Are You an Interfering Grandparent? Or a Supportive One?

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Grandparents come in all types. There are doting grandparents, long-distance grandparents, supportive grandparents, uncomfortable grandparents, “bonus” grandparents (for stepchildren), interfering grandparents, helpful grandparents, annoying grandparents, wealthy or poor grandparents, positive mentoring grandparents, and everything in-between. I think about this a lot – especially during the holidays when families are often thrown together in family situations. [...]

Dream Dinners Introduces New Options in January 2012

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Just when you thought you knew everything about Dream Dinners, they come up with something new and better. In January, 2012 they will introduce new whole wheat options in-store. That means more options from Dream Dinners and more choices for you. It also means more emphasis on higher fiber, healthier options too. Dream Dinners is [...]

Holiday Foods Made to Order: There’s Still Time

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Just a few more days and Christmas is here. There will be plenty of times when families and friends gather for food and fellowship throughout the coming weekend. Do you have the food covered? If not -  no worries! Dream Dinners is making it easier than ever to have delicious, homemade entrees, appetizers, desserts, and [...]

Richmond Kid-Friendly Restaurants You Love

Kid-friendly restaurants making dining out fun.

We asked. Richmond parents told us! Below is the list of Richmond kid-friendly restaurants you told us you love with the reasons why. Congrats to Alexis Fisher-Rizk who won a $100 gift certificate to Joe’s Inn in the fan! Feel free to post your additions here to share with other Richmond parents. Angelo’s Italian Pizza [...]

Dream Dinner’s “Made for You Service” Makes Meals a Cinch

Dream Dinners makes it easier to create healthy meals.

You’ve probably heard about the great benefits of Dream Dinners. You simply make a visit to their kitchen one evening, and you can prepare meals for a week or a month. They have all of the ingredients easily accessible and simple instructions on how to put together fantastic, delicious meals. You’ll leave with individually packaged [...]

To Supplement or Not to Supplement, That is the Question

Richmond mom and doctor Rebecca Muminovick and and one of her sons

Does your neon yellow pee glow in the dark thanks to your daily multivitamin? Do you often wonder if you are simply shelling out money to color your urine or if you are actually getting any good from your supplements? You are not alone in your dismay and wonder. In addition many of you may [...]

$50 Martin’s Gift Card Giveaway: Produce for Kids

Meal Idea Cards make it easy to prepare nutritious snacks and meals.

Martin’s is giving Richmond moms a chance to win a gift card for $50 while teaching kids how delicious, nutritious and fun it is to eat healthy produce of all kinds. The Produce for Kids Fall Campaign  runs through October 11, 2011 and you can help raise money for PBS Kids by purchasing fresh produce [...]

Pinkalicious Cupcakes Just in Time for Holiday Parties

Ukrop's Bakery has cupcakes for all occasions.

Pinkalicious Cupcakes and Hello Kitty Cupcakes by Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods are a wonderful option for a little girl’s party. MARTIN’s Grocery has them all, including new custom themed cupcakes. Ordering online or in the store is quick and easy. For perfectly pink parties, plan to host a Hello Kitty collectible party and feature their pink/white [...]

Submit a Winning Recipe and Win $500 at Dream Dinners

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Do you have a winning recipe to share? Enter this unique contest, and you could win $500 worth of Dream Dinners! Enter during August 1-31, 2011. Some of our best recipe ideas come from Dream Dinners guests. Citrus Fish Tacos, Bacon & Bleu London Broil, Simmering Chinese Chicken, Penne with Chicken & Peanut Sauce and [...]

Sampling Shockoe Starts Today With Discounted Menus

Sampling Shockoe is a food fiesta!

Get ready for Sampling Shockoe week because it starts today, July 25, 2011 and continues through Sunday, July 31. Sampling Shockoe is a dining event that started two years ago in Richmond. It’s all about sampling some great food in one of the best areas of Richmond – where food, fun and entertainment converge. Many [...]