Author: Andrea C
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Exclusive Island For Sale in Northern VA- $5 Million
It’s known as the Chopawamsic Island in Stafford County, VA. The island is 13 acres, has 3 houses, and is only accessible by boat. It can be yours for $4.7 million! https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/Chopawamsic-Island-Quantico-VA/24731443/ According to the Fox 5 article, some of the first power flight tests were reported conducted on the island many years ago. The…
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Bumpy Ride at CarMax-Brandywine, MD

I decided to test drive a 2021 BMW X3 at a nearby CarMax location a couple of weeks ago. I scheduled the test drive online and was excited about the opportunity to drive something different. Besides the fact that test drives are fun, the lease on my current vehicle is expiring soon. I need some…
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AirBnB- Not Always A Breath of Fresh Air! Ugh!
Booking your vacay lodging via AirBnB is for risk takers and adrenaline junkies. Why? Because you won’t know exactly what you’re getting until you get there. What a rush! 🙄😵💫 Will your rental be as described online or not? You just have to wait and see! And you have to pay close attention to the…
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UniverSoul Circus- A Phenomenal Cultural Experience!
Don’t miss out! Get Your tickets to the UniverSoul Circus! Location: DMV National, Harbor. Shows through August 14th. https://www.ticketmaster.com/universoul-circus-tickets/artist/804490 This circus is truly fun for all ages- from grandparents to grand babies and everyone in between. The incredible acts are from extremely talented (and very brave) folks from around the world. Every year I am…
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Wind Down Thursdays- MGM National Harbor- Awesome!
My husband and I went to MGM last night to meet up with family for dinner at Ginger. Traffic getting into the parking garage was a true challenge. We gave up and used the valet service to park the car. This left us wondering what on earth was causing all the commotion?! We discovered that…
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MLK Jr. Library- FREE Movies on Tuesdays in July- Washington, DC
https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/6573572 Location: New-ish Movies! 😁 And “free” sounds great! This library has a lot to offer the community. It has exhibits, scavenger hunts, and more! Check them out!
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Divine 9 Sorority Dresses at Macy’s! Absolutely Lovely!
As I was strolling through the Bowie Macy’s earlier this week, I was pleasantly surprised by the display of dresses designed to flaunt your sorority pride and support sisterhood! So awesome! You can purchase the items online as well: https://www.macys.com/style-crew//p/kasper-sorority-dresses/228079598 Check out this article for more information on the collection and the young lady that…
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Sunday Brunch at Party HQ- Bowie, MD- Not Exactly “Great”…
I took my Dad to brunch at Party HQ in Bowie on Father’s Day since it was close by and there was a car show right there at the town center. Everything was “reasonably ok”- the food, the service, the atmosphere, the prices, etc. For example, the menu includes some pretty good options, but I…
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Juneteenth Activities Across the DMV- Get A Comprehensive Listing!
There are SO many activities across the DMV area to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday! The fantastic article below from ABC News 7 provides a list of many of the most sought after events in the DMV area to celebrate: https://wjla.com/news/local/list-juneteenth-celebrations-events-washington-dc-maryland-virginia-community-festival-march-freedom All of the events listed sound like a must-see! I look forward to attending at…
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Milk & Honey Pancake Factory- A Tasty & Robust Menu!
https://www.therealmilkandhoneydmv.com/ My family and I checked out the new Milk & Honey restaurant in Suitland (Camp Springs) for brunch last Sunday and we were not disappointed! The customer service needs a little work, but the food was really good. We had a little difficulty spotting the restaurant because the name is not on the outside…
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A Milk & Honey Pancake Factory in PG County! Sounds Like Heaven!
Location: 4531 Telfair Boulevard; Suitland, MD The Milk & Honey Markey and Pancake Factory sounds like a fabulous place that I need to visit- STAT! It is an eatery, event space and market featuring small businesses and women-led enterprises. This location is reportedly larger and more up-scale than the original Milk & Honey Cafe. The…
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Top Golf on a Tuesday! Fun at a Great Price!
Bays are half price at the Top Golf National Harbor location on Tuesdays! Yay! Be sure to make a reservation days in advance to avoid an hour+ wait though. Yikes! While my husband and I waited for an available bay, we got a bite to eat at the in-house restaurant. While the service was a…
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BowieFest Tomorrow! June 4th!
After a brief hiatus, BowieFest is back! Join in on the fun tomorrow! I’ve been to this event several times and have had a blast each time. I’m always impressed with the community spirit. https://www.cityofbowie.org/783/Bowiefest
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DMV YouTube Podcast- “Real Talk- MF”
“Real Talk- MF” is a hot topics and current events podcast on YouTube. The panel consists of outspoken men with diverse backgrounds. The moderator is Kyle Piper, a Chicago native that currently resides in the DMV area. The podcast has several core panelists, but includes “guests” from time to time to shake things up. For…
