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The holiday season means parties, food, decorations, cards, and of course shopping!! Black Friday has passed peacefully without trampling incidents, and now it is time to really find those treasures.  If you aren’t looking for the discount on the 42″ plasma or a bargain on three for one on video games, where would you go to really find those special gifts?  Northern Virginia and the greater DC area host some very special and unique shopping.  Many of these neighborhood shoppping districts boast local owners with an interest in the community.  So, if you don’t want to give your credit card to someone with a smock on…. try some of these areas….

 Downtown Fredericksburg  - Shopping in historic Fredericksburg spans three centuries. Literally unique among shopping districts, every shop in downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia is a small, one-of-a-kind, owner-operated boutique. Fredericksburg’s specialty antique shops draw keepsakes from rural and urban estates throughout the Southeast

Historic Occoquan  This peaceful, riverfront community is the perfect tonic for a busy, metro-area lifestyle. Come and experience Occoquan’s rich history and beauty. Shop and dine in over 100 businesses and restaurant.

Old Town AlexandriaNationally recognized for its early-American architecture, variety of hotels, unique boutiques, award-winning  and inexpensive historic attractions, as well as quick and easy access to the many free Washington D.C. sites, Alexandria is the perfect getaway to shop, dine and celebrate. 

Leesburg -Stroll through Leesburg’s historic district and you’ll discover quaint shops situated in stately buildings. Home furnishings and fashion clothing stores, art and antique galleries, gourmet food and wine boutiques, and more are waiting to be explored. 

Thanksgiving is fast approaching! Although Giant, Sam’s Club, Costco and Wegman’s all carry some variety of a holiday pie, you can be certain that it was pressed into that pan by some humongous machine out of 1984 and then a glob of some gooey preservative ridden goop was splashed into it by a siphon the size of a small Pacer.  mmmmm! Yummy? Seriously folks, you get what you pay for and your $8.99 pumpkin or apple pie you buy at Safeway will barely test better than actually eating eight one dollar bills with a little brown sugar and cool whip on top.  So… what to do if you don’t have time to bake yourself or you weren’t blessed with the Julia Child gene?  All over Northern Virginia there are small local bakeries that may want a few more of your George Washingtons, but will really deliver that homemade taste.  Washington DC and its surrounding suburbs is one of the few areas still rich in local bakeries.  Check out some of the ones listed and below…. and PLEASE contribute your local favorite.  Support these local bakers to keep our tastebuds fully functional. 

 Mom’s Apple Pie Company is one of the best and most famous, it has been featured on the Food Network with locations in both Occoquan and Leesburg.

Little Apple Pastry Shop is a little bit further out of your way in Aldie…. but fabulous!!

 The Red Truck Rural Bakery in Warrenton specializing in baked goods from local produce and their own fruit trees.

Baked and Wired In Georgetown is one of the most highly rated and reviewed bakeries in the city.

The Pie Gourmet in Vienna, Virginia called “a gem among local bakeries” by the Washington Post. 

Enjoy the holiday eating and post your favorite place to have pie!

Stafford - Raft Cove.  RENT $2,000 a Month

MBO76694

GREAT LOCATION off cul-de-sac! Ammenity filled, gated community of Aquia Harbour. Eat-in Kit, corian counters/sink, newer appliances, tile floor, LG pantry.  Crown molding throughout.  LR has custom(CM) plantation shutters, FR features surround sound speakers, wood-burning FP, french doors lead to large deck.  DR/kitchen bay windows overlook private bk yd.  LG MBR w/ CM wd blinds.   MBA has granite countertop w/ cherry double vanity, inset medicine cabinets, CM tile shower w/ dual showerheads.  LG walk-in closet w/ extensive shelving.  950 SF Lower Level includes rec room, BRM /full ba, laundry rm, work-out rm/office.  Plenty of storage! Pergo/ tile flooring throughout.  Handsome landscaping. Large shed for additional storage. Superb Stafford County Schools! Bus stops are 1 house away.  Neighborhood features 9 parks, 2 pools, Country Club/Golf Course, ball fields, tennis courts, MARINA, Pre-School and Horse Stables.  The Aquia Harbour neighborhood is <1 minute to I-95,  2 min’s to commuter lots. No smoking. Pets Upon Approval!  $50/mo discount for multiple year lease.

