Starting solids is a fun rite of passage for both parents and babies… but those little packages can feel really wasteful not to mention it gets expensive quick!
Relay Foods, Chop Suey Books, Franklin Goose and Hip to be Round are hosting a free baby food demo at the Hip to be Round store in Carytown.
You’ll learn how to make your own baby food, hear tips, watch the process and taste the final product.
In addition to learning a thing or two you’ll have a chance to meet other moms, win door prizes and get a discount on nursing apparel.
DIY Baby Food Demo
Thursday, March 26, 2015
6:30pm
Hip to be Round in Carytown
3124 W. Cary Street
Richmond, va 23221
No RSVP necessary.
Hip to be Round is a sponsor of Richmondmom
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It’s time to Wine Down at The Wine Loft!
Call your friends, get your sitter, do whatever you need to do to make sure you’re hanging out with us Wednesday April 1, 2015.
Each month we give away great prizes, soak up a relaxed atmosphere, chow down on delicious free appetizers and have a really great time… who knew philanthropy could be this fun?!
If you haven’t joined us for Wine Down yet here’s what you can expect:
– $10 at the door goes directly to charity.
– Generous glasses of wine at a great discount.
-Delicious FREE appetizers provided by The Wine Loft (if you haven’t been there yet, you’re in for a real treat).
– Raise more money for the selected non-profit by purchasing raffle tickets and winning great prizes.
-Meet new people (like Richmondmoms Christa and Sarah) and network or grab a quiet spot for you and a friend to enjoy a kid-free night to catch up.
As much as $1,000 is raised each month in just a couple hours at each event at the Wine Loft so feel good about connecting with other parents, family-focused businesses and raising money for a great cause.
In April we raise a glass (and some funds) for the incredible work done by Safe Harbor.
Safe Harbor is the only dedicated sexual and intimate partner violence program in Henrico County. Our mission is to empower survivors of sexual and domestic violence to transform their lives, and to promote healthy relationships for all. SafeHarbor offers comprehensive services for survivors of sexual and/or intimate partner violence including: A 24-hour helpline, children/youth services, community education and training, trauma-informed counseling, court advocacy, emergency shelter and hospital accompaniment. All of our services are confidential and free of charge to anyone seeking help. We are here to create a community filled with happy, healthy relationships. Join us!
Wine Down
At The Wine Loft in Short Pump
April 1, 2015
6:30pm
All funds will be donated to Safe Harbor.RSVP and invite your friends on Facebook!
For businesses owners who would like to donate a raffle prize, we appreciate you! Please contact us:christa@richmondmom.com.
These events may also be sponsored by businesses owners. If you’re interested in sponsoring a future Wine Down event, let us know. We’d love to hear from you.
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It’s time for the 5th annual Richmond Mom Prom! Pull out an old prom dress, bridesmaid attire, or pick something up from your local thrift store (or go all out, nobody’s gonna stop you)! Get ready for dancing, giveaways, a tacky dress contest, most glamorous award, and a prom queen will be crowned!
Tickets are $50 at the door and your ticket includes dinner and a fantastic night of dancing your socks off! All proceeds will benefit The Fanconi Anemia Research Fund in the names of three Midlothian children, Jacqueline (grade 2) and Alex Vandermeys (grade 6), and Sean McQueen (grade 8).
From The Fanconi Anemia Research Fund website:
“Fanconi anemia (FA) is one of the inherited anemia’s that leads to bone marrow failure (aplastic anemia). It is primarily a recessive disorder: if both parents carry a defect (mutation) in the same FA gene, each of their children has a 25% chance of inheriting the defective gene from both parents. When this happens, the child will have FA. Scientists have now discovered 16 FA or FA-like genes. These genes account for over 95% of all known FA patients. Some patients do not appear to have mutations in these 16 genes, so it is anticipated that additional FA genes will be discovered in the future. FA occurs equally in males and females. It is found in all ethnic groups. The current median lifespan for a patient with FA is 33 years, although there are now patients living into their 30s, 40s and 50s. Though considered primarily a blood disease, it can affect all systems of the body. Many patients eventually develop acute myeloid leukemia (AML) at a very early age. FA patients are extremely likely to develop a variety of cancers and at a much earlier age than patients in the general population. Patients who have had a successful bone marrow transplant and are therefore cured of the blood problem associated with FA still must have regular examinations to watch for signs of cancer.”
