I treasure my memories of playing in the Autumn leaves as a child. Stomping on big, dry, crunchy leaves and the leaves scattering through the air as kids piled on the leaf pile. My kids like jumping in leaves too. Throwing armfuls of leaves in the air and climbing trees also provide fun entertainment and […]
Michele Jones, co-owner of Pasture Restaurant in Richmond and Charlottesville, knows a thing or two about moving households. Michele moved frequently as a child, and at one point had a fear of growing up in the foster care system. Michele found solace in her suitcase, and always kept it packed with her most treasured belongings. […]
Is your baby stepping onto the yellow school bus for the first time this September? Or are you thinking about how the time is passing quickly as your child begins a new school year as a (insert your child’s grade here)__grader? On his first day of Kindergarten, my oldest happily skipped down the steps of […]
Do you enjoy back-to-school shopping? Some folks do – the allure of a new notebook (and the inherent promise of organization that it brings) and the unmistakable smell of crayons welcome in a new school year. Some moms even love school supplies. After several weeks of picking out the best school supplies (most supplies in […]
I have always enjoyed going to the dentist. For me, it is like therapy, cleaning house and getting out for a lunch time appointment all at once. The hygienist always wants to know the latest happenings and my dentist is kind and gentle. Sometimes they give me a steamed cloth for my face, reminiscent of […]
Did you commemorate your child’s first haircut? For our family, it was a big moment for us to celebrate (not that either of my boys cared at the time). We went to our favorite kids’ hair salon. You know the one – the one with patient, cheery stylists, who have the skills to cut bangs […]
As you plan your family outings, vacations and general summer fun, what will you do to ensure that your child does not fall behind in school? Yes, you heard me correctly – even as those school buses drop off your precious cargo one last time – some parents are already thinking ahead for their summer […]
Our family had a fantastic experience at Gallmeyer Farm’s “The Berry Patch” in Eastern Henrico this weekend. Although the main event this time of year is “pick your own strawberries”, there are other exciting things to see and do, such as go on hayrides, sampling honey, and there is even a small playground area nestled […]
My 8-year-old has been on swim team for 3 years, and my 6-year-old for 1 year. Three years in, I am a seasoned Swim Team Mom. I attend behind-the-scenes meetings in the wintertime to help ensure meet planning goes smoothly for our team during the summer months. I must admit, it was a little surreal […]
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-9, 2014 Teachers are my colleagues. I am grateful for my former teachers, and my current “teachers” in life. I am thankful for my children’s teachers – today and in years past. Whether you are a parent, a teacher, or a student, I offer the perspective of having worked alongside […]
