Peace, Love, and Parenthood

Christa, Brian, Lira and Luca

We know everyone’s wondering who these newbies are and what it means for Richmondmom.com.  So, we thought we’d take a minute to introduce our little family of 4.  Here we are in a nutshell- Brian: He’s pretty crazy. He’s lived all over the world, spent more than his share of time sleeping under the stars […]

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 […]

Tuckahoe Elementary After the Fire: TES Spirit, Teamwork and a Positive Attitude!

short pump middle school

  Richmond Rocks! Tuckahoe Elementary On October 26th, I spent the morning at Tuckahoe Elementary School with author Kate Hall and illustrator Knox Hubard for a Richmond Rocks! book event. During the presentation, Kate and Knox explained to the students just how much teamwork was involved in publishing a book. This concept really seemed to […]

Richmond Rocks! Author Visit at Tuckahoe Elementary School: Taking Kids on a Tour Inside the Creative Process

Author Kate Hall and Illustrator Knox Hubard at Tuckahoe Elementary School

Richmond Rocks! – children’s book, inspired by children At this month’s author visit at Tuckahoe Elementary School, author Kate Hall and illustrator Knox Hubard shared not only the story, but the creative process behind the story as well. And it turns out that this is a children’s book that was very much inspired by their […]

Open Gym and More at Romp n’ Roll: November 23-25

Romp n Roll play area

There are some special events going on at Romp n’ Roll this week. You’ve already heard about their Drop n’ Shop from 9 am – noon on November 23rd (registration closes at 6:00 p.m. on November 20 so hurry and call 804.420.4100 – they are filling up FAST!) – but that’s not all!   In addition, […]

Congratulations Kate Hall: Style Weekly’s 2012 Top “40 Under 40″ List

Kate Hall, founder of Richmondmom.com

Congratulations to Kate Hall – Style Weekly announced today that she is one of their “2012 40 Under 40“! And why not – Kate is an incredible force in the world of communications, media, blogging, and all things related to kids and moms. In addition to being the creator and owner of Richmondmom.com and a […]

Top Posts of 2012 That Had People Talking

top posts

Our Top Posts of 2012 list includes articles that had our readers talking…and talking……and talking….. Check them out here. Comment on our Facebook page and let us know your favorite posts of 2012 from Richmondmom.com too. We love to know what our readers think!     -Rainbow around The Moon by Meghan Mack -Mom Arrested […]

JULY 26: Kate Hall to Present at Richmond Media Group Digital Advertising Seminar

This is me, slightly airbrushed thanks to Real Life Studios.

Richmondmom.com’s own Kate Hall is presenting Pinterest at the Richmond Media Group Digital Advertising Seminar on Thursday, July 26 from 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend but registration is required. Take advantage of this chance to hear about digital advertising and grow your own customer base. You can click here […]

My Epic Fail as a Scout Camp Chaperone (Part 2)

Scout camp goofballs

It was one heck of a week, as a follow-up to my Epic Fail as a Scout Chaperone Trainee post:  99-degree heat 5,000% humidity 3 nights of 6-hour stretches with 5 stations each night 1 CRAZY-loud mess hall where we dine 50 little boys Trading post chock full ‘o candy just waiting for aforementioned boys We […]

How A Mom CAN Find Flexible Work (that Works), Part 1

photo courtesy ultimateclassicrock.com

If I had a dollar for every time I had this conversation I’d be a millionaire. Then I’d find an expert to package up this information into a book which I’d gladly give as a gift to each person who has asked me this question.  Although I’m quite sure such an expert does not exist, […]