NextCare Urgent Care offers convenient walk-in medical clinics with licensed medical providers who are available during extended hours 365 days a year to treat any non-life-threatening illness or injury that needs immediate attention. NextCare is the perfect, timely health care solution for families and individuals of all ages, including those who can’t get in immediately to see their primary care doctor, are visiting from out of town or are new to the area and currently don’t have a doctor. Patients who do not have a life-threatening condition can save time and money by using NextCare as an alternative to the emergency room, where waiting times are on the rise.

­­Tired of waiting in a lobby? At NextCare you can choose to wait wherever you would be more comfortable and least inconvenienced by using WAHOO. Skip the lobby altogether!

How does it work? If you are already in the lobby, just provide the “We Care Specialist” with your contact phone number (mobile phone number is usually the best), stay within a reasonably short drive back to NextCare, and they will call you when your exam room is ready – it’s that simple! If you are at home or work, simply “check in” with NextCare online via www.nextcare.com/wahoo, click on the big WAHOO icon and follow the online directions. After completing the online WAHOO registration, they will call you at your preferred phone number to confirm online check-in and the chosen location and let you know that an exam room is ready – just for you!

No web access? No problem!
Just call 1-888-306-5310 and tell the NextCare representative that you want to take advantage of WAHOO; they will take it from there. After completing a simple pre-registration process, you can wait comfortably and conveniently for the call from NextCare saying “Your exam room is ready!” and then just hurry into NextCare to start feeling better, quickly.

At NextCare, they really do care about your comfort and your convenience, that’s why they offer WAHOO - waiting where you feel most comfortable.

 There are two conveniant locations:NextCare is excited to announce the following new location that opened in Fredericksburg on Monday, January 12th, 2009! 330 White Oak Rd. Fredericksburg, VA 22405  &15 South Gateway Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22406

*Please note: At NextCare, your place in line is always preserved, whether you’re waiting in our lobby

or at a WAHOO place of your choosing.

FOR SALE -

Manassas, VA  ~ Websters, WAY

To view this beautiful home go to http://www.militarybyowner.com/search.asp?

Gorgeous home with all of the upgrades! Just 1yr old.  Beautifully decorated w/exquisite hardwood floors.  Custom paint,frize carpet, crown molding throughout, custom blinds w/remotes.  Gourmet kitchen w/granite, 42″ maple cabinets and island.  Butlers Pantry, Jack-n-Jill bath, en-suite 4th bedroom, formal living room and additional office,audio system w/CD & intercom.  Huge finished w/o basement with room to expand. Deck and fully finished yard with playset.  Shows like a model.

To view other wonderful homes in the Quantico area visit the Quantico home page.

Welcome to the 4th Annual Fredericksburg Home & Garden Show!

TV Stars Andrew Dan-Jumbo and Vern Yip and are heading
to the 4th Annual Fredericksburg Home & Garden Show

There has never been a better time to renovate your existing home or to purchase the house of your dreams.” And don’t just take our word for it. Get over to the 4th annual Fredericksburg Spring Home and Garden Show, March 27th through 29th at the Fredericksburg Expo Center. to save on all your home projects. Plus visit our largest lawn and garden display ever with over 30,000 square feet to stroll through.. . .Fredericksburg welcomes two of the TVs hottest home experts . . . TLC’s, “Take Home Handyman”, Andrew Dan Jumbo, who makes his appearance Friday, March 27th at 2:30 and 6:00 pm and HGTV’s Vern Yip will be there Saturday, March 28th at 12pm and 4:00 pm. Both Andrew Dan-Jumbo and Verp Yip will make presentations followed by a meet & greet session.

Discover great ideas from area experts and meet celebrity professionals at the Fredericksburg Home and Garden show, March 27 through the 29th at the Fredericksburg Expo Center.

Tickets for the event, which are good for the entire weekend are very affordable:
Adults: $7, Seniors: $5 (Friday only) Kids 12 and under are FREE.

