This is a promoted post by Bright Horizons Family Solutions.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions® is excited to announce that they will be opening a new state-of-the-art child care center at 11400 Commerce Park Dr. The new center will serve families in Reston and the surrounding communities.
The new center’s opening will allow area working parents the opportunity to balance their work and family life, while providing high-quality early education for their children.
Bright Horizons at Commerce Metro Center will serve 164 children and will offer Infant, Toddler, Twos, Preschool, and Kindergarten Prep programs.
The center’s features include a Movement Matters Zone complete with rock climbing wall and ballet barre; STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Lab; playground; SMART Board; touchscreen computers, high-quality curriculum, and more. The center will offer full-time child care as well as drop-in/back-up care on a space available basis. Read More
Meet Liberty, a young Collie in need of a forever home who is this week’s Reston Pet of the Week. Here is what her friends at Collie Rescue Inc. have to say about her:
Meet Liberty! Isn’t she a major cutie? She is a mix of various breeds, and sometimes those make the cutest pups!
Liberty is a young gal who is about 1-to-2 years old and weighs 20 pounds. Liberty is sweet and gentle. Everyone who meets her falls in love because she is such a cuddle bug. Even though she is a puppy, she is not high energy and does not require a ton of exercise to wear her out. However, she does like to run around and play each day, especially with her toys.
She loves to play with other dogs, and we are hoping to find her a home where she will have another young dog to play with. She also would do best in a home without younger children. She also likes to nibble on some things, which is normal for a puppy like her.
Overall, Liberty loves to be the center of loving attention! We are teaching Liberty to walk on a leash and get acclimated to new sights and sounds. She gets nervous in new surroundings and around new dogs, but once she learns that everything will be OK, she eases right in and joins in on the fun! She will be a wonderful ‘cuddle bug’ for a loving family!
Contact CRI if you’re interested in learning more about Liberty. If you are interested in rescuing a collie, please complete the short adoption questionnaire. Our standard adoption fee is $350. This fee helps us to cover the expense of providing each dog with a Health Exam, Rabies/DHPP vaccines, Heartworm Test, Heartworm Preventative, Flea & Tick Protection, Microchip, Neuter/Spay, and a bath.
Are you and Liberty a match? If so, let us know and our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, will send you $100 in Becky’s Bucks, as well as some treats.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
This is a sponsored post by The Neurology Center of Fairfax.
Join a dynamic team in the growing field of sleep medicine. The Sleep Diagnostic and Treatment Center is seeking a Polysomnography Technologist. This center, fully accredited by American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), has four beds and is located in Fairfax, VA.
The candidate for this position must be certified by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT), have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and be eligible for licensure by the state of Virginia.
The ideal candidate should possess a high work ethic, effective communication skills, ability to work independently, and be a team player. Part-time or full-time position. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance. Bonus after one year of employment.
Email cover letter and resume to: [email protected] or fax to 703-940- 1497.
This is a promoted post by the Neurology Center of Fairfax.
Busy medical practice located in Fairfax seeks FT LPN to assist doctors in managing care of patients.
Experience preferred, IV experience preferred. Direct patient contact responsibilities, requires strong computer skills for EMR responsibilities, ability to multitask and must have outstanding English language skills. Job requires full and independent mobility, and ability to stand for long periods of time. Monday through Friday. Excellent salary and benefits.
Email cover letter and resume to: [email protected] or fax to 703-940- 1497.
This is a sponsored post that is part of an occasional series by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce. Today’s spotlight is on Koko FitClub, with locations at North Point Village Center and Fox Mill Center.
Reston Now: Why did you decide to start your business in Reston?
Koko: Koko FitClub is a nationwide individualized coaching training gym dedicated to changing lives through results-driven fitness and nutrition. We work as a team to keep each client motivated every step of the way to fitness success. Reston was a perfect place to build a healthier, happier community!
RN: What are the challenges and rewards of being a business owner?
Koko: Without a doubt, the rewards are seen in the relationships we cultivate not only with our clients directly but with the broader community as well. Nothing is more rewarding than working with individuals to design their fitness plan, train them, adapt as they improve, and to keep them motivated throughout the whole process! Koko Nation feels like a friendly, supportive and encouraging family. Read More
This is a sponsored post by Anna Gibson, owner of AKG Design Studio and an award-winning, certified kitchen and bathroom designer. AKG Design Studio is a boutique design firm specializing in kitchen, bathroom designs and cabinetry sales. Contact her at 571-989-2541 or [email protected], and check out her work on Houzz; Pinterest; Facebook; and Twitter.
With Memorial Day weekend right around the corner, now is the perfect time to spruce up your outdoor living space. Nothing is more convenient then an outdoor kitchen: you can entertain your guests right in the backyard, without running inside to cook.
As shown in the my previous blog posts, today’s kitchen trends incorporate durable elements with personal taste. Whatever the size of your space, you can combine custom appliances and cabinets made out of elegant-yet-hardy materials with a variety of texture and plants to create a space where your guests will feel at home.
