Winter Fit: 5 DC Fitness Blogs to Keep You Inspired as the Weather Turns Cold

As the fall air turns from wonderfully fresh to freaking freezing, you may find yourself crawling into your stretchy pants, under the covers and into hibernation mode for the Long. Winter. Ahead. While the temptation is indeed tempting, it IS possible to stay fit and healthy even when Jack Frost invites you to stay in and pour yourself another cocoa (with a box of cookies on the side - why not?). Sometimes the story of someone else’s struggle or triumph can be just the ticket to realizing that: not only are you not in it alone, but you are also not the only one wondering how to make palatable cookies out of quinoa or how to get a legitimate workout in the comfort of your

Holiday Cheer Live On Stage - DC Holiday Shows to Celebrate the Season

There’s something special about dressing up, layering on the coats and heading to the theatre for a seasonal performance that fosters holiday cheer among the masses. The capital city is bursting with said holiday cheer each year in November and December, and holiday shows to add a little extra magic to the season are in no short supply. Bundle up your favorite crew of sugar plum fairies and Scrooges alike and head to one of these fun and festive performances.

A Christmas Carol
Ford’s Theatre
November 19 - December 31

Join the curmudgeonly Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. A holiday classic made DC tradition

 How to Set a Local DC Thanksgiving Table

‘Tis the season of family gatherings and stretchy pants. As you recover from your post-Halloween sugar, alcohol and sugary alcohol coma, get excited for the gluttony and joy with a side of gratitude that is Thanksgiving (read: your next sugar-alcohol coma). Buying local is always in season, and Thanksgiving is the perfect occasion to challenge yourself to source your meal from a local food radius. Luckily, an abundance of local farmers, bakers and brewers are standing by to make the task an easy and fun one. Read on to learn how to load your Thanksgiving table with local and delicious DC-sourced grub.  

The Bird

Full Cellar Farm in Jefferson, MD offers pasture-raised turkeys along with a variety of fall

1332 Ritchie PL NE Washington DC 20017
$549,000
3 Bedroom,  1.5 Bathrooms, Central Heat, New deck
Open house Sunday November 22nd 1-4 pm
Virtual Tour

What a find! This bright and renovated end-unit townhouse is a gem in the hottest neighborhood in DC. Begin at the private front porch, overlooking this tranquil street and a manicured front lawn, shaded by a mature Japanese red maple tree. Enter into the large and inviting living room, and admire the newly refinished hardwood floors and all the original, unpainted wood trim and custom wood shutters.

The large dining room is perfect for the coming holiday season to entertain family and friends. The bright and updated kitchen is the ideal blend of modern while respecting the history of this home. Step

If holding down the turkey consumption record, then holding down the couch (and control of the remote) on Thanksgiving day is your style - chow down and carry on! If you’d like to add a little cheer, exercise or civic duty this year, check out the events below and get your holiday season off to an extra festive start.

Thanksgiving Day Parades:

Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Downtown Silver Spring: Georgia Avenue from Ellsworth Drive to Silver Spring Avenue
Silver Spring, MD

Beginning at 10 am on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, Silver Spring comes alive with balloons, floats, local and professional marching bands, plenty of glitter and good fun for all. Inflatable turkeys and other assorted animals will fill the

Have it all.

1004 Sigsbee Place NE DC 20017
$619,000
Open House Sunday1-4 pm
Virtual Tour
YouTube video tour

This is the place to call your own! A quintessential center hall Colonial located on the most serene block in Beautiful Brookland!

This home has been meticulously maintained and respectfully renovated with the finest workmanship and attention to detail. The living room fireplace will be perfect for winter, along with the home's Central AC and heat. The kitchen boasts lots of storage, modern appliances, and two sinks! The traditional floor plan with formal dining room and party-sized living room invites you to host Thanksgiving at your home. Holidays not your thing? Then grill outside and dine al fresco on the generous house-wide backyard deck

Fall Colors DC: Best Places to Soak in Fall in the DC Area

As the heat of summer begins to fade and brisk fall mornings freshen the air, sights and feelings of fall abound in the DC area. Grab a thermos of hot cocoa or spiced cider, bundle up and get out there – these fall colors are as fleeting as they are spectacular.

Rock Creek Park

While epic landscapes of red, gold, yellow and orange await in the farther reaches of the DC area, you don’t have to leave the city to catch some fall colors that will leave you ready for the change of season. Located close to home in Northwestern DC, Rock Creek Park boasts some of the capital city’s finest natural scenery. The park tends to hold on to its firework fall colors longer than other areas of the city

Foodies Rejoice! Taste of DC 2015

Every October, foodies, food trucks and those simply drawn in by the smell of grilling steak and whispered rumors of free mini cupcakes take over Pennsylvania Ave from 3rd St – 7th St in celebration of all things culinary. The Taste of DC 2015 food festival invites you to come eat, drink and be merry with masses of presumably jolly friends and strangers in a pop-up festival environment sure to please every palette. Sixty plus local food vendors; an alleyway of food trucks; beer, wine and spirit samplings up to your eyeballs and a limitless variety of specialty foods, usually served in adorable miniature portions on adorable miniature hot dog trays – what’s not to be jolly about? Kick off the almost-Halloween season and

1020 6th ST NE Washington DC
$869,000
Open House Sunday October 11th 1-4 pm


Welcome to this grand, spacious & luxurious residence with abundant room to spread out in the heart of the Atlas District and Capitol Hill. Step inside and find yourself in the grand living room with exposed brick walls and coffered ceilings. The large open-concept kitchen leads to a dining room perfect for entertaining. The second floor has three large bedrooms, a palatial bathroom, and an expansive rear deck. The top level contains the master suite with spa-like bathroom and walk-in closet, two roof decks, and private office. Just three blocks to the charm and artisanal fare of Union Market, three blocks to Whole Foods and REI (both under construction) and easily walkable to

Fall in love!

1318 Randolph St NE Washington DC.
$659,000
Open house Sunday October 4th 1-4 pm
Virtual tour
YouTube video tour

From your first steps onto the welcoming front porch and into the foyer adorned with original trim and gleaming wood floors, this home invites you in. The large living room with commanding fireplace and large window flows effortlessly into the party-sized dining room, making it the perfect space for entertaining. The newly renovated and spacious kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and cabinets galore. Another option for entertaining is to head outdoors to dine al fresco on the large and private deck overlooking the backyard. When your guests are all gone and the party is through, the bright and