Archive for August, 2010

Bourghetto Sangria Recipe

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

There comes a time in every Suburbanette’s life (usually the first and middle of every month) where she realizes that an expensive night out with the girls just isn’t in the (credit) cards. Still, that does not mean that you have to hole yourself up like a hermit until pay day rolls around. Plan a [...]

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Suburbanette’s Guide to Saving Money while Spending Money

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

In the past year I have played laser tag, gone on expensive dinners, gone on impromptu drinking binges, went on a twilight cruise through Georgetown, checked out museum exhibits and bought designer jeans from 30 – 70% off the list price. Crazy right? NO! Thanks to the power of group buying websites I am able [...]

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Suburbanette’s Week in Review

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Monday (8/16) Four years ago Suburbanbro and Suburbanette decided to make their college romance official. Congratulations to us! DC Restaurant Week starts today! Don’t forget to make your reservations. Tuesday (8/17) Summer Screenings: DC Shorts | Renaissance Dupont Circle Hotel | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | The Renaissance Dupont Circle transofrms its lounge into [...]

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District Sample Sale

Monday, August 16th, 2010

To my fashionista friends….yes I am talking to you….you know who you are get on it!

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Fun with the Smithsonian

Sunday, August 15th, 2010

Ever wonder what the Cave Man version of you looks like?  Well wonder no further… the Smithsonian’s free “Meanderthal” app allows you to upload a photo of yourself to see what you may have looked like a gabajillion years ago. The application is compatible with both iPhone and Droid devices.  For more information click here.

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Everybody’s Working Hard for the Weekend

Friday, August 13th, 2010

No plans this weekend? Suburbanette has got you covered….. Friday 8/13 Jazz in the Garden | Smithsonian Sculpture Garden | 5 pm – 8:30 pm | Free | Sangria + Jazz = Love 8th Annual Metro DC Dances | Carter Barron Amphitheatre | 7:30 – 9:30 pm |Free | Hip-hop, jazz and modern under the [...]

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The Legwarmers

Friday, August 13th, 2010

Ladies of the eighties listen up…if you want a real man, than Cru Jones of the Legwarmers is your guy.  Rocking the hottest mullet since A.C. Slater he would never EVER be mistaken for a lesbian at an Ocean City Bar (yeah I’m talking about you Justin Bieber!). The Legwarmers is one of the most [...]

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Perils of the Lost Jungle

Friday, August 13th, 2010

The last time I went to Perils of the Lost Jungle in Herndon, VA my baby brother had so much fun that he peed in his pants.  Literally.  When I asked him why he didn’t ask to go to the bathroom his reply was, “But I didn’t want to miss out on anything.”  Quite honestly, [...]

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Old Town Clifton

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

I am really proud of myself for planning a fun birthday outing for my mother this year. We took a day trip to Old Town Clifton which is a picturesque small town between Centreville and Fairfax and had lots of fun eating, shopping and sight seeing. I especially recommend going to: Peterson’s Ice Cream Depot [...]

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Jack’s Boat House

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

One of my favorite sunny day spots in the District is Jack’s Boat House which rents out kayaks and canoes right on the Potomac.  Located under the Key Bridge, the location is perfect to take your boat out to see all the monuments or check out the abundance of wild life around Roosevelt Island.  After [...]

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