Finding Playgroups in Arlington, VA

Finding other moms to hang out with is essential. Not only is it a great socializing tool for your children, but it is so important for you. Playgroups are a fantastic way to build relationships with women who are going through similar situations are you. This bonding is a great way to find solutions to problems, discuss parenting tips, or simply vent! Below is a list of some of the moms groups in Arlington, VA and surrounding areas.

Mom's Club of South Arlington:
The Arlington-South chapter of the International MOMS club (Mothers Offering Mothers Support) meets during the day when at home mothers most need support. We believe being a mother shouldn't isolate you, so mothers can bring their children with them to all our activities. Any age children are welcome.

Mothers of North Arlington:
MONA is a local support group for mothers who primarily stay at home with their children, including those who have home-based businesses or work part-time but are home with their children during the day. Membership in MONA is limited to the following zip codes: 22201; 22203; 22205; 22207; 22209; 22213.

Joy Troupe:
Joy Troupe all about story hours, home play dates, music and dance activities, and baby appropriate outings. They believe in the power of the mommy network. The purpose of this group is to get together in person and to connect, network, and make new friends.

No Drama Mamas of VA:
No Drama Mamas is a social group geared toward stay-at-home moms and their children of all ages. However, working mothers and their kids are more than welcome. While we have some weekend events for moms and their kids, most of our calendar focuses on weekday events.

Natural Parents of Arlington:
Meet other stay-at-home parents who don't take the easy way out of parenting. We recognize that there are different parenting methods, but we choose the ones that feel the most natural... whether baby-wearing, breastfeeding, or cosleeping. We are looking for people to share information, experiences, and different viewpoints. A support system that open minded, non judgmental moms will enjoy and benefit from. With involved members and a very active calendar, we hope you will find the encouragement, advice and support you're looking for. Our activities are geared toward 2 to 5 year olds and will be held in Centreville, Fairfax, Clifton, Herndon/Reston and Vienna.

I'm relatively new to the Arlington area, and a semi-new mom to a 16-month-old girl. I'm constantly looking for ways to keep my daughter entertained and me sane. My blog follows me on the journey to go out and play in Arlington, VA! http://gettingoutinarlington.wordpress.com/

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Long Commute = Low Home Value?

NPR had an interesting story earlier this week about the connection between commute time and home values. Not surprisingly, the story featured examples from the Washington, DC metro area (I guess their reporters tend to stay close to home...).

It seems that while home prices for the entire DC Metro area declined some 11% last year, there was a distinctive pattern to the local variations within that data. Ashburn, located about 40 miles west of downtown DC saw average prices fall around 18% in the same time period, while in DC itself, home prices increased by about 3%. Close-in suburbs like Arlington and Bethesda have seen similar increases in their average prices. It seems that people are beginning to realize that there are tremendous trade-offs to living farther out and spending an hour or more every day in traffic. Some of these trade-offs are intangible, like time spent with family. Others are quite tangible and can be measured in dollars. With gasoline approaching $4 a gallon ($3.75 at the Texaco up the street from where I type at this very moment), the difference between a ten mile commute and a 40 mile commute is really starting to add up.

This is one very important part of why Orange line condos in Arlington have been holding their value so well even as the market seemingly became saturated with condos over the last five plus years. Arlington has done an award-winning job (literally) in managing its increased density without the increase in traffic that many predicted. In fact, Arlington saw an increase in population between 2000-2005 of something like 5% with almost no increase in traffic counts on major thoroughfares during the same time. The existence of a well-established public transportation network explains this seeming incongruity. As does the fact that most of the new housing built during that time was located very near this network.

The fact that people are less and less willing to spend half their day in the car has started to change development patterns nationwide. Atlanta, the poster child for sprawl in the 1990s has seen edge construction decline by something like 70% in the last few years while downtown building holds steady. This pattern is repeated throughout the country, especially in eastern cities that had seen major erosion of their downtown housing stock - places like Baltimore and Philadelphia.

There are bigger, more complex social developments that are part of this shift, of course. Average household size continues to decline nationwide and there are more and more people living alone. These people do not typically seek out the expansive lawns and quiet cul-de-sacs that typify exurban living. Instead, they look for opportunities for human interaction on their street, they want to be able to walk to conduct most of their daily activities and they don't need a large basement or a fifty foot hedgerow to do these things.

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Behind the Realtor - Model A Ford

Arlington, Virginia RE/MAX Allegiance Agent John Hotaling begins an adventure to restore Model A pickup trucks. This video is retrieving the 1930 Model A from Boonville, New York.



