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Blue Star Mothers Fredericksburg is a community group that provides support to each other and local military families who have given their children to serve our Nation. We support every branch of the Armed ...

James Roberson is the proud daddy of 2 little girls and grew up in Fredericksburg. He grew up in a musical family and desires to help you raise musical children whether you have a music background or ...

Tiffany Capehart is the new Special Events coordinator for the Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation Department. Keep in touch with what's going on in your community by following her blog about ...

Jane Yaun is a 45 year-old mom living and working full-time in Fredericksburg, who gave birth for the first time at an "advanced maternal age" (as doctors were quick to point out). ...

Mary Becelia, Fredericksburg Parent's "Family Chatter" author, counts down the time until her husband returns from a five-week bike ride to raise money and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis--a disease ...

This is a quick list of events sponsored or hosted by Fredericksburg Parent and Family. ...

Alison Neal is the owner of Stroller Strides of Fredericksburg. Stroller Strides is a total body workout that is done alongside your baby. Each instructor modifies the workouts for all fitness levels. ...

... The radio station asked me this question too. My answer was very simple. You lean on the strength of those who have been there before. (And there are many mothers in this position in the Fredericksburg ...

Sugar is everywhere! The modern American child gets more sugar than ever. Consider that the American Heart Association recommends that children age 4-8 years get no more than three "added" teaspoons of ...

... Fund. All events will take place at the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds: 2400 Airport Ave, Fburg, 22401. www.thunderforthecause.com Memorial Day Into the Night @ Lake Anna Winery. May 24. 6pm. Official ...

Hi there! My name is Tiffany Capehart and I am the new Special Events & Marketing Coordinator at Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation. Jennifer Hellier, your past blogger has moved on to other endeavors ...

... Rd., Fburg, 22407 www.tabumc.org JULY Fredericksburg Baptist Church "Athens: Paul's Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth" July 8 - 12: 9am - 12 Noon Ages 3 - 5th Grade 1019 Princess ...

Friday evenings from 7 to 9pm Market Square in downtown Fredericksburg May 3 ELBY BRASS, Street Brass May 10 Tyler Reese Band, Jazz Funk Fusion May 17 The Blue Tips Rhythm ...

... to start, this group is for you! To learn more about Sarah, check out her blog at www.thereshegoes.org. To join visit our Events page on facebook HERE! Not on facebook? Not a problem email us at MTM@FredericksburgParent.NET ...

Hey guys! I'm so excited to be part of the Fredericksburg Parent family as a bi-monthly blog contributor. In full disclosure, I'm not a professional blogger, but I do love to write, connect with others, ...

... Health America Fredericksburg is holding their 6th Annual Walk for Mental Wellness "a Walk for the 1n4" Saturday, May 4th. The King George Domestic Violence Taskforce is holding their 2013 Domestic ...

It's that time of year again: PCS season. For starters, PCS means Permanent Change of Station ... well, as much as anything in the military is "permanent." Generally, there are four seasons of moves: ...

I am reading Ron Clark's most recent book, The End of Molasses Classes. If you are not an educator you may be wondering, who is Ron Clark? Ron Clark is a former public school teacher who was named Disney's ...

... and small business. She lives in Fredericksburg with her husband Ross, son Alex, daughters Emeleigh and McKenzie and dog, JoJo. ...

... a Fredericksburg mom to an active 4-year-old. She is always thinking about economics and uses her time with her son as teachable moments. ...

... Remember it's not the activity you do with your son, but the attention you give him that he'll remember. Take advantage of feel good moments and most importantly have fun. Nikki Ducas is a Fredericksburg ...

... L. Bledsoe, public information officer with the Fredericksburg Police Department says, "Although we have not yet had a reported case of child identity theft in Fredericksburg, it is important for parents ...

This article appeared in the May 2013 edition of Fredericksburg Parent. Summer is just around the corner and it's time to prep your skin for shorts weather. Winter tends to leave you with dry, parched ...

... Whether it's water or soda, never put your drink down and if you do, get a new one. It's far too easy for someone to slip something into it and many drugs are odorless and tasteless. According to Fredericksburg ...

Make Your Own Laundry Soap, Household Cleaners and Body Scrubs! Date: Sunday May 5th 2013 Time: 3pm Location: 11600 Kingswood Blvd. Fredericksburg, VA 22408 RSVP: See details below Everything is more ...

Luck Companies Foundation awards grant to Youth in Philanthropy FREDERICKSBURG, VA. (April 10, 2013): Luck Companies Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to the 2013 Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) ...

... Fredericksburg, VA Join us as we honor our Nation's Veterans', Active Military and their Families with fun, food, entertainment, activities and networking. The event is intended to be a community celebration, ...

images/girl-rising.jpgPlease consider joining other interested parents at the screening of Girl Rising on Monday, May 20th at 5:00 PM at the Fredericksburg 14 (Regal Theater). The film is a look at the ...

