Last year I was addicted to Banana plants, this year it’s the ones with these gigantic leaves:
I don’t care if there is no central a/c, I love this house (from Capitol Hill.)
You can find a list of all the participants here, if you head to 14th and U St, NW you can’t miss it.
The Playseum is located at 545 8th St, SE. Their Web site says:
“The Be with Me Playseum is a great place for the whole family whatever the age. The admission is $6.00 per person. If your second or third child is under 10 months they are free.
We are a children’s used bookstore in the design of a city with hands-on fun bringing family and community together under one roof. This is place where parent and child come in feeling good and leave feeling great!
Our vision: To help kids create and parents relate
Our mission: To come in and play and help children far awayThe Playseum currently supports 40 children who have been taken off the streets in Northern India and placed in loving adoptive native homes. and now are DC location is a partner with GTLS a non profit Organization bringing health and clean water to the Hammar Village in Ethiopia.
There is never a dull moment here!
We offer story times Monday-Friday at 11am, Saturdays at 11am, 2pm and 4pm and on Sundays at 2pm & 4pm. Want more? Stay for our childrens singer, John Henry on Monday’s in Bethesda and Wednesdays in DC after story time!Besides buying your favorite children’s book or the latest kid’s cookbook; purchase playseum money to do some of our “above and beyonds” and enjoy more interactive fun with your child! You can: create something new, paint a ceramic, make your own chapstick, have your nails painted, make homemade pasta (DC location only), toothpaste (Bethesda location only) a strawberry smoothie or decorate a cupcake with all the fixings.
The Playseum is now open Monday – Saturday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm in Washington DC!”
Looks like this could be a good option for activities to do with a 3 and a half year old.
Photo courtesy of OPaL
First Rogue 24 and now this – alley living continues to kick it up a notch.
From a press release:
Naylor Court Stables will revive part of one of DC’s rarest and most unique historic districts with three new carriage homes on Naylor Court. Known for building unique townhomes and single-family homes from Fells Point in Baltimore City to Alexandria, VA, OPaL announces plans for their first project in the District.
Naylor Court and Blagden Alley make up one of only two remaining H-shaped alleys in the District. Bound by 9th, 10th, M and O Streets, NW, this alley is part of a historic plat that dates from the late 1700s and gained significance as a diverse neighborhood during and after the Civil War. At that time, alley dwellings shared the space with carriage homes, workshops, stables and other buildings.
In partnership with KB Developers, OPaL plans to build three new homes designed to seamlessly blend in with the existing carriage homes and stables previously renovated and currently occupied on Naylor. Designed by noted Seattle architect, Gregory Sparhawk, the new residences will complement the architecture the surrounding neighborhood is known for, while also reflecting the totally unique design OPaL has come to be known for.
“The partnership considers ourselves stewards of this historic area of DC and looks forward to contributing to the revival of the alley” states Sean Ruppert, President of OPaL. “OPaL hopes to be an asset to this close-knit neighborhood and places great importance on the historic preservation of the block.”
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“Lily and Ollie cuddling in Georgetown.”
“Sierra is very bad at hide n seek”
“Carol lives in NoPe, right on the border of Brightwood Park.”
This rental is located at 770 Princeton PL, NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“This 2 bedroom 1 bath apartment is located at 770 Princeton PL, NW, Unit D (intersection of Georgia Ave & Princeton PL, NW).
The apartment is just a block away from the Petworth metro station. Walk, bus, or ride down the street to Howard University…about 10 minutes away.
Just minutes away from the U street night life and Columbia Heights shopping area.
Approximate square footage is 750. Central heating & cooling, hardwood floors, washer & dryer in unit.
Living room (15 x 12)
Bedroom#1 (11’5″ X 8’7″)
Bedroom#2 (11’10” X 9’5″)
All electric unit. Electricity is NOT included.
THERE IS A $25 APPLICATION FEE.
Rent is $1,400/month. Available immediately!!!
First month rent AND security deposit are required to move in…($1,400 for rent and $1,400 for security deposit…..$2,800 total).
SORRY, NO PETS ALLOWED.”
$1,400 sound right for this 2 bed/1 bath?
Photo by PoPville flickr user pablo.raw
“Dear PoPville,
My 3.5 year old nephew will be visiting next month, and I’m looking to put together some fun items for him to do. The last time he came, we did the Air & Space Museum and the Zoo, so those are probably off the list. The Natural History Museum is probably a must-do, but we’re looking for some more non-museum options. We live in Adams Morgan and since they’re driving down from New York, they probably don’t want to do too much additional driving. Are there any cool playgrounds that have water features (besides the plaza in CH)? Is Kenilworth Gardens fun for kids?”
We once spoke about recommendations for for things to do with a 7 and 10 year old but does anyone have good ideas for a 3 and a half year old? Any museums that cater to the very young?
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“Dear PoPville,
While most biking problems involve cars and bikes, mine is different. I’ve noticed a lot of bikers going the wrong way down one way bike lanes. I routinely go out of my way to take one way streets with bike lanes and it drives me crazy to see someone coming at me head on. Tonight there was even a guy with no headlight riding at me so I almost hit him before swerving into traffic.”
I’ve definitely seen this a few times. How do you think the situation can be remedied? MPD enforcement/tickets?