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Avoiding Problems With Your Next Electrical Job - Choosing an Electrician

For the majority of people getting started on an electrical project is a complete nightmare. There are things that you can do to help ease the pain of getting started though. Aside from hiring a quality electrical contractor, you need to also take the time to fully prepare yourself for the job that you expect to be done. This should include having clear expectations of what you want done, a full contact and all materials worked out in advance. Many people think that buying materials themselves will save time and money; however, this is generally false because of the complications that it can involve. Avoiding these problems is quite simple and you are going to learn exactly how to do it.

Your first line of defense against problems is a clear contract. It should spell out exactly what you are going to be paying, and exactly what you can expect to receive in return. You should also look to ensure that contact information is included in the contract as well as information on how you can go about getting in touch with the company in the event of a dispute. The contact should also spell out clearly all payment terms. This would include any periodic payments due upon completion of specific stages of the job, the approximate date of those completions and any other specific details that will impact the contract and payment terms.

You should also discuss materials very carefully. If you are looking to have lights and such installed then you are likely to have some very specific ideas in mind about what you want. While these specific ideas are great, it is best to just discuss them with the electrician and allow them to actually purchase materials. They can often get discounts, as well as they carry the burden of ensuring that all of the parts are included. Any materials that you purchase are your responsibility to ensure that all parts are present. Avoiding this by just allowing them to purchase the materials is best. Provide a detailed list if you have specific items that you are interested in though since this can make it much easier to ensure you get exactly what you want.

Avoiding these problems is quick and simple, but will require thinking ahead. Taking the time to cover all of these aspects before the job actually begins will allow you to get the results that you want, without any major problems or complications. Just remember, things do sometimes take longer to complete than expected, if you find yourself in this position, you should feel free to take your time and carefully adjust your expectations and discuss all problems with the electrician that you choose to avoid confrontations and unresolved misunderstandings.

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The Villas North Georgia Golf Vacation

Many people feel playing golf is one of the most splendid ways to vacation. Whether you are an amateur or an expert golfer, challenging golf courses never fail your enthusiasm and interest. And if you are one of those folks who dreams of a golfing vacation but hasn't taken one due to the cost limitations, we can make your dream come true! For those dreaming of a golf vacation, The Villas at Cooswattee in the North Georgia Mountains is the place to realize your dreams! North Georgia has some of the most scenic golf courses and provides you with a variety of other activities for you and your family.

The Villas at Coosawattee in the Coosawattee River Resort offers affordable, spacious, and quaint accommodations in the North Georgia Mountains allowing you freedom to golf at courses such as Butternut Creek in Blairsville, Whitepath in Ellijay, or Brasstown Valley. Accommodations vary from one bedroom cabins, three bedroom A Frames & Villas to two & three bedroom Condos. The expansive and varied amenities are exhilarating reasons guests choose The Villas at Coosawattee. Throughout the property, amenities are easily accessible, ranging from indoor and outdoor swimming pools, camp sites, river parks, exercise & weight room, game rooms, miniature golf, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, and basketball courts.

Reserve your villa with The Villas at Coosawattee and enjoy unlimited use of all the location's amenities while being only a short drive from scenic and leading golf courses. If your main goal is to be playing golf during your North Georgia vacation, then worrying about all the other available activities is unnecessary. But you may just be tempted to dabble in all the opportunities you will have before you. After all, North Georgia is home to the apple festival, scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, and breath-taking spring foliage.

Spring in the North Georgia Mountains begins early, bringing new life in March and as early as February. Enjoy North Georgia's exquisite display of dogwoods, azaleas, wildflowers, and mountain laurels as butterflies and hummingbirds visit the colorful and fragrant flowers. Ellijay's expansive apple orchards are blooming with aromatic and beautiful apple blossoms as the days become warmer and longer. The best thing to do is to take the time to plan before-hand for any miscellaneous activities you may have in mind.

As mentioned earlier, Butternut Creek, Whitepath, and Brasstown Valley are available for public play. Butternut Creek Golf Course is one of the area's finest public golf courses. Butternut Creek is surrounded by the majestic beauty of the North Georgia Mountains and features 6,536 yards of dramatic fairways. Experience the thrill of playing this mountainside course with 18 of the best holes in the northwest Georgia area. White Path Golf Course features 18 holes on a beautiful and challenging mountain golf course, with a driving range and practice green available. The golf course is open to the public; however, memberships are also available to Gilmer County residents and out-of-towners. Brasstown Valley Golf Club offers a spectacular mountain golf experience with scenery as breathtaking as the play is challenging. The club has been ranked by both Golf Digest and Leading Golf Courses of America as one of the top courses to play in Georgia. The golf course winds through wildlife preserves, ponds and streams framed in by the mountains. With four sets of tees, all skill levels will be able to enjoy a layout that is maintained to standards you'd expect from a course rated so highly. The facility also offers full practice facilities, Pro Shop, and lessons / clinics.

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