I recently wished a friend of ours who is expecting a “Happy Mother’s Day.” She responded with a confused look and stated, “I am not a mom yet.” This conversation was then taken up with the owner of Richmond Moms...
I wasn't looking for a boyfriend, let alone a husband, when I met Russell. I had been married before and had gone through a rough divorce. I wasn't sure if I ever wanted to get married again. One night, I was...
We entered the hospital to have my son at 9 pm. My son finally entered the world at 1:30 pm the next afternoon. He was standing the whole time, right next to me holding my hand.  He's helped me clean...
I married a punk. Matt Seymour is my husband and Ruby's dad. He’s been playing music around Richmond for almost two decades. Anyone who knows him knows that he loves making music, going to shows, supporting his friends, drinking beer,...
Co-parenting is not an easy task. My daughter was already over a year and a half old when my husband and I were married. I had been a single parent for the entire time leading up to that, which meant...
To say that I was the most religious of individuals when I got married would be an exaggeration, to say the least. But before we were married, my husband and I did see a religious movie, Fireproof, and it...
Mommy, will you marry me? My son, Parker, was so in love with his mommy that he regularly made little engagement rings out of whatever he could find (usually the twisty ties in the produce section of the grocery store)...
So, perhaps this Valentine’s Day, you're too time-pressed and cash-strapped to make reservations for dinner out (um, hello. That would be me) and want a romantic evening at home. Or maybe you find yourself single, or you or your...
This sweet day of love has an enemy. I know because I’ve invited it to come out and spoil my birthday, weekends, Mother’s Day, and especially Valentine’s Day.  What is the enemy of Valentine’s Day? What is it that can totally ruin...
It’s almost time for Cupid to send his little arrows soaring, folks. Have you already made plans for you and your sweetheart? Or, do you plan to spend the day loving on your whole family? Maybe you’re single and...
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