Richmond Mom & Grandma turns Retirement into Time to Create Drapes at Sewinit

Sewinit's Karen Curcio getting a silly hug from one of her grandchildren

  Karen Curcio moved to Richmond in the mid-nineties and landed a job in accounting where she’d always focused her career, but when in came time for retirement from the corporate world, she set her sites on something more creative. After training that allowed her to create draperies for cottages at the Biltmore, she returned […]

Texas in Virgina?… Why I’d Love Some Thank You: A Real Richmond Review of Nice People Dancing

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This little adventure started out on a Thursday evening on the way to see Nice People Dancing. One of my best friends in the world was in town from Texas and what better time to have than catching a play and grabbing a little dinner. We arrived at The Virginia Repertory Theatre and the place […]

Unbelievable Savings Right Here on Richmondmom.com

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Would you like to save $25 by opening a savings account for your child’s future education? How about getting free admission for one to the Science Museum of Virginia, or 1/2 price tickets to the theatre? Maybe you’d like to get 10% off new fashions for your home, or save $10 on a facial. We’ve […]

Two Big Events At The Science Museum of Virginia

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We love the Science Museum of Virginia, and offer a buy one, get one free admission each Friday with our Savvy Saver Card. Print one directly from our site and request a mailed copy here. Check out these great events coming up! Aquarius Live From the Ocean Floor Wednesday, July 18, noon-1 pm Join us […]

Baby Photos: The Grow Panel & a Discount Offer

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We’ve had a long and wonderful relationship with Hayes and Fisk, the Art of Photography. Not only are they incredible photographers, they do a ton of great work for charity in Richmond. Our new favorite: The Grow Panel, capturing your child from infant to toddler. Our Dream Baby Shower winner is lucky enough to win […]

Richmondmom.com’s (Great) Great Wolf Lodge Deal: $149 for Premium Style Suites

Cool fun inside and out!

We love Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburgand as a site sponsor, they help us provide the great content our 100,000+ annual readers enjoy every day on the site. They’re also providing a very special discount like ones we’ve had in the past–$149 per night!–but this one has a special twist: this rate is for Premium-Style Suites that […]

American Family Fitness Trains Kids for Special Olympics Virginia

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Summer Games is the largest competition for the Special Olympics Virginia – nothing short of legendary thanks to overwhelming support from thousands of local volunteers who brave the summer heat to assist athletes each June. Athletes come from all corners of the state to compete in swimming, power-lifting, softball, track and field, bowling and tennis. […]

Real Richmond Reviews: Relay Foods and Relay Mama

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Recently, Relay Foods has launched Relay Mama, a new parent-centric page that makes shopping for our little ones easier than ever.  If you haven’t checked Relay out yet and aren’t sure what it is, it’s an online grocery store offering products from the best of Richmond’s local farms, stores, and vendors.  Relay prides itself in its […]

Buy One, Get One Free at Seussical the Musical at Theatre IV

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We love Theatre IV, and for each show we offer a half-price show for Richmondmom.com readers. Just mention code “SEUSSMOM” when booking your tickets for the 2:00pm show on April 28, 2012 only. SEUSSMOM works for half price adult tix and MOMHALFKIDS works for half price kids tickets. Details on Seussical the Musical: Seussical Music […]

Excuse Me as I Gush Over My Daughter’s 5th Birthday: A Real Life Review & Discount Offer

With an invitation like this, who can decline?

My son had his sixth birthday at Real Life Studios, and when we were looking at the pictures of his “Rock Star” party my little girl said “Please please can I have my party there?” But of course. I’ve been working with Real Life both professionally and personally for four years now with great success, […]