I can’t believe it’s been a couple of weeks since I last checked in! Our Briar Woods freshmen boys wrapped up the basketball season with a win, making it an undefeated season! It was truly a pleasure watching the team this year. As I was saying to another mom, there was no pressure; we hadn’t expected John to make the team, so every moment he played was an unexpected moment of joy!

Speaking of John…he turned 15 yesterday. He’s six foot and growing…and sometimes I really miss not being able to pick him up! He had a great day, with his aunt and uncle stopping by for fun on the Wii! We’re doing birthday dinner tonight and off to watch BWoods varsity in their first playoff game.

And speaking of basketball…there is a benefit night for the Ashburn Shooting Stars 12U team at Fuddruckers on Thursday night. It’s always great to support our local schools and teams through no-cook night!

I wish you all chocolates, roses and love for Valentine’s Day!
Lisa 

January is fast coming to a close and I hope your 2012 has gotten off to a good start! We’ve been busy, as always, mostly with basketball and keeping up with school. And so it goes…

I can feel the excitement building here in Ashburn for the Giovanna Casino Night Fundraiser Saturday night! The word I have is there aren’t a whole lot of tickets left, so if you’ve been on the fence, it’s time to hop off! If you can’t go, you can still bid on silent auction events through Saturday afternoon. Information and links are in the forums and in the newsletter that comes out tomorrow. (Find both on the right —>)

Grace and I will attend the opening night of High School Musical at Briar Woods High School. My son Sam will have a bit of a cameo, I can’t wait! Performances will be Thursday, Friday and twice on Saturday. See you there!

A favor please: I ask that you consider the Find It In Ashburn advertisers when you need their product or service. And please thank them for supporting us! Our local Ashburn advertisers make this site possible, and every time you help grow our community by telling others, interacting with us on Facebook or signing up for the newsletter tells local businesses that Find It In Ashburn is important to you!

Thank you, and please keep letting me know what you want to see in Find It In Ashburn! It really is all about you!
Lisa

How did your middle and high schoolers survive the first day of midterms? It’s always such a fun time in our house!

I just finished updated listings on Find It In Ashburn — did you know we have over 850 listings on the website? That’s a lot going on here in Ashburn! I added six businesses to the Parties at Home category, and that is turning out to be one of my favorites, because I get to let you know about smart, fun and entrepreneurial people in Ashburn. If you’re looking for makeup, jewelry, baked goods, gifts and more, check out Parties at Home and support up and coming Ashburn businesses.

Please join me in welcoming Find It In Ashburn’s newest supporter — Fuddruckers! Long active in Ashburn, Fuddruckers offers great food in a family atmosphere. They often host fundraisers for local schools, clubs and sports teams, giving you the perfect opportunity to stop in! Let your teens know about the After School Special: 1/3 Combo (Burger, Fries, Drink) for only $5.99! (Reg $8.49). Good Monday through Fridays from 2-5pm — must show school ID. Send your teens there after exams!

I’m so excited about how our Find It In Ashburn community keeps growing! Please email me at editor@finditinashburn.com with any other home-based businesses in Ashburn, so we can all know about them!
Lisa