Richmond This Week: March 30 – April 5, 2015

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Looking for things to do with the kids in Richmond VA this week? Here’s the weekly round up of great events, activities and more.  We update our website with the weekly round up every Sunday night so keep your eye on Richmondmom so you don’t miss a thing. April is here and so is Wine […]

2015 Easter Events in Richmond, VA

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Looking for fun Easter events for the whole family? We’ve rounded up a bunch of great things to do Easter weekend in Richmond, VA. Easter Egg Hunts & Events Easter Jump and Egg Hunt April 3, 2015 3:00 – 5:00 pm Pump it up Hanover Monkey Joe’s  Egg Hunt April 3, 2015 5:30-8:30 Midlothian Turnpike Dominion […]

Get $3 Off Tickets to Treasure Island This Weekend!

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Take your kids to see Treasure Island this weekend at Virginia Repertory Children’s Theatre at Willow Lawn. Treasure Island will take viewers on an unforgettable pirate voyage into the tropical seas as they follow their favorite swashbucklers through treachery and turmoil. Parents, grandparents, and children of all ages are sure to get swept up in […]

Sylvan Robotics Classes: a Fun Way to Explore STEM Concepts

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When we think of Sylvan we normally think of homework help and tutoring, but Sylvan Learning Centers will soon be synonymous with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Sylvan is launching a Robotics for Kids enrichment program for grades 2 -6.  Robotics for Kids will use hands-on projects to make new friends and develop STEM skills. In small […]

A Summer to Remember at St. Christopher’s

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Give your son or daughter a summer to remember with St. Christopher’s Summer Venture. Choose between customized camps for kids ages 5-12 and designed to foster confidence and camaraderie in a fun and caring environment. At St. Christopher’s, kids can explore their interests through a wide range of activities for one week, six weeks or any time in […]

One Week Left to Prepay College Tuition!

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Enrollment for Virginia529’s Prepaid Tuition Program Closes March 31! The deadline to enroll in Virginia’s prepaid college tuition program is fast approaching. With Virginia529 prePAID (prePAID), parents, grandparents and other loved ones can purchase defined benefit contracts, for newborn children through ninth graders. The prePAID program is designed to cover the normal full-time undergraduate tuition […]

Family Friendly April 2015 Festivals

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  Don’t be scared of a few April showers. There are lots of ways to spend some sunny days outside this month! Dominion Family Easter at Maymont Saturday, April 4, 2015 10am-3pm Maymont Carriage House Lawn Enjoy one of Richmond’s favorite Easter traditions with egg hunts, crafts, games, live entertainment including Power UP!, School of […]

How I Saw A Nutritionist for Practically Free, What I Learned & Tips for When You Go

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I find myself having a lot of conversations about food lately.  This isn’t entirely unusual, as it is one of my favorite subjects, but specifically I’ve been thinking about how confusing nutrition has become.  Between diets touting bullet-proof coffee, weight loss plans which sell processed foods, and confusing food packaging there are a lot of mixed messages when […]

Richmond This Week: March 23 – 29, 2015

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  March is flying by! There are lots of great things to choose from for kids and families to do in Richmond, VA this week but you’re definitely not going to want to miss the The Summer Adventure Expo is coming up this weekend.  The Expo is free and going to be packed with a lot of […]

Win a Family 4-Pack to the Virginia Horse Festival

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We’ve got 3 family 4-packs to the Virginia Horse Festival! Enjoy three days of family-friendly entertainment and activities at the Virginia Horse Festival March 27-29 at The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County. Learn more about the Virginia Horse Festival here. Enter to win below: Three winners will be chosen at random. a Rafflecopter giveaway   […]