Space
Any size outdoor kitchen will be convenient and attractive if the space is laid out well. 
In a small yard, position a top-of-the-line grill opposite a cozy couch and weatherproof coffee table. If you’ve got room to grow, cabinets and countertops add storage and extend your prep space. The shape of an outdoor kitchen can be more creative, from an L shape to a wave. Follow the flow of your backyard’s current layout to maximize space.
Appliances
The grill is a must-have. Your outdoor kitchen will also benefit from extras, like a warming drawer and a side burner for veggies. The popularity of outdoor kitchens Read More
This is a sponsored job post from Neurology Center of Fairfax.
Growing medical office locations in Reston and Fairfax, seeks full-time patient service professional for patient, clinical and administrative responsibilities. Requires ability to multi-task, computer skills, polished people skills, superior English language skills, mobility, ability to work in teams and independently.
Must have at least one year of experience in customer service field, ideally in medical healthcare. Great salary and benefits. Advancement opportunities possible. Work Monday through Friday in the daytime.
Email cover letter and resume to: [email protected] or fax to 703-940-1497.
This week’s Pet of the Week is Max, a 10-year-old, 75-pound Labrador Retriever who has a happy forever home in Reston.
Here is what his owner Michael has to say about him:
Dad told mom the last thing we need in our house is a dog. The next day mom brought home Max. Dad was angry for about ten minutes. But now the neighbors say Dad and Max are inseparable since they hardly ever see one without the other.
Dad says Max is the best dog in the universe mainly because Max will get dad’s slippers from his bedroom and his newspapers from the end of the driveway. Max will even get his leash without Dad asking!
Max keeps us safe from deer, groundhogs, and foxes. Kitty likes it best when Max chases off the foxes. Dad says Max puts the fear of Dog into them. Max’s favorite things to do are dinner, breakfast, swimming, and just hanging and being handsome. Dad also likes Max because he will always go on walks even if it’s 11 degrees outside or raining and 35.
It’s true that for many people the last thing they need in their house is a dog. Dogs just can’t be left alone. But some people who could take care of a dog, don’t even know what they are missing. Just ask Dad!
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
This is a sponsored post by Anna Gibson, owner of AKG Design Studio and an award-winning, certified kitchen and bathroom designer. AKG Design Studio is a boutique design firm specializing in kitchen, bathroom designs and cabinetry sales. Contact her at 571-989-2541 or [email protected], and check out her work on Houzz; Pinterest; Facebook; and Twitter.
In my last post, we explored the super kitchen, cabinets and styles. Today we look at the color trends, appliances and countertops to see where kitchen design is heading this year.
Notice that each trend connects to the other elements in the kitchen. The super kitchen removes walls and opens space, bringing the dining room in the kitchen, affecting the design style and function of cabinets. Let’s see how colors, appliances and countertops round up the final touches.
Colors — Gray, white and soft colors will continue to dominate the trends in 2016. Glidden and Benjamin Moore have both named off-white hues the color of 2016. Additionally, Behr and Sherwin-Williams have off-white in their 2016 color trends.
In 2015, gray hit the market strong as it fits right there in the middle, the gray zone, between the white, light and the dark. In 2016, gray is maturing with lots more shades, grain and texture. Read More
Meet Duncan, an exuberant 3-month-old retriever mix pup in need of a forever or permanent foster home. Here is what his temporary foster family has to say about him:
Hi, my name is Duncan and I am a handsome fella don’t you think? I am a big-footed goofy kind of dude because I am a large puppy!
I am currently living in a temporary foster home and I would really like to find a permanent foster or, better yet, my very own family. I live with other dogs and kids right now and sometimes I get these things call play dates with other dogs too. So I fit in just about anywhere (except your lap when I am fully grown).
I love my bath time, it’s just like swimming I LOVE to play ball. Overall, I am a fun-loving little boy and I’m ready for join my forever family learning that stuff my temp foster is teaching me called puppy manners.
Just remember, I am an active pup in my early years so I will need someone home during the day. Bummed to say but if you work a 9-to-5 job outside the home, I am not the best fit, and if you want to adopt me you will need to provide proof of a multi-times a day dog walker to come visit me while you are gone. This is due to a puppy’s need for attention and frequent bathroom breaks. This applies to dogs under 5 months of age.
Like most shelter dogs, Duncan may need a refresher on housetraining. Duncan has been spayed/neutered.
Duncan’s adoption fee is $380. He will have routine vetting: DAPPv, Bordetella, Rabies, Worming, Microchip and additional vetting as necessary. To inquire, fill out an adoption application at New Love Animal Rescue.
Are you and Duncan a match? If so, let us know and our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, will send you $100 in Becky’s Bucks, as well as some treats.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
This is a sponsored post by Anna Gibson, owner of AKG Design Studio and an award-winning, certified kitchen and bathroom designer. AKG Design Studio is a boutique design firm specializing in kitchen, bathroom designs and cabinetry sales. Contact her at 571-989-2541 or [email protected], and check out her work on Houzz; Pinterest; Facebook; and Twitter.
