Are you ready? It’s time for pumpkin flavored everything. Normally, I’m ready for fall in mid-August. I have one annual trip I take with friends and once I get back from it I’m ready. This year… not so much. Our youngest was born on the very first day of summer vacation (really, my water broke […]
Guest post by: Bethany Frazier + Emily Kittrell, owners of RVA-based product line, Maven Made Recently, essential oils seem to be quickly gaining both popularity and exposure. From multi-level marketing companies such as DoTERRA, to holistic resources and even to Pinterest, oils are finding their way into mainstream knowledge. Personally, we couldn’t be more excited! […]
Over the weekend I got a chance to visit MommyCon in Washington DC and I promised I’d report back on all the cool things happening there. There was a wealth of great information at MommyCon, including a series of seminars on things from baby wearing to cloth diapering to potty training. There was also a huge selection of cloth […]
Do you find yourself constantly overspending on your food budget, or eating the same recipes over and over to stay within your budget? Does the question “What’s for dinner?” cause a panic in your household, followed by getting take-out or fast food? Eating healthy on a budget doesn’t have to be stressful or boring! Just […]
Breastfeeding can be tough, but thankfully there are a lot of great products out there to make life for a breastfeeding mama a little bit easier. From making more milk to the most comfortable nursing bras, here are some great products for nursing you may not have heard about. Lactation from Premama Fenugreek and fennel seed […]
It’s here whether we like it or not! It’s back to school shopping time! All those pens, pencils, papers and new shoes add up quickly. No matter where you go to get your shopping done, you can get an extra 5.3% off when you shop over the Virginia Tax Free Holiday August 7 – 9. […]
Stores are about to get fully stocked with sweaters but we’ve got at least 3 more months of hot weather (let’s face it, we can have some pretty warm days in October too). Time to stock up on some summertime favorites, brightly colored denim that transition beautifully into fall and great nursing apparel at Hip to be […]
What would you do for a waffle fry? Chick-Fil-A’s Cow Appreciation Day, July 14th, is a chance to prove your love of chicken (or, cows) by dressing up as a cow for a free meal. So here’s how it works: on July 14th, if you dress up in full cow regalia (that’s “head to hoof” in […]
Now that you’ve filled up on pancakes and doughnuts… don’t stop there. 7-Eleven is back with another week full of freebies similar to last year only this time you’ll need an app. The week kicks off with the classic that started it all: 7-Eleven Day. On July 11, from 11am – 7pm head to 7-Eleven for a […]
July is the month for carb-y deliciousness! First 57 cent pancakes and now this: 78 Cent doughnuts. On July 10, celebrate Krispy Kreme’s birthday with more doughnuts than you’ll know what to do with. Stop in to any Krispy Kreme and buy any dozen to get a 2nd dozen Original Glazed for just 78 cents. […]
