Many thanks to Real Life Studios , Stony Point Surgery Center, Sweet Spot 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.
The Winners in Each Category and Grand Prize Winner (with the highest number of unique votes) are below. Your prizes will arrive within a couple of weeks! Thanks to everyone who participated.
0-2 Age Category: Aashvi C.
**Aashvi is also our Grand Prize Winner with the highest number of votes overall!
3-5 Age Category Winner: Colton C.
6-8 Age Category Winner: Ansley D.
9-11 Age Category Winner: Emily W.
Runners-Up:
0-2 Age 2012 Category Runner-Up
Age Category 3-5 2012 Runner-Up: Joshua E.
Age Category 6-8 Runner-Up Will B.
9-11 Age Category 2012 Runner-Up Brandon K.
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
One dozen cupcakes from Frostings, $35
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
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:
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
Thanks to our great sponsors for 2012 – Real Life Studios , Stony Point Surgery Center, and Primrose Schools.
Vote Now until 10pm on 8/30/12 for one of these 0-2 Year Old Entrants by clicking on this link or any link below:
Aashvi C.
Alex S.
Annabelle B.
Blakeley T.
Braylon K.
Bryant W.
Cambria D.
Chandler S.
Charlie K.
Chloe T.
Easton R.
Elden H.
Elijah T.
Eliza V.
Evan L.
Henry Joseph R.
Giada R.
Gibson M.
Isabilla M.
Izayiah S.
Jackson W.
Jake. R.
James B.
Jillian M.
Kaylee H.
Landon F.
Lucia O.
Lucia V.
Madison H.
Mary C.
Morgan B.
Patrick J.
Porter B.
Quinn D.
Sean W.
Robert F.
Taylor Grace H.
Taylor G.
Teddy S.
Trayvon G.
Tytiana G.
Zachary S.
Zayn A.
Zoe M.
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
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.
Bence J.
Brennan W.
Carter M.
Colton C.
Corinne W.
Emma T.
Hannah L.
Hayden B.
Haven W.
Henry W.
Jack K.
Jenna H.
Jesse B.
Joshua E.
Juliana B.
Katie B.
Kayla M.
Kaylee E.
Luca R.
Lucas M.
Click here (or any link) to Vote!
Luke O.
Madalen W.
Madelyn P.
Click here or any link to Vote!
Mariana O.
Maya Q.
Melrose R.
Click here (or any link) to Vote!
Mia M.
Natalie A.
Nicholas L.
Click here (or any link) to Vote!
Sarah B.
Taylor C.
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
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
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.
Ashton H.
Brandon K.
Emily W.
Hailey H.
Kiera D.
Kristie D.
Matthew H.
Molly O.
Parker M.
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
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:
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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 got great discounts waiting for you right here – and there are no gimmicks, fees, registration requirements, or hidden costs!
Hundreds of Richmond moms love our Savvy Saver Card and there are plenty of good reasons – check them out and you’ll love them too.
If you don’t have your card yet, be sure to visit this link to download a copy and request a tri-fold card by mail here. Dozens of Richmond moms and dads have already taken advantage of great savings with their card.
Wondering why you should request your own Savvy Saver card?
Here are some fantastic reasons for you to consider:
Hayes & Fisk offers a complementary session fee valued at $150.
Real Life Studios offers $150 off a Real Life Birthday Party.
Get 10% off 2 or more custom window treatments at Sewinit’ where you’ll also find duvets, pillows, monogrammed items, accessories, and more.
The Science Museum of Virginia has a “Buy One Get One Free Friday” offer on Savvy Saver.
Core Kids Academy offers 50% off one session (8 week term) for babies classes.
Great Wolf Lodge gives an incredible 20% off best available room rates and spa services.
Enrollment fee is waived for tutoring and you can buy 3 sessions and get the 4th one free at College Nannies & Tutors.
Hip to be Round makes clothes and accessories affordable and you can save an additional $15 off a $75 purchase with your card.
Save $25 registration fee when you enroll in Virginia College Savings Plan 529 – get your card to get the code.
Tuckaway waives registration fees for new enrollment.
