Slipstream: Enjoy Restaurant-Quality Fare in Your DC Apartment
Plenty of DC locals rely on Slipstream for coffee, quick meals on the go, or cocktails to wind down after a long day. This popular and versatile restaurant is the brainchild of husband-and-wife team Ryan Fleming and Miranda Lopez, who operate the shop with an eye to providing top-notch service alongside tasty...
READ ARTICLEHow to Start a Summer Herb Garden Indoors
If you love to cook with fresh herbs, there’s a way to do it without running to the store all the time. Simply start your own garden. You don’t need any outdoor space to do it—a kitchen windowsill and a few containers will do the trick. Here’s how to get...
READ ARTICLESip and Savor at Valley Brook Tea
Here’s something to look forward to: Meeting up with friends on a warm summer day, and finding the air conditioned oasis of Valley Brook Tea. You can chat it up over a cup of oolong or floral white tea, and finally be able to enjoy the company of a close...
READ ARTICLEMust-Haves for Your First Warm-Weather Run
With the weather getting warmer and warmer every day, you might be starting to take your workout routine outside on a regular basis. Here’s what you need to stay safe and comfortable while you’re exercising outdoors. Lightweight, sweat-wicking layers. Since spring bridges the gap between winter and summer, its weather can...
READ ARTICLEWhile Away a Sunny Spring Day at Meridian Hill Park
Getting outside to enjoy a bit of fresh air is important, and among DC area locals, Meridian Hill Park is a favorite destination for doing so. Located on the site of John Porter’s 1819 mansion, the park today preserves the estate’s formal Italianate gardens, filled with statuary, dramatic fountains, and...
READ ARTICLERestock Your Fridge at 14W at Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s has a reputation for selling top-quality groceries at bargain prices, as well as providing friendly, efficient service. Considering all that, it’s easy to understand why this place is so popular among DC locals. Yelpers report that the 14th Street store is kept immaculately clean, and that even though it...
READ ARTICLEEssential Spring Cleaning Tips for Renters
Spring has arrived! Get your apartment ready for the season with these spring cleaning tips. Get rid of anything you don’t need. The first step in spring cleaning should always be ousting any extra clutter. Donate clothing, kitchen items, and anything else you don’t use on a regular basis to your local...
READ ARTICLESpring Mocktails to Sip and Serve Right Now
The end of winter always seems to drag, but it’s safe to say the cold weather is in the rearview mirror this year. Spring has sprung, and with it, an array of fresh ingredients. Honor the season by tossing a few of those ingredients into these sweet mocktails. Raspberry Mojito...
READ ARTICLEFeeling Crafty? Here Are 3 DIY Projects Using Minimal Materials
If you’re in the mood to be a little artsy, harness that creativity with a fun DIY project. These projects require minimal artistic ability and few materials, so you probably already have everything you need to make at least one of them. Paper Dahlias [HGTV]If you have a cardboard cake...
READ ARTICLESay Farewell to Winter With These Slow-Cooker Recipes
Warmer weather is on the way! And chances are, you’re probably already enjoying the spring sunshine. But there are some good things about winter—like its hearty comfort food. Close out the cold season with these warming dishes. Crock Pot Chili [Dinners, Dishes and Desserts]There’s nothing like a big bowl of...
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