Free Film Screening of ‘Remember the Titans’ at Science Museum of Virginia on 1/20

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FILM AND DISCUSSION: Sunday, January 20, 2013. 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. RSVP NOW HandsOn and the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities will host a free film screening and discussion of Remember the Titans at the Science Museum of Virginia’s Eureka Theater. This film is family-friendly and has a rating PG.  Following the film they will engage attendees in a brief discussion […]

Real Richmond Review: The Holiday Arts Mash Up

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Do you remember the fantastic Holiday Arts Mash Up for kids during the holidays? It was a threesome of art, food, and fun for the kids: The first stop  was at Sweet Spot Candy where kids decorated a gingerbread house. Then they headed over to All Fired Up to paint a ceramic snowman. They finished at Spirited Art Richmond to paint […]

This Week: December 31, 2012 – January 6, 2013

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It’s the first week of the New Year with lots of great fun for kids and adults. We’ve listed lots of holiday celebrations for New Year’s Eve parties and fun, along with plenty of great activities and events throughout the week. We’re excited about the coming year 2013 and all the great plans for Richmondmom.com. […]

Celebrating New Year's Eve With Young Kids

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Our kids are young and although they sleep through the night (sometimes), the idea of staying up until midnight on New Year’s Eve is not very appealing. Even if we wanted to pay double for a babysitter, is she going to stay the next day when we want to nap? Get An Ex Back With […]

Last Week of 2012: December 24-30

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The kids are really excited this week for sure! The build-up to the Christmas holiday culminates when the guy with the red suit and white beard bounds down the chimney (or through the door if you don’t have a chimney!). Many families and friends will gather on December 24 and 25 to celebrate the Christmas […]

Travel During Pregnancy

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For many of us, the holiday season may include a trip to visit family or friends. If you’re pregnant, here are some tips to help you have a safe and enjoyable vacation: General travel tips: It is always best to speak with your health care provider about your ability to travel. If you have certain […]

Events to Celebrate New Year’s and Welcome 2013!

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Now that 2012 is almost over, it’s time to celebrate the New Year. What better place to enjoy the holidays and ringing in the New Year than right here in Richmond? There are plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy the last week of the year. We’ve listed some of them below. If you […]

Richmond’s Family Events Calendar: December 16-23

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Visit websites to confirm all dates, times and locations as they may change after posting here. And don’t forget to do random acts of kindness this week and Pay it Forward to remember Abbie and Michael. Be sure and leave your comment on our post so we can share with their parents. ONGOING Concert Ballet of Virginia presents The […]

The Art of Giving

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Thanks to Primrose Schools for the following article, originally posted in their Pointers for Parents newsletter. The holidays offer multiple opportunities to model and highlight the importance of giving back for our children. As parents, we must strike a balance between the joy of giving and receiving gifts and helping our children understand the true […]

Mompreneur Launches Authentic Italian Business: Slim Italian

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Don’t you just love the tastes and smells of authentic Italian food? Do the sights and smells of fresh eggplant lasagna and warm rosemary foccacia send you right over the edge drooling? Now you can place your order, pick it up (or have it delivered) and introduce authentic Italian food to your family. Dorothy Booze, […]