Hockey, baseball, kids, fashion, cycling, food and drinks. We’ve got a little more of everything in today’s latest batch of local blogs joining the TBD Community Network.
Please check out our eight latest members (more than 50 total now) and our other recent announcements, and if you want to get your blog involved in this goodness, let us know.
Capitals Outsider
They Say: Capitals Outsider is a blog that covers the offbeat side of the Washington Capitals and their wild and crazy fans.
We Say: The bloggers here are busy even during the off-season, leading their readers in discussions of the best fighters in Caps history or finding odd Caps-related items for sale. They don’t claim to be insiders, so expect a different take on the team.
DC Action for Children
They Say: DC Action for Children works to ensure that all of DC’s youngest citizens have access to quality early care and education from birth.
We Say: “Won’t somebody please think of the children?” Why yes, these folks do. DC Action for Children tries to make sure that kids in DC have a chance to start their lives off right, especially with education and child care. If you care about the kids (and who doesn’t) this blog helps you stand up for them.
DC Goodwill Fashion Blog
They Say: Goodwill’s fashion blog provides detailed knowledge and insight on vintage and contemporary clothing and accessories that are valuable to fashion shoppers.
We Say: When the economy dipped, Goodwill gained ground as a community resource and hot spot for frugal shoppers. Gillian, the Goodwill “fashionista,” provides fashion advice as she shows off some of the store’s coolest and wackiest finds.
District Cycling
They Say: All things cycling. The writing is personal, opinionated and true. A connection to the local cycling scene, this blog embodies what I love: cycling. With a Podcast, we cover pro cycling, cycling events, cycling news coupled with self-deprecating humor based around cycling. Did I mention we’re a cycling blog?
We Say: They cover the big pro events that come through DC like the upcoming Capital Criterium, as well as local events like Bike to Work Day. They kinda like cycling.
IFlipForFood
They Say: We love food! Flip for it, even. Follow along with our food adventures, both in the kitchen and out on the town.
We Say: This duo offers deliciousness that is to die for. Whether you’re looking for new recipes, places to dine, or a peek into the lives of a couple of fun foodies, iFlipForFood is worthy of the read.
Florida Girl in DC
They Say: Florida native turned beltway babe. wannabe surfer-slash-artist. political junkie. social media addict. locavore. haunt farmers markets, restaurant bars & boutiques. heart pirates, in theory.
We Say: Ride the gastronomic wave with Florida native Tammy Gordon as she shares her culinary and dining adventures on her blog. She’ll take you on trips to the farmers market, exotic cooking classes with local chefs and into her kitchen as she tests out exciting new recipes.
Nationals Farm Authority
They Say: Nationals Farm Authority tracks the performances of the players in the Washington Nationals farm system.
We Say: Anyone wishing to find hope can come here and see what future Nationals the team is building. Brian Oliver has, without a doubt, the web’s most comprehensive coverage of the Nationals farm system, and he offers day-by-day recaps as well as big-picture analysis.
Scofflaw’s Den
They Say: An online speakeasy of potent potables and other pabulum to promote good spirits, good cocktails, good cigars and good people.
We Say: Sit back and have a drink or two with SeanMike and Marshall, as they take you into their exciting world of cocktails, cigars and bar adventures.
#1 by Marshall on June 29, 2010 - 5:40 pm
Very happy to be a part of TBD and excited for the future! Cheers!