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... Forces and it's veterans through patriotism, education and social events. We support our community and its active and deployed military through on-going service projects, including providing our servicemen ...

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 ...

... surprised that I got about 20 minutes to myself and I figured that she was entertaining herself with toys or videos. I went to check on Julia and found her going from room to room in the house apparently ...

... or not. So next time I'm standing in the driveway with my ex, I'm going to pray hard and ask God to give me an unexpected ability to offer grace and kindness. ...

... for the worst and hope for the best. You shall bring sunscreen, band-aids, extra of everything, bug spray, water and snacks, even when going to the mall. Especially when going to the mall. You shall put ...

After my last blog installment a friend asked me, “What are you going to do when you cross the 100 pound mark?” I had no idea. I don't have a talk show, so rolling out 100 pounds of lard is not happening ...

... a day, try a balanced approach. There is currently a nationwide challenge going on called Mom on a Mission. This challenge not only aims for you to get in great shape but to make some healthy lifestyle ...

... day). But they learned how to push the stool over to reach it. That's why I say "two steps ahead"; because had I been two steps ahead, I would have anticipated that he was going to find a way to get it. ...

... every time. However, a homeschool convention can be incredibly overwhelming. I am going to write a series of blog entries covering how to prep for a convention, how to handle your kids at the convention, ...

Sprog, the word we occasionally use for a child in the UK, is about to drop – a week late. My OBGYN calls saying he has booked a bed for me at Mary Washington. I am going to be induced. Why doesn't that ...

... and I were going to break in a new scope, a luxury that felt a little like cheating given that I’d learned on irons. As we headed to ...

... Park Time: 7am – 2pm Lots going on at the Fredericksburg Farmers Market on Saturday June 8th! In addition to all of the amazing vendors, delicious products, and live music from Home by Midnite, they ...

... Bonus: the scenery is simply gorgeous! Roller skating at Cavalier Skate Center, a good place to demonstrate your roller skating skills to your kids! A walk around your neighborhood after dinner. Going ...

... ones left behind to throw the going away parties. But the worst part about the fall moves? As everyone around us gearing up for summer, we're waiting to find out where we'll go ... if we'll go. The list ...

... doors. A year ago when this all started at 9.5 years old she went from being a happy easy going kid to miserable & angry... everything changed. I won't go into detail because unless you are living ...

... 'A' and who killed Allison. We find that out and more. This is going to be a very interesting season. Who is 'A'? We found out that Toby was 'A' and then we found out that it's a hierarchy. It's very ...

... his way of racing the cars. Well, Little A race was completely different—from the shape and length of the imaginary track to which car was going to win that nights contest. Until then I figured a race ...

... For some, the whole idea of prom is either ridiculous or a social event they want to escape. Some teens fare better never going than going and feeling left out or miserable. Let teens make the choice to ...

... date and get to know the group they're going with. Be certain they all know when curfew is. Have your teen keep their cell phone with them at all times. (Girls will love having a sparkly clutch to keep ...

... Flight Attendant days. Finally...brain cells kicked in. Maybe I am pregnant?? Great...where the heck was I going to get my hands on a pregnancy test kit in Beijing? More to the point, how did I intend ...

... and that means Kathryn too. These incidents, just a few hours apart, got me thinking. Duncan is rapidly developing a sense of when he is at fault - or at least when he thinks he is going to get in trouble. ...

... Wow, have my answers changed. Questions like “Do you dream about what you are going to eat?” or “When you see a food you want, do you immediately eat it?”. I used to answer “Frequently” to these questions, ...

My son’s ninth month of life has given me many happy milestones like clapping, waving, his first teeth, and the budding of his first words. However, when going to his well baby check-ups, I notice his ...

... and early detection procedures? Mark Roithmayr, president of advocacy group, Autism Speaks acknowledges that, "There is a great unknown. Something is going on here, and we don't know." More widespread ...

