Sunday, December 30, 2012
The Twilight movies may have helped boost the popularity of Bella.
Did you get a new four-legged friend this holiday season? Pop-culture references and names that remind us pets really are part of the family are among the top trends in puppy and kitten names, according to an analysis of dog names and cat names by VetStreet.com. Top Dog Names in 2012 The top female dog name is Bella. That has been the top female dog name since 2006 — just after the Twilight series debut. The top male dog name is Max for the seventh straight year. Rounding out the top five female dog names: Daisy came in second, followed by Lucy, Molly and Lola. The top male dog names — after Max — are Buddy, Charlie, Rocky and Cooper. Top Cat Names in 2012 Like dog names, pop culture and common human names are popular for felines. In fact…
Sunday, December 26, 2010
This champagne cocktail is light, fruity, and delicious. Perfect for your Christmas or New Years get together!
Hope you are having a wonderful Holiday season, Ballston and Virginia Square! Hopefully you are enjoying some time with friends, family, and food. We are now venturing into the wild world of cocktails for the Holiday Saute. We started with making a delicious, minty Grasshopper Martini. We're switching gears just a little bit to something a little lighter, a little fruity, and a little bubbly. Today, we drink a Poinsettia. This champagne cocktail is absolutely divine. I know, I said it-divine (and I'm not taking that back. Josh says I'm too corny. But I like being corny!). It tastes light, delicious, and is a very festive red color. Perfect cocktail for your Christmas or New Years Eve party! Poinsettia (found randomly on ask.com) Serves 1 …
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Ring in the New Year in style in Arlington.
Looking to avoid the hassle of spending New Years Eve anywhere else but from the convenience of your own neighborhood? Check out what's going on around you: BALLSTON Dance Factory 954 N. Monroe St.; (703) 528-9770; www.dancefactory.com Waltz your way into 2011 at Dance Factory's New Year's Eve Ball and enjoy a super fun evening of Ballroom, Latin and Swing dancing! Open to both couples and singles, with door prizes, party favors and much more for a low $24 at the door ($19 if paid by 12/29). This is an elegant and dressy affair, so please dress accordingly. + No online reservations available. Please call (703) 528-9700 to reserve your tickets today! Union Jacks 671 N. Glebe Rd.; (703) 778-3568; www.unionjacksballston.com Head to your …
