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This week’s Veteran-Owned business is Knotty Origami. The founder and designer Tricia uses the skills she honed in the Army to make beautiful jewelry and wall hangings. They are made right here in Virginia and a portion of their proceeds…

Old Glory 27 Flag Company is a Combat Wounded Veteran-owned and operated business producing handmade wooden American flags. I’ve seen several in person and they’re beautiful! Each flag is handcrafted and unique, showcasing the grain patterns of the wood. You…

I am very excited to be part of Alexandria Living Magazine’s launch party next week! I’ve been following the magazine online and you may have noticed I share their articles often on social media. They are publishing their first print…

I recently discovered this company at a local tasting and I’m glad I did. They’re delicious! Crum’s Sauce is owned by a few Army Veterans and it’s made locally here in Alexandria. I hesitate to call this stuff hot sauce,…

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced in November that it opened the application process for the Veterans Identification Card (VIC). This is another way to honor the service of Veterans and one that will make it easy to prove their…

Ready to tackle a home project? Whether you are getting your house ready to sell or have decided it’s time for a remodel, this week’s Veteran-owned business, USMC Veteran Painting & Contracting, has you covered. They handle residential and commercial…

It’s the start of a new year so I thought it would be fitting to highlight BodyFit Nutrition as this week’s Veteran-Owned business. BodyFit Nutrition offers baked goods mixing all-natural chocolate into a batter that’s packed with muscle-building Tri-peptide protein.…

The amount of down payment is one of the toughest decisions to make in the home buying process because there are so many factors unique to each person. The right agent can not only help you find the best home…

Who knew the snow would come so soon! If you’re not prepared yet, give Tactical Land Care a call. In addition to snow removal, they offer full service lawn care and a 10% discount for active duty, veterans, police &…

This week’s veteran-owned business is Potomac Candle. Their soy candles smell amazing and they now offer body products. I discovered them last year at the Carlyle Holiday Market in Alexandria and have ordered several more since. I love that they’re…