Looking for part time work? These family friendly businesses offer a great way to connect with other parents and have some extra cash. Here are some local businesses looking for a little extra help.
All Fired Up
Want to get in touch with your creative side?
All Fired Up has a relaxed, fun atmosphere where our customers feel comfortable creating not only beautiful art pieces but also wonderful memories with family and friends.
If you enjoy helping children and adults reach their full creative potential, All Fired Up might be the place for you. Click this link to learn more and download the application for yourself!
College Nannies and Tutors
Richmond | Glen Allen is currently accepting applications from responsible, outgoing individuals for a variety of childcare and tutor positions. We offer flexible scheduling and a wide selection of jobs to fit your skills and preferences. Find out more here.
Dream Dinners
Satisfy your inner foodie.
Dream Dinners in Midlothian has openings for day, evening and weekend shifts. Marketing and Special Events Coordinator positions also available. Please send email to Midlothianva@dreamdinners.com for more information.
Hip to be Round
Love meeting other moms and have great style?
Hip to be Round is searching for energetic and conscientious Sales Associates / Key Holders, working 10 – 20 hours per week. The right individual will become part of an exciting company offering both a challenging and rewarding work environment. More information here.
Richmondmom
Want to work from home?
As Richmondmom continues to grow, we’re seeking motivated moms or dads who love to make friends and meet new people. If you have a strong sales or marketing background and desire something that offers lots of flexibility for busy parents, this commission based position might be just what you’re looking for. More information here.
Romp n Roll
Seeking part-time instructors, birthday hosts and membership desk associates at our Midlothian, West End, and Mechanicsville locations. Apply at rompnroll.com/application.
It’s not that I don’t like cooking; I do, actually. It’s just the frequency. Dinner happens every. Single. Night. And usually, I’m short on time. And ideas. There is an ideas issue too… and then of course the ingredients.
So basically, dinner takes more time, energy, and brain power than I have on a Thursday night when I get home from work at 6:30…my husband is already half way out the door and my 3rd grader is saying something about some paper I need to sign, and at least the kindergartner needs to be bathed and the 2 year old just wants me to hold him.
In short: I needed this moment I’m having right now.
It’s noon on a Friday morning and I have the next 3 busy weeknight meals ready to go. My kitchen is virtually untouched from when I cleaned it last night.
I have Lemon Chicken with Feta, Beach Street Shrimp Scampi with Pasta and Outlaw Chicken Marinara all waiting to be popped in the oven or heated on the stove top (by my husband before I even get home from work) right when I need it. Over all, my meals are 400 calories and under, made with fresh ingredients, no preservatives or additives and came out to under $5.50 a serving (that’s cheaper than McDonalds) – plus, there’s no mess in the kitchen and no wasted ingredients.
The secret to my spectacular display of domesticity?
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I walked in, but everyone was really friendly while showing me the ropes. It’s part cooking show, part assembly line, and it’s a surprising amount of fun.
Garlic I didn’t have to peel myself
A station is set up for each meal – fresh ingredients are completely laid out at each station and the directions are super simple to follow (they even color coded it). I zipped up to the first station and was done with my first dinner in just about 10 minutes; no washing, no chopping, no prep work -and my favorite: no clean up! Each station is kept super clean by the staff (which is great for me because I’m a notoriously messy cook). Moms, retirees, people going solo and groups of friends bustled around the store laughing and talking and assembling meals… but it didn’t seem over crowded at all; it was actually quite inviting, the employees seemed to know everyone by name (yep, kinda like Cheers).
Dream Dinners makes it easy to customize your meals, which allowed me to go easy on spices I knew my kids won’t eat, and add a little extra cheese or garlic. The portion sizes were reasonable too; in fact we might get more than three servings out of the Outlaw Chicken Marinara. On the top of the bag sits your heating instructions so you don’t have to remember anything (except what’s in your freezer, but don’t worry, you’ll get a sheet of paper and a fridge magnet for that too).