... Parents need to be able to reach it to put away seasonals, but kids need to be able to store things, too. The more you make it complicated for kids to get to storage areas, the more that room is going ...

... home. Just because you aren't going away doesn't mean you have to eat as usual — use disposable dishes and utensils when possible; cook and freeze ahead of time; use the crock pot and/or grill. Read. ...

... This past year with Julia going through an early puberty has been difficult and if it wasn't for my family at Reaching Potentials I'm not sure I would have survived it. Thanks again. ...

... overfills a diaper, you move fast! This past weekend, we had some guests. They were originally going to come for Easter, but changed plans at the last minute. Since it was an Easter visit, ...

... doing anything. That's when I knew I was going to have to whip a boob out in public. The moment had come for me to decide how and where I wanted to feed my child. After weeks of breastfeeding at home, ...

by Heidi Smith Luedtke, Ph.D. If your kids are going to overnight camp this summer, you may be wrestling with worries and what-ifs. • What if he wets the bed? • What if the other kids are cliquish ...

... you are going to give praise, make sure that it is specific, focused and skill or task-oriented. When you are giving praise, switch from I to you. So, instead of saying, “Good job! ...

... But, in true Kate fashion, she got back up and kept going."That a girl!", I said to myself. As the girls were changing stations, I noticed Kate rubbing her eyes and as she got closer I saw her red-faced. ...

... to confidently state “At Dad’s/Mom’s house, we do it this way,” and have that be enough. It will be enough because you have demonstrated that you are going to do it the way you say every time. Ultimately, ...

... only was it painful and tender, but I was going to have to continue breastfeeding up to ten times a day. Every time Hayden cried to be fed, his tears would be replaced by tears of my own as he sucked ...

The Beverage Battles are one of my ongoing parenting challenges. We started many years ago by watering down the juice, carefully monitoring when to switch from whole to 2% milk, and entirely banning “punch” ...

... unleash on my cheating husband, and prayed for me. The praying was the best thing. I can remember wanting to say, "Please don't just say you are going to pray, really pray." I knew that my strength was ...

... that now may be a good time to, you know, figure out where this wee little bundle of love is going to sleep and stuff. It turns out that our mortgage modification is taking much longer than anticipated ...

... Province. Ronny's right arm was amputated and he suffered burns on 65% of his upper body. In spite of a grueling recovery, including 120 surgeries and ongoing speech therapy, Ronny looks forward to an ...

... route to the new place. That way, once we are on the road, we are not going from place to place trying to find a hotel that will accept pets. Also, because the kids have been stuck in the car all day, ...

... accepted that it’s an ongoing process and life change. If you are one of the rare people that have had New Year’s resolution work out for you, well then bravo! I’m glad for you. Truly. Usually my only ...

... and take care of every feeding myself. I believe my little guy was about two months old when I was starting to itch for a little freedom. My friends continued with their lives, going out and having fun ...

... Nobody but you is ever going to see this unless you choose to share it. Knowing why you are homeschooling will help you to make conscientious choices about curricula and activities. To my mind, a mission ...

... thoughts that run through my head usually stink (“You are never going to get rid of that roll around your belly”, “Your thighs look like an elephant's with those sags at your knees”, “You still look FAT!”) ...

... sure! I’ve thought about just keeping some of the fabric, but truly it’ll just end up in the basement tucked away in a box with all the other fabric I’m not going to do anything with for the next 20 years. ...

... end, pregnancy insomnia is a gift. It slowly prepares your body and mind for the hard months ahead with a newborn. I can't imagine the shock of going from a blissful 8 hour sleeping pattern to an up every ...

... main goals for “going under the knife” in the first place. I remember at a party in June watching other parents out with their kids and being sad because I feared if I fell, I would surely break something. ...

... say you’re pretty committed to the whole ‘mom’ thing. Do you really think that text you are struggling to reply to while going 49 mph (in a 35) is more important than that of your children’s safety, my ...

