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Water Quality Awareness Month

As August is Water Quality Awareness Month I wanted to tell you why drinking filtered water is essential to you and your family's health. I was shocked to learn that every single day a person requires at least 20-50 liters of safe and clean water (washing, drinking, and cleanliness). Sadly, due to the aging infrastructure in the United States, we are currently in a water Keep Reading >>

Welcome Macy’s Backstage to Pentagon City

If you've been a long-time reader of Cherry Blossoms the Blog it should come as no surprise that we are big fans of Macy's and Macy's Backstage. I was lucky enough to cover both the openings of Macy's Backstage at Fair Oaks Mall in Fairfax, VA and Springfield Town Center in Springfield, VA. Macy’s Backstage offers a store-within-store shopping experience. Each of the stores is full of so many Keep Reading >>

The Week of NO

This past week my husband and I decided we would have the 'week of no.' That meant no spending on anything (except bills). I hated it. Loathed it. You see, my husband and I love to shop. We are foodies, we love fashion and decorating our house. However, lately, that spending (or my spending) has gotten a bit out of hand. Yeah, there I admitted it. This 'week of no' was to help us Keep Reading >>

Go Back to School with Slammers Snacks

When I say this summer has gone by way to fast I truly mean it. Life has been busy, busy, busy since my kids came home for summer break. I can't believe it is almost time for them to head back to school. This year is the first year my children will be at two separate schools and I am a nervous wreck. There isn't much I can control while they are away from me at school, however, the one Keep Reading >>

Keeper of the Lost Cities Summer Read-Along

Simon & Schuster is partnering with me for a giveaway! Summer can be a tricky time when you normally have your kiddos in school during the week. I cherish the summer because our life tends to slow down. No more dance class and soccer practice, no book reports or school projects to stress about... it's heaven. I get to have my kids home with me all day doing a whole lotta nothing. Keep Reading >>

Visit Staunton, Virginia

The small city of Staunton, Virginia lies between Lexington, VA, and Harrisonburg, VA. This quirky little city is full of shops, restaurants, museums, a replica of Shakespeare's Blackfriars Playhouse, Mary Baldwin University, and so much more. We took a weekend visit to this charming little city and decided to share it with all of you. American Shakespeare Center, Blackfriars Playhouse Keep Reading >>

NOW OPEN! Giant Food in Olney, Maryland

There is something so wonderful about walking into a grocery store that has been designed with its customers in mind. This is why I absolutely love the new Giant Food in Olney, Maryland. This is a sponsored post. This has in no way impacted my opinion. All opinions expressed are my own. Yesterday, I was able to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony of Giant Food in Olney, Maryland. This Keep Reading >>

#ParentingPlaylist

My 12-year-old daughter is the kindest teenager you will ever meet. She steers clear of drama and gossip and prefers to read books at home rather than going out with friends. If I had to pick our current parenting playlist it would be a classical duet. However, I know all this may change once she starts middle school next year. I want to keep the peace and harmony in our home so I am always on Keep Reading >>

Best Babysitters Ever

HMH Books is partnering with me for a giveaway. This post was sponsored by HMH Books I was never one that jumped at the chance to babysit. Don't get me wrong, I spent a fair share of my Friday nights babysitting for the neighbor kids. It was never my first choice as far as the job market went when I was a teenager, so the cover of this cute book spoke to me. I have always been an avid Keep Reading >>