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Moms of the world...we're in the kitchen all the time so why not make it fun...RIGHT?! After working in the field of higher education for over a decade, I decided to stay home. Being here is wonderful ...

As an Organizing Consultant and Coach, mom and grandmom, Linda has found answers to the struggles that "moms" deal with every day. Whether you are a stay-at-home mom or work outside the home, you are ...

Home is where the Air Force sends us. For the next two years (more, if we're lucky), that's Gainesville, Va. My husband and I met and married in Washington, DC, almost eight years ago, so this ...

Sara is mother and teacher to her 6 busy blessings. To get through each day, she relies on her sense of humor and the grace of God. Sara offers a behind the scenes peek into the life of one homeschooling ...

When we got home yesterday from school and therapy I was starving and dove into cooking dinner in a frantic rush to get it done before my daughter started demanding things. I was pleasantly ...

... Contact information for the local coordinator is below. She will answer all your questions and walk you through the process! Open your heart and your home and make memories to last a lifetime! Shannon ...

... I almost immediately started looking for items to make our house a welcoming second home. There is no way to express how wonderful it makes a grandparent feel to have a home that makes your grandkids want ...

... water, strangers, germs, dirt, dogs, travel, money woes, taking risks, being different or speaking up. Thou Shall Get Off One’s Buttocks. Let it be known that only you like to sit at home and relax. ...

... good possibility that you won't ever find the time to read the article. Develop a filing system for your home that is simple and easy. File your information at least once a week. Have a system ...

... throughout the concert, but Kate and I were dancing in the seats. I am pleased to also be introducing her to great TV shows. Just last night I came home and she proudly announced "I am watching The Brady ...

My grandma's house was Heaven on Earth for me. My earliest childhood memories of visiting with her were nothing less than magical – her home was as fascinating to me as Walt Disney World! Even as I grew ...

The Home Educators Association of Virginia convention, that is. The HEAV convention is happening June 6-8. There are incredible keynote speakers, programs for the kids, cartooning camp, a graduation ceremony, ...

... National Memorial Day Concert. May 26. 8pm. The multi award-winning event will air live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, before a concert audience of hundreds of thousands, millions more at home, ...

... 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 ...

... manage the day-to-day craziness at home with two little ones...no way, not possible. Next post, how I finally turned things around and managed to fit baking into my not-so-perfect (but still pretty darn ...

... Well, maybe a full night’s sleep, a cupcake, a day of watching HGTV in bed, or a sweet homemade gift from my boys. Maybe that. The truth is, I’d have to find a place for new stuff, and eventually clean ...

... of open jobs comes out this month. Are we in for a new adventure? Or do we get to exhale, relax and enjoy our "forever" home? Only time will tell. ...

... cries for help?" the answer is April. Begins with April Fools' Day and ends with May Day. Perhaps whomever assigned April to be Autism Awareness month had a dark but fitting sense of humor? ...

... hair and makeup, talk to the girls and shoot the show. Then I stuff my face with chocolate croissants and go home. Are you close with your fellow cast members? I'm close with everyone. It happens to ...

... home rentals managed by rental management companies or private owners. 7. Full bars are available at both clubs but beer and wine are the only alcohol sold for take out on the island. If you prefer mixed ...

Looking forward to having the kiddos home for the summer? Perhaps you have a fun summer vacation planned or have the kids enrolled in a week of summer camp. But what about the other dog days of summer? ...

... You can save tons of money and avoid dozens of harsh chemicals — that you can barely pronounce — by making your own body scrub, body wash and even lip scrub at home. For a body or lip scrub, you need ...

... or pin hopes and dreams on its outcome. If your prom-aged one stays home, support them and remind that there are more important evenings in their future. Elaine Stone, mother of three, lives in Spotsylvania. ...

... is seeing his joyful little face happy to see mama when I come home! Mercie DiGangi As I was listening to my son pack his room to leave for boot camp, I remember him being 4 years old, taking him for ...

... you just how easy it is to save money by doing it yourself. The cost for the class is $15 and this will cover the supplies. Please bring containers to take home your samples. Depending on what you would ...

... this event had occurred, it would have been horribly tragic and senseless and horrific, but something about it being in his hometown and a place I loved and still miss, a place where we have so much history ...

... to stay awake long enough to find one? I didn't. Get the test that is. Once home I shared my suspicion with Dan. A few days procrastinating followed, don't ask me what that was about. We headed to the ...

... your explanations developmentally appropriate. • Early elementary school children need brief, simple information that should be balanced with reassurances that their school and homes are safe and that ...

... prior to it so I got a hotel room for the night before. As we were parking a homeless woman stumbled up close to us with her arms outstretched, hands open, and her eyes watering with unshed tears. She ...

... her design expertise with thousands of attendees during the Fredericksburg Home and Garden Show held at the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center. "It's been fun. I used to live around here. My ...

... 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 ...

