RichmondMom.com » Sewinit.com http://richmondmom.com Where Hip Moms Click! Thu, 10 Oct 2013 14:57:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.2 VOTE HERE: Richmond’s Real Cute Kids Contest 2012 http://richmondmom.com/2012/08/20/vote-here-richmonds-real-cute-kids-contest-2012/ http://richmondmom.com/2012/08/20/vote-here-richmonds-real-cute-kids-contest-2012/#comments Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:03:03 +0000 Kate Hall http://richmondmom.com/?p=31431

Our 2011 Real Cute Kids Grand Prize Winner, Joshua R. Isn’t he adorbs?

Click the age category below to Vote for  entrants in the 2012 Richmond Real Cute Kids Contest through 10pm on 8/30/12:

—-0-2 Years Old

—-3 to 5 Years Old

—-6 to 8 Years Old

—–9 to 11 Years Old

All winners will be announced here on the site no later than 8/31/12!

Many thanks to Real Life Studios , Stony Point Surgery Center, and Primrose Schools for making this contest possible!

We’re proud to partner with the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond (DSAGR) and are making a donation for each entrant in this contest.

First place in each age category will receive a $600 package from Real Life Studios including a free family portrait session and 16 X 20 gallery wrap.

1st Runners up in each category receive a free family portrait session and one 5X7 valued at $200, for a total of $3200 in prizes from Real Life Studios.

Great Wolf Lodge - Grand Prize overnight stay package valued at $575!

Signed copies for winners in each age group (valued at $54) and over $300 in Richmond Rocks books for the first 25 entrants to purchase a package of $50 or more (no purchas is required; this is our gift for those who do purchase!)

A Fun Bus Birthday Party valued at $210 from Fun Bus of Hanover/Henrico.

Emerge Hair Salon – $100 in kids haircut; mom’s blowout/style, and hair/skin products!

3 prizes of 10 free passes each in the first three age categories  to Richmond Kangaroo Jac’s.

One-hour Mickey’s Magic Show with Jack the Bunny valued at $129.

Sewinit – A monogrammed pillow with a value of $50

Hip to be Round – $50 gift card toward Tea Party collection for 0-2 category winner

Kimberly Woodson of Farmers Insurance Agency – an engraved picture frame worth $50

Science Museum of Virginia – Supernova Membership (value $99) to the grand prize winner and family 4-packs (value – $44 per pack) to the winner in each age-range.

Theatre IV – Family 4-Pack of Tickets to the Virginia Rep’s YOUNG TOM JEFFERSON at the Children’s Theatre of Virginia at Willow Lawn or Hanover Tavern – $64 value

Mom’s Treehouse:  (0-2)  4-Stroller Strides classes, (3-5 ) 4-art classes, (6-8) 4-martial arts classes, (9-11) 4-martial arts classes

Healthy Little Chef – Two $20 gift cards

World of Mirth – $50 Gift Card

Sweet Spot Gift Certificate for $50 towards birthday party, candy, or treat bags

Kinsights – “Helping Grow Healthy Kids, Together” – is providing a $25 Amazon Gift Card

]]>
http://richmondmom.com/2012/08/20/vote-here-richmonds-real-cute-kids-contest-2012/feed/ 0
Vote Here for Ages 3-5 Richmond’s Real Cute Kids Contest 2012 http://richmondmom.com/2012/08/17/vote-here-for-ages-3-5-richmonds-real-cute-kids-contest-2012/ http://richmondmom.com/2012/08/17/vote-here-for-ages-3-5-richmonds-real-cute-kids-contest-2012/#comments Fri, 17 Aug 2012 20:38:24 +0000 Kate Hall http://richmondmom.com/?p=30932  

Thanks to our great sponsors for 2012 – Real Life Studios , Stony Point Surgery Center, and Primrose Schools.

Vote Now now through 10pm on 8/30/12 for one of these 3-5 Year Old Entrants by clicking this link or any link below:

Alyvia H.

 

 

 

 

Click here to Vote!

Bence J.

 

 

 

Click here to Vote!

 

 

Brennan W.

Click here to Vote!

Carter M.

 

 

 

Click here to Vote!

 

Colton C.

Click here to Vote!

Corinne W.

 

 

 

Click here to Vote!

 

Emma T.

Click here to Vote!

Hannah L.

Click here to Vote!

Hayden B.

 

 

 

Click here to Vote!

 

Haven W.

