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During Black History Month: A Look at African American Art in Arlington

Promoting and preserving a part of history.

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‘Living Coral’ Named 2019 Color of the Year

Can help to brighten a space lacking natural light.

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American Heart Month

Making healthy diet and exercise choices are two keys to preventing heart disease.

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Senior Living: Weightlifting in the Golden Years

When done properly, strength training can have tremendous benefits for seniors.

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How to Talk About Vaping

Approaching conversation about dangers of e-cigarettes.

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Beyond the Resolution

Keeping a home in order all year long.

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Thinking Outside the Box

Ideas for original and attainable goals for New Year’s resolutions.

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Advice From Professors

Sharing things they wish they could tell their prospective students.

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Local Designers To Help Light Up the Season

Holiday wonderland this weekend will benefit Children’s National.

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Botanical Art Inspires New Line of Textiles

Local designer launches the “Flora Collection.”

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Preparing for Holiday Guests

Sprucing up a bathroom without a renovation.

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Habits that Stick

Key to making changing old habits and making new ones.

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Independent School Applications: The Essay

Admissions directors offer insight into what makes certain essays stand out.

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Teaching Gratitude and Giving

Child development experts share suggestions for helping children develop a sense of altruism.

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Lighting Up the Season

Event teams young patients with designers and artists to create holiday decor for charity.

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A Good Night’s Sleep

The impact of sleep deprivation and how to avoid it.

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Carving Made Easy

A lesson in creating a front porch-worthy Halloween pumpkin.

Holiday-Ready Kitchen

Minor changes deliver big impact in time for holiday gatherings.

Traveling in the Golden Years

Getting in shape before a trip can help prevent travel-related injuries.

Life After Retirement

Staying engaged, connected and active

A Bucket List for Fall

Activities that will add spice to the season.

Navigating the Tween Years

Child development experts offer suggestions for a difficult period of development.

Design Upgrades for Fall

Minor elements can make a major impact as seasons change.

Aiming for Long-Term Fitness

Study shows physical declines can be detected as early as age 50.

Lunches That Make the Grade

Ideas for packing healthy foods that children won’t want to trade.

Preparing for New School Year

Home organizing saves space and time.

Required Vaccinations for School

Local clinics offer free immunizations.

Best for Family Road Trips: Top audiobook picks for long drives with children

Designing a Midsummer Table

Using flowers and color to create a summer wonderland.

Talking to Children about Suicide

Creating safe environment is key to opening a discussion.

Preparing Home for Summer

From finding spaces for wet swimsuits and school papers to adding new throw pillows, small touches can add a warm-weather feel.

Families Meditating Together

Family mindfulness practices can boost overall wellbeing.

More Than an Apple for Teacher

Gifts for those who educate children.

Ready for Summer

Time to dust off and spruce up patios for a season of al fresco entertaining.

Wellbeing: Erasing the Stigma

Mental Health advocates work to tear down barriers to treatment.

Store’s Anniversary Offers Block Party in Alexandria

Camps & Schools: Affording Summer Camp

For families with a limited budget, paying for camp can be a challenge.

Teaching Lessons in Money Management

April is Financial Literacy Month.

Spring in Bloom

Preparing and planning a colorful warm-weather garden.

Too Late for a Flu Shot?

Flu season may continue longer than usual this year.

Manners in the Tech Age

Etiquette classes aim to teach lost art of manners.

Highlighting Features that Improve Functionality

Designer must-haves for building a dream kitchen.

Discussing School Shootings and Other Violence with Children

Open dialogue is key to quelling fear, say mental health professionals.

Diving into Black History with Books

Local educators suggest books to read in celebration of African American History Month.

Styling a Coffee Table

Using décor to make a table pop.

End of Era for the D.C. Design House

Feeding the Flu

What to eat when fighting the flu.

Gifts for Valentine’s Day

Local tastemakers offer thoughtful giving suggestions.

New Year, New Order

Local organizers teach methods for streamlining a space.

2018 Color of the Year: Ultra Violet

Mixed reactions from local tastemakers who offer design ideas.