Shake It Up

It’s Vanilla Milkshake Day! Make your own shake at home or grab one to go.

Community Update

Serve a Village and Northern Virginia Diaper Bank Collaborate

It costs $120/month to provide the diapers /wipes a baby needs. Serve a Village & Northern Virginia Diaper Bank will supply diapers /wipes to organizations that distribute them, free of charge.

Summer Fun With Floats

Root beer floats make quick and delicious desserts the whole family can make and enjoy.

Ellen's Random List of Places I like in Northern Virginia

This last weekend I was helping a family find a home. They are completely new to the area and after we saw some homes they asked "Where can we get a good breakfast around here?"

Arming Our Troops With the Military Ration

Armed Forces Day is May 18th. Ever wonder what we feed our soldiers?

GymStars End Their Season with Medalists and Another State All-Around Champion

The Chantilly Academy GymStars close our their season with medalists at the State and National level and another State All-Around Champion.

Making Children's Mental Health A Priority

This week I'm turning the blog over to our CEO Greg Peters at UMFS for his thoughts on where we need to go with children's mental health in this country.

Dental Health Tip: Impact of thumb sucking on your child's dental health

Many habits develop early as children, and some, like thumb sucking, can have an impact on their dental health.

Give Your Mom the Time of Day

Did you know that as many as 86 percent of American moms feel unappreciated? On Mother’s Day pamper your mom with a few simple treats you can make from or for the kitchen.

All Children Need Someone to Call Mom (Or Dad)

Mother's Day is Sunday. The children in Virginia's foster care system all need someone to celebrate Mother's Day with. Someone to tell them to do their homework. Someone to love.

5-Minute Cinco de Mayo Meal

Enjoy a delicious 5-minute meal for Cinco de Mayo!

The Silent Crisis

There is a silent crisis facing Virginia. And we need your help to fix it.

Berry Your Memory Lapses

National Blueberry pie day is this week. Read about the memory and health benefits of eating blueberries and have a piece of pie to celebrate the day.

Volunteers Make All The Difference

This week is National Volunteer Appreciation Week. UMFS is truly grateful for our volunteers. Are you a volunteer? Thank you for your support.

Chantilly Academy GymStars Outstanding Showing at Level 9 Regional Championships

The Chantilly Academy GymStars do well at the Region 7 Level 9 Championship meet in Collegeville, PA. One GymStar is headed to Eastern National Championships.

Put Some Punch in Your Picnic

Get the most out of your picnic with the least amount of effort for National Picnic Day.

Easing Children's Fears

The tragedy in Boston has rocked Americans. As we grieve and cope, what about our children? How should we handle talking to them about such violence?

Golden Arches Golden Years

McDonald Corporation’s first franchise opened in April 1955. Their “You Deserve a Break” ad campaign sold billions of burgers. But what kind of a break does their food give your body?

Chantilly High School America's Adopt A Soldier Packing Event

Afghanistan soldier gives a message to youth of the United States!

Chantilly Academy GymStars Level 7 State Meet Medalists

The Chantilly Academy Gymnastics GymStars bring home medalists from the Level 7 State Championship Meet. The meet was held this past weekend in Hampton, VA.

Myths About Foster Parenting

Being a parent is tough. You would think being a foster parent might be tougher. Check out this video of children debunking the myths of being a foster parent!

You Say Tomato, I Say Kumato

Is it a fruit or a vegetable? Italian or American? Tomato or Kumato?

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) – Shares Available at Willowsford Farm

Eating locally grown produce is good for you, good for farmers, and good for the community. Learn more about a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program in nearby Ashburn.

It’s Sliced Bread’s Birthday, No Fooling

It’s sliced bread’s birthday. No fooling!

Chantilly Academy GymStars Gymnastics has a VA State All-Around Champion

Chantilly Academy GymStars do well at the Virginia USA Gymnastics State Championship Meet

Speedy Cooking with Easy Easter Leftovers

Get the greatest return on groceries by planning for leftovers as you devise your Easter Meal.

They are just kids

Being a kid is tough for a "normal" teenager. Add in the complexities of abuse and neglect and that is a lot for even an adult to handle.

Pecan Perfection

Pecans are a healthy and delicious meat substitute in savory dishes.

'No Worries' Chocolate Week

Dark Chocolate Cake looks decadent, but it has some health benefits, too!

You Can Help A Child In Need

Foster parents can make a huge difference to children who have suffered abuse. Can you help one of these children heal?

Easy Éirinn “on-the-go” Brách

If you’re in a hurry on St. Paddy’s Day, you can still have your corned beef and eat it, too.

Balancing the Food Additive Equation

Fresh whole foods are our best bet for sustaining good health.

Going Nuts in March

Celebrate National Peanut Month with a free recipe for Thai-Flavored Peanut Rice Noodles.

Top 5 Myths and Facts about Wills & Trusts

Myths abound about wills, trusts and legal documents for families. Here are a few of the most common myths and facts about each one to clarify this process and answer the most FAQ we receive.

Muhammad - The Messenger of Peace and the champion of women rights

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Northern Virginia is hosting a peace conference and educating masses about the true life of the prophet Muhammad on March 7th in Mubarak Mosque of Chantilly Virginia.

Say What? Thanks to the Virginia transportation bill it will cost me more to sell my house?!

The Virginia Transportation Bill HB 2313 will have financial consequences for sellers unless amended by the Governor or loses a legal challenge for violating the Virginia Constitution.

Easy Savings are a "T-app" Away

Going grocery shopping? Try these free and easy couponing apps to save money on groceries!

Anesthesia Free Dental Cleanings: Fact Vs Fiction

In this blog post Dr. Pattie will discuss the risks of such dental practices as well as the benefits to traditional dental cleaning.

Back Story: Clay Cafe

Support the local Chantilly economy and visit Clay Cafe this weekend!