Hello Funky Followers!!

It has been too long.  The summer just flew by but I hope that you did enjoy it.  So much happened this summer that I would need a new blog to explain it all but here are the highlights and the lowlights:

 Lowlight: The Funky Lil Jaguar has suspended our consignment business indefinitely.  I know, I know what are you going to do with all those summer clothes your kids outgrew and the bag of winter stuff that you just discovered will not fit this year????

 Highlight: You know we would not shut down operations without providing you with great options for recycling those clothes.  This summer we discovered and fell in love with:

Once Upon A Child has locations in MD and VA.  The stores buy clothes for all seasons all the time.  And the best part is they pay CASH ON THE SPOT $$$$$$.  If you are looking for clothes, toys, books, or even furniture for your little jaguars they have a great collection of items and you will get more for your items by trading them as opposed to taking cash.  Did I mention they have a frequent buyer/seller card?  Yep love this place! www.onceuponachild.com

                                                                                                                                          

*** 529KidsConsign.com

529KidsConsign.com is a great shop because it is online!  Yep you don’t have to leave your house to purchase great new items for your little ones.  The ladies who run the shop are based in VA so you do have to set up an appointment with them to sell your stuff.  You can visit their website to find pieces from our inventory.  Look for the items labeled: CARM. www.529kidsconsign.com

Highlight: Although we are not going to be selling any items at the market we will still be packing up the little jaguars and taking in all the DMV has to offer for the fall.  

 

THIS WEEKEND CHECK OUT………..

Saturday, September 17, 2011

***The Annual H Street Festival 

Spanning 6 Blocks of Urban Fun in NE, DC H Street (Benning Road) is the place to be this Saturday.  The H Street Festival will open your eyes to the wonderful fun, yummy, and unique theaters, restaurants, cafes, clubs, and residents of NE.  5 stages of music, a kids stage, costume karaoke, speed chess challenge, food food food, face painting, dc roller girls, and so much more!  www.HStreetFestival2011.com for more info. 

Tags: children, clothing, discounts, events, festival, Funky Fun Events, kids consignment shops

Get out and Celebrate your Independence with The Funky Lil Jaguar!

Start your July off with a bang! The Funky Lil Jaguar team has scouted out some amazing events for you and your lil ones this July. Check out the details below, you can thank us later!

Smithsonian Folklife Festival – June 30th – July 4th, July 7-11 on the National Mall
http://www.festival.si.edu/about/mission.aspx

The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is an international exposition of living cultural heritage annually produced outdoors on the National Mall of the United States in Washington, D.C., by the Smithsonian Institution’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
The Festival takes place for two weeks every summer overlapping the Fourth of July holiday. It is an educational presentation that features community-based cultural exemplars. Free to the public, like other Smithsonian museums, each Festival typically draws more than one million visitors.

Palisades Citizens Association – 45th Annual Palisades July 4th Parade & Picnic

The Palisades annual July 4 parade, sponsored by local businesses and Palisades t-shirt sales, is a DC tradition after more than 39 years. All are welcome to participate in the parade. The DC Birth Center midwives and service providers will be making a special apperance at this year’s parade
http://www.palisadesdc.org/prc.html

Concert Series:

Ronald Reagan Building

Work got you down? Take an afternoon break with great live music @ Live on Woodrow Wilson Plaza (near 13th and Pennsylvania Ronal Reagan Building) Everyday from noon -1:30pm enjoy live performances. Stop in Aria for a bite to eat and then head back to work.
http://www.itcdc.com/explore.php?p=7

Jazz In the Garden

Every Friday Night at 5-8:00pm National Gallery of Art Scultpure Garden
The best place to enjoy the weather and start off the weekend. Happy Hour for families starts at Jazz In the Garden.
http://www.nga.gov/programs/jazz/

Fort Dupont Park Concert Series
Every Saturday Night at 8:00pm.

