discount: Habitat ReStore – Saving You Money and Helping the Community - 03/07/08 08:34 AM
In our recent post about the Capital Home & Garden Show, we mentioned donating items to the Habitat ReStore.  The ReStore (7770-A Richmond Highway, Alexandria) is such a great place, we thought we would tell you a little more about it.
ReStore is a resale business that sells new and gently used building materials and home improvement items to the general public.  All of the materials are donated by local retail businesses, building contractors, suppliers and individuals and are sold at prices 50-90% below retail.  The Alexandria ReStore contains 16,000 sq. ft. of items including new or almost new appliances, top-of-the line carpet … (3 comments)

discount: Saturday Night Go Karts Party - 03/05/08 04:41 AM
On your mark, get set, go!
Looking for a good way to exhaust that competitive nature?  Are you up for some blood pumping adrnealine?  I have an activity that will be right up your alley - racing alley...
Saturday night is go kart racing night!  You can race your friends, co-workers or significant others on some of the most extreme go karts in the world.  These karts possess 6.5 horsepower, 4-stroke Honda engines with a racing inspired steering wheel.  They allow you to burn out of the starting gate, turn without hesitation and careen around the hair-pin corners.  These karts are certainly not … (0 comments)

discount: Dolcezza Will Be Making Parking Even Harder in Bethesda - 03/04/08 04:57 AM
Dolcezza, the charming little gelataria in Washington D.C. will soon be expanding.  They will be opening up a second store on Bethesda road in April of 2008.  The gelateria will be competing against the already well known and established local frozen delight vendors - Ben & Jerry's, Haagen Dazs, Gifford's and, in the summer, Clayboy's Shaved Ice.
Dolcezza specializes in making small batches of handmade gelato on a daily basis.  They only use the best available ingredients: local fruits, herbs, cheese, milk and cream.  They support local farmers, hand squeeze the citrus ingredients, grind the spices and roast the nuts all … (0 comments)

discount: Alexandria Boutique Warehouse Sale - 02/28/08 09:27 AM
At this time of year, your home may not be the only thing you are thinking about updating - what about your wardrobe? 
This Saturday, March 1, 2008 the 4th Annual Boutique Warehouse Sale will be held in Alexandria in a new, larger location.  The sale will take place at the George Washington Masonic Memorial (101 Callahan Dr., Alexandria) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Many of the area's best boutiques will be offering discounts of up to 90% off on some of the hottest brands.  This is your opportunity to shop The Shoe Hive, Hysteria, Treat, Tickled Pink, Apple Seed, Periwinkle, … (2 comments)

 

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