48 Hour Sale at Great Wolf Lodge: HURRY

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It’s another HUGE opportunity to save at Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg. It’s the biggest sale of the season too with family suites starting at $159.99 per night. But hurry because the sale ends Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. Availability is limted. Just use promo code R48HOUR. Great Wolf Lodge expects high [...]




Vote for Richmond Park to Win $15,000 and You Could Get a Prize

Help us help Ethel Bailey Furman Park win big!

Do you ever wish you could change the world (or at least some part of it) with just a click? Well now you can and it’s super-easy! And you can win a prize just for helping. Sprite and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) launched a campaign to help improve parks through the country [...]




Glaciers, Waterfalls, and Majestic Nature: A Real Richmond Review

Incredible footage of swimming beneath the ice in frigid waters.

If you’re looking for an incredibly educational, fun, and entertaining movie – then head to The Science Museum of Virginia and the IMAX Dome! That’s exactly what my husband and I did this past week and it was well worth the time. ‘To the Arctic’ is an incredible journey into the lives of a family [...]




American Family Fitness Trains Kids for Special Olympics Virginia

American Family Fitness Richmond VA

Summer Games is the largest competition for the Special Olympics Virginia – nothing short of legendary thanks to overwhelming support from thousands of local volunteers who brave the summer heat to assist athletes each June. Athletes come from all corners of the state to compete in swimming, power-lifting, softball, track and field, bowling and tennis. [...]




Richmond Rocks! Colonial Trail Elementary School

Author Visit April 2012

This month, Kate Hall gave a Richmond Rocks! reading to the entire student body at Colonial Trail Elementary School. The author visit was part of a PTA fundraiser, in honor of National Library Month. I’m not sure who had more fun, Kate or the kids! Also, Kate was very impressed by the thoughtful questions the [...]




iDTech Summer Camps Offer Incredible Opportunities for Kids

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Do you ever wish you had a place where your kids could really learn about computers and not just play on them? Not just the IM, email and music stuff – but real computer knowledge that helps them learn, grow and excel in school and in life. Then you are going to love iD Tech [...]




Full Circle Kids’ Round Up is Finally Here

Full Circle Grief Center Richmond VA

Here’s a place to have fun, learn about volunteering for kids and adults, and do something special for kids suffering from loss. The annual Full Circle Kids Round Up is scheduled for Sunday, May 6, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.  It’s at the Innsbrook Picnic Area and it’s only $15/adult and $5/child (2 years [...]




Get a Car and a $200 Gas Card

Call Federal Credit Union

If you’re a busy mom with lots of carpools, errands, work, and other places to go, then you might be interested in this upcoming deal from Call Federal Credit Union. After all, busy moms practically live in their cars! Call Federal and Enterprise Car Sales are holding a Grand Slam Used Auto Sales Event on [...]




Buy One, Get One Free at Seussical the Musical at Theatre IV

Seussical Musical Theatre IV

We love Theatre IV, and for each show we offer a half-price show for Richmondmom.com readers. Just mention code “SEUSSMOM” when booking your tickets for the 2:00pm show on April 28, 2012 only. SEUSSMOM works for half price adult tix and MOMHALFKIDS works for half price kids tickets. Details on Seussical the Musical: Seussical Music [...]




Nascar Fans? Chevy Impala Road Car Visits Scheduled 4/24-4/26

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Join local Farmers Agency Owners and kick off Richmond’s Race week on April 26th! Get your picture taken with the #5 car of NASCAR’s driver, Kasey Kahne and enter our sweepstakes for a chance to win 2 VIP Tickets to the race and a personal introduction to Kasey! THURSDAY, APRIL 26TH   12-6 pm KMART [...]