Ask an Advisor Financial Resolutions for the New Year
I get a lot of questions about financial resolutions this time of year and while “saving more” is the most popular, resolving to save more may not be very effective if “more” still falls short of being “enough” or if you aren’t investing your retirement savings properly. I recommend you consider adding these five resolutions to your list. Resolution #1: …
Movement Prep
More Than Just a Warm Up “Warm up before you begin vigorous exercise”—a standard practice almost everyone has followed for decades, and still good advice today. At One To One, and other advanced training facilities, we aim to make the “warm up” much more productive through effective “Movement Preparation.” What does Movement Prep mean and what led us to this …
25th Annual Dulles Day Plane Pull
The Dulles Day Plane Pull at Washington Dulles International Airport attracted thousands of visitors for the airport’s annual free open house with a daylong schedule of activities, events and family fun on Sept. 23. Nearly 100 teams from many segments of the community pulled two jet aircraft with ropes in a friendly competition that originated at Dulles 25 years ago …
Mosaic District Hosts the Merrifield Fall Festival
Presented by the Greater Merrifield Business Association (GMBA), the Mosaic District hosted the annual festival which had fun for the whole family and showcased a number of local businesses. Music performers during the festival included: Split String Soup (Bluegrass), the Greater Merrifield Baptist Church gospel choir, Power Child (90s Alternative Rock, and Jeff from Accounting (Rock & Pop). The festival …
All That Glitters
When it comes to fine jewelry, the trend is toward simplicity Jewelry trends come and go with each season, but while large earrings, mythical symbols, hand bracelets and oversized pendants made a statement on fashion runways for the fall, the trends in fine jewelry aren’t nearly so dramatic. At Princess Jewelers, located in the Village Green Centre in Vienna, Owner …
2nd Annual Fairfax County Brewfest at Mustang Sally Brewing Company
The Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce and Mustang Sally Brewing Company presented the 2nd annual Fairfax County Brewfest at Mustang Sally Brewing Company in Chantilly last September. A portion of the proceeds benefitted K9 for Warriors, who brought several service dogs to the event, and VAVETS. All of Fairfax County’s breweries participated in the event, including: Aslin Beer Company, Caboose …
Sister Hazel Duo Played Jammin’ Java
It was 25 years ago when two friends from Gainesville, Fla.—Drew Copeland and Ken Block—decided to start a rock band called Sister Hazel, named after a local nun who ran a homeless shelter. They soon added lead guitarist Ryan Newell, bassist Jett Beres and drummer Mark Trojanowski and set off on the road to live their dream. Sister Hazel has …
Find Success With Reggio Emilia Approach To Learning
At the beginning of September, Beth Emeth Early Childhood Center (BEECC) welcomed Robin Cohen to the role of Center Director for the 2017-18 school year, with her goals being to enhance the fundamentals of the Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum and foster an environment that respects children’s ideas and thoughts while encouraging exploration of the world around them. The school, located …