 

 

 

Click here to Vote!

 

 

Henry W.

Click here to Vote!

Jack K.

 

 

 

Click here to Vote!

 

Jenna H.

 

 

 

Click here to Vote!

 

Jesse B.

 

 

 

Click here to Vote!

 

 

Joshua E.

Click here to Vote!

Juliana B.

 

 

 

Click here to Vote!

 

Katie B.

 

 

 

Click here to Vote!

 

 

Kayla M.

Click here to Vote!

Kaylee E.

 

 

 

Click here to Vote!

 

Luca R.

 

 

 

Click here to Vote!

 

Lucas M.

 

 

 

Click here (or any link) to Vote!

 

Luke O.

 

 

 

 

Click here to Vote!

 

 

Madalen W.

 

 

 

Click here to Vote!

 

 

Madelyn P.

Click here or any link to Vote!

 

Mariana O.

 

 

 

Click here to Vote!

 

Maya Q.

 

 

 

Click here to Vote!

 

Melrose R.

 

 

 

Click here (or any link) to Vote!

 

 

Mia M.

 

 

 

Click here to Vote!

 

Natalie A.

 

 

 

Click here to Vote!

 

 

Nicholas L.

Click here (or any link) to Vote!

Sarah B.

 

 

 

Click here to Vote!

 

 

Taylor C. 

 

Click here to Vote!

 

 

Feel good about what you’re doing: The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond is our non-profit partner on this contest, so we’ll make a donation to them for each Richmond kid who entered.

Winners will be announced no later than 8/31/12 here on the site, and the following prizes will be awarded (may vary by age category).

There are some great prizes for the winners, including the following (prizes may vary based on age category and substitutes may be made where necessary):

First place in each age category will receive a $600 package from Real Life Studios including a free family portrait session and 16 X 20 gallery wrap.

1st Runners up in each category receive a free family portrait session and one 5X7 valued at $200, for a total of $3200 in prizes from Real Life Studios.

Great Wolf Lodge - Grand Prize overnight stay package valued at $575

Signed copies for winners in each age group (valued at $54) and over $300 in Richmond Rocks books for the first 25 entrants to purchase a package of $50 or more (no purchas is required; this is our gift for those who do purchase!)

A Fun Bus Birthday Party valued at $210 from Fun Bus of Hanover/Henrico.

Emerge Hair Salon – $100 in kids haircut; mom’s blowout/style, and hair/skin products

3 prizes of 10 free passes for first three age categories to Richmond Kangaroo Jac’s.

One-hour Mickey’s Magic Show with Jack the Bunny valued at $129.

Sewinit – A monogrammed pillow with a value of $50

Hip to be Round – $50 gift card toward Tea Party collection for 0-2 category winner

Kimberly Woodson of Farmers Insurance Agency – an engraved picture frame worth $50

Science Museum of Virginia – Supernova Membership (value $99) to the grand prize winner and family 4-packs (value – $44 per pack) to the winner in each age-range.

Theatre IV – Family 4-Pack of Tickets to the Virginia Rep’s YOUNG TOM JEFFERSON at the Children’s Theatre of Virginia at Willow Lawn or Hanover Tavern – $64 value

Mom’s Treehouse:  (0-2)  4-Stroller Strides classes, (3-5 ) 4-art classes, (6-8) 4-martial arts classes, (9-11) 4-martial arts classes

Healthy Little Chef – Two $20 gift cards

World of Mirth – $50 Gift Card

Sweet Spot Gift Certificate for $50 towards birthday party, candy, or treat bags

 

Kinsights – “Helping Grow Healthy Kids, Together” – is providing a $25 Amazon Gift Card

]]>
http://richmondmom.com/2012/08/17/vote-here-for-ages-3-5-richmonds-real-cute-kids-contest-2012/feed/ 0
Real Cute Kids Contest 2012 Voting Begins 8/20/12 http://richmondmom.com/2012/08/17/real-cute-kids-contest-2012-voting-begins-82012/ http://richmondmom.com/2012/08/17/real-cute-kids-contest-2012-voting-begins-82012/#comments Fri, 17 Aug 2012 20:30:10 +0000 Kate Hall http://richmondmom.com/?p=31424 It’s time for the Richmondmom.com biggest contest of the year – our Real Cute Kids contest. Thanks to our great sponsors for 2012 – Real Life Studios , Stony Point Surgery Center, and Primrose Schools.