Beach Street Shrimp Scampi
Want fries with that? Dream Dinners has stocked the freezer full of great sides to go with your recipes – purchase your recipes as is or add a side dish or two. Need a fast breakfast? It’s in the freezer. Dessert? Got that too. You can even pick up a few meals from last month’s menu, freshly frozen and waiting for your dinner plate. If you’d like to sign up for next month, the menu is waiting for you and you can schedule your next visit and get an email reminder when it’s time to come – they even let your rate your meals online so if you loved something (or didn’t) it will tell you the next time it comes up on the menu.
So here I sit, already loving life, but I’m pretty sure I’m going to love it even more on Wednesday night when a fresh and healthy dinner is waiting for me when I get home.
Will I go back? You bet! I love that I can try different meals without being stuck with a ton of left over ingredients, and I get to avoid that deep depression I get when I find a bag of mush in the crisper that contained some sort of vegetable I bought… Besides, the February menu has Parmesan Pesto Salmon with Cheese Crisps on it… sign me up!
Live in the West End but don’t want to miss out on fresh dinners? Have meals made by Dream Dinners staff delivered to the Daily Grind, select a Thursday 3:00 pm session and use the password ‘short pump’ (case sensitive).
Dream Dinners just opened in their new location
12006 Southshore Pointe Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23112
804-739-6442
Visit Dream Dinners online to check out the menu and book your time.
Dream Dinners provided me with 3 meals so I could come out and give them a try. The opinions, and subsequent Dream Dinners addiction, are all my own.
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You may have seen our recent contest for Dream Dinners and a free Pizza Family Night. Or you may have entered our contest. Congratulations to Barbara Blankenship who won this delicious prize!
And now, everyone should head out to Dream Dinners and check them out. You’ll love their easy to prepare meals – and you’ll find that it can even be fun! Here’s what our contestants had to say about Dream Dinners. Let us know what you love about Dream Dinners by leaving a comment below.
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You will love Dream Dinners! Click here to learn more about them. You can prepare your own meals in their kitchen and leave the mess to them – or they will prepare the meals and you simply pick them up. It’s that easy.
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Dream Dinners is offering Richmondmom.com readers a chance to win a Family Pizza Night meal in October. It’s a delicious treat for any family. Our winner will receive
- A 6 serving pizza kit
- Includes all the fixings to make FOUR 10″ pizzas
- Each family member can change it up and customize their creations with different topping choices
Everything you need is included in the package and you have fun creating your pizzas for a fun family night. Just add a movie or a family game and you’re set for cooler weather and fun.
Click here to enter our contest no later than Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 5pm.
Dream Dinners has lots of delicious meal ideas in addition to Family Pizza Night. You can enjoy Crispy French Onion Chicken, Old Fashioned Meatloaf with Twice Baked Potatoes, Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Enchiladas, and much more.
Whether you want to do all of this hands-on prep in the Dream Dinners Woodlake kitchen, or you want them to do the prep for you to pick up and take home for later, they have both options. They also have a pick-up location on southside and the west end of Richmond – making it convenient for everyone. Click the video below to see how easy meal prep can be.
Call or visit the website to schedule your Dream Dinners prep session – or order your meals. And the next time someone says, “What’s for dinner?” – just tell them, “It’s a Dream Dinner!”
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Looking for a job? Then this might be just what you’re looking for – a job that is fun and offers lots of help for Richmond families! Dream Dinners Woodlake has an amazing team that is growing!
The staff is fun and friendly – and so are our guests!
The Scoop
We are looking for a dynamic, outgoing, customer focused individual who can assist our guests by providing solutions to their dinnertime stress. This person must be a positive, high-energy individual who enjoys working with people and is a detail-oriented multi-tasker. The position is primarily sales and customer service focused. It includes communicating with guests one-on-one, in front of groups of people and over the phone. This is the recipe we are looking for:
- Take 1 (or more) years of retail/sales experience;
- Add a pinch of character;
- Pour on a gallon (more is better) of customer service;
- Fold in strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- Add confidence in front of people
- Sprinkle on the ability to lift 20+ lbs. repeatedly, move quickly and be on your feet for an extended period.
