Richmond Fall Bucket List For Families

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  Fall is a beautiful time to be in Richmond, Virginia- especially outdoors when it’s not-too-hot and not-too-cold. It’s also a great time to start some new traditions with your family. Here’s a bucket list of 30 fall ideas to get out (or stay in) and do something fun with the people you love the most. […]

Pumpkin Patches near Richmond

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Ready to pick a pumpkin or two? Pumpkin season is here! Here’s the Richmondmom.com guide to Pumpkin patches in and around Richmond, VA. Go for an old favorite or try something new. See individual websites for weather closures and pricing.   Chesterfield Berry Farm 26002 Pear Orchard Rd, Moseley, Virginia(804) 739-2404 Pumpkin picking: September 20th […]

Howl-O-Scream 2014

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I really LOVE halloween…mostly because it is the hallmark of all things Fall in my mind.   I love the cooler weather, the chunky sweaters, boots and anything made from a butternut squash.  I also happen to love scary movies and haunted houses…oh, and carving pumpkins! So, I was thrilled when I received the invitation to […]

Kick Start the School and Work Day With a Healthy Breakfast

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By Valerie Pulley, RDN MARTIN’S Food Markets Now that summer has unofficially ended, many of us are back to hectic mornings. Fitting in breakfast for the family can be challenging, however eating breakfast is important for performance at school and work. Kids and adults who fuel up in the morning tend to focus and concentrate better […]

The Friday Kids Club at Virginia Rep is Exactly What We Needed!

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I love going out with my friends or having a date night with my husband but babysitting costs an arm and a leg (remember when it used to be $5 an hour?) Suddenly a short dinner or a show tops well over a hundred bucks when you factor in the cost of babysitting. Which is […]

Time to Register for the 2014 Children’s Hospital Foundation Four Mile Walk/Run

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Children’s Hospital Foundation Four Mile Walk/Run Featuring the Superkid Adventure Obstacle Course You can be a superhero for kids at an event with something for the whole family. Walkers and runners of all ages are invited to participate in the Four Mile Walk/Run on September 20. Presented by American Family Fitness, the run features a […]

And The 2014 Dream Baby Shower Winner Is…

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Congratulations everyone nominated for the Dream Baby Shower!   A big thanks to Hip to be Round For hosting our Dream Baby Shower Expectant Girls Day Out and The Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU for sponsoring the 2014 Dream Baby Shower Without further ado, the Dream Baby Shower Winner is…. Christine Lowman! (Read about […]

How to Help: Important Information About Suicide Prevention

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By Shannon G. Weisleder Where do you turn when you or a loved one find yourself experiencing suicidal thoughts? #1 Answer – ASK OR CALL FOR HELP This question has been posed to me quite a bit over the last few days since word spread about actor Robin Williams’ apparent suicide. I lost my brother […]

The Midlothian Athletic Club Isn’t Just a Gym.

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For over twenty five years, Midlothian Athletic Club (MAC) has been a leader in the health and fitness industry.  MAC is not just a gym, but a full service health club with the highest quality of customer service, personal training and group fitness in the area.  MAC is a locally owned and operated club in […]

The Back To School Exam You May Be Forgetting

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The school year is coming up, and everyone wants to get off to the right start, but you may be overlooking an important exam in addition to your child’s back to school physical. We contacted Dr. Inna Marcus, M.D. at the Virginia Eye Institute to tell us a little bit about the importance of getting […]