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Christina Parker became a grandma, long before her time, at the age of 40 and now has two toddler-age grandbabies who she loves to spoil. They live with her, so she gets to play a significant role in their ...

... (sometimes!). BUT, I love the invaluable (read crazy but good) moments with my children. One thing I miss about work is having a creative outlet. Decorating cakes and cookies gives me that focus for my ...

Sue Birdseye is the proud mama of 5 kids from ages 16 down to 3 - one in every stage of development! She is walking the unexpected road of single mom with a lot of love, a touch of humor and a serious ...

... feet, having two lovely girls a mere 13 months apart. She decided the parenting stories, laughs and tears were too good to keep to herself and began writing about them in the same way she experiences ...

... housewife married to a quirky American with a whole new perspective on the Good Life. Life is still good - just for different reasons. I love all things funny, chocolate and wine! ~ Diane Quinton ...

Meet Brenda: I am a rookie housewife and first-time mom to a fearless toddler named Archer. We share our cozy condo with my lovely husband, a 115 pound moose-dog named Nala, an unfortunately named cat ...

... later. Thou Shall Get a Sitter Once in a While. Enough said. Find more from Shannon Enos at Must Love Babies ...

... my knowledge of those great decades. One of my favorite places to show her my love for 70s and 80s music is the grocery store. There is nothing like hearing a Musak version of an ABBA song to make me ...

... over heels with a tiny little boy who hadn't even been born yet! Now I'm a grandma to two beautiful toddlers, a three-year-old boy and a two-year-old girl. They are the loves of my life. There is such ...

... Dan? Maybe take a stroll in the park, study the stars, a midnight dip in the Rappahannock?" Forward four hours and picture a broom cupboard with me in it. You read correctly. One thing I love about Americans; ...

... sugar-free beverage! I have recommended fruit water to many of my patients and their families and have been able to convert them into water lovers. There are so many great combinations of fruit water that ...

... I love the fact that in this field there is no typical day. You aren't locked behind a desk from 9-5pm, instead you are always meeting new people and quirkiness is a welcomed part of the job! Not only ...

... mother. You may think it sounds ridiculous but my reality was quite lovely and my envisioned future with a growing family even more so. A couple of years into wedded bliss and I was ready for kids. Then ...

... list that I made while I was still pregnant. Here are more stuff-free options: While an offer to clean a new mom’s house or baby-sit may sound like a good idea (I know I’d love it!), many new mamas ...

... Aug 23 The Green Boys, Country Aug 30 The Believers, Bluegrass Sept 6 Love Canon, Bluegrass 80s Sept 13 M-Law & the Modern Prophets of Jazz, Jazz/R&B ...

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, ...

... (that reminds me of a Seinfeld episode, I digress...), cutouts, fancy buttons, or bell sleeves. Just stick to the classic. I love it casual with worn-in denim capris, and dressy underneath a simple sheath ...

I have a list of reasons why I love the month of May. A few of the reasons are the warmer weather, blooming flowers, mother's day and celebrating my wedding anniversary. I now have one more reason ...

... you'd offer me help you are ill equipped to give. For those of you that are living this kind of life you can nod and know that you are not alone and that others are dealing with this too. Misery loves ...

... hard sometimes to see the forest for the trees. Generally I am able to realize that these fears on my part are foolish. The important thing is all three sets of grandparents show love and affection towards ...

... Head Island Conservancy protect the island's eco-system. HISTORIC SITES AND TOURS History buffs will love the stories and legends of Bald Head Island. Involved in both the Revolutionary and ...

... Celebrate his childhood and be a kid again. Build a fort, wrestle and get dirty. Give High Fives. Don't be afraid to show him you care. Say I love you and praise him often. Open the lines of communication. ...

... love affair with D-lister Dean McDermott. The duo quickly divorced their respective spouses, got married, and started a family morphing along the way into a "normal-by-showbiz-standards" family. Now ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... sacrificing my love of all things caffeine and having the worst heartburn in the history of heartburn history?! Joking aside, as an older expectant mother I read and re-read the pros and cons of having ...

Marine spouse, writer shares tips on 'How Do Children Spell Love' By Ameesha Felton | Marine Corps Base Quantico | April 11, 2013 Marine Corps Base Quantico -- In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, ...