Candidates should be eager to serve the needs of our guests while at the same time develop and foster long-term, trusting relationships with them. Is this you? Check us out in more detail at www.dreamdinners.com and see more of what Dream Dinners has to offer. Come be a part of this wonderful mission!
The Details
This is a part-time gig. We offer a couple great benefits like amazing food (plus an employee discount) and flexible scheduling. The position works primarily nights and weekends. Some daytime hours may also be involved.
We mentioned our team is great! So please apply by emailing your resume. That way our staff can stay focused on delivering outstanding customer service. What are you waiting for? Send us an email or forward this to someone who may be interested. We look forward to hearing from you!
The Team at Dream Dinners Woodlake
6808 Woodlake Commons Loop
Midlothian, VA 23112
804.739.6442
woodlakecommonsva@dreamdinners.com
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Looking for fun, delicious and easy? Then check out the Dream Dinners Family Pizza Night! You’ll love the fun options and it’s a great way to get the family into the kitchen with you and have fun at the same time.
It’s the Dream Dinners way to get your family together for a great night of fun, cooking, talking & laughing with Family Pizza Night!
Connecting is important and sometimes using a different approach to a conversation starter can open the gates of dinnertime conversation. Here’s a way to lighten up and have fun at the table.
Order Family Pizza Night from the April menu and you will also receive a package of six conversation napkins with little questions to prod the creative minds of both parents and kids to learn a little more about each other. You’ll ponder answers to mysterious questions such as, “What would I do if I were invisible for a day?”
Not only is this gift a great bonus, but the idea of getting together in the kitchen with both kids and parents designing your own personal pizzas together is also a great experience. It’s something so simple yet will be one of those family memories you cherish for a long, long time.
Be sure to add these savory new dinners to your order this month!
Cajun Scallops with Mini Potato Pancakes
Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed French Bread
Peach Bourbon Chicken with Asparagus Spears
Your family is sure to love them! And don’t forget to rate them in your account, letting them know what you think!
Click here to view the entire April Menu.
Have you checked out all the extras? Their Finishing Touch freezer gives you so many options for extras. From veggies, soups, and breads to delicious desserts. Be sure to check it out when you visit for your session and leave with some extras to help round out your plate!
Made For You Service
Don’t have time to attend a session? They’ll be happy to make your meals for you!
How to sign up for a Made For You session:
For pickup at the Woodlake location:
Select a Thursday 4:00pm session and use the password ‘pickup’ (case sensitive).
For pickup at the Daily Grind in Short Pump:
Select a Tuesday or Thursday 3:00pm session and use the password ‘daily grind’ (casesensitive).
The Made For You service fee is $25.
Sign up for a Made For You session.
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We’ve all heard that question before!
Even though we may want to prepare a nutritious dinner every night, it’s not always easy. With conflicting schedules, work, sports, and other activities, families are always on the run. But it is important to make time to have family meals together as often as possible.
Why Prepare Dinner for Your Family?
It’s obvious that dinner is important because your family is usually hungry in the evening. It may not always be easy or even possible to prepare a delicious dinner for your family. But when you can, it’s one more way to help kids grow up physically, mentally, and emotionally healthier.
Studies show that families which eat together are happier, more closely connected, and more well-adjusted.
And did you know:
- Among teens who had dinner with their families five or more nights a week, 86% reported they had never tried smoking, compared with 65% of youth who had dinner with their families two or fewer nights a week.
- Similarly, teens who ate dinner with their families five or more nights a week were less likely to have tried alcohol or marijuana.
- Teens who had frequent family dinners were also more likely to get better grades.
- A Harvard Study found that children who had at least five dinners together a week had healthier eating habits.
- Even when not at home, they typically consumed more fruits, vegetables, and juice.
Note: Resource for statistics above can be found at this link.
And if those are not enough reasons to schedule dinner together, it’s just plain fun to have a delicious, healthy meal together as a family to talk about the day’s events.
Making Dinner Easy
Don’t dread the dinner dilemma any longer.
