By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Fun costumes, good times with friends, lots of free candy... if you celebrate Halloween, what's not to love about it? For most people who celebrate the holiday, Halloween is a carefree good time. But for some families, Halloween can be a stressful time if they're on "hyper-alert" for food allergies. While most kids are happily taking candy from trick-or-treating, others are carefully sorting out which Continue Reading...
Santa Claws: Here’s where to get your pet holiday photos
Pets are family, too, so some people are more than happy to include them in their holiday photos. Northern Virginia furbabies have several opportunities to meet jolly Saint Nick and pose for pictures. Below are some ideas for where you can have get your pet holiday photos this year. Please check the official links below for details, and note that most places have some restrictions and may require a waiver. This list is not comprehensive -- if Continue Reading...
The last Easter egg hunt? Fun fillers to make it memorable
Thanks to Oriental Trading Company for inviting us to review its Easter holiday products. By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun Easter is one of our favorite holidays in our home, and it's no surprise -- my mom says that as a child, it was actually my very favorite holiday, with Christmas in second place. Although we do not have a set plan we stick to each year, we always celebrate in some way, including going to church, hosting or Continue Reading...
Thanksgiving eats and sweets in Northern Virginia
By Patricia L. Hall, Fairfax Family Fun Thanksgiving is coming in just about six weeks! Maybe you love cooking a big meal at home and everything that comes with it: the pride and joy, the aromas of the food... and even the mess and the hassle and the clean-up. But for families who don't have the time or the space or the inclination to prepare a big meal at home, dining out at Thanksgiving is an option. And it's more common than you might Continue Reading...