The No. 1 question my customers and friends ask me is “what are the latest trends?”
Just like the weather, home remodeling trends come and go. However, no matter what, the kitchen has cemented its place in history as the center of the house.
In the last few decades, the focus on the kitchen has grown exponentially. When the trend of opening the kitchen to the rest of the house was born, it affected many other trends in design and function. This is a two-part series to explore those trends.
“The Super Kitchen” — Nino Sitchinava, the principal economist at Houzz, says “findings show that homeowners expect kitchen renovations to go far beyond improving flow, storage or aesthetics. The ‘super kitchen’ has literally become a living room, family room and office, blurring the lines between the kitchen as one room and the rest of the house. ”
Consumers want their space to be flexible and functional, since the super kitchen supports kitchen, living room, and office activities. Clients want to create statement kitchens with décor that blends into other living spaces and the dining room.
Teeny and his three siblings are two-month-old kittens ready for their forever homes. Here is what rescue group Fancy Cats Rescue Team has to say about him:
Teeny and his siblings (Quick, Speedy, and Maman) were born on Feb. 26, 20116.
He is ready for his new forever home now! Teeny is a handsome little guy. He is incredibly sweet and loving. He is very calm, and quiet, sometimes sudden movements scare him.
He loves to sleep on the bed, and loves to play with feathers. He will snuggle on your legs when you watch TV on the couch.
Teeny would likely do best with a confident and outgoing kitty friend, who can continue to show him how to be brave.
Please note that it is Fancy Cats policy that kittens be adopted in pairs or have an age-appropriate playmate in the home already. We also do not adopt kittens to families with children under six years old without seeing appropriate history/experience with cats.
If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application and a representative will get back to you shortly to answer any questions you may have.
Are you and Teeny a match? If so, let us know and our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, will send you $100 in Becky’s Bucks, as well as some treats.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
This is a sponsored post that is part of an occasional series by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce. Today’s spotlight is on Corner Media, an outdoor and digital advertising firm. Speaking is Washington, DC, Sales Manager Somer Gregory.
Reston Now: Why did you decide to start your business in Reston?
Somer Gregory: We work with multiple real estate partners in the Reston area and we are also looking to expand our networking opportunities throughout the area throughout 2016. Read More
This week’s Pet of the Week is Angel, a small older dog who needs a forever home. Here is what the good people at Mutt Love Rescue have to say about her:
Poor Angel found herself homeless after her human had to go to a nursing home.
She is a 10-year-old miniature pinscher who, while well loved, was not cared for properly. As you can see by her pictures, Angel was carrying around some extra lbs. when we got her, but she has lost half of her original weight and is now at her target weight of 15 lbs!
While on paper, she may be considered a senior, she still has a lot of spunk! The whole back half of her body wiggles when she wags her non-existent tail. You’ve got to see it.. it’s really cute! Angel is a volunteer favorite and we would love to see her in a wonderful new home.
We have adoption events EVERY SATURDAY from 12-3 p.m. Please note that not all dogs can attend every event, so if you are interested in meeting a particular dog, please complete a no-obligation application on our websiteOR write to [email protected].
Are you and Angel a match? If so, let us know and our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, will send you $100 in Becky’s Bucks, as well as some treats.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
This week’s Pet of the Week is temporary Restonain Kate, a mixed breed who is currently being fostered here. Her foster parents are hoping to find her a permanent home nearby. Here is what they have to say:
Kate is a bluetick coonhound / beagle mix who was rescued from a high-kill shelter in southern Virginia by Homeward Trails Animal Rescue. Her foster family lives in Reston.
Kate had never been to Reston before her foster family picked her up from the Homeward Trails adoption center, but she is really enjoying her stay so far. Her foster family hopes she can find an adoptive home in the area so she can become a permanent Restonian!
Kate’s exercise needs are low to moderate, but she is always happy to go on a nature walk. During the week she enjoys walking along the network of Reston paths near her foster family’s home. On the weekends, she likes to go hiking at Lake Fairfax or other local parks. Kate walks nicely on a leash and loves to greet other friendly dogs.
Kate really loves other dogs and gets along well with her foster “sister.” Kate seems to gain confidence from canine companions so she may be happiest in a home with another calm dog. She is not looking to be the alpha dog and knows to respect her “sibling’s” food. She also loves to snuggle up with her foster family, human and canine alike.
A nice bonus of Kate living in a foster home is that she has learned her “dog manners.” She is house trained and crate trained. She does not bark nor chew inappropriate objects. She knows “sit” and “down” and is working on “stay.” She sleeps quietly overnight for 8-9 hours without having to go out for a break. She has been a great house guest and has really captured our hearts during her stay. Perhaps she could capture yours too?
Do you want to meet Kate? Contact Homeward Trails.
Are you and Kate a match? If so, let us know and our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, will send you $100 in Becky’s Bucks, as well as some treats.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week?
Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks.
Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