... she does not have a lot of time to herself, she loves taking care of me! ...

Don’t you love books? Don’t you love them even more when they’re FREE??? Yeah … me too! For a limited time (April 17-19, 2013) you can download my first children’s ebook—Tia & Toby: ...

... comfortable driving him anywhere. Then he asked me to buy him some food and gloves. I thought about what to say. I knew he would have a hard time understanding: I don't have any money. My family is struggling ...

... me while I adjust to being a new parent. I'm not terribly good at asking for help or knowing what to say when the offers to help come in. Here are a list of items that I would love to receive or receive ...

... For more information on healthy relationships and teen dating violence click on the links below. Breakthecycle.org (provides information for parents and teens) LoveisRespect.org (Teens ...

... able to hang. I was wrong ... very wrong. They both loved the water hike (although Ryan did prove that we share the same genes: He fell in the stream). They learned about fly fishing and birds of prey. ...

... room with no expense spared. Once revealed, she then has to create smart, high-value replacements that mirror the high-end pieces she chose initially. "I love doing makeovers, but the best part is the ...

Learning to Love Trees For the seventh consecutive year, Dominion's Project Plant It! continues to blossom with new ways to engage elementary students in learning about trees and the environment. Along ...

... Appreciating what you have, beginning with life itself, lends to positive attitudes. Imagine each morning hearing, "Mom is so happy to see you this morning. I love waking up to your face!" What a great ...

... and green; lovely with promise. The early-season crops of peas and potatoes are flourishing and the baby lettuces that I recently transplanted are settling in. The daffodils have faded, but the tulips ...

... emphasizes that the blessings of having an autistic child are tenfold. "When he loves you, he loves you," she says. "There is no faking, no questioning." Stephanie Foster lives in Stafford with her children. ...

... dance and direct a performing group. Number of Students: 24 Age Range: Teens through seniors Fun Fact: I love that we often have moms and their teenage daughter in class together. There's a mom/daughter ...

... nearly fifteen years ago. It was a four-bedroom Cape Cod with a fenced backyard we knew our dogs would love. I found the dormer windows with the little closets on either side appealing. A couple had begun ...

... they have shown her understanding, compassion, and love. I believe it is the connection with these wonderful ladies that has brought Julia this measure of peace. And when I realized what had occurred, ...

... wrong, Daddy loves you," which I hope counterbalanced my occasionally sharp "get your hands away from that!" moments. By the time the shower was finished, it had been about 40 minutes from the fateful ...

... Tell them where you went and what you did. The time you flipped your canoe over and got sopping wet in the lake shouldn't be a secret. Kids love to hear about parents' camp adventures. 6. Stay connected. ...

... of underpants and his phone. What are your must haves for the hospital bag? What would you leave out? I love hearing how other people pack! *photo cred. ...

... this debilitating disease. Taking part in this walk is a great way to exercise, give back to our community and support an amazing friend! Do you have a cause close to your heart? Do you love helping ...

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 ...

... twins and they are Irish, so that’s good enough for me. Double the pleasure, double the fun! I love my Irish Twins! Beannachtam na Feile Padraig! You can read more from Shannon at her blog, ...

... I love to pretend that family is coming to visit (and will be spending the night). This is motivation to organize a specific space - not just throw it into the never-ending, piled high guest bedroom! ...

... back over my own 7 years of homeschooling and can't remember too many years that went as they were supposed to. Babies were born, loved ones fell ill, complications arose and we didn't accomplish as much ...

... Mama never puts THAT color soap in my bath! Mama doesn’t make me clear my place! Mama lets me pick my own clothes! Mama loves it when I jump off the roof with a Wal-Mart bag for ...

... reconstitute to 10 gallons as you use it. It may not smell like your beloved name brand detergent, but by adding essential oil that can be ordered online, you can create any fragrance you like. ...

Yesterday I was at a local bookstore looking for a book about love languages when I happened to glance to my left and there was MY BOOK!! On a real shelf!! In a real bookstore!! I can't believe how exciting ...

... 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 ...

... stroll with the family, painting and scrapbooking are all things you will have time for again when you have a clean home. You might even discover some brand new things you'd love to try. 10. Your creative ...

