Do You Enjoy the Cup or the Coffee?

Enjoy the coffee!

Does life sometimes get you down? Do you wish you had more? More clothes, a bigger house, a better car, bigger diamonds, prettier clothes, more stuff? Think about what’s important in life. Is it about having “things” or enjoying life? Most people will say it’s about enjoying life, but in reality we often focus on [...]

It’s a mega playground for kids on February 26, 2011!

Richmond kids expo

As you’re planning for the coming week and all of the events ahead, don’t forget to put the 8th Annual Richmond Kids Expo & Babies too! event on your calendar for this coming Saturday. It’s a full day of fun and entertainment for the entire family. The event is held annually at the Richmond Raceway [...]

Grandchildren Multiplied Overnight

My grandchildren Connor and Emma, and my "one of my other grandchildren", Ryan.

As I’m preparing for the weekend ahead and enjoying this incredibly beautiful February day, I realize that life takes so many twists and turns as we get older. Parents have certain responsibilities and obligations to their children. But grandparents have much more freedom when it comes to what they do, give and say to their [...]

Hug someone lonely on Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day is upon us and as we venture into the weekend preceding the holiday for lovers, many people are already celebrating with the love of their life. Flowers, dinner, chocolates and diamonds are appearing everywhere! Or are they? Many people are not looking forward to the day set aside especially for lovers and people [...]

Richmond Kids’ Expo rocks the Richmond Raceway Complex

Bring the kids out and rock at the Richmond Kids' Expo on February 26, 2011.

The 8th Annual Richmond Kids’ Expo & Babies too! is here  already. Presented by Virginia 529 College Savings Plan, it’s sure to be a day filled with lots of activities and fun for the entire family. Corporate sponsors include Richmond Family Magazine, Minnieland Private Day School and Radio Disney AM 1290. When Saturday, February 26, [...]

Sweet valentine cards postmarked from Valentines, Virginia!

What’s better than getting a Valentine’s card from someone you love? How about getting a Valentine’s card postmarked from Valentine, Virgina! Lite 98 is making their annual trip to Valentines, Virginia to take letters and cards so they can be stamped with a heart-shaped postmark. All cards and letters with adequate postage will be sent [...]

I wanted to smack that grandmother on the back of her head

Grandchildren make life fun and interesting.

“No thanks for worrying with grandchildren, I’ve already raised my children.” The words reverberated in my head like fingernails on a chalkboard.

Getting Cold Makes You Healthier

      Baby it’s cold outside! But don’t let that stop you from getting some much needed activity (let’s not call it “exercise”!). I just returned from a walk through the neighborhood pushing my 18-month old granddaughter bundled up in her jogging stroller, preceded by her rambunctious 6-year old brother. The chill hit our faces [...]