... of supportive services, including — for the most overburdened families — a free-of-charge home visitor who assists the family before the child is born until the child enters school. The program has been ...

... to remodel the house, but there was a lot of work left to do, which meant this large home was well within our budget. We hoped to put a little sweat equity of our own into the house and sell it at a profit ...

... 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, ...

... The kids will be gone, but not forgotten. Find fun postcards, print pictures of family pets and collect care-package items to send. Getting mail from home makes kids feel special. Resist the urge to check ...

... husbands and how much they appreciated being able to have extra coupons available to purchase their groceries. It meant so much just knowing that they came from "home". Will our military member families ...

... pad to help w contractions. A gift for Archer from Maddox. A coming home outfit for the new baby. Change for the vending machine and granola bars for J to munch on. J will bring a change ...

... at home to "party" too ;) ...

Well my little one, Mr. Ejay will turn three years old in two months. It seems like yesterday that we brought him home from the hospital; this little, helpless bundle of love that changed my ...

... before the festivities began. Fortunately, my friends at school saw me at parent pick up and offered to sell pizza for me and sent me home. Later that evening I drove to the hospital. Thank goodness for ...

... ability to reach our goals and dreams. Sitting around and waiting for something, anything to happen results in just that...nothing happening. What are you motivated to do for your home that ...

When we say homeschooling is a journey, we don't mean it's a quick trip to the grocery store. It's more like an epic transcontinental adventure. Okay, sometimes a trip to the grocery store feels more epic ...

... Location: Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont; 224 Washington St., Falmouth. 540-654-1851. 1st Annual Dog Easter Egg Hunt. March 23. 1:30pm - 2:45pm. The Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation Department ...

... back up after she fell, and how much more confident she looked when she tried again. The tears didn't stop. I asked her if she would like to go home - she said she would, and we did. Some parents may ...

... about Blessings in a Backpack, please visit http://www.blessingsinabackpack.org/Home.aspx ...

... the first of three on DIY products, we’ll show you how to make laundry detergent. I have been using homemade soap for close to two years and estimate that I have saved hundreds of dollars. The process ...

... while home alone. I also tried nursing mostly on the side that wasn't cracked. Finally, I just went back to Target, walked directly to the cream I'd seen before and immediately bought it. If you've ever ...

... all avenues I was subconsciously limiting myself. A couple of my fellow stay at home friends, ladies that also have kids with issues, have recently taken on the challenge of acquiring a degree and reentering ...

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 ...

... the first ever MSOY Summit sponsored by Homewood Suites by Hilton. An overall winner will be announced at the awards luncheon, May 9th, in Washington, District of Columbia. Whatever the outcome, we are ...

By Christina Katz I have no idea why I was so stubborn about asking for help in the first place. But now, for a modest monthly investment, here I sit in a sparkling clean home thanks to the focused and ...

Elaine Stone Something is realized in preparation for the first child: they come with lots of stuff! Reality strikes at the baby shower as lots of new stuff overtakes a formerly peaceful two-person home. ...

... 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. ...

... of tours will be conducted on April 24, May 22, July 3 and October 9 beginning at 11:30. Participants on this walking tour, titled This Ol’ Town: The History of Our Homes, will walk through one of the ...

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

Free How-to-Begin-Homeschooling Workshops Are you curious about home education? Learn more at four FREE workshops sponsored by the Home Educators Association of Virginia. Greater Richmond Convention Center ...

... stay-at-home mothers. The chapter offers playgroups for children and special programs for mothers, including book club, sewing club, coffee talk, and lecture series. The members also perform service projects ...

... Madison's Montpelier will host "A Christmas Evening at James Madison's Montpelier," a celebration of 19th-and 20th-century Christmas traditions at the home of the Father of the Constitution. The events ...

TOOL Homeschool Group A Back To School Event to kick off the 2010-11 school year. Nature Days sign-up and more. Don't miss it! Debbie Herman, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.toolhomeschool.org Salem ...

... Arrangements, Fashion Jewelry, Gourmet Candy, Homemade Fudge, Doll Fashion, Soy Candles, Tags & Bags, Magnetic Jewelry, Scarves, Scented Potpourri & Scented Items, & Much More! Whether you are looking ...

... pruning techniques and the tools of the trade. An outdoor demonstration will follow. Sponsored by Roxbury Farm & Garden Center. FREE Gari Melchers Home and Studio Fredericksburg, VA 22405 ...

Fredericksburg Home and Garden Show Never has Fredericksburg had such a diverse impressive Home and Garden Show. Ideas. Advice. Solutions. With hundreds of displays and dozens of ways to learn, you can ...

Fredericksburg RV & Camping Expo The RVs are coming and there will be over 100 different models in the building. From motorhomes, travel trailers, 5th wheels, pop ups, truck trailers and fun movers. . ...

... the artistic and environmental communities to raise awareness about water issues in urban settings and ways to conserve water in your home. Come build rain barrels and see how they can be both pieces of ...