... setting. The Fredericksburg region offers a bounty of choices to ignite the imagination of young people, from pre-school through high school. A visit to arts-along-the-river.org guides those seeking ...

... in the Corps. Their family has lived on four Marine Corps installations twice and aboard Quantico three times. Although the webmaster and contributing writer to the "Fredericksburg Parent and Family Magazine" ...

My Mom Rocks! Essay Contest Sponsored by Spotsylvania Towne Centre and Fredericksburg Parent & Family Congratuations to Valerie Murphy! Valerie's 17 year old daughter Jade submitted the ...

FREE Nutrition Class- Superfoods Wednesday, April 10, 2013 6:30pm until 7:30pm Dr. Anna Yuschak-Koerber, a fellow Mommy Trader and owner of Ultimate Family Wellness in Fredericksburg, VA, will provide ...

April is the Month of the Military Child. Some days it's easy to forget that we're a military family. All of our boxes are unpacked. We've finally committed to buying outdoor furniture. And the kids ...

... of Autism in the DSM please visit my Fredericksburg Parent Blog. Nina Parrish has an M. Ed and is a certified Special Education teacher. She and her husband own a tutoring business and live with their ...

... and a black, short-sleeved top with leopard printed sleeves, Sabrina Soto, host of HGTVs The High Low Project is glowing. The interior design maven spent Saturday, March 16, in Fredericksburg, Va., sharing ...

... language arts and social studies. A new lesson plan for the 2013 program, strongly supported by a Fredericksburg-area educator, helps students understand about the differences between renewable and non-renewable ...

... close to home. Luckily, there are endless possibilities for frugal, fun, family staycations in the Fredericksburg area. Here are some suggestions: Plan day trips and pack a picnic lunch. Just a short ...

Fredericksburg is full of interesting artists who can cultivate your inner creative. Meet two local talents who have made a career in the arts and can help your children tap into their artistic potential: ...

For many parents, it has been quite a long road to get a proper diagnosis for their child. Some worry that next month that road may just get longer. On May 5th, 2013 when the new version of the Diagnostic ...

... way that the Blue Star Mothers of Fredericksburg assists our servicemen and servicewomen overseas is through the Coupon Program. Our overseas military bases allow its Troops, Sailors, Marines, Airmen (and ...

New research conducted by Carol Dwek of Columbia University found that praising kids for being “smart” does not prevent them from underperforming; in fact it may actually cause it. Dweck spent ten ...

... to not only exercise but to raise awareness and money for local causes and groups. This April Stroller Strides of Fredericksburg will be taking part in Walk MS in Fredericksburg. This walk is very close ...

... European Wax www.waxcenter.com/va-fredericksburg $75 Gift Certificate MOT's Tree Service http://motstreeservice.com $100 Gift Certificate Green River www.buildwithgreenriver.com ...

... craft. Cost: $5. Location: Dorothy Hart Community Ctr, Canal St in downtown F'burg. www.fredericksburgva.gov Leprechaun Leap 1-Mile Youth Trail Run. March 16. 8am - 10am. Lads and lasses ages 6-13 ...

... Will Waive Joining Fee for New Members Who Donate Fredericksburg, VA (Grassroots Newswire) March 11, 2013 – Curves International announces its 15th Annual Food Drive, "Feed the Need," and challenges ...

... to bring a dessert for participants to try. RSVP: Here on our Facebook Events Page. Not on Facebook? Not a problem email us at MTM@FredericksburgParent.NET Location: Ultimate Family Wellness 1109 ...

Featured in our March column in Fredericksburg Parent and Family Magazine Ingredients: 4 Cups - hot tap water 1 Fels-Naptha soap bar 1 Cup - Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda* ½ Cup Borax You will ...

... could even check-out some new trails, such as the Belmont-Ferry Farm Trail in Fredericksburg. If you still want to take that bootcamp class, you can. Look for a gym that allows you to drop-in for ...

... seem and brave than you think."– Christopher Robin Nancy Massanat is the office manager at Fredericksburg Parent..... ...

MTM is having their semi-annual Public Sale at Great Play, Fredericksburg! From 7:30 am to 1:00 pm THIS SATURDAY, March 2, 15-plus families will sell their gently ...

... in need will instill pride and a giving heart. Nikki Ducas is a Fredericksburg mom teaching her 4-year-old son how to be charitable at home and in the community. ...

By Kerry L. Pinto Chances are if you aren't a military or government employee in the Stafford and Fredericksburg area, your neighbors probably are. Because of the proximity to various military bases ...

