Everyone likes to do things their own way and holiday traditions are no different.  There's nothing like the holidays as a parent. But the holidays between Thanksgiving and New Years can be fraught with conflict. To kids, they are a...
  Fall is absolutely one of our favorite times of the year. We love how the temperature gets cooler and the days are shorter. There's more time for cuddles indoors and family dinners. Its a season of warmth and family and...
To my youngest daughter on the night before kindergarten, I sit here in awe of you. You are resilient, full of joy, and beyond ready for kindergarten. Some children lament the start of school, but you are rejoicing at the...
The new school year is quickly approaching – are you ready for it? The laidback days of summer will soon be a thing of the past – we’ll be back into harried mornings, prepping lunches, sports and activity-laden afternoons,...
When does your New Year start? While many consider January 1 to be the start of the new year, I look forward to the start of every school year with the same hope and excitement.  As the seasons change...
I’m always looking for a great recipe for dessert that I don’t have to bake in the summer.  I mean who wants to turn on the oven when you could whip up a tasty treat and stick it in...
It's time for Fireworks! There are several ways to celebrate the 4th.  One way is to see Fireworks! Check out these places to celebrate in Central Virginia.  If you are wondering how to get your little one ready to...
The movies are back! The Regal Summer Movie Express is coming back into town! On Tuesdays and Wednesdays this summer for just $2 per person, you can go see a movie, that the whole family will love - and...
It’s that time of year again…your child comes off the bus or hops in the car after their last day of school with all the things:  artwork, papers, art materials, school supplies, books and, and if you’re lucky, moldy...
Thrush!  When you are a mom of 3, many times you think that you have been through most of your “firsts.” But a few weeks ago I encountered another one that wasn’t as amazing as most firsts are. A new...
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