As a child I can remember reaching for handful after handful of holiday treats, from frosted sugar cookies to cinnamon bread to festively decorated cupcakes to candy canes! I'm sure I enjoyed the sweet sensation of eating the desserts a lot more than I enjoyed the accompanying stomachache much later. Now that I'm older and know how to pace myself with holiday... [Read more...]

Many people think that yoga can only help you with flexibility. However, yoga is a great form of exercise that builds strength, develops balance and coordination, and it can help with stress relief. If you are interested in learning the art of yoga, sign up for yoga classes near Lorton. Source: Yelp Name: Supernova Yoga Location: 4019 5th Rd N Arlington,... [Read more...]

  Woodside Apartments offer you everything you will need in a 1, 2, or 3 bedroom apartment home in Lorton, VA. Whether you're arranging a roommate pad, starting your family, or living independent as a professional, you can find the perfect size home in multiple floor plans. As the holiday season approaches, now might be a good time to feature the... [Read more...]

As fall seems to slowly transition into winter in this part of the country, I’m noticing brighter lights, friendly scarecrow faces, and even creative fall wreaths! It’s nice to see that residents are still celebrating fall and not jumping too quickly into the later winter holidays too soon! Want to decorate your apartment for this well deserving season?... [Read more...]

Let's face it.  Finding an affordable childcare option for your family that is safe, fun, and intellectually stimulating can be difficult to come by.  One organization in the Lorton community that is worth highlighting is The House Inc, a student leadership center that provides before and after school care to children in grades 4-12.  The primary goal of this... [Read more...]

While most people are contemplating how they will be setting the table for this year's Thanksgiving meal, SOME (So Others Might Eat) is setting the scene for the 10th Annual Thanksgiving Trot for Hunger. This year's 5K run will take place on Thursday, November 24 (Thanksgiving Day) at Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC. The race will feature the 9am 5K and Walk,... [Read more...]

Are you hungry for some ethnic food near Woodside Apartments? How about a tasty trip to China, courtesy of the nearby Ginger Beef Chinese Restaurant, or you can go south of the border with the new Pasilla Modern Mexicano. The Ginger Beef Restaurant offers your favorite Chinese dishes for a very reasonable price. The General Tso’s could be among the best... [Read more...]

Twice a year, you need to adjust every clock in your apartment to comply with Daylight Savings Time. That time is almost upon us again, and unless you want to show up early for all your appointments, next week turn all your clocks back before you go to bed Saturday night. The time officially shifts at 2am on Sunday, November 6, and although many of us get... [Read more...]