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Summer is right around the corner and everyone wants to look their absolute best! Many of us want to look great in our bathing suit and shorts but don't know where to start. Instead of doing 200 sit ups ...

... you can try, and summer is a great time to get started, with so many of our favorite fruits in season. You can purchase a fancy water infuser pitcher, but I use a simple glass pitcher. The top has a small ...

... summer on the plantation. Visitors may take evening tours of the Mansion, relax and enjoy wine and desserts available for purchase on the lawn overlooking the Potomac River. Delight in 18th-century music, ...

... Parks & Recreation and the Fredericksburg Photography Club. Whew! Talk about summer fun overload! And that's just the beginning! There is much more that Parks & Recreation has to offer you. Make ...

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 ...

... spring, summer, fall and winter. Almost everyone I know is part of the summer rotation. We are fall movers. Fall moves aren't great. Since most of our friends are in the summer move we're usually the ...

... they came for a visit. This summer we will visit them. They live in a nice suburban neighborhood in New Jersey, near the beach and apple orchards and a ton of other cool stuff. I also have lots of other ...

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 ...

... summer. HOW TO GET THERE Bald Head Island Transportation, Inc. Ferry departs from Deep Point Marina in Southport, NC. Southport is 30 miles south of Wilmington and 60 miles north of Myrtle Beach, S.C. ...

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? ...

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 ...

April 13, 2013 Contact: Kathryn Willis This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 540-903-3186 From Whimsy to Wonder to Wow: Arts for Kids Abound this Summer Dance, Music, Painting, Drawing, Theatre, Crafts—no ...

... and save money while preparing healthy recipes. In May, we are offering our "Cooking Adventure" for kids ages 7-12 to learn seasonal, plant-based cooking. Look for our summer camps, which will be announced ...

... to have it work wonderfully...on only half the garden. But wait, it gets better! My biggest effort last summer was sweet corn. I bought 20-plus plants at Roxbury. I carefully planted, fertilized and ...

... other pool in Stafford County!!!! -Stacey H. The Y water park is where we spend our summers every year and we wouldn't have it any other way. The park is clean and the staff is friendly and my kids ...

... Some camps have a clear academic focus while others are just about having fun, so make sure the camp's emphasis matches your child's needs. If the school year was easy for your child, use summer as a time ...

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 ...

... 7-12 to learn seasonal, plant-based cooking. Look for our summer camps, which will be announced soon too! We are looking for volunteers. Dieticians and mental health providers are needed to help us launch ...

... of the summer. As a breastfeeding mom, we're required to do math every day. How many ounces for each feeding, how long in between feedings, how much milk is stored in the freezer, how long until the ...

... my mom joined the Air Force and we moved away from dad, and things were a bit different. I spent summers and Christmases with dad, the rest of the time with mom. I have been applying many of the lessons ...

... by the mailbox?" Ten years into this parenting gig, my husband and I have shepherded Laura and Joe through seven soccer seasons, two summer swim team sessions, three years of gymnastics, lots of tennis ...

... Family Program since 2011. The Fresh Air Fund is an independent, not-for-profit agency that has provided free summer vacations to more than 1.7 million New York City children from low-income communities ...

... has to do with the time of year the rosin was drawn from the tree. Rosin drawn during the summer and fall will be darker and softer than the rosin drawn in winter and spring. After being drawn from the ...

... days seem much shorter, somehow, in the spring and summer time! The preceding only touches on the wide variety of things actually available for you and your under-2. While much of the real ...

... severe sadness or depression during the wintertime, while becoming more energetic and happier during summer. The Basics of SAD Many people attribute that sadness to their feelings about the weather, ...

... School starting in May from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM each week day. Stafford School March 18th - Temporary evening custodial position from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM each week day. Summer custodial/maintenance positions ...

... where my life changed dramatically overnight -- twice. Ironically, on the unofficial starts of summer and fall (Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends) In May, we welcomed our new baby Hayden. He came out ...

... Yes, that is the king of the fairies from A Midsummer Night's Dream. I think he can handle it. Obie has had a few accidents, but he has learned he has to go to the door and he is starting to make ...