... a roomful of people, they’re going to be drawn into an impassioned discussion about the importance of education. Fearless. Last year’s winner, Jeremy Hilton, is a Navy veteran. We haven’t ...

... from the fog was how my life was going to change. I was suddenly single. Some couple-friends pulled away. I don’t think they intentionally regarded me as a threat – I certainly wasn’t – but I don’t think ...

... hospital with me. I went through 10 hours of labor, fighting every contraction, getting up and going to the bathroom and communicating with the nurses all by myself. I felt isolated as I was far away from ...

... to mornings like these… She has no regard or concern for it being dark outside & I’m sure that within the next half hour she’s going ask/demand to go for a car trip and plead to go swing at the playground ...

... to expose your children to a "new beau." Have you ever found yourself stressing over when your new beau should meet the kids? You feel the relationship could be going somewhere and you want nothing more ...

Tri Delta Crop for a Cure Our sixth annual "Crop for a Cure" is sure to be a huge success. It's going to be bigger and better than ever before. If you've never attended our Crop, now is the time to check ...

... to the general public, as well as FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION from 5-9pm. This one is going to be incredible- don't miss it! FREE www.famcc.org historic Market Square, 907 Princess Anne St. Fredericksburg, ...

... Concert” as part of ongoing festivities surrounding the group’s tenth anniversary this year. This extraordinary musical event will include fifty harps and feature the young harpists, ages six to eighteen, ...

... about the Civil War's beginnings in the Fredericksburg area. Saturday evening, Dr. Caroline Janney of Purdue University will talk about Virginia going to war in 1861; Chatham's wartime owner, J. Horace ...

Going In-Seine - King George Beat the summer heat at Caledon Natural Area and explore who lives in the Potomac River. Wear shoes that can get wet so that you can help staff drag the net. Call the park ...

... Preregister for the event by going to Quaker Steak and Lube and asking for Krystal Grimes or Gina Beebe at 540-786-4688. For more info please visit: http://www.varides.com/main/2011/05/fathers-day-car-show-61911/ ...

Going In-Seine - King George Get your feet wet and beat the summer heat. The tidal Potomac supports a wide variety of fish and other creatures. Grab a net and help the park staff discover just what is ...

Going In-Seine - King George Caledon sits on the shores of the tidal Potomac. The mix of salt and fresh water provides for a wide variety of aquatic life. Help our interpreter identify the different species ...

... discounted from the regular price of $36 to $20, with $5 going toward the Pentagon Memorial Fund. ...

... 104.5. We are going to pack the mall with tons of games & candy plus it’s ALL FREE! There will be hayrides, a petting zoo, and HUGE bounce houses!! Don't miss out! ...

... will have wonderful carnival games for the kids to enjoy and our DJ's tunes playing so we can celebrate in style. It's going to be a wonderful day. And, it's all in your honor! For more info--including ...

Preschool Palette - F'burg These ongoing classes introduce art and art museums to young children through developmentally appropriate activities and a chance to explore ideas through a variety of materials ...

... the world, and we’re going to start it tonight!” Within ten years, the Girl Scouts organization was indeed worldwide. Stacey Cordery’s biography of Juliette Gordon Low is the first of its kind. An historian ...

... Anna Rescue Squad. Treat your sweetheart to an abundant buffet of chocolate cakes, candies, fudge, truffles, mousse, and fondue. If it's chocolate chances are we are going to have it. Music provided by ...

Preschool Palette - F'burg These ongoing classes introduce art and art museums to young children through developmentally appropriate activities and a chance to explore ideas through a variety of materials ...

Family Spring Fun - Fburg Shake off the winter blues with some fun, springtime activities at the historic George Washington's Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm. There will be ongoing archaeology activities at ...

... is going on now. Entry forms can be found at the King George YMCA. You may also download the form HERE, or register online at www.RaceTimingUnlimited.com ...

... donation of only $24, you will receive a mini-Session and desk-size portrait print with 100% of your donation going to this wonderful charity. 1 smile is fixed for every 10 portraits. Come and smile with ...