... is currently in the midst of a three-year archaeological dig to reveal three distinct slave quarters: homes of the slaves of who worked in the house, in the stables area, and in the field. Visitors will ...

Constitution Run at Montpelier Test your running skills on one of the four challenging race courses at the home of the Father of the Constitution. Runners of all ages and skill levels will dash to victory ...

... soils to unearth evidence for the homes and work areas for the domestic slaves. For more information, visit montpelier.org/archaeologyprograms, call (540) 672-2728 x160, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . ...

Freedman's Farm and Confederate Camp Site Walking Tour at Montpelier Tour the Gilmore Farm, home of George Gilmore, born a slave at Montpelier and emancipated at the end of the Civil War. A walking tour ...

... rebuild the huts once occupied by McGowan's troops. Also, tour the Gilmore Farm, home of George Gilmore, born a slave at Montpelier and emancipated after the Civil War. www.montpelier.org ...

Enslaved Community Tour at Montpelier In addition to three generations of Madisons, Montpelier was also home to a community of enslaved families. Like his father before him, James Madison owned about 100 ...

Foster Parenting Info Session Thousands of at-risk youth and teens in Virginia need homes. UMFS will hold a free, no obligation information session for people interested in foster parenting. UMFS staff ...

... family who built their original home from the abandoned soldiers' huts. The Gilmore Farm is the post-Civil War home of freedman George Gilmore, his wife Polly, and their five children. George Gilmore, ...

... visual strategies, learning styles, homework tips and games to encourage focusing! Brock Road Elementary Refreshments will be served! Childcare will be provided! Phone: 540.582.7583 option 5 Fax: 540.582.8828 ...

... visual strategies, learning styles, homework tips and games to encourage focusing! Wilderness Elementary Refreshments will be served! Phone: 540.582.7583 option 5 Fax: 540.582.8828 www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us ...

President's Day at the Mary Washington House Visit the home of George Washington's mother, Mary. Enjoy a guided tour with a costumed hostess, and visit the gardens Mary enjoyed so much. Email: mwhouse@preservationvirginia ...

... Sponsored jointly by BSA, People for the Rights of Individuals of Sexual Minorities (PRISM), and Fredericksburg's Home of Miracles and Embraces (H.O.M.E). ...

... stay-at-home mothers. The chapter offers playgroups for children and special programs for mothers, including book club, sewing club, coffee talk, and lecture series. The members also perform service projects ...

Sibling Classes For children ages 2 through 9 Through a variety of activities, including a big brother/big sister craft to take home, your child will learn about the changes a new baby can bring into the ...

Preschool Palette Preschool Palette @ Gari Melcher's Home and Studio is a new early childhood program especially for children ages 3-5. The workshop introduces art and art museums to young children through ...

40th Annual Candlelight Tour Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, for information call 371-4504, tickets not sold at the homes. They may be purchased at the Fredericksburg Visitor's Center ...

Holiday Crafts Gather around the craft table to make several holiday crafts with Stafford Parks & Rec. Create a wide variety of Christmas crafts suitable to decorate your home. Be sure to wear a craft ...

Volunteer Families info session Please join us for an information session to learn more about opening your heart and home to provide short-term respite/shelter care to children in need. www.volunteerfamilies.org, ...

... and Ahrens, and the Menken/Ahrens score filled with beautiful melodies and emotional lyrics. In fact, their song "A Place Called Home" has become a holiday standard. Performances each Friday at 7 pm, Saturday ...

Historic Tour of Homes on South East Street Contact: Bob & Benda Lehmann at 540-825-2612 or Rich & Jacki Kaiser at 540-825-0438 Web Site: www.homestour.org Tickets: $15 in advance - $20 the day of Downtown ...

TOOL Homeschool Support Group Join us for a festive mom's night out! We will be sharing our favorite holiday foods, crafts, decorations, and family traditions. If you would like to share something (this ...

... of the newborn, your recovery and the first week at home. Note: If you know you are having a C-section, you may wish to attend only the second session of this class. All classes end with a tour of Women's ...

... the science of disposable diapers, be introduced to basic bench chemistry, make bouncy balls, and make their own crystal gardens to take home. The day will begin with a brief introduction to chemistry ...

... the principles the engineers used to create electric motors that move the arm and each will make her own electric motor to take home. They will meet women engineers from Dahlgren Naval Base and learn ...

This Ol' Town: The History of our Homes Join the Museum and Hallowed Ground tours for a special walking tour that will take you through one of the most prominent residential areas of Fredericksburg's historic ...

Earthmates Workshop This exciting new program is designed to allow participants to explore Nature at George Washington's Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm. This is the place where Washington developed his love ...

Fall Fest at Historic Aquia Church Don't miss the opportunity to see this beautiful historic church, completed in 1757. Join the community for the annual Fall Fest, including homemade crafts, homemade ...