Show Hours -

Friday 27 - 1pm - 8pm

Sat 28 10am -8 pm

Sun 29  11am - 4pm

FOR RENT 

Stafford, VA ~ St. Mary’s Lane MBO6599

See Militarybyowner.com for more wonderful homes just like this one! For Sale and Rent.

Gorgeous 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, 4 year old home on partially wooded 3 acre lot in exclusive Magnolia Woods.  7/10 mile to brand new Elementary School and High School.  LESS THAN 5 MILES FROM TWO COMMUTER LOTS WITH SLUG LINES AND VAN POOLS TO PENTAGON, CRYSTAL CITY, AND DOWNTOWN DC.  Over 3400 square feet of living space including finished, walk-out basement with spare bedroom/office and full bath.  Master bedroom includes three walk-in closets and spacious bath.  Gas fireplace, alarm system, sprinkler system, upstairs washer/dryer, and dual zone heating/airconditioning.  Less than five miles to new shopping centers and restaraunts.  15 MINUTES TO QUANTICO MARINE CORPS BASE (commissary, exchange, and clinic).

FOR RENT - By Owner

Dumfries, VA - Grant Cottage Drive

Available June 1st. 

Lovely bright end-unit town house with 3 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half bathrooms, hardwood floors on main level, with upgraded carpet throughout the rest of the house, gourmet kitchen – w/island cook top, wall oven and upgraded appliance, fully finished English basement with marble surround fire place, 9’ ceilings on all three levels. The community offers swimming pool, basketball courts, Tot lots, and tennis courts.  Close to I-95, new shopping areas.  Schools are: Pattie Elementary School - 703-670-3173 www.pwcs.edu/Pattie; Graham Park Middle School - 703-221-2118 www.pwcs.edu/GrahamPark; Forest Park High School - 703-583-3200 www.forestpark.groupfusion.net

For more information on this home go to Militarybyowner.com and click in MBO49453.

National Capital Boat Show

Boats, boats, and more boats! That’s what you’ll see at the area’s largest Boat Show. More than 40 dealers will be at both buildings with everything from jon boats to motor yachts. Marinas, electronics, water sports, and safety equipment will be on display. Also you can talk to experts about insurance, financing, repair, maintenance and boating safety.

This is one of the largest boat shows in the region - serving the Washington, DC and suburban Maryland and Virginia markets. Dealers from throughout Maryland and Virginia bring a wide range of boats to the National Capital Boat Show including saltwater fishing boats, ski boats, runabouts, motor yachts, jet boats, jon boats, PWC, bass boats, inflatables, deck boats and pontoons.

If you’re looking for a Washington boat show, this is the place that the that has everything you’re looking for! In addition to the wide range of boats, exhibits include water sports and safety equipment, electronics and boating accessories. Also represented will be marinas, floating docks, boat lifts, outboard motors and inboard motors. Experts will be on hand to answer questions about boat financing, repair, maintenance, insurance and boating safety.

The National Capital Boat Show is conveniently located in both buildings at the Dulles Expo Center (formerly known as the Capital Expo Center) in Chantilly, Virginia, just minutes from downtown Washington, DC and the Washington Beltway. Acres of free parking and low admission fees make this show an ideal place to buy your next boat.

Just moving or have moved?  TOO Much “Stuff” ?  Why not turn your High Quality gently used items into cash for you?  Weecycled Wardrobe is a semi-annual Children’s Consignment Sale in Fredericksburg, VA  and a Second Sale in North Stafford.  This year they are combinging the sales to make one BIG SPRING SALE.  Shoppers come from all over Virginia and surrounding states to purchase high quality used children’s clothing.  There are over 600 Consignors and thousands of shoppers.

Interested in Being a consignor?  Get together all of your nursery furniture and bedding, cradles, strollers, high chairs, exer-saucers, walkers, Children pre-teen clothing and Maternity clothing and you can earn 55% of the sale price (which is determined by YOU). 

The spring 2009 Sale is just around the corner.  The deadline to enter your items is Thursday, March 19th at 12:01 PM

Drop off ends the next day, Friday, the 20th of March at 7:00 PM.  For more information on how to become a consignor click here.

Turn your items into CASH!!!  Plus if you are a consignor you will get Pre Sale Dates to enter the sale early