... while promoting public awareness and appreciation of its historic legacies primarily by facilitating, sponsoring, and participating in fundraising events relating to the foregoing purposes. For additional ...

... It is going to be located in their parking lot at 2217 Princess Anne St., F'burg 22401 . Various organizations in the community(Lions Club, WIC..etc) will be setting up tables in the parking lot and there ...

Preschool Palette: It's Not a Box! These ongoing classes introduce art and art museums to young children through developmentally appropriate activities and a chance to explore ideas through a variety of ...

Preschool Story Hour @ Art from the Heart - Stafford In honor of Father's Day, we are going to read the story, "Just Like Daddy" and then paint a fish plate. Please call or stop by to make a reservation ...

Preschool Palette: Color Chameleon These ongoing classes introduce art and art museums to young children through developmentally appropriate activities and a chance to explore ideas through a variety ...

... Here are the activities that we anticipate will be going on. Mike Nelms from the Washington Redskins will be signings autographs from 3pm to 5pm for a $10 donation. Bouncy house for kids to play Silent ...

Great American Backyard Camp Out - Lake Anna You don't have to campout to enjoy everything the park has to offer on this exciting day! We have things going on throughout the day for campers and non-campers ...

Preschool Palette: Color Chameleon These ongoing classes introduce art and art museums to young children through developmentally appropriate activities and a chance to explore ideas through a variety ...

... and cooks will be on- hand to share their cultures and traditions. The Folklife Festival offers a variety of daily ongoing activities for families and children, including crafts and food demonstrations, ...

Preschool Palette: Primary Play These ongoing classes introduce art and art museums to young children through developmentally appropriate activities and a chance to explore ideas through a variety of ...

... ALL are welcome! Whether you're at a month or a year of breastfeeding, or are still going strong into toddlerhood; whether you're done nursing and made it a day, a week, a month, or longer; whether you ...

Moms Club of Stafford Carnival Open House MOMS Club of Stafford (East) is hosting an open house, Wednesday September 12th from 10am - 12:00 at Porter Library. We're going to have lots of fun FREE activities ...

... be a $2.00 cover charge with the proceeds going to Second Home. Second Home is a before and after-school care program serving some of the Harrisonburg's most under resourced families. Youth who attend ...

Ladies Night @ Art from the Heart - Stafford We are going to have a fun evening for LADIES ONLY! Join us to paint pottery or work on a glass project. We will be serving light refreshments and soft drinks. ...

Games Galore @ Snow Library The fun and challenge of strategy games, board games and party games. Grades 6-12. Sign-up is ongoing. Repeats every month on the second Tuesday and on the fourth Tuesday ...

... and the Downtown Retail Merchants going store to store for tricks and treats. Start in the 200 block of Hanover St to pick up your trick-or-treat bags and enjoy a moon bounce and music! Safe and spooky ...

... Location: Tea with Santa is going back to its original location at the Hilton Garden Inn (formerly Miller&Rhoads) at 501 E. Broad St. Richmond Cost: Tickets are $35 for members, and $39 for non-members, ...

... going through Sunday the 27th at the Fredericksburg Expo Center - Exit 130 B off 95. Check out the new products before you head to the water. Parking is always FREE at the Expo. Tickets for the Show are ...

The Big Game @ Quaker Steak - F'burg Wings and Football is a perfect combination and Quaker Steak & Lube is your hook up! Whether you are watching the game at home or going out to watch it, The Lube is ...

... their keepsakes. These sessions are an opportunity for parents and children to meet other families who are going through a time of grief and speak openly about the life of their lost loved one. Family ...

... be on hand showcasing the newest RV's, Motorhomes, Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, and Pop Ups during the 4 day show with unbelievable Manufacturer discounts. Going to the RV Show gives you a unique opportunity ...

Preschool Palette These ongoing classes introduce art and art museums to young children through developmentally appropriate activities and a chance to explore ideas through a variety of materials and techniques. ...