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It's 7/11/2023 and that means National Slurpee Day.  How to get your EXTRA free small Slurpee® drink:Download the 7-11 app.Go to your favorite 7-11 and fill up a special slurpee cup with your favorite flavor slurpee. Scan your 7-11 App at the check out.(I confess that I don't like Slurpees - but ...

This is for all the animal lovers among us.  How can you not fall in love with a sweet kitten and want to bring one home with you?  Have you heard about Crumbs & Whiskers? It is a cat cafe in Georgetown with the mission to place cats and kittens a year into permanent homes and save them from euth...

Bannockburn was established in 1946 when its founders, the Group Housing Cooperative, bought the 124-acre Bannockburn Golf Club in Bethesda MD.  The community was intended to be a cooperative neighborhood, perhaps like the Cabin John Cooperative just up Macarthur to the north, but it never materi...

One of the biggest reasons that people decide to buy a home is to build equity and create stability and generational wealth for their families.  Unfortunately, this is a difficult market for buyers.  You may be having trouble finding a home that fits your needs and your budget.   Interest rates ...

If a kitchen renovation is on your radar screen, and you plan to stay in your home long-term, you can figure on spending $20,000 to $50,000 or more – especially if you plan to rip out counters and re-configure your space.But if you’re thinking of upgrades that increase your home’s resale value, a...

Cracks in ceilings can be a sign of a larger problem, or they may be nothing but a cosmetic issue. But when selling a home, all flaws in the ceiling require attention.Most ceilings will develop a few cracks over the years that are harmless and not indicative of some bigger issue. Repairing these ...

I want to salute my ancestor, William Thomas Hooper, on the 4th of July for his contribution to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  The signatories to the Declaration of Independence were a diverse group of men, who did not all take a straight path to rebellion.  My ancestor started ...

It's not too late to get excited about the 4th of July activities around Montgomery County.  Certainly staying home with a hot grill and cold drinks is a wonderful way to celebrate the 4th but so is going to see the fireworks at a local celebration.  Here are a few suggestions for you to put a sp...

Edgemoor is eternally popular as a neighborhood located in Bethesda, Maryland, just a few short blocks from downtown and all its shops and restaurants.  Edgemoor is  known for its charm and desirability - and here are ten great reasons why living in Edgemoor can be a great choice:Prime Location: ...

There is a day for everything - and something to celebrate  for every day.  Today it is unusual flavor ice cream day. I had fun looking up unusual flavors like sake-pink peppercorn and olive oil (not together.)  Some flavors that you don't expect to go together actually work really well and are a...