We’re proud to partner with the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond (DSAGR) and are making a donation for each entrant in this contest.

Our 2011 Real Cute Kids Grand Prize Winner, Joshua R. Isn’t he adorbs?

We’re starting voting 8/20/12 through 8/30/12 right here on Richmondmom.com with  photos taken by August 10 by Real Life Studios. If you entered online but did not have a photo taken, we’re sorry but you’ll have to wait until next year to enter.

First place in each age category will receive a $600 package from Real Life Studios including a free family portrait session and 16 X 20 gallery wrap.

1st Runners up in each category receive a free family portrait session and one 5X7 valued at $200, for a total of $3200 in prizes from Real Life Studios.

Great Wolf Lodge - Grand Prize overnight stay package valued at $575!

Signed copies for winners in each age group (valued at $54) and over $300 in Richmond Rocks books for the first 25 entrants to purchase a package of $50 or more (no purchas is required; this is our gift for those who do purchase!)

A Fun Bus Birthday Party valued at $210 from Fun Bus of Hanover/Henrico.

Emerge Hair Salon – $100 in kids haircut; mom’s blowout/style, and hair/skin products!

3 prizes of 10 free passes each in the first three age categories  to Richmond Kangaroo Jac’s.

One-hour Mickey’s Magic Show with Jack the Bunny valued at $129.

Sewinit – A monogrammed pillow with a value of $50

 

Hip to be Round – $50 gift card toward Tea Party collection for 0-2 category winner

Kimberly Woodson of Farmers Insurance Agency – an engraved picture frame worth $50

Science Museum of Virginia – Supernova Membership (value $99) to the grand prize winner and family 4-packs (value – $44 per pack) to the winner in each age-range.

Theatre IV – Family 4-Pack of Tickets to the Virginia Rep’s YOUNG TOM JEFFERSON at the Children’s Theatre of Virginia at Willow Lawn or Hanover Tavern – $64 value

Mom’s Treehouse:  (0-2)  4-Stroller Strides classes, (3-5 ) 4-art classes, (6-8) 4-martial arts classes, (9-11) 4-martial arts classes

Healthy Little Chef – Two $20 gift cards

World of Mirth – $50 Gift Card

Sweet Spot Gift Certificate for $50 towards birthday party, candy, or treat bags

Kinsights – “Helping Grow Healthy Kids, Together” – is providing a $25 Amazon Gift Card

]]>
http://richmondmom.com/2012/08/17/real-cute-kids-contest-2012-voting-begins-82012/feed/ 0
Vote Here Ages 9-11 Richmond’s Real Cute Kids Contest 2012 http://richmondmom.com/2012/08/16/vote-here-ages-9-11-richmonds-real-cute-kids-contest-2012/ http://richmondmom.com/2012/08/16/vote-here-ages-9-11-richmonds-real-cute-kids-contest-2012/#comments Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:40:22 +0000 Kate Hall http://richmondmom.com/?p=30936  

Thanks to our great sponsors for 2012 – Real Life Studios , Stony Point Surgery Center, and Primrose Schools.

Vote Now for one of these 9-11 Year Old Entrants by clicking here or ANY link below to go to the voting page (all links go to the same voting page):

Alex O.

 

 

 

 

Vote Here!

Ashton H.

 

 

 

Vote Here!

 

Brandon K.

 

 

 

Vote Here!

 

Emily W.

  

 

 Vote Here!

 

 

Hailey H.

 

 

Vote Here!

 

 

Kiera D.

 

 

 Vote Here!

 

 

Vote Here!

Kristie D.

 

 

 

 

Vote Here!

Matthew H.

 

 

 

 

Vote Here!

Molly O.

 

 

 

 

Vote Here!

Parker M.

 

 

 

 

Vote Here!

Feel good about what you’re doing: The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond is our non-profit partner on this contest, so we’ll make a donation to them for each Richmond kid who entered.

Winners will be announced no later than 8/31/12 here on the site, and the following prizes will be awarded (may vary by age category).

There are some great prizes for the winners, including the following (prizes may vary based on age category and substitutes may be made where necessary):

First place in each age category will receive a $600 package from Real Life Studios including a free family portrait session and 16 X 20 gallery wrap.

1st Runners up in each category receive a free family portrait session and one 5X7 valued at $200, for a total of $3200 in prizes from Real Life Studios.