... Give a little help. Make a game of it -- we're robots programmed to put everything in its proper place." "Vacuums don't clean houses. People clean houses." ~ Everybody Loves Raymond Organize. It is ...

... You don't have to know the second theory of thermodynamics in physics to serve. You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love." Children learn by example - How are you teaching your ...

... million authentic architectural restoration, Montpelier embarked on a search to locate the furnishings that filled James and Dolley Madison's beloved Virginia home. Most recently, researchers have installed ...

... dirty and wear appropriate clothing. Sunscreen, hats, long pants, and closed toed shoes are recommended. Gloves and tools will be provided. Volunteers MUST REGISTER. Please register online or call (540) ...

... and president. "Dr. King's message of love and equality speaks directly to our mission." The format will be much the same as last year's event, and this year will include special remarks from community ...

It's a Wonderful Life Based on Frank Capra's beloved and timeless movie It's a Wonderful Life, this joyful musical adaptation closely follows the original story of George Bailey and his wonderful life ...

... cover of National Geographic in January 2010 and was developed right here in Fredericksburg. The students will experiment with manipulating the arm themselves via a virtual reality glove. They will study ...

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 ...

... welcome and will love this music! For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, 308 Hanover Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. ...

... Jane Tavernier and Kathryn Ahearn, voice instructors at the university, the performance features operatic scenes from “Carmen” by Bizet, “Turandot” by Puccini, “Magic Flute” by Mozart and “Elizir of Love” ...

... provide a special place to display photos of loved ones serving in the military. The first 100 people who bring a photo will receive a special gift! Where: Spotsylvania Towne Centre http://salemfields.com/Spring ...

Seussical the Musical-Fredericksburg Stafford High School Fine Arts Department presents SEUSSICAL, the beloved musical, which features over a dozen stories by Dr. Seuss in a witty, whimsical and wondrous ...

Father's Day Crafts Dad's favorite Father's Day gifts are always the ones made from love. We will have all supplies. For ages 3-11. An adult must remain with child. Registration deadline is June 7. ...

... from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the hospital lobby. There will be many vendors offering products and services that women love, such as jewelry, cosmetics, gifts, kitchenware, and so much more! Hear Dr. Jules ...

... battle or through someone they love. Every day, the American Cancer Society is helping us stay well by preventing cancer or finding it at its earliest, most treatable stages. They assist families in finding ...

... Sheryl Matthys' book Leashes and Lovers and a Sunday morning breakfast buffet and presentation by Sheryl Matthys. Don't delay as these tickets will sell out fast and seating for both Victoria's and Sheryl's ...

... is comprised of professional musicians across the country who desire to use the instruments they love to lead others in praise and worship. This year the group is introducing their fourteenth recording ...

RunStock Race - Quantico The beloved late summer music extravaganza known as RunStock returns to the MCM Event Series on August 20. Featuring just over three miles of peace and music, RunStock hosts multiple ...

"Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical" Adapted from Mo Willems' Caldecott Honor-winning children's book, this delightful tale is about a toddler, her father and her beloved stuffed animal on their first ...

Peter Yarrow in Concert - Manassas Folk music icon Peter Yarrow, of the legendary group Peter, Paul & Mary, performs a children's concert featuring heartwarming renditions of beloved songs ...

... Brady make up the trio. Join them for a high energy, awesome event filled with a life-changing message. The event is free; a love offering taken. For more info, call 540-898-0757. www.spotswood.org ...

... The essential message of God's love and joy for all of His children is presented in a simplified, meaningful way with picture schedules and graphics to support written words. This service brings together ...

Photography in the Park - Triangle Love taking pictures of nature? Walk with our photography expert to learn how to get that perfect photo. Bring camera, water and good hiking shoes (easy hike). Meet ...

Downtown Dog Fair and Parade - Fredericksburg The festivities begin in the morning with the lively, fun filled benefit Masquerade Dog Parade that will feature hundreds of dog lovers with their best ...

Chamber Music Concert - Frederiksburg Washington's Camerata inaugurates the 3rd Annual St. George's Chamber Music Series with a lovely afternoon of early music for flutes and harpsichord. The performance ...