Call up your girlfriends and make this very a very special evening for the incredible local families who have children suffering from this disease.
Richmond Mom Prom
Saturday, March 21 at 7:00pm
Salisbury Country Club
13620 W Salisbury Rd, Midlothian, Virginia 23113
Tickets sold at the door & cash bar.
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Leave it up to the makers of Stella & Dot to come up with an totally fashion forward alternative to the traditional charm bracelet. This unique and fun line of personalized jewelry is focused on keeping what matters close at hand and close to your heart.
The brand new collection, KEEP Collective is launching January 29th and you can get a first look and place your orders at the KEEP Collective Social Event at Hip to be Round on January 31!
These personal keepsakes are perfect gifts for new moms, friends and grandparents but really — you’re going to want one for yourself too.
Build your one-of-a-kind piece with the help of Kerry Knight, Independent Designer for KEEP Collective.
While you’re there, we hear Hip to be Round has some pretty unbelievable sales happening so you’re going to want to bring a pregnant friend or two to shop around.
Enter below to win one leather keeper and a charm of your choice!!
The winner will be announced at the KEEP Collective Social.
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Hip to be Round
3124 W. Cary Street
Saturday, January 31
2:00 – 4:00pm
Bargain Chicks is bringing its HUGE warehouse sale to Richmond September 18 – 20th atCanterbury Shopping Center
Bargain Chicks offers a large selection of tote bags, beach accessories, jewelry and much, much more all at up to 65% off retail prices. Pick up fashionable totes and chic getaway bags to storage bins to on-the-go quilted luggage, at a fraction of retail costs with bold designs for a fun and chic look.
Enter to win this oversized beach or pool bag and matching zip up pouch and head to the sale for more goodies!
Find a preview of styles on their website here and be sure to like them on Facebook here so you’ll never miss a bargain!
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10618 Patterson Ave.
September 18th – 20th, 2014
Thur, 18th – 9am – 7pm
Fri, 19th – 9am – 7pm
Sat, 20th – 9am – 3pm
Whatever plans you have on September 14th… Cancel them. You’re going to want to be eating both lunch and dinner at the Central Virginia Food Truck Rodeo at Chesterfield Towne Center.
Over 35 Richmond area food trucks will offer just about anything your taste buds desire with a wide variety of cuisines, deserts, and coffees. Wash it down with your favorite local craft beers, ciders, Virginia wines, meet some local businesses and charities, and pick up a few handmade arts and crafts.
“Our goal is to create a family friendly event that we can recreate 2-3 times a year, allowing people of the Richmond area to see what’s new and exciting in the regarding food, music, and local business,” says Bobby Wilcox with the VMRCE.
It’s not a proper festival rodeo without music, “American Idol” alum Gedeon Luke will be there with his band Gedeon Luke & the People as well as Richmond favorites Cosby, Everwilde and more.
Admission for the Central Virginia Food Truck Rodeo is free. Everyone is welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chair for comfort, however, please no coolers, baskets, knapsacks, or pets.
To keep up to date on the Rodeo, check out their website here or find them on Facebook
The Central Virginia Food Truck Rodeo
Chesterfield Towne Center
Sunday, September 14
12pm – 7pm
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Moms, how would you like to get school shopping done while also saving money? Now you can.
Join St. Mary’s for Kids on Sunday, August 24th from 12-4pm at Short Pump Town Center near Orvis for their back-to-school event and receive discounts off purchases while your children enjoy fun interactive games.
Events include:
- Mock Pediatric Emergency Department with interactive stations
- Prizes & giveaways
- Face painting
- Balloon creations
- Character visits
- Gift with purchase:
Spend $150 and receive a $10 Short Pump Town Center gift card at Guest Services with same-day receipts, while supplies last (excluding department stores)
Nothing goes better with BBQ than a delicious cold local craft beer… and summer isn’t really summer without a barbecue (and beer) which kinda makes the RVA Brew-B-Q the ultimate celebration of summer (and beer).
All 11 Richmond area breweries are going to there to compliment almost any type of barbecue you can imagine from some of central Virginia’s most loved BBQ experts. There will also be live music and an expanded produce & crafts marketplace.
From the Enrichmond website:
RVA Brew B Q features some of the region’s most loved barbeque producers, from the well-known, to the whole-in-the-wall weekend barbeque warriors, you’ll be able to taste it all. After enjoying choices pulled, minced, smoked, saucy, vinegar-based, sweet, sandwiches, plates and more, wash down your favorite bites with cold suds from more than 15 local craft breweries, including Legend, Hardywood, Center of the Universe and more!
