2015 Dream Baby Shower Winner is…

Dream Baby Shower

  Congratulations to all the nominees!! It was so amazing to read about all these wonderful mamas.  We’re sending our best wishes to all of you on your pregnancies and new addition! Thanks again to the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU for sponsoring this contest. And here’s the part you’re waiting for. The 2015 Dream […]

2015 Easter Events in Richmond, VA

Basket of organic eggs in a rural farmers market

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 […]

Ringling Bros. is Listening to Audiences and Phasing Out Elephants by 2018

Photo from the Center for Elephant Conservation website

Elephants have long been the signature act at the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. But something isn’t sitting right with audiences about these sensitive, intelligent and majestic creatures performing tricks for… well, peanuts. The public has cried out over the use of bullhooks, which Richmond has considered banning. We’ve heard it here at Richmondmom […]

Real Cute Easter Contest is Coming!

Easter

    Be on the lookout! We’re getting ready to launch the Real Cute Easter Contest. Richmondmom is paring up with the incredible photographer at Butler Photographic Artistry for some absolutely stunning easter portraits this year. Forget the Easter Bunny (he’s scary anyway) and get your picture taken with live animals at a stunning local […]

13 Creative Stamps Made With Stuff From Around The House

toilet paper roll stamps

Snow is fun but even the best snow bunnies like to come inside. Here are some easy stamps you can make with your kids where it’s nice and warm (with a mug of hot cocoa).  No need for a run to the store, these are items you may have around the house. Toilet paper rolls […]

Preschool Pass is Back at Busch Gardens

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Kids ages 3-5 get FREE unlimited admission to both Busch Gardens and Water Country USA! Busch Gardens has lots of KIDsiderate rides shows and tours. Kids can hang out with their favorite pals at Sesame Street® Forest of Fun™ or explore the Land of the Dragons® and discover a magical play land at Busch Gardens®. […]

BOGO Tickets for So You Think You Can Dance On Tour

So you Think You Can Dance Tour

If you loved watching So You Think You Can Dance Season 11 then you’re not going to want to miss seeing the top ten finalists perform live at Richmond CenterStage on December 3, 2014. Use code SYTYCD when you purchase your tickets online (through this link) by phone or in person for the December 3rd […]

Sid the Science Kid at CMoR

Sid Magnifying Glass 2

I love my mom (uh-huh) My mom is cool (uh-huh) But now it’s time for having fun at school… If you just sang along then you really can’t miss live shows with Sid The Science Kid at CMoR Central and CMoR Chesterfield. Kids will be able to get hands-on with science after a live 10-minute […]

Father’s Day Commercial That Made Us Cry

Calls For Dad | #RealDadMoments | Dove Men+Care - YouTube 2014-06-09 09-49-23

  Yep. Here’s your daily sentimental ad from Dove, but it’s not for women this time. It’s for dads. Grab a tissue, have a look. Happy Father’s Day. (ps. If you can’t see the video below on your mobile device, the link is here.)

See HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 for FREE June 10!!

how to train your dragon 2

Go see How To Train Your Dragon 2 for FREE How to Train Your Dragon 2 The thrilling second chapter of the epic “How to Train Your Dragon” trilogy brings back the fantastical world of Hiccup and Toothless five years later. While Astrid, Snoutlout and the rest of the gang are challenging each other to […]