All Aboard Kids: The Model Railroad Show Takes Off Thanksgiving Weekend

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The Model Railroad Show is Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving weekend means eating and shopping but there’s more – model trains are taking over the Science Museum of Virginia during Thanksgiving weekend too. We may not have High Speed Rail, but we’ve got High Smile Rail! Join us Friday, November 25-Sunday, November 27 to explore miniature cities, towns […]

19th Annual James River Parade of Lights at Henricus Historical Park December 10

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The 19th Annual James River Parade of Lights, sponsored by the regional James River Advisory Council, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10. A treasured holiday tradition, the parade features boats decorated with holiday lights and attracts thousands of Richmond-area residents each year. In conjunction with the parade, the historic Citie will come alive with […]

Green Monkey Catering Creates a Food Sensation

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If you were lucky enough to be at the recent Dream Baby Shower, you got a delicious taste of Green Monkey’s organic catering. And don’t miss them at the final Mommy Makeover event. You may recognize them from their wholesome, healthy school lunches delivered to area schools. But they offer an incredible culinary experience with […]

Hip Moms Click with Calypso Online for Eclectic Style

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If you haven’t heard about Calypso Studios here in Richmond, Virginia, then you will definitely want to check them out for the holidays. They have tons of handmade, eco-friendly items at reasonable prices – perfect for gift giving or just for giving to yourself. Calypso Studios has been around since 2007, offering jewelry and accessories […]

Richmond has Plenty of Food, Fun and Family Activities This Weekend

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November is here and there are plenty of cool weather events this weekend in the Richmond area. Please join us as we laugh and have fun for CJSTUF at the Comedy Sportz Improv on Friday and Saturday nights. It will be a blast and kids are welcome! Don’t forget to submit your Halloween photos to […]

Tea Collection Highland Holiday Sale in Progress at It’s Hip to be Round

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Tea Collection’s Highland Holiday has arrived at It’s Hip to be Round and Richmond moms are the first to know about their great sale! These adorable clothes are peppered with pinatas, festive colors and luxurious textures. A touch of Mexico comes to life in two-tone azul patterns, flower prints and colorful graphics with a Mayan […]

My Children Are Ruining My Halloween

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By Alex Iwashyna, blogger at Late Enough adobe software download We go all out for Halloween. And by “we,” I mean “me,” and my insistence on a massive theme of awesomeness. In fact, I have only missed 2 Halloweens in my 33 years. But to keep it from being too easy (because then it wouldn’t […]

VMFA Shopping Extravaganza is November 3-5, 2011: Don’t Miss It!

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What’s more fun than shopping? Shopping at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts annual shopping extravaganza! It’s all happening November 3-5, 2011. “This is the 17th year for the Shoppers’ Fair,” VMFA Director Alex Hyerges said, “and it is exciting for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to be chosen as this year’s host.” Proceeds […]

Rockin’ Weekend Events to Celebrate America’s Birthday

Memorial Day events remember those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Richmondmom appreciates all who serve.

Friday, July 1, 2011 Creative Expressions Opening Reception –  Call 804.782.4800 for information. Reception with refreshments by Doubletree by Hilton Richmond Downtown. Programs related to young Richmonders living in challenging circumstances. Exhibition – The Battle Sir, Is Not To The Strong Alone: Richmond and the American Revolution – 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Wilton […]

Edible Education and Green Monkey Make Nutrition an Everyday Occurrence

Edible Education focuses on healthy nutritional alternatives that take advantage of local food products.

In our continuing series on healthy, nutritious eating and in response to many reader’s questions about teaching kids the value of healthy eating, we explored Edible Education and what they have to offer. Edible Education Edible Education offers hands-on lessons for healthy living and they are in the business of teaching important nutritional, food source, […]