This time of year is gifting season at our house. Not only do we have Christmas, but my children have their birthdays stacked up...
Here's the thing: Christmas is my absolute favorite holiday. But let me tell you, Halloween is a very close second. You can just ask...
One of the most important decisions that we make as mothers is that of the care of our children.
Often its complicated. Do we stay...
Before I had kids, I loved the Fourth of July - fireworks, sparklers, strawberry shortcakes, picnics with family, and parades. Now it's loud noises,...
Simplify recipes? Who needs to do that?
Think about it. The PERFECT recipe. The one that one takes 5 minutes to prep, 15 minutes to...
I’m moving! Not out of Richmond, but down the road a bit to a larger home in Bon Air. And while we are all...
I love Easter. I love the fact that it means this dreary Richmond “second winter” is finally ending. I love the kids dressed up....
Teacher of the year - check! Mommy of the year - not so much:
I teach adolescent girls all day long. While I have been...
By Optimum Ed
Everyone agrees.
Parents need to save for their child's college education and to start that process early.
However, no one college saving strategy will...
As a child, when I imagined what my future looked like, it included me at home with my kids (or as a princess or...
In + Around Richmond
Being a Millennial Mom in 2019: What it’s Actually Like
“I wouldn’t want to raise a kid today.”
That’s what you’ll hear from most adults over the age of 50. As a 33-year-old “Millennial Mom”...
