Pushing my kids in their double stroller down the streets of Clarendon at a whopping 205 pounds stopping to take a deep breath every couple of minutes while watching all the skinny moms on their morning run with their double strollers was the wake up call I needed. I was exhausted all the time. And I just didn’t feel like I did prior to having my children. I felt fat and heinous, old, ugly and angry. After seeing my doctor, I was diagnosed with a mild case of post-partum depression. My doctor said I had a choice. I could “choose to ‘pop several prescription pills to treat the weight loss and one more to treat the depression’ or I ‘could simply stop eating and restrict my caloric intake to 1200 calories’ or less per day”. Neither one of those options sounded good to me. I am not disciplined enough to give up something I love–food! And even though I realize legalized prescription drugs have helped many people, I just didn’t want that to be my only option. I didn’t have to remain sedentary, I could do something about it! Continue reading
You’re Invited: SWAP in the CITY, Thursday May 9th from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM (benefitting Becky’s Fund)
Clarendon Moms Guide: Top 15 Places to Host A Kids Birthday Party 2013 (DC/VA)
Happy Monday! It’s Giveaway Time! Win a FREE Mani/Pedi from Yorktown Nails!
Yorktown Nails is my new favorite nail spa. It’s located in the Yorktown neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia so it’s just a short drive from Clarendon. Upon entering Yorktown Nails you get the feeling that this awesome nail salon is unlike any other nail salon or spa in North Arlington. It’s vibrant, fresh, new and so clean! The family owned business is so inviting that you instantly feel calm and relaxed. Prepare yourself for a blissful experience! The staff is very experienced, warm and friendly. The salon is owned by a handsome 30 year old named Phat Dang (an account and marketing manager by trade) and his beautiful sister Li (who has been a nail technician for almost 20 years). This duo’s motto is “No other salon does a seriously great job consistently”. This mantra definitely help to set Yorktown Nails apart from all of the other nail salons in the area. Yorktown Nails is offering ClarendonMoms.com Readers a unique Promo for the duration of April! Mention: ClarendonMoms to receive a $30 Classic Mani/Pedi or a $23 Shellac Manicure! Offer expires on April 30th. For more information on the services offered, click here.
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Enter The “Shine Bright Like a Diamond” Giveaway! Complimentary Pediatric Dental Exam worth $250 from Northern Virginia Pediatric Dentistry!
My family and I recently had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Ellen Im at her new practice Northern Virginia Pediatric Dentistry. Currently located in the Fairlington neighborhood of Arlington, Dr. Ellen Im is building her practice and is interested in opening another office in the Ballston Corridor sometime later this year. Continue reading
