No tiaras required for ‘Frozen’
My niece, Evie, will turn 2 in a few months. My sister has made a valiant — possibly futile — effort to protect her daughter from the princess-industrial complex.
We talk with Dan Whalen of The Food in My Beard about his new book, “Stuffed: The Ultimate Comfort Food Cookbook”
On his blog, The Food in My Beard (thefoodinmybeard.com), Dan Whalen chronicles how he creates indulgent dishes at home. His first cookbook, “Stuffed: The Ultimate Comfort Food Cookbook”, released last week, is packed with recipes for hearty, flavor-filled fare.
How high is too high a heel for tall women? Not high enough, says Manolo.
Dear Manolo, I’m tall, 5’11” to be specific, and for most of my life (I’m now 29) I’ve avoided wearing heels so that I don’t tower over others in the crowd. However, I’ve decided that I’m now confident enough to try to look a little more glamorous when I go out. What would you recommend? How high is too high a heel? —Michelle
A local style workshop, Little Acre Flowers and Ikea’s new Trendig collection make this week’s Grab Bag
This week's hottest happenings and coolest products, including an accessories workshop from stylist Cathy Starnes, a new flower delivery service called Little Acre and word on Ikea's latest Trendig collection.
At estate sales you can unearth some real treasures — if you know how to look for them
Yes, there’s something vaguely depressing about estate sales, since they usually occur when someone’s belongings must be cleared from their home due to death or down- sizing. But shopping such events can unearth serious deals on pre- viously loved items that might otherwise end up in a dumpster.
The most bizarre news from in and around D.C.
Get a taste of the weird and wacky news that goes on in the D.C. region. Plus, see this week's user-submitted Big Pic. It'll knock your socks — and pants — off.
The State of the Union Exercise Game
Forget the drinking game and stick to your New Year's resolution instead: We made up an exercise game to go with next week's State of the Union speech.
Crumbling Capitals Remain Calm
Despite the Capitals being on a six-game losing streak, coach Adam Oates is staying even-keeled.
Wizards’ first-half report card is mostly average
The Wizards are the definition of mediocre as they reach the midpoint of the NBA season. At 20-21, they still haven’t been able to climb over the .500 mark for the first time since 2009.
Ross and Rachel ruined relationship, or so says the Internet
Don't worry if you haven't had enough time to procrastinate. Blog Log surfed the Internet for you and brought you a whole slew of must-click links.