... 5000 list (#28 in Education), Best Facility in the United States Swim School Association, Best Swimming Pool, Best Place to Go Swimming, Best Summer Camp and recognition by the National Association of ...

... his birth parents. "We have always explained to him that we are his parents on earth. And we know his parents are looking down on us, and we just hope they are as proud of their son as we are." Summer ...

... dates to early in the summer when our washer died and we had to replace both it and the perfectly good dryer in order to get a new set that could stack in our teeny-tiny laundry room. One of these days ...

... a marathon this summer and as I write this I am three days out from completing it. When I set this goal it felt like I had plenty of time to train smart and be ready. Now I would give a nickel for an extra ...

... in between in this great city of ours, my poor blog sometimes gets neglected. That being said, Parks & Rec had a ton of great events that rounded out the summer and a lot of great events in store ...

... to school. (Which is why we chose our pre-school carefully). The thought was to save time, gas and money by having him drop her off at school on his way to work. And, during the summer, this works perfectly. ...

Ready, Set, GO! That's how I feel every year at this time. School starts. The long list of to-do's I racked up over the summer looks like something I should tackle. Topping it all off, the faint sound ...

... early summer, grasses often cause symptoms. Late summer and fall hay fever is caused by weeds. Molds are tiny fungi related to mushrooms, though lacking stems, roots or leaves. Their spores float through ...

... a kid. Most little girls dread Fall. It means summer vacation is over! Not me. I was always in love with the rich sounds and smells of the season; Falling leaves, cozy sweaters, hot drinks, crispy air, ...

The summer has come and gone and it is amazing to me how quickly time is passing! Chatterbox has had a month off, but just like the students who are now back in school, we are ready to be in full swing ...

... get a great workout using body resistance exercises while feeling like a kid again. School is back in session which means a much more hectic schedule compared to the lazy days of summer. As moms we know ...

We're back to school already – luckily made it through plenty of books so we've got a jam-packed Summer Reading Log to turn it. Unfortunately, I'm noticing some questionable literary choices on it. Chancy ...

... Schiller, University of Wisconsin I was involved in team sports in high school. I had sports all year long, including summer leagues. When I went to a large university, I hung up my basketball, ...

... parent and child. This bond is the ultimate; laying the foundation for all that follow. Here is the scenario: My daughter teaches tennis camps. All summer she invests in young lives encouraging their ...

By Mary Becelia By the time you read this, summer vacation will be receding into the background and the scents, sounds and sensations associated with time off and vacation will be fading into memory. ...

The pictures in this post are from our Father's Day camping trip to Cave Mountain Lake and Natural Bridge. The pictures make me think of summer. When I was a child, summer vacation lingered ...

Summer is half gone but there is still time to celebrate the warm days ahead Nautical style. If you have a Summer birthday or a baby shower to plan, consider throwing a Sailboat themed bash. With vibrant ...

By Kerry L. Pinto My kids think they're pulling a fast one on me this summer in the fact that they generally don't go to bed until the sun sets. But secretly, I like them staying up so I can partake ...

Back to Life, Back to Reality By Chris Jones It's that time of year again. Summer is in full swing and back-to-school time is nipping on its heels. It's a new adjustment for some and ...

... got a handle on summer! Anywho, in the spirit of Back- To-School- Madness, I thought I'd share one of Archer's favorite breakfast foods. It's fast, portable, and healthy! Bonus points: It works great ...

Last summer a good friend of mine gave me the MOST delicious peaches I had ever eaten in my life. Grocery store peaches were like cardboard compared to these sweet-like-candy, fragrant, juicy fruits. ...

Summer Camp: "History and Art - Where the Past is Present" July 7 - July 9, 2010 Contact Person - Sara Poore; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.famcc.org In this three-day art camp, children will be introduced ...

... actress Tasha Smith (Angela) from Tyler Perry's 2010 summer hit movie "Why Did I Get Married Too?" Seating is limited so get your tickets early! (Only 700 seats available) Enjoy an entertaining with ...

