Have Your panCAKE and Eat It Too – National Pancake Date At IHOP

Do you have a hankering for something sweet?  Then take advantage of some pancakes today at IHOP locations across the country.  It’s never too late for breakfast, or take a long lunch.  Better yet, treat the kids to a sweet surprise after school to have “Breakfast for Dinner” or as my kids call it…“Brinner”.

Today, February 5, is National Pancake Day at IHOP.  Visit your area IHOP restaurant to get your free short stack of delicious buttermilk pancakes, and please make a donation to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

If you are in the Alexandria VA area, there are three places where you can stop by and enjoy your free short stack today:

1. 3425A Jefferson Davis Highway, Alexandria VA 22305 (Potomac Yard)
2. 7694 Richmond Highway, Alexandria VA 22306 (Greater Mount Vernon Area)
3. 6206 Interparcel Road, Alexandria VA 22315 (Across from the Festival at Manchester Lakes)

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Dinner In Del Ray and Old Town Tonight?
Eat Out and Help Fight Breast Cancer

Tuesday, October 20th is the Dine Out and Shop for the Walk to Fight Breast Cancer. Here is a link to the flyer that has the participating restaurants and shops in Del Ray, Fairlington, Old Town and the west end, that shows the percentage of their proceeds they are donating to The Walk. You can eat and help out Alexandria VA Walk to Fight Breast Cancer at the same time!

Our Local Governments Are Tweeting…Are You Following?

Whether I’m at the Kingstowne Panera Bread, or the Old Town Starbucks, I love being in the know when it comes to local government and local business happenings.  Our local jurisdictions have caught on to social media and are now tweeting, and you can follow!

• Alexandria City Government – http://twitter.com/AlexandriaVAGov
• Arlington County Government – http://twitter.com/ArlingtonVA
• Arlington Alerts – http://twitter.com/arlingtonalert
• DC Alerts – http://twitter.com/D_C_Alerts
• Metro – http://twitter.com/wmata
• Fairfax County Government – http://twitter.com/fairfaxcounty
• Virginia News – http://twitter.com/VANews_WTOP

Want to save money, check the websites of your favorite products, services, businesses, merchants, etc.  Many establishments offer special promotions, discounts, and deals through their tweets.

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Ice Ice Baby!

Alexandria Residents don’t have to go far to keep cool this summer.  Just off of Little River Turnpike, conveniently close to I-395 is the newest location for Rita’s Ice.

About a year ago my friend Zakiya Bates and I were having breakfast at IHOP talking about our futures.  She told me how she and her husband Kevin had been tossing around the idea of opening up a Rita’s Ice franchise.  As a metro DC resident, I had never heard of Rita’s Ice, but to hear Zakiya describe the different treats was enough to spark my interest as well. 

After months of scouting around different locations, planning, and executing, Kevin and Zakiya’s dream goal has finally become a reality!

6242-C Little River Turnpike in Alexandria

Plaza At Landmark

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FREE Coupon For Your First Tasty Treat

I have never before had the pleasure of tasting one of these many treats, but they sure are addictive!!! 

• Italian Ice
• Old Fashioned Frozen Custard
• Blendini ^TM
• Gelati
• Misto^TM

There’s lots to choose from on the menu, and if you’re watching those calories, you won’t have a shortage of options.  If you’re looking for real flavor, then this is the place.   According to Zakiya, the Mango flavored treats are in high demand!  Please stop by and let us know what you think!