Richmond 2012 Dream Baby Shower is Coming

Hip to Be Round

It’s almost time–our annual Hip to Be Round Dream Baby Shower is almost here! Starting 6/1/12, Hip to Be Round is launching the search for nominations of amazing, expectant Richmond moms with the help of sponsor Stony Point Surgery Center. You’ve likely heard 103.7′s Melissa Chase talking about Hip to Be Round: it’s full of beautiful [...]




ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Dyslexia: Brain Balance has Answers

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You may have already heard about Brain Balance and you know about the great work they do with kids in the Richmond area. Richmond is fortunate to have a Brain Balance center right here in our community since there aren’t many on the east coast. They are located in Midlothian at 15833 City View Drive, [...]




Part-time, Work-from-Home positions available at Capital One

Capital One hiring part time customer service coordinators

If you’re looking for a part-time position where you can work from home for a company with a great reputation, you’re in luck, Richmond. Capital One is hiring, and the time to apply is now. Capital One boasts many accomplishments including DiversityInc 2012 Top 50 Companies for Diversity. Work at Home for a Fortune 500 [...]




HCA Opens New Emergency Center in Henrico/Goochland

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HCA Virginia Health System is making it easier and more convenient than ever for moms, dads, and kids to seek medical services with the opening of their newest emergency center. The West Creek Emergency Center is bringing great healthcare right here to our communities 24/7/365! Official opening day is May 1, 2012 and this newest [...]




Is Your Child Really Protected Against Skin Cancer?

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May is just around the corner and summer weather will be here soon. But you don’t have to wait until summer to think about the effects of too much sun and how it can cause serious problems for children and adults. Tuckaway Child Development Center professionals know how important it is to protect children from [...]




Kids CAN Finish the School Year Stronger

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Spring Break is over and now we’re in the home stretch as we approach summer and lots of fun in the sun. But before summer, there are plenty of tests, exams, SOLs, and more. It seems that April and May are crammed with activities, tests, and year-end projects for kids. You can make a huge [...]




Gourmet Cupcakes Inspired by a Supermom

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           I recently spoke with Matt Fraker of Frostings (second place in Cupcake Wars!) about his Supermom — his mother Wendy– and the business she inspired. “My mom was a kind, funny, lady who really lit up the room. Her two great passions were music and cooking. For her, cooking big [...]




Rainbow Station Offers a Safe, Fun Place to Learn

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Leaving your child in the care of someone else is a difficult and serious decision. But when you know that your child is in the care of the teachers and nurses at Rainbow Station, you can rest assured that they are well-cared for in a loving, nurturing, and creative environment. Everyone at Rainbow Station is [...]




Sweet Spot Adds New Events and Gifts

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If you thought Sweet Spot was just a place to buy delicious, hard-to-find, fun, whimsical, and unusual candy, then think again! Did you know that they have plenty of special events, gifts, and fundraising opportunities for every occasion? Special Event Candy Bingo is the first Friday of the month with plenty of free events. Call [...]




Gardner Grins Creates Beautiful Smiles

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“Your child needs braces.” Those dreaded words! The dollar signs swirl around your head as you consider the discomfort that often accompanies an adjustment period after they are in place. Images of gleaming mounds of silver metal and wire invade your mind. Many people just don’t understand all they need to know about braces, and [...]