Summer Big Woods Walk Tour the 200-acre old-growth James Madison Landmark Forest known as the "Big Woods," designated a National Natural Landmark. 2:00 p.m. (540) 672-2728. www.montpelier.org James Madison's ...

... Youth Harp Ensemble has already accepted invitations to perform in 2011 at the Kennedy Center and the American Harp Society’s National Summer Harp Institute. HARPS – AYHE offers music programs and performance ...

Culpeper Summer Concert Series The annual 3rd Thursday Summer Concert Series, sponsored by Culpeper Renaissance, Inc., a downtown development organization, is quickly approaching. Join us in historic ...

... exhibit will be the powerful photographs of the people who experienced the dramatic events that took place over the summer of 1961. The students, however, also hope to include objects such as an original ...

BeachFest - Stafford Come to Aquia Landing for fun in the sun to kick off the summer! This family friendly event will feature live entertainment by Wildfire, sand castle building contests, beach volleyball, ...

Culpeper Downtown 3rd Thursday Summer Concert Join us in beautiful Downtown Culpeper at the Depot for the FIRST 3rd Thursday Summer Concerts featuring The Beach Bumz. Live music, friends, great food & ...

Memorial Day Film Screening @ Riverbend HS - Fredericksburg Before you host that "summer kick-off cookout" with family and friends on Memorial Day, give yourself 90 minutes to honor those soldiers, airmen, ...

Summer Concert at Patriot Park - Spotsylvania The Summer Concert Park series at Patriot Park kicks off with the Borrowed Time Band. The cost for this family-friendly event is $5/Adults and $2 under 12. ...

Summerfest 2011 - King George King George Parks and Recreation presents Summerfest 2011 at Barnesfield Park. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the fun! No coolers, no alchohol, no pets. Live Music, ...

Marine Corps Band Summer Concert - Quantico The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation (MCHF) and the United States Marine Corps Concert Band from Quantico, Va. will kick off this year's outdoor Summer Concert ...

Run Amuck Race - Quantico At the onset of summer, test your limits (and that of your washing machine) at Run Amuck. The wildly popular mud and obstacle 3.5 mile event moves back to June in 2011. Runners ...

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 ...

Music on the Steps - Fredericksburg Come out to the Rappahannock Regional Library on Caroline St, for the Music on the Steps summer concert series. Held Mondays in June, July and August, this traditional ...

LEAP into Summer Kids Fun Day- Fredericksburg Start the summer off right by dropping by the Kids Fun Day hosted by Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy (RRCJA) and local law enforcement agencies. ...

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 ...

Cavallini di Amore (Mini Horses) Open House - Culpeper You're invited to visit the miniature horses and ponies at Brandy Manor Farm. There will be mini- horse demonstrations, summer club registration for ...

Here Comes Summer in the Vineyard - Lake Anna Welcome in the summer out on our lawn and dance into the night. "The English Channel". Rock Roll and remember British hits of the mid 60's, 70's classic Rock ...

Family Tours @ Melchers Home and Studio - Fredericksburg Gari Melchers Home and Studio offers Family Tours during the summer months. This intergenerational experience allows visitors of all ages to engage ...

Summer Fun at Montpelier Hey kids! Spend your Wednesday mornings having fun at Montpelier! Programs include colonial games, creek hikes, Montpelier Mysteries, scavenger hunts, playing "possum," and more! ...

Summer Big Woods Walk at Montpelier Tour the 200-acre old-growth James Madison Landmark Forest known as the "Big Woods," designated a National Natural Landmark. The Big Woods Walk will begin at the Montpelier ...

Summer Civil War Weekend & Court Martial Reenactment - Montpelier Estate Visit Montpelier for a weekend of skirmishes, dress parades, and Civil War history, where General Samuel McGowan's South Carolinians ...

Virginia Food & Wine Festival - Doswell Don't miss the Virginia Food & Wine Festival (formerly the Save Our Food Summer Festival) and find out why last summer 5,000+ enjoyed farm-fresh family fun! Sample ...

School's Out Lock in - Stafford Celebrate the end of the school year and beginning of summer! Bring your friends and your family out for an all-night skate lock-in! Music by DJ all night and a snack ...

