Schools Are Closed But Kids Will Keep Getting School Meals

Lunch in a Prince William County School
Schools in Fairfax County are out due to summer vacations. But the School systems have announced that they will keep providing free breakfast and lunch to any child under 18 through the summer. The four school divisions, Fairfax, Prince William, Manassas, and Manassas Park, are participating in the USDA Summer Food Service program, sponsored by the Virginia Department of Health. The best part is that in most instances, kids don’t have to attend the school or participate in the free/reduced lunch plans to receive free meals. Continue reading

A Brief Tale Of Kite Festival At Gunston Hall

Kite flying at Kite Festival At Gunston Hall
The Kite Festival is held annually at Gunston Hall near Lorton in Fairfax County. The festival is celebrated to welcome spring. Kite Festival is famous as a day of kite flying and family fun. There is also children’s activities, crafts, guided tours, and fun for all ages at the kite festival. Given below is a brief account of my visit to this year's Kite Festival. Continue reading

Exploring McLean’s Food Scene

McLean has many outstanding, upscale places where you can dine on steaks, seafood, and lasagna. Many local Greek restaurants offer novel twists on traditional recipes like spanakopita and gyros, highlighting fresh, farm-to-table ingredients. Residents of this city often grab thin-crust pizza by the slice on their way home from working in the nation's capital. Sushi is another popular dinner choice here with many restaurants offering innovative combinations and fresh Atlantic seafood. This suburb also has many budget-friendly cafes serving the Mediterranean, Italian and American favorites. Shoppers headed to Tysons Galleria often make it a point to stop in McLean for delicious cupcakes and homemade pies. Given below are some must-try restaurants in McLean. Continue reading