The Scout Guide Archives - fiftytwothursdays https://www.fiftytwothursdays.us/tag/the-scout-guide/ style + fitness Mon, 10 Jun 2019 23:05:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 Why Supporting Local Is Important – Alexandria Edition https://www.fiftytwothursdays.us/dc/supporting-local-important-alexandria-edition/ https://www.fiftytwothursdays.us/dc/supporting-local-important-alexandria-edition/#respond Mon, 10 Jun 2019 23:05:32 +0000 http://fiftytwothursdays.us/?p=18964 Online shopping, we all do it because it’s convenient, takes a click of a mouse and your shiny new treasures are on the way. I’m as guilty as anyone, because I do my fair share of point and click shopping but what if that was our only option? What if you could no longer stroll the charming streets of your town on a Saturday or pop into your favorite local boutique for a dress for an event you have that night? What if your home town was filled with nothing big box stores and Amazon pick up locations? That could soon be our reality if we don’t make a change. In the last year, we made a few big changes of our own. We moved from Arlington to Alexandria, Virginia and I bought a new business, The Alexandria Scout Guide. While the move was only 15 miles away, it feels like an entirely different world. We loved the close proximity to dc, the airport and our friends’ houses but the temptation of more land and a peaceful retreat to call our own was much more enticing to us at this point in our lives. Little did we know we would […]

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]]> https://www.fiftytwothursdays.us/dc/supporting-local-important-alexandria-edition/feed/ 0 Life Update – The Scout Guide Alexandria https://www.fiftytwothursdays.us/style/life-update-the-scout-guide-alexandria/ https://www.fiftytwothursdays.us/style/life-update-the-scout-guide-alexandria/#respond Thu, 03 May 2018 22:07:14 +0000 http://fiftytwothursdays.us/?p=18224 Life has been a little crazy since taking on The Scout Guide Alexandria but in the best way possible. It’s been a refreshing change for me since most of my days previously were spent behind my computer in my home. Don’t get me wrong, I love blogging and having the luxury of working from home with my two puppies by my side but sometimes you need to get out and be around people!! For those of you who don’t know what The Scout Guide is, let me get you up to speed! The Scout Guide is a publication dedicated to living beautifully, living well, and living like an insider—wherever you are. We connect you with inspiration, as well as with makers and experts who can help you enhance your life, elevate your surroundings, and enjoy your community to the fullest. There are currently 60 publications in over 60 cities around the country and now the Alexandria guide is my very own baby! If you are visiting a new city, I recommend picking one up and using it as your city guide as you explore. There are so many great shops, restaurants, artists and more highlighted in each guide! TSG has […]

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