Instead, gather up a group of friends and head out to Dream Dinners in Woodlake and create dinners while you enjoy fun and great company. Let the Dream Dinners staff do all of the chopping, mincing, dicing, and clean-up for you. During our Richmondmom.com group gatherings, we totally enjoy time together preparing meals and socializing at Dream Dinners – and we always leave with some delicious meals for our family for the coming week!
Busy moms find that Dream Dinners saves them valuable time and money. Crispy French Onion Chicken, Layered Ravioli Bake, Rio Grande Chicken Fajitas, and Tuscan Steaks are just some of the options. And grab a few extra sides and desserts from the freezer section. You’ll be set with dinner for the week!
To book your own Dream Dinner event with friends and have the store all to yourself, just contact the local Dream Dinner store in Woodlake. Gather up a group of Richmond moms and head out for fun.
Don’t have time to prepare your own? No worries. Just contact Dream Dinners to place your order and you can pick it up at the Woodlake location, or have it delivered to a central location in Richmond’s Short Pump area.
Visit Dream Dinners Woodlake website and learn more. And ‘like’ them on Facebook to keep up with what’s happening!
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You are going to love this freezer sale but it’s for ONE DAY only so hurry! You’ll have plenty of delicious entrees, sides, desserts and more when you take advantage of the Freezer Sale at Dream Dinners.
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Help us make room for exciting new products coming in 2013!
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Pub-Style Chicken w/Mashed Potatoes, Yum
Since starting Richmondmom.com, I’ve been lucky enough to test some really great stuff from the best-of-the-best in Richmond, and Dream Dinners is one of them. Full disclosure: Dream Dinners is an advertiser of our site, and has been since almost the very beginning, and hear me out on this one: they can be a mama’s best friend. We even have a snazzy Dream Dinners Discount if you’d like to try ‘em out.
I always have a stash of Dream Dinners in my freezer, and they’re like my little insurance
We usually have leftovers from the Chicken Enchiladas–even better reheated, in my humble opinion.
policy. I get home to find that I don’t have enough olive oil, milk or butter for a recipe or that I just plain ol’ don’t feel like coming up with dinner, and all I have to do is reach into my stash. There, I find a healthy meal that cooks up quickly that my kids love 97% of the time (give or take a percent).
Because I live in the east and there’s no Dream Dinners near where I live (the only physical location is in Midlothian), I order ‘em online & pick ‘em up at
My kids love some ribs–these are some of the best.
The Daily Grind in Short Pump, ready-made and frozen.
If you’re lucky enough to live near Midlo, you can have the fun of putting them together yourself if you like at the Woodlake Commons Loop Dream Dinners.
Our faves? Of the items that are out in the August menu, a few of them are:
- Smokehouse Ribs
- Pub-Style Chicken
- Chicken Enchiladas
To get a 10% discount off 36 servings or more using our Savvy Saver card, and see if you like them as much as we do.
Thanks to Dream Dinners for being an advertiser and supporting Richmondmom.com from the get-go. You “get” what it’s like to be a mom!
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School is underway and with that it seems the entire family is heading in different directions all at once. Making time for gathering at the dinner table can be challenging when there’s so much to do, but not as much time to do it.
Dream Dinners is making it easier for families to enjoy time together without the rush and hassle of cooking every night.
You are Invited to Back to School Night
When: Wednesday, September 12 at 6:30 pm
Where: Dream Dinners Woodlake
What: Taste some samples from the September Menu to help you decide on your menu choices. No meals will be made this night.
Why: Dream Dinners can help you get a healthy meal on the table, and have time to catch up with your family. All it takes is a little time one morning or evening and your menu is set and dinner is “ready” for an entire month.
Bonus: Everyone who attends will receive a certificate for their favorite teacher to try a Dream Dinner for only $5!
RSVP: Required. Call 739-6442 or send an email to woodlakecommonsva@
With 11 great options for meals ready in 30 minutes or less and 2 different roasts that could simmer in your crock-pot this September, prepare to fall in love with home-made meals made easy this month!
Schedule your session today and get back on track! Click here to view the menu and session calendar.
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