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Exploring the James Beard semifinalists of NoVa

Jul 8, 2024 | virginialiving.com | Stephanie Ganz |Madeline Mayhood |Kate Desmond |Constance Costas

What is it about Northern Virginia that boasts so many of the country’s best restaurants? The James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards, among the most prestigious culinary honors in the nation, released its 2024 list of semifinalists, which includes several of NoVa’s favorite fine dining establishments and culinary innovators. Chef-Owner Chris Morgan and Executive Chef Najmieh Batmanglij at Joon in Vienna were recognized in the Best Chef of the Mid-Atlantic category.
How to reset a smoke alarm that won't stop beeping

Apr 22, 2024 | simplemost.com | Kate Desmond

How to reset a smoke alarm that won’t stop beeping A beeping smoke alarm is obnoxious, so here's not only how to reset a smoke detector but also how to figure out why it needs it. Adobe Kidde Smoke DetectorWe’ve all been there. It’s 2 a.m. and you hear an eardrum-piercing beep. Your first reaction is to cover your head with a pillow and pretend it never happened. Eventually the slow chirping takes permanent residence in your brain, and you have no choice but to get up and deal with it.
The 11 Best Plants to Grow in Your Terrarium

Feb 23, 2024 | mediafeed.org | Kate Desmond

Terrariums are little indoor gardens in a glass jar or other container, and they happen to be all the rage. All you need to create one is a can-do attitude and the ability to follow some simple step-by-step instructions. You can turn any glass container and some potting soil into a beautiful miniature centerpiece with a fancy name. So what are the best plants for a terrarium? First, it is important to know the plants you choose all have the same watering needs.
The 11 best plants to grow in your terrarium

Feb 14, 2024 | wxyz.com | Kate Desmond

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Simplemost may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website. Terrariums are little indoor gardens in a glass jar or other container, and they happen to be all the rage. All you need to create one is a can-do attitude and the ability to follow some simple step-by-step instructions.
The 11 best plants to grow in your terrarium

Feb 14, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Kate Desmond

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This jewelry is officially the coolest way to save kids’ artwork

Oct 24, 2023 | mediafeed.org | Kate Desmond

Kids make art — lots of it. Each day at school or at your own kitchen table they create and create and create. I love my kids’ creations, but sometimes I just don’t know what to do with them other than thank each piece for its uniqueness, and then secretly and stealthily line my recycling bin. (Gasp!)There are, of course, pieces I want to treasure.
This jewelry is officially the coolest way to save kids’ artwork

Oct 18, 2023 | wcpo.com | Kate Desmond

Kids make art — lots of it. Each day at school or at your own kitchen table they create and create and create. I love my kids’ creations, but sometimes I just don’t know what to do with them other than thank each piece for its uniqueness, and then secretly and stealthily line my recyclimg bin. (Gasp!)There are, of course, pieces I want to treasure.