By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun The holiday season is upon us and that means that many people are out buying gifts. Most people are shopping for family and friends, but some also will be picking up items for teachers: this is a time when many like to express their gratitude, and it’s natural to want to give them something. But what do teachers really want? If you ask your teacher friends, as I did, then you know there is no doubt about Continue Reading...
Santa photos take flight at Fair Oaks Mall Santa’s Flight Academy!
Thanks to Fair Oaks Mall for inviting us to Santa's Flight Academy! By Patricia Hall, Fairfax Family Fun Ready to visit Santa? And to get a jump start on Christmas photos and holiday cards? Santa has arrived at Fair Oaks Mall and will be there now through Saturday, December 24, 2016! The first-of-its-kind "Santa’s Flight Academy" debuts exclusively at Fair Oaks Mall this holiday season. The immersive holiday experience in the Grand Court West Continue Reading...
Plan a great Halloween party with Oriental Trading
We love to entertain, and one of our favorite times for this is Halloween. Few holidays let you have so much fun with decorations, foods, games, and outfits. One place where you can get all of this is Oriental Trading, which has a huge assortment of Halloween tricks and treats! Whether you're looking to make creepy crafts, hand out fun treats, decorate your "haunted mansion," or even find a great costume for Halloween night trick-or-treating Continue Reading...
Remember the ‘essentials’ for your party planning!
This post was sponsored by Charmin as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. There are some things in life that you never want to run out of: Money. Gas. Hope. Toilet paper. Like most families, we try to be sure we have enough of all these things. When it comes to toilet paper, we always try to have an ample supply in stock. Our family isn’t a large one, so we don’t go through toilet paper as quickly as some families Continue Reading...
Fantastic finds with Groupon Goods
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine. By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com When you think of Groupon, do you think of deals on concert tickets, home cleaning, car repairs, and the like? I'll admit it, that's what I tended to think of, too. And while Groupon is still a fantastic site for discounts on services and "experiences," if you're not looking at Groupon for products, you're only getting half the story. Groupon Goods is Continue Reading...
Dad, grad, or just plain rad: our tasty June giveaways
By Patricia L. Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Just a couple of weeks ago we celebrated dads and grads. But what about YOU? Who gave you anything? Well, if you deserve a fun prize -- or maybe dad and/or your grad did not get what they wanted, and you want to surprise them belatedly with a fun gift -- we have two great giveaways for you now! We know that food gifts always go over well, so we have two fun giveaways this month, one for you to enjoy Continue Reading...
Save on travel, fashion, and more with Groupon Coupons
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Note: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine. #GrouponCoupons #ad Saving money is important, and in this economy, it's often critical. But saving money also can be fun! Who doesn't love discovering a great bargain? I have always appreciated a good deal, and I know many of you do as well, especially families watching their budgets. But if you're not a coupon-clipper or don't have time to "hunt Continue Reading...
DIY: Portable party chandelier using a Chick-fil-A salad container
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com I’m always up for a creative challenge and it had been some time since I did something crafty. So when Chick-fil-A suggested creating something fun out of one of its salad containers, I jumped in. For Mother’s Day, Chick-fil-A had sent me gift cards to try a new Spicy Southwest salad and a Frosted Coffee, with a nice card and a challenge to “upcycle” the salad container. Enjoying the salad and frosted Continue Reading...
The Easter Bunny awaits you at Fair Oaks Mall
Thanks to Fair Oaks Mall for inviting us to check out Bunnyville! By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com Spring is just around the corner, but Fair Oaks Mall in Fairfax already has welcomed the Easter Bunny. On March 4, the Easter Bunny arrived at the mall's Bunnyville in Center Court, ready to greet families and take professional photos with children. Bunnyville, presented by StoneSprings Hospital Center, is a three-dimensional Continue Reading...
Fun Spring finds from Oriental Trading
By Patricia Hall, FairfaxFamilyFun.com When you get to a point that you feel you have "too much stuff," anything else that you bring to the house is better off if it falls into one of three categories: (1) consumable (such as food items), (2) practical, or (3) so unique you must have it. Though I now get to try out Oriental Trading products, I have been a shopper of the company for a long time and I always find multiple items that I'd love to Continue Reading...