... gloves. Bottled water will be provided. For more info or to register please contact the Caledon Natural Area Office at 540-663-3861. Children Allowed: Yes Telephone: (540) 663-3861 Web Site: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/cal.shtml ...

... their loved ones and their cause. For more information call 540-373-3362 or visit http://www.preservationvirginia.org/OurLivingLegacies/ $ 1020 Caroline Street Fredericksburg ...

... times. Kids of all ages will love meeting the amazing menagerie of mascots at the Healthy Kids Fun Run. Miles and Molly welcome Sammy the Sea Otter from Navy Federal, Lift Off from Sodexo, the Geico ...

Rikki's Refuge Fall Furr Festival - Orange Take tours of the Refuge and meet Rikki's beloved critters! Enjoy games & prizes, craft table, face painting, temporary hair dying, bake sale, and meet the ...

Pet Picture w/ Santa - Spotsy Santa loves animals! Bring your fuzzy friends to have their picture taken with Santa! Please use the main entrance near Dick’s Sporting Goods, all pets must be on ...

2011 Walk Now for Autism Walk with us on the National Mall this October as we celebrate our loved ones, raise money for research, and take time to listen! Join Autism Speaks as we walk to change the ...

... Blvd/Fredericksburg. The concert is free (Love Offering). The children’s choir, comprised of orphaned/disadvantaged children, this year come from Uganda, Nepal, and the Philippines. Spotswood ...

Jabberwocky Author Event: Tom Angleburger - F'burg Kids love Origami Yoda and Darth Paper! Tom Angleburger, the book's author, will be at Jabberwocky this Sunday. For more details, check out their ...

"A Year With Frog & Toad" - Richmond Richmond's Theatre IV presents a musical play about the beloved preschool book characters from the "Frog and Toad" series. The stories are easy for young readers ...

Zoo Lights - D.C. See the National Zoo in a whole new light! As a holiday gift to the city, ZooLights is free! Create memories with loved ones while enjoying thousands of environmentally-friendly ...

Holidays Around the World - Stafford Come join Cody & BJ for a multicultural, musical holiday celebration! Let's spread the spirit of peace and love, no matter what holiday you celebrate. This is an interactive ...

... all of the acts, scenes, props, sets, costumes, and dances everyone loves. Showtimes: Saturday, December 17 @ 2:00pm & 7:30pm and Sunday, December 18 @ 2:00pm. Doors open 45 minutes prior to the start ...

Walk for Wildlife - F'burg Everyone is welcome to come out and join Hartwood Animal Hospital as they share their love for wildlife and try to raise money for our local area non-profit rehabilitatorsfor ...

For Goodness Snakes - F'burg Slither on over to Motts Run Nature Center in F'burg to learn all about snakes. We'll meet and touch a real snake, "Pocket", the lovely snake ambassador. We'll read a story, ...

Fun w/ Fossils - F'burg Dino lovers--head on over to Alum Springs Park to see some multi-million year old fossils, including mako shark teeth, whale bones, and ancient artifacts. We'll also make a fossil ...

Tot Valentine Party - Stafford Join Stafford Parks & Recreation to celebrate this special day for the ones you love. Your child will make crafts, sing songs, and play games. Ages 2-5. RSVP by Feb. 7th. ...

Puppy Love Bowling Fundraiser - F'burg Spotsy Dog Part Presents a Puppy Love Bowling Fundraiser @ Liberty Lanes of Fredericksburg. Only a $15 cash donation per person and you get 3 hours of unlimited ...

Disney Skate: Saturday Mornings - Stafford Disney Skate is the session for kids and kids at heart who LOVE Disney Music! All ages and all experience levels are welcome. Spend the morning skating with your ...

... creating a private work of art of national significance. A lovely Mother's Day tour for the benefit of Preservation Virginia and the Boys & Girls Club of Orange. Price:$20 in advance/$30 gate Where: ...

Tea House Valentine's Brunches - Richmond Treat your loved one to a Valentine's dinner in the Tea House at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens! While you are here, stroll through the warm and cozy Conservatory ...

Family Day - National Capital Model Railroaders - Triangle Come out to the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and see the awesome model trains on display by the National Capital Modelers. Kids will love ...