Last fall, my ten year-old son brought home a permission slip to audition for a program called Odyssey of the Mind. One of his older friends had participated at another school and we heard it was a great program, but we really didn’t understand what it was all about. We later learned that this program is […]
No, I’m not channeling Lady Gaga here. That chick is waaaaay too hip for me. In the craziness of our three-job, three-kid, hour-commute to work life it was a struggle to make my way through the candies and flowers this Valentine’s Day. So, I came up with an idea that I’m hoping is even worthy of […]
Once again this year, Richmond families will be enjoy the fantastic Richmond Kids’ Expo! The 10th Annual Richmond Kids’ Expo is the largest yearly event held in Central Virginia. It is especially designed to provide parents with a fun trade show atmosphere, while their kids enjoy an awesome day of fun and entertainment at the Richmond Raceway […]
UPDATE: DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER TODAY WE ARE POSTPONING WINE DOWN FOR PROM BRING IT UNTIL WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2013! BE SAFE IN THE SNOW TODAY AND SEE YOU ON THE 20th! The March Richmondmom.com Monthly Wine Down event is scheduled at The Wine Loft on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 to benefit Prom Bring It. This Richmond organization founded […]
The other night my husband and I curled up on the couch next to the fireplace and watched I Don’t Know How She Does It. Two things struck me about my own life as I watched this adorable cast of characters in motion: 1) People say this to me all the time (as in How do […]
“I used to walk five miles uphill both ways to school, these kids are pampered!” “You kids never talked to me like that!” “It’s gonna be a tough road ahead if today’s children have no responsibility!” We’ve all heard them. Our parentals and other wise, experienced souls love to share their experiences and hardships and […]
We’re thrilled to announce the release of our second children’s book, Richmond Rocks Spooky Sequel on Tuesday January 22, 2013. Just over three years after our first story about Richmond history for kids, Richmond Rocks, was released, we can’t be more excited to add to the libraries of Richmond families! You’ll likely recognize some of […]
Reading a blog post from my friend Nicole Unice the other day about preparing to leave on a short trip with her husband sans kiddos, I thought: now THERE’s a topic we haven’t really ever discussed on our blog. Wonder why not? Well I may be opening myself up for a firestorm of opposing viewpoints […]
We’d love to see you at Kidz Connection, a great way to check out 2013 Summer Camps, places for Richmond birthday parties and other events for kids. It’s at one of our favorite places–The Science Museum of Virginia–with some of our favorite people from Style Magazine 12-3pm on Saturday, February 9th. It’s a great way […]
The first Richmondmom.com Monthly Wine Down event is scheduled at The Wine Loft on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 to benefit Beacon Tree Foundation. Beacon Tree Foundation is dedicated to being an advocate for the family, providing education about treatment and financial resources to heal children struggling with mental health issues and to create hope for the future. Click […]