Yards Park

Friday Evening Concerts Every Friday 6-8pm

Kids can play in the kids zone, run through the water fountains, or just lay out on the blanket and enjoy the show. Free to the public. http://www.yardspark.org/

Rock Creek Park – Carter Barron Amphitheater

Every Friday night at 7:30
http://www.nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/cbarronschedule.htm

Rock Creek Park every Friday night until September 3rd. 7:30pm most concerts are free with tickets that can be picked up from the box office starting at noon or The Washington Post office. May we suggest July 22, 2011 with performances by one of our favorite DC Natives Carolyn Malachi. http://www.carolynmalachi.com/fr_carolynmalachiofficialwebsite.cfm

Armed Services

Our service members not only keep us safe but they know how to bring joy through music. Check out your favorite branch as they display their musicial talents throughout the city all summer long.

Air Force Schedule: http://www.usafband.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123256567

Army Band has a full schedule including Friday night shows: http://www.usarmyband.com/index.html

Marine Band – “The President’s Own” performs Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights: http://www.marineband.usmc.mil/SEE_A_PERFORMANCE/index.htm

Navy Band – “Fanfare” http://www.navyband.navy.mil/

It’s Getting Hot Out Here….

But don’t worry it is going to cool off this weekend just in time for you to round up the kids and check out these fantastic and free events!

First and most importantly, The FLJ Team will be vending at The Funky Flea Market on Saturday from 8:00-4:00pm.  Come see what we have in store for the summer with bathsuits, tank tops, shorts, skirts, t’s and more.  

Friday June 10, 20111 – The Kennedy Center Millenium Stage presents Kenia Ashby with Origem.

Did you know The Kennedy Center hosts free performances almost daily?  Yep and this Friday night Kenia Ashby will be playing Brazilian jazz with a lil mix of samba.

Saturday June 11, 2011 – The Corcoran Gallery of Art presents FREE SUMMER SATURDAYS.  

We really had a great time when we visited during the Family Fun Day so make sure you get there this summer and see what the Gallery offers.  Every Saturday if full of free activities for kids and lots of great art!

Funky Lil Jaguars Isaiah, Anthony & Ashley showing off their face paint art.

Sunday June 12, 2011

1:00pm Jazz on The National Mall / Sylvan Theater- Celebrating the DC Jazz Festival.

If it is not too hot for you then grab a blanket, a bottle of water, and some snacks and head out to the Sylvan Theater for an afternoon of great live jazz music from a wide range of talented and well known artists.

Looking for a way to end the weekend then check out:

Sunday June 12th through September – Movies on the Potomac @ The National Harbor (starting at sunset)

We really enjoyed seeing Kung Fu Panda and Shrek II last year so go this Sunday and check out Big Daddy.  Movies will run every Sunday night.

Tags: children, clothing, DC, event, events, funky flea market, jazz, National Mall, The Kennedy Center

Finally…….we get to celebrate us!  The Funky Lil Mamas of FLJ want to wish all of you a fantastic Mother’s Day.  You deserve it!  

Events & Happenings for Mother’s Day Weekend

1.  The Funky Lil Jaguar will be vending at The Funky Flea Market this Saturday, May 7th from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm.

Come out and find affordable and fashionable pieces for both Funky Lil Mamas & Jaguars!  Free gifts with purchase for all moms.

2.  FLJ Mom & Co-Founder Elana Jenkins will be vending at Circa 34 (4002 34th St. Mount Rainier, MD 20712) this Saturday, May 7th Noon – 5:00 pm.

If you didn’t have a chance to check out her new Funkiedo body products a few weeks ago here is your chance.  Also shop Circa 34 Consignment for awesome finds for yourself, your mom, and your home.

3.  Passport DC – Shortcut to Europe: EU Embassies Open House: Saturday, May 7 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Our favorite time of year and one of the best events in DC kicks off this Saturday with the European Union embassy open house event.  This is the first part of the Passport DC month with the grand all embassy open house tours schedules for May 14th.  We will be attending again this year so stay tuned for group meet up information.