The RVA Brew-B-Q is free to attend. Food and beverages available for purchase. Beer samples $2.00 each, full pours are $6.00.
Find the band line up on the Facebook Event Page
3rd RVA Brew-B-Q
Sunday, August 17 12-5pm
17th Street Farmers’ Market
100 N 17th St, Richmond, Virginia 23219
All proceeds benefit the Enrichmond Foundation
]]>If you’re afraid you’ll get the ceramic equivalent of writer’s block, or you just want to learn something new, Adult Technique Workshops at All Fired Up might be just what you need to relax and flex your creative muscles.
After your art is, well, All Fired Up, you’ll have a piece you’ll really want to show off in your home.
Check out these upcoming workshops in the month of August. Call up a friend, (or go it alone) and reserve your spot.
Live Laugh Love Triptych : Friday, August 8th, 6-8pm
Step-by-step, how to create a “Live Laugh Love” triptych that you can add as a lovely piece of artwork in your home! You’ll use our amazing silhouette technique to create this cute design on three 6×6-inch ceramic canvases!
Firefly Mason Jar : Thursday, August 14th, 6-8pm
We’ll show you, step-by-step, how to create a stunning Firefly Mason Jar. This piece will be perfect to hold those summer wild flowers and will impress your guests for years to come!
Anchor Canvas : Saturday, August 16th, 6-8pm
Love all things nautical? You won’t believe how easy it is to paint a summer-inspired anchor platter that your friends will envy.
Skyline Silhouette : Friday, August 22nd, 6-8pm : Paint the perfect skyline silhouette on a stunning rectangular vase!
Hot Tamale Chip ‘n’ Dip : Saturday, August 30th, 6-8pm : This smokin’ chip ‘n’ dip platter is perfect for your next back yard fiesta! You will learn all the steps to create the perfect summer centerpiece.
Already know what you want to paint? Savvy Savers get 10% off walk ins!
All Fired Up is a sponsor of Richmondmom.com
]]>I got a chance to spend some time with Jessica Knoll and her adorable 16 month old daughter, Pearl talking about some fabulous products that help fussy babies.
Click here or on the image below
to see the segment on the CBS6 website.
We were really excited to be on Virginia This Morning and share these great products:
Mommy’s Bliss Gripe Water
-#1 selling natural colic remedy in the U.S.
-Safe, gentle and effective liquid formula contains organic ginger and fennel, which are historically known to ease the nausea and discomfort caused by stomach gas and other colic symptoms
-Recommended by Pediatricians nation-wide as a safe and natural alternative to simethicone-based gas drops
-Does not contain alcohol, parabens or harsh chemicals
-Available for purchase at Walgreens, Rite Aid and Wal-Mart for $11.99
Kids Relief Teething Oral Solution
-Homeopathic Medicine
-Eases pain during the teething process
-Alcohol, dye, and sugar free
-Helps to relieve fever, gum pain and inflammation, restlessness, irritability and diarrhea
-No side effect risk or overdose risk
-Made from natural ingredients
-Safe and easy administer
-Available for purchase at CVS locations nationwide for $6.99
Xlear Baby Banana Brush with Strawberry Banana Tooth Gel
-Toddler friendly tooth gel that comes with a banana tooth brush
-The key ingredient is xylitol, which has proven health benefits
-Promotes calcium absorption and builds up tooth enamel
-Fluoride free and safe to swallow
-Delicious strawberry banana flavor
-Available for purchase at health and natural product stores and online at xlear.com for $12.99
Blooming Bath
-Plush flower insert fits in your sink to create a soft cradle for baby’s bath time
-Made from natural antimicrobial foam
-Can be used in the sink for newborns through six months
-Can also be used as a bath mat in your regular tub once baby outgrows the sink
-Included tag on the back makes it easy to hang dry
-Safe to toss in the washer and dryer
-Retails for $39.99 on bloominghbath.com, as well as at Buy Buy Baby, Babiesrus.com and Target.com
The unopened (and un-dropped) products will be a part of the prize package for a big upcoming contest to be revealed soon!
In consolation, I leave you with two absolutely ridiculous screen shots.
Feel free to “caption these” in the comments below.
Enjoy.
We had so much fun we’re already working on another one for fall…
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