They say the older you get, the faster the years go by. But they don’t tell you that even as an adult, those lazy summer days pass at extra speed of light. Here we are nearing the end of summer and about to send the children back to school.
While those planned days are skyrocketing again, our “Family Fun” section offers some helpful ways to get kids (and parents!) Back into school life. For many, the jump back into the busy school year and autumn
The season is overwhelming – managing the schedule at home, tackling the laundry that never gives you a break, and planning and preparing healthy meals. If all of this makes you a little nervous about just thinking, it may be time to simplify things. Our this month’s feature shows ways to simplify every area of your life so you are ready for the smoothest back to school season ever.
As you work to make your life easier, Your Finances shares ways to adjust your money setting too. Have you ever thought about how your thoughts and perspectives affect your financial situation? Dive in and see what you discover!
This month you will notice a theme of learning and growing throughout the magazine. Our “Giving Back” section shows the local organization Pink Space Theory and the incredible work they are doing to bring STEM to life for underserved and underrepresented youth in our region. And Lifelong Learning informs you about the fascinating concept of natural learning. Bringing the power of nature into the classroom offers
sustainable impact.
In this last month of summer you’ve come to the right place, whether you’re heating up your grill at home or looking for a place with great pub food. Home and Hearth has grill maintenance, security and recipes, while Local Flavor has the bang at the Three Monkeys Pub and Chophouse in Manassas.
Our Destinations section has information on the Stonebridge Fall Fest and Chili Cook-Off coming up next month. They offer autumn sights and smells and fun for everyone. Last but not least, Health and Wellness shares the success story of a local’s vascular challenges posed by COVID-19 and the incredible medical team that supported him.
All the best,
Rebecca Barnes
publisher