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One of the most enjoyable of many Arlington, VA events is the 25th annual Taste of Arlington.  Coming this year on Sunday, May 20, noon to 5PM on Wilson Boulevard at the front of Ballston Common Mall, there will be over 35 restaurants serving their specialties.  Buy a book of eight tickets and test out eight different combinations of food and drinks. ... [Read more...]

Dear residents of The Bennington, are you at a point where you're sick of looking at the same furniture and decor? If so, there is a blog out there that can help you complete a redesign.  Whether it's adding flowers and pictures or switching around the furniture, roomenvy is there to guide you on your journey towards the perfect re-set.  If you're interested... [Read more...]

Ready for some weekend entertainment, residents of The Bennington? If you're looking to do something that is close to home, check out a movie at a theater near The Bennington tonight or later in the weekend.  There are lots of films playing at theaters right now, so check 'em out! Below you will also find a review of one of my favorite movies now in theaters: Regal... [Read more...]

Every resident of The Bennington  could use a little extra love in their lives even if they are fortunate to have tons of it already.  With that in mind, I wanted to share about some of the balls of fur that are out there waiting to love you and anxiously hoping you will adopt them.  If you are a dog person, look at the info below and see if any of these... [Read more...]

Have you heard of Twilight Tattoo, Bennington residents? No, it's not a tattoo parlor, but an event being billed as "a colorful military pageant." The history of Twilight Tattoo started more than 300 years ago when the British troops were called back to the barracks from the local pubs with a bugle and drum call. These days, it is known as "Tattoo" for... [Read more...]

An emergency fund is something that is often talked about but seemingly hard to build.  It’s not impossible, though.  TheSmarterWallet.com has some great tips for how to build an extra savings account just in case you are in a situation where you need to access the money fast.  The first recommendation is to find a good online savings account like ING... [Read more...]

If you're looking for ways to make an impact on the Arlington community, April 22nd is one day where you can do just that.  Team up with Market Common Clarendon and local companies to help recycle in an event they are calling SpringGreen. The two will be joining together to collect used items to recycle starting at 11 am.  Here are some of the items... [Read more...]

If you're traveling around Virginia and you decide that you want to take advantage of some services while you're out and about, Groupon is a great site to use because they've got everything divided by area and they'll give you deep discounts on anything from car care to tanning, tours and beyond.  Residents of The Bennington, have you checked it out yet? Whether... [Read more...]

Billed as "the nation's greatest springtime celebration," the National Cherry Blossom Festival is already in progress but will stick around until April 27th.  So, if you haven't had a chance to take part in one of the many events going on during the festival, the time is now, residents of The Bennington! The festival is in its 100th year, giving us the... [Read more...]

Resident of The Bennington, are you the kind of person who is constantly getting bored of your apartment decor? If so, it will take a little effort to shake things up, but not as much as you think.  Take a look at some of the blog posts below, courtesy of Belle Vivir, for tips to help you get thinking in the right direction: Layers in interiors: Pattern... [Read more...]

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