of delicious restaurants that offer unique local options for meat-free meals. This list offers everything from Vietnamese and Indian fare, to a cafe "learning center" hybrid and even a…
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Whether you're looking to unwind after a long work week or simply want to walk into the New Year rejuvenated, Fairfax County has many amazing day spas to choose from. Each unique oasis provides an utterly relaxing experience for soothing your soul. And let’s face it, you’ve earned it. Better yet…
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Travel inherently has the power to connect us all, to help us learn about other cultures and people, to help bring us closer to passions we never knew we had, and to help us enjoy the truly hospitable places, foods, amenities, and offerings of a destination. This year, as the world collectively saw…
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hos·pi·tal·i·ty noun: hospitality the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers. The COVID-19 pandemic that swept through America (and the world) for the past 11 months has ravaged our national economy, upended our national psyche, facilitated…
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thank·ful /ˈTHaNGkfəl/ adjective: pleased and relieved. expressing gratitude and relief. As we enter into the 2020 holiday season, I think it's fair to say that all of us have had the opportunity to reevaluate our personal and professional priorities during the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic…
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