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This online community was developed to support, inform and engage families with young children in Del Ray, Alexandria, Virginia. I can’t think of a better place to raise my two children and I’m sure you agree more! Enjoy the blog and everything Del Ray has to offer!

Nov 30, 2011

Santa arrives in Del Ray this coming Friday, Dec. 2nd. at the annual Del Ray Holiday Tree Lighting. The kids can visit with Santa, there will be thousands of Luminaries along the Avenue and special “Holiday Spirits” that will be offered by many of the retail businesses in Del Ray.  The Tree Lighting and visit […]

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Nov 28, 2011

Emotional Balance for my 4 year old?  Sign me up after a night of tantrums and meltdowns! Yokid  is offering preschool children ages 3 to 5 years old yoga classes once a month.  This Thur., Dec. 1, bring your budding yogi for traditional yoga poses, games, partner exercises, arts, crafts, music, songs and yoga sounds. […]

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Nov 25, 2011

The Capital Christmas Tree is stopping at Mount Vernon Community School on Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.  There will be fun activities for kids.  Highlights of the event also include a Share the Road Highway Safety Tractor-Trailer that allows kids and the community to get up in the cab of the truck and see firsthand […]

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Nov 21, 2011

Everyone knows that preschools in Alexandria can be harder to get into than college, so we’re so excited to see the Agudas Achim Preschool has a new “Young Twos” class forming. If your child will have turned two between October 1, 2011 and January 1, 2012, there is still room to join! The 3-day per […]

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Nov 20, 2011

We’re so thankful for all of our fans and followers! We hope that everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. Now through Sunday Nov. 27th, we’re offering our Del Ray Baby long sleeve t’s and onesies for only $14.  Send us a message with the size and color that you’d like.  

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Nov 16, 2011

The Santa train arrives in Alexandria on December 5th, 12th and 19th. Tickets can be purchased at Whistle Stop Hobbies in old town at 130 S. Royal St.  Ticket have to be purchased and picked up in person but you can call 703-549-4912 for more details.  

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Nov 10, 2011

I don’t know about your kids, but winter time is tough for my kids because they aren’t getting in enough active play every day! I’ve gone through and found lots of options for winter athletics in Alexandria For the little kids, here are some class options: Mount Vernon RECenter ice skating rink offers Mom & […]

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Nov 09, 2011

‘The Little School Around the Corner’ is holding an open house this coming Saturday. Here’s the announcement from the school: Please join us at The Del Ray Montessori School for our Fall Open House (adults-only) on Saturday, November 12 from 9-11am. 100 East Windsor Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301 (The Del Ray United Methodist Church)—Second Floor. […]

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Nov 07, 2011

I can’t wait to take my kids to see Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theater’s production of  The Sound of Music.  It opens this coming Friday!  November 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 7:30 pm November 13 and 20 at 3:00 pm Carl Sandburg Middle School, 8428 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria  

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