My Story is One of Support

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Written by Special Guest Writer Kelli Ramirez My story is one of support.  My son Benjamin was born 7 weeks early at St. Mary’s.  He was in the NICU for 13 days.Although we were not able to latch quickly after his birth, I was visited by a lactation consultant who got me set up with […]

Why I Hate Breastfeeding (and the Totally Selfish Reasons Why I Do It Anyway)

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I’m not good at breastfeeding. I make plenty of milk, tons of milk; that’s not the problem. I nurse in public discretely though I’m not ashamed of it. Sometimes people will have whole conversations with me before they notice that I’ve been nursing the entire time. I’ve got the holds and tips and tricks down. […]

Richmond Events This Week: July 22 – 28, 2013

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Event times and locations may change after posting. Please visit the website or call to confirm event details.You will notice a new link on our website that keeps you updated to the minute on events in Richmond (on the right-hand side of the page under the “Search” Button)! This new calendar link is a comprehensive […]

This Week: July 8 – 14, 2013

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Event times and locations may change after posting. Please visit the website or call to confirm event details. Have an event to add to our calendar? Email us at christa@richmondmom.com! Don’t forget to check your Richmondmom.com Savvy Saver card for great savings at many local events and activities for kids and adults. Don’t have a card? No […]

This Week: July 1 – 7, 2013

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Please visit websites or call to confirm dates and times of events – they may change after posting here. Have an event to add to our calendar? Email us at christa@richmondmom.com! Don’t forget to check your Richmondmom.com Savvy Saver card for great savings at many local events and activities for kids and adults. Don’t have a card? […]

This Week: June 10 – 16, 2013

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Please visit websites or call to confirm dates and times of events – they may change after posting here. Have an event to add to our calendar? Email us at christa@richmondmom.com! Don’t forget to check your Richmondmom.com Savvy Saver card for great savings at many local events and activities for kids and adults. Don’t have a card? […]

This Week: June 3 – 9, 2013

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Please visit websites or call to confirm dates and times of events – they may change after posting here. Have an event to add to our calendar? Email us at christa@richmondmom.com! Don’t forget to check your Richmondmom.com Savvy Saver card for great savings at many local events and activities for kids and adults. Don’t have a card? […]

Richmond Area Youth Volunteer Opportunities for Summer

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Youth volunteer opportunities are a great way for kids to learn, stay active, and become better citizens. Why not take advantage of the summer to engage your child(ren) in youth volunteer opportunities? We’ve compiled a list of options below. Listed below are some of the opportunities in the Richmond area. American Lung Association. 16-year old […]

Stepping Back but Not Away

My first "official" property of Richmondmom.com, where it all started.

I shared recently what inspired me to create this blog–my daughter’s fall and subsequent head injury when she was an infant. Today, I’ll share with you another difficult message–I am handing over the reigns of Richmondmom.com to new owners effective immediately, with thirty days built in for me to help ensure a successful transition. 1.5 Million […]

This Week’s Calendar: April 29 – May 5, 2013

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Have an event to add to our calendar? Email us at kate@richmondmom.com! Don’t forget to check your Richmondmom.com Savvy Saver card for great savings at many local events and activities for kids and adults. Don’t have a card? No worries – download a copy here! Check out the great candidates in our Richmondmom.com contest – voting ENDS this week on […]