Tags: activities, books, children, clothing, DC, education, event, Flea Market, funky flea market, Funky Fun Events, Gifts, Mother's Day

Mother’s Day Around The World

For some, Mother’s Day is a day off. For others it is best spent bonding and relaxing with our funky lil jaguars. However you choose to celebrate, think about moms around the world.  Here is a just a short list of how, when, and where this wondrous day is celebrated around the world.  

Mother’s Day in UK

In the United Kingdom, Mother’s Day falls on the fourth Sunday of the fasting period of Lent. The excitement, the feelings, the celebrations behind the day is the same in UK, as any other place in the world, the only difference being the date assigned to the festival and the stories related to it.

Mother’s Day in Ireland
Mother’s Day celebrations in Ireland also take place on the fourth Sunday in the Christian fasting month of Lent, similar to the United Kingdom. In the country, the day is celebrated with great enthusiasm and spirit. On this day, every child thanks his/her mom for the unending love and affection which he/she has received from her.

Mother’s Day in Australia 
In Australia, Mothers Day is celebrated with lot of enthusiasm and joy. It falls on the same day as in US i.e. the second Sunday in the month of May. Australians celebrate the day by giving flowers and presents to the mothers. At the same time, every mom and her child try to be together on this special day.

Mother’s Day in Canada
Mother’s Day is the most popular festival in Canada, after Christmas and Valentine’s Day. It is celebrated on the second Sunday in the month of May. On this day, all the moms in Canada receive gifts, cards and flowers from their children, as an expression of their love and thankfulness.

Mother’s Day in Mexico
In the North American country of Mexico, the date of Mother’s Day is fixed. It is celebrated on 10th May every year. Though the date of this special celebration in Mexico does not match with that of other countries, the feeling and spirit behind it remain the same. By celebrating Mother’s Day, Mexican children express their gratitude towards their mother.

Mother’s Day in New Zealand
Even in New Zealand, Mothers Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in the month of May, just like US. On this day, all the kids in the country present their moms with gifts and cards and also take them out on lunch, dinner, etc. The whole idea behind this is to make her feel extremely special.

Mother’s Day in South Africa
In South Africa, Mothers Day is celebrated a week before US i.e. on the first Sunday in the month of May. Children from every corner of the country try to reach their mothers on the day, to thank her for unconditional love and care that they keep on receiving from her, year after year.

Mother’s Day in India
The trend of celebrating Mother’s Day in India is very new. However, in the small duration since its initiation, the day has gained massive popularity. India also follows the concept of US and celebrates Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May. Though there is no national holiday on Mother’s Day, the feelings and emotions behind the celebration remain the same.

Tags: education, International Celebrations, Mother's Day

4 REASONS YOU SHOULD ROLL WITH FLJ

1.  WE MEET COOL PEOPLE

On Friday April 15, 2011 Funky Lil Jaguar Parent Kelly Navies hooked us up with tickets to the book reading and signing with The President’s Sister – Maya Soetoro-Ng.  Her book: Ladder to the Moon is a great story about diversity and showing your children how to love others.

2.  SOMETIMES OUR LOVELY KIDS MAKE THE PAPER

Yeah we are pretty cute!  And when we hang out people take our pictures.  Usually they just make the blog and of course facebook.  But sometimes…….they make the Washington Post.  This lovely photo of Nia Alsop made the paper.  Click the link for the article.

Nia&Soetoro

3.  WE KNOW WHERE THE HOT EVENTS ARE:

Don’t believe me?  See this weekend’s free events below.

4.  WE SAVE YOU MONEY

By hanging with the FLJ Family you not only learn about and save on awesome events for your children.  You also get first dibs at some fashionable finds when it comes to kids clothes, books, toys, and accessories.  Come check us out at THE FUNKY FLEA MARKET next Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 8:00 am -4:00 pm.

Tags: books, children, clothing, DC, funky flea market, Funky Fun Events, style