Spirited Art offers loads of fun with 20% off any adult class using your Savvy Saver code.
Enjoy 1/2 price children’s tickets (limit 4 per show) at Theatre IV.
Eat healthy and delicious food with 5% off catering services at Green Monkey Catering or 10% off gourmet gift baskets.
The Wine Loft offers 20% off Monday nights for Mom’s Night Out.
Dream Dinners is even easier when you use the 10% off discount on any order of 36 servings or more.
Gundlach is there when you need them with a 10% discount on all repairs.
Richmond Rocks and you can get FREE shipping on any signed copy only through kate@richmondmom.com with your card.
See clearly with Virginia Eye Institute’s offer of 30% off eyeglasses, sunglasses and accessories and 10% off contact lenses when you use your Savvy Saver card.
Enjoy a performance at Barksdale Theatre with $5 off each Barksdale performance ticket (limit 8 tickets).
Mediation and resolving issues is easier and less expensive with Mosaic Mediations and you can get 20% off all mediation packages.
Just present your Savvy Saver card and get a free week pass at any American Family Fitness.
When it comes to food, RELAY makes it easy and you get $5 off orders of $50 or more with the code on your card.
Brain Balance includes a $50 discount on evaluations when you take advantage of their free Parent Seminar.
$10 off a luxurious Murad Signature Facial at Massage Envy awaits on your Savvy Saver card.
Mom’s Treehouse is rocking with fun with 20% off first time fitness program purchase and $25 off any Mom’s Treehouse Host-Your-Party Rental.
Leave a comment below and let us know what you love most about your Savvy Saver card. Let us know what you’ve used your card for and how much you saved. We’d love to know how much our Richmond moms, dads, grandparents, and friends are saving!
Richmondmom.com Savvy Saver Discounts are offered by advertisers on Richmondmom.com
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Sewinit's Karen Curcio getting a silly hug from one of her grandchildren
When Karen Curcio retired, she didn’t sit for a minute in an easy chair and wait to watch the world go by. She blew out a bedroom in her home to create a workroom to design and sew draperies that adorn many homes all over Richmond.
Custom Draperies by Sewinit!
After attending design school in North Carolina where she created custom draperies for some of the cottages lining the Biltmore, she launched Custom Draperies by Sewinit in Richmond. Now that workroom is filled with heavy-duty sewing machines, drapery lining and fabric samples galore.
A custom valance created by Sewinit
Her amazing work includes custom pillows, curtains, bedspreads, shower curtains, and just about anything that needs to be sewn.
A simple valance like the one pictured at the left is a great way to create a beautiful look for less.
If you’ve never had custom draperies, you’re in for a treat if you work with her, not only does she have a creative eye, but she also has great ideas for saving money by creating designs that can use less fabric; some of those are pictured here. Many more, including custom nurseries, are pictured on Sewinit.com.
You can also save by using our Savvy Saver Card, request one here, free.
I’m pretty proud of her, and of course I’m biased–after all, she’s my mom! 
And as many of my friends and their friends can attest, she’s no “ordinary” grandma.
It’s almost Spring and what better time to give your home a lift. Sewinit‘, owned by Karen Curcio who creates customized window treatments of every type, also creates incredibly beautiful and functional customized shower curtains. As she says, “Curtains are not just for windows anymore!”
Karen recommends giving a lift to a bathroom as we spring into the new warmer season. Pairing a customized shower curtain with an existing or new window treatment is one way to go. Offsetting and contrasting color and pattern of floors, rugs, and other accessories can breathe new life into your bath. And adding a new customized shower curtain to a bathroom to emphasize ornate tiles, sparkling black granite countertops, or other surfaces can bring a room to life.
Be sure to use your Savvy Saver card to get savings at Sewinit’. We’d love to feature your creations here on our website, so be sure and send us photos when you update your look.
Contact Karen Curcio at 804.874.4008 for a free consultation and measurement. Be sure to “like” her Facebook page and you could win a gift certificate for $100 towards your purchases at Sewinit’.
Sewinit’ is an advertiser on Richmondmom.com
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