... me." Now, the wife and mother of two teens who rose from a stay-at-home mom to a conservative, yet socially concerned public servant talks about politics and family. Fredericksburg Parent: What fuels ...

... Contest: Win a 7 X 7 space at The MTM Public Sale!! March 2, 2013, 7:30am - 1:00 pm Great Play Fredericksburg 12140 Amos Lane, Fredericksburg, VA (located behind Otani's and La-Z Boy on Rt 3) ...

Even though it is still a little cold outside, Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation Department has plenty of activities to keep the kids occupied at this time of year! Check out these nature programs that ...

Community Foundation seeks applicants for over $100,000 in scholarships FREDERICKSBURG, VA. (Feb. 8, 2013) The Community Foundation will soon award over $100,000 in scholarships to Fredericksburg ...

Movies in the Museum! The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center is pleased to show Pocahontas. This showing will also include a short "history vs. Hollywood" discussion to gain a better appreciation ...

... private collectors. Space is limited: registration required. FREE! Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, 1001 Princess Anne Street ...

Walking tour of historic F'burg The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, along with Hallowed Ground Tours, present walking tours of historic downtown Fredericksburg. Bricks and Boards in the ...

Circle of Parents Pizza and Parenting Programs - Fredericksburg Fredericksburg (en español) at Bragg Hill Family Life Center, 400 Bragg Drive, or Hazel Hill Community Center – 100 Princess ...

Festival of Kitchens A fun and educational tour of five dream kitchens in downtown Fredericksburg. Sponsored by the kitchen works, inc. All proceeds benefit the Rappahannock Area Council for Children and ...

Preschool Egg Hunt--Fredericksburg Ages 5 and under only. Rowser Community Center. Register at Stafford County Parks and Rec by April 11 at 540-658-4871 . Cost is $3 and bring your own Easter basket. ...

... Minimum age is 6 years. . 7:30–10:00 pm. Backup: July 19. $15 ind./$45 family Meet at Fredericksburg City Dock ...

... Family Fitness Fredericksburg 10020 Southpoint Parkway Fredericksburg, VA 22407 540-898-6111 www.amfamfit.com ...

... July 11 $15 ind./$45 family www.riverfriends.org Meet at the Fredericksburg City Dock ...

River Easement Hike and Float Fredericksburg’s River Steward, Lee Sillitoe, will guide us through a section of the city’s riparian land holdings and discuss the importance of conservation easements and ...

... or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. $ 1200 Charles Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 ...

Spring Combined Choir Concert Concert begins at 7:30 p.m.; free, no ticket required; (540)654-1012 for more information FREE University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA 22401 ...

... porcelain, and furniture. It was built by James Mercer, first judge of the General Court in Fredericksburg. The house is open twice a year and serves as a residence. 1300 Charles St., 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ...

... 7:30 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1065. FREE University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA 22401 ...

... Street gate. FREE (Tour of house not included.) For more information call 540-373-1569 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. FREE 1200 Charles Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 ...

... Big Screen"; George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium; 7:30 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1065. FREE University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA 22401 ...

EGGsplosion 2011! Fredericksburg POSTPONED TO SUNDAY Aprl 17 Join the Easter Bunny for a hunt just for the little ones! Don't forget to bring a basket! Hunt will be held indoors in case of rain. Ages ...

Jazz Festival, featuring the UMW High School All-Star Honors Jazz Band George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium; 3-5 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1012. FREE University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA 22401 ...

... at Brompton; 2-4 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1802. FREE University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA 22401 ...

... with family and friends. FREE Gari Melchers Home and Studio Fredericksburg, VA 22405 ...

... don't hear much about today and others we know by different names. For more information call 540-373-1569 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. $ 1200 Charles Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 ...

... $ George Washington's Ferry Farm Fredericksburg, VA 22405 http://www.kenmore.org/events.html ...

... FREE University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA 22401 ...

... will be on display. Buy-Sell-Trade Children under 12 admitted free if accompanied by an adult. For more info contact: Lewis Leigh, Jr. @ 703-771-3081 $ Fredericksburg Expo Center fredericksburg, VA 22401 ...

... 7:30 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1065. FREE University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA 22401 ...

FASL 2011 Book & Author Fredericksburg Area Service League is proud to present our 2011 Book & Author Event. This year our Author is Maggie Stiefvater. Maggie is a resident of King George and Graduate ...

Lunch at Hurkamp Bring a lunch or purchase one and listen to free music in the park. Admission: Free, public invited Sponsored by Cox Communications, 93.3 WFLS, and Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation ...

Finally Friday A celebration of the weekend in Old Town Fredericksburg with live music, dancing, food and more. Raindate: None Admission: Adults $4, Teens (13-20yrs) $3, Kids (6-12yrs) $1, Under 6 FREE ...