Great Wolf Lodge - Grand Prize overnight stay package valued at $575

Signed copies for winners in each age group (valued at $54) and over $300 in Richmond Rocks books for the first 25 entrants to purchase a package of $50 or more (no purchas is required; this is our gift for those who do purchase!)

A Fun Bus Birthday Party valued at $210 from Fun Bus of Hanover/Henrico.

Emerge Hair Salon – $100 in kids haircut; mom’s blowout/style, and hair/skin products

3 prizes of 10 free passes for first three age categories to Richmond Kangaroo Jac’s.

One-hour Mickey’s Magic Show with Jack the Bunny valued at $129.

Sewinit – A monogrammed pillow with a value of $50

Hip to be Round – $50 gift card toward Tea Party collection for 0-2 category winner

Kimberly Woodson of Farmers Insurance Agency – an engraved picture frame worth $50

Science Museum of Virginia – Supernova Membership (value $99) to the grand prize winner and family 4-packs (value – $44 per pack) to the winner in each age-range.

Theatre IV – Family 4-Pack of Tickets to the Virginia Rep’s YOUNG TOM JEFFERSON at the Children’s Theatre of Virginia at Willow Lawn or Hanover Tavern – $64 value

 

Mom’s Treehouse:  (0-2)  4-Stroller Strides classes, (3-5 ) 4-art classes, (6-8) 4-martial arts classes, (9-11) 4-martial arts classes

Healthy Little Chef – Two $20 gift cards

World of Mirth – $50 Gift Card

Sweet Spot Gift Certificate for $50 towards birthday party, candy, or treat bags

Kinsights – “Helping Grow Healthy Kids, Together” – is providing a $25 Amazon Gift Card

]]>
http://richmondmom.com/2012/08/16/vote-here-ages-9-11-richmonds-real-cute-kids-contest-2012/feed/ 0
Richmond Mom & Grandma turns Retirement into Time to Create Drapes at Sewinit http://richmondmom.com/2012/08/13/richmond-mom-grandma-turns-retirement-into-time-to-create-drapes-at-sewinit/ http://richmondmom.com/2012/08/13/richmond-mom-grandma-turns-retirement-into-time-to-create-drapes-at-sewinit/#comments Mon, 13 Aug 2012 15:56:52 +0000 Kate Hall http://richmondmom.com/?p=31238

A custom valance created by Sewinit

 

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 to Richmond and opened her business, Sewinit.com.

Example of a custom baby blanket designed and sewn by Karen.

This not only changed her world from a working in a corporate environment to working in her home–it actually changed her home. She had a bedroom built out into a workroom filled with heavy-duty sewing machines, fabric swatches, threads in every color, pillow forms, and more tools to help her create.

In Karen’s opinion, when the customer starts collaborating with her early on. “It’s always smoother when we

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

can begin early, together, measure the windows and I can consult on the amount of fabric needed. Often my clients end up buying too much or too little when I could have saved them that trouble of returning to the store.”

In addition to draperies, she creates pillows, tablecloths, table runners, and even children’s blankets and other creations. Pricing is determined upon the size and complexity of the project, and Karen may be contacted via email to estimates. Don’t forget to mention your Savvy Saver card discount for a great discount on her custom work. For creative ideas on a variety of sewing ideas and home interiors, visit her blog:

]]>
http://richmondmom.com/2012/08/13/richmond-mom-grandma-turns-retirement-into-time-to-create-drapes-at-sewinit/feed/ 0
Real Cute Kids Contest: Enter Now http://richmondmom.com/2012/07/16/real-cute-kids-contest-enter-now/ http://richmondmom.com/2012/07/16/real-cute-kids-contest-enter-now/#comments Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:49:17 +0000 RhondaDay http://richmondmom.com/?p=29255 Note: We’ve extended the entry time! You can now enter online through 8/12/12 and have photos taken through 8/17/12! Please see details below.

It’s time for the Richmondmom.com biggest contest of the year – our Real Cute Kids contest.

Parents have their child’s photo taken free of charge, votes are entered here on Richmondmom.com, and kids can win big in their age categories.

 

Thanks to our great sponsors for 2012 – Real Life Studios , Stony Point Surgery Center, and Primrose Schools.

