The Easter Bunny Scares Me

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Even though there are more colder days of weather in store for us in the coming weeks, we can’t help but anticipate spring and summer. This past week’s warmer days have given us a taste of what’s to come and we can’t wait! Before we know it, Easter will be here and we’ll all enjoy [...]

Enjoy Tons of Fun at the “Kids in the Kitchen” Event on March 19

Active kids are at less risk of childhood obesity than sedentary children.

With the increased risk of childhood obesity, parents and grandparents should be well-educated, informed and aware of the resources available to help fight against weight issues. The women of the Junior League of Richmond are fighting childhood obesity in a big way on Saturday, March 19, 2011 — and they’re helping parents and grandparents do [...]

Cupcakes and Baklava that Leave you Sweetly Smitten

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If you love cupcakes — and who doesn’t — there’s a new cupcakery in town that you will love. Richmond is home to lots of great cupcake bakers, but now Sweetly Smitten has joined the ranks of Richmond’s best! They offer some of the most delicious treats available for grandchildren or children’s birthday parties and [...]

Kids and Crafts Go Together Like Peanut Butter & Jelly

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Kids and crafts go together like peanut butter and jelly. You can’t have one without the other! When children gather, a craft is always something they enjoy. They love to be creative and do things that allow them to use paints, paper, stickers, scissors and glue. Children have an incredible imagination and encouraging them to [...]

FREE Kite Flying Fun on March 5, 2011

Go fly a kite on March 5!

      We  are flying high this weekend in Richmond! Kite Festival & the Tastes and Sounds of Henrico is in full swing on Saturday, March 5, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Dorey Park. Rain date is March 6 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. And best of all, the event [...]

Richmond, VA Summer Camps 2011

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Summer Camp registration has begun!  Check out our listing of 2011 Richmond summer activities for kids of all ages! We are adding information daily.  Please check back often.  We also encourage parents to share theirs and their children’s experiences in the comments. Please submit your camp information to [email protected]. All Fired Up Registration is OPEN. [...]