living in DC

The Top 4 D.C. Holiday Events You Can’t Miss

December 5, 2016 /
D.C. Winternational Event

December is all about bracing for the winter, spending time with your loved ones for the holidays, and of course, all of the seasonal events for you to enjoy. D.C. is a haven for some of the best festivals and events, and this time of year, they have some of the best events to offer.…

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DIY: Christmas Tree Alternatives for Small Spaces

November 29, 2016 /
Alternative Christmas Tree For Small Spaces

Thanksgiving has passed, which means it’s time to start preparing for Christmas. You reminisce on every year that your family carried in that gigantic Christmas tree ready for you to decorate with candy canes and ornaments, but then you take a look around your small apartment and realize you don’t have the space to carry…

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National Christmas Tree Lighting

November 28, 2016 /
National Christmas Tree Lighting In D.C.

That special time of year is quickly approaching, which means our beloved capital will begin to set the city for the holiday spirit. Every year since 1923, Washingtonians gather near the White House for the most anticipated event of the year. Dec. 1 is the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, and it is an event…

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The 4th Annual Made in DC Holiday Marketplace

November 21, 2016 /
DC Beer On A Shelf

Washington, D.C. is a flurry of flourishing small food and retail businesses serving every type of patron throughout the city. From food trucks to small craft stores, there’s nothing you can’t find at the local small businesses in D.C. Washingtonians appreciate their local small businesses so much that each year, they celebrate them with one…

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Start A New Thanksgiving Tradition With These DIY Projects

November 18, 2016 /
DIY Thanksgiving Day Cards

With Thanksgiving around the corner, families and friends will gather around the table to show reverence and share a wonderful feast. Tradition is great, but even with the younger generations now getting older, new traditions must be made. While going around the table expressing your gratitude to your family is special, making a personal Thanksgiving…

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Featured Day Trip from D.C.: Lost Rhino Brewing Company

November 14, 2016 /
Lost Rhino Brewing Company Entrance

Washington, D.C. has some of the best craft beer at D.C.-born breweries such as Atlas Brew Works, Capitol City Brewing, DC Brau Brewing, and so many more. Washingtonian beer lovers rave about their local breweries and the delectable brews they have to offer, but we are raving about one brewing company outside of our beloved…

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Newseum Nights: Act Up!

November 11, 2016 /
Newseum Building Entrance

The Newseum has always been a museum known for its focus on the First Amendment but also on free expression. On Nov. 15, they will celebrate the right to free expression in one night. Join the Newseum for their last night of Newseum Nights next week Tuesday for “Newseum Nights: Act Up!” Every moment will…

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Try These 2016 Fall Cocktail Menus At These D.C. Bars

November 7, 2016 /
Multiple Cocktails On A Table

Fall is finally here and that means seasonal cocktails are coming to the District. Washingtonians have tried and raved about bar menus with delicious spiked hot chocolates, ciders and fall-inspired drinks to sweep us into the essence of autumn. As Brightest Young Thing had mentioned, The Gibson is one of D.C.’s cherished mainstays that is…

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This Is Halloween: Washington, D.C.

October 12, 2016 /
Two Halloween Characters In Washington D.C.

No matter what holiday approaches, you can always depend on D.C. to be celebrating it. Whether you are celebrating Independence Day or the start of the new year, you can always find some place in the D.C. area to celebrate. Halloween is right around the corner, and soon D.C. will be filled with the Halloween…

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Visit the Heurich House Museum in Dupont Circle

October 5, 2016 /
Heurich House Museum In Dupont Circle

D.C.’s museum and art scene has always been spectacular. There are all sorts of museums and art galleries all throughout the nation’s capital, that you couldn’t possibly visit them all in one week to fully appreciate each exhibit or piece in each of them. One of the best and largest museum’s in D.C. is the…

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