 

Age categories for the contest are:

  • -0-2 years

-3-5 years

-6-8 years

- 9-11 years

We’re doing this famous Richmond photo contest over again starting July 16, 2012 with photos taken by August 10 by Real Life Studios.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Please note that as of 8/13/12 online entry is closed, and we are only photographing children already entered online due to high volume. Complete this brief online form to ENTER, it’s free! (Without this, we will have no information related to your photograph for voting purposes). If you’d like to purchase photos, great discount packages are available. Real Life Studios does incredible photography and has created lots of great memories for dozens of Richmond families!
  2. Call 804-794-0021 (Real Life Studios) to schedule your appointment (we don’t accept personal photos, sorry!) at one of the locations and times listed below. Deadline for photos to be taken: 8/17/12.
  3. Of course, if you’d like to purchase photos, you may do so at a discount thanks to Real Life Studios. The first 25 entrants to purchase a photo package of $50 or more, will receive a Richmond Rocks Children’s Book valued at $12.95.
  4. Feel good about what you’re doing: The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond is our non-profit partner on this contest, so we’ll make a donation to them for each Richmond kid who enters.
  5. Vote for your child on the site, photos will be listed by (first name, last initial) and ask everyone you know to vote (one time only per person) between 8/20-8/30 here on Richmondmom.com.

    Our 2011 Real Cute Kids Grand Prize Winner, Joshua R. Isn’t he adorbs?

Winners will be announced no later than 8/31/12 here on the site, and the following prizes will be awarded (may vary by age category).

Dates and locations for photographs by Real Life Studios on-site at various locations are below, and you can schedule an appointment at Real Life’s Midlothian Studio anytime:

  • 7/31/12-Primrose Ironbridge, 11351 Iron Creek Road, Chester VA. Call Real Life Studios to schedule your appointment: 804.794.0021.
  • 8/3/12, 10:15am-Noon-Primrose Midlothian Village, 13801 Village Place, Midlothian VA. Call Real Life Studios to schedule your appointment: 804.794.0021.
  • 8/3/12, 1:00pm – 5:00 pm at Sweet Spot Candy in Short Pump, 2228 Old Brick Road, Glen Allen VA. Call Real Life Studios to schedule your appointment: 804.794.0021
  • 8/8/12, 2:30pm-5:30pm – Primrose Atlee Commons, 9650 Atlee Commons Drive. Call Real Life Studios to schedule your appointment: 804.794.0021.

There are some great prizes for the winners, including the following (prizes may vary based on age category and substitutes may be made where necessary):

First place in each age category will receive a $600 package from Real Life Studios including a free family portrait session and 16 X 20 gallery wrap.

1st Runners up in each category receive a free family portrait session and one 5X7 valued at $200, for a total of $3200 in prizes from Real Life Studios.

 

Great Wolf Lodge - Grand Prize overnight stay package valued at $575!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signed copies for winners in each age group (valued at $54) and over $300 in Richmond Rocks books for the first 25 entrants to purchase a package of $50 or more (no purchas is required; this is our gift for those who do purchase!)

 

 

A Fun Bus Birthday Party valued at $210 from Fun Bus of Hanover/Henrico.

 

 

 

Emerge Hair Salon – $100 in kids haircut; mom’s blowout/style, and hair/skin products!

 

 

  3 prizes of 10 free passes  to Richmond Kangaroo Jac’s.

One-hour Mickey’s Magic Show with Jack the Bunny valued at $129.

Sewinit – A monogrammed pillow with a value of $50

 

 

Hip to be Round – $50 gift card toward Tea Party collection for 0-2 category winner

 

Kimberly Woodson of Farmers Insurance Agency – an engraved picture frame worth $50

 

 

 

Science Museum of Virginia – Supernova Membership (value $99) to the grand prize winner and family 4-packs (value – $44 per pack) to the winner in each age-range.

 

 

Theatre IV – Family 4-Pack of Tickets to the Virginia Rep’s YOUNG TOM JEFFERSON at the Children’s Theatre of Virginia at Willow Lawn or Hanover Tavern – $64 value

 

 

 

 

Mom’s Treehouse:  (0-2)  4-Stroller Strides classes, (3-5 ) 4-art classes, (6-8) 4-martial arts classes, (9-11) 4-martial arts classes

 

Healthy Little Chef – Two $20 gift cards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

World of Mirth – $50 Gift Card

 

 

 

 

Sweet Spot Gift Certificate for $50 towards birthday party, candy, or treat bags

 

 

Kinsights – “Helping Grow Healthy Kids, Together” – is providing a $25 Amazon Gift Card

]]>
http://richmondmom.com/2012/07/16/real-cute-kids-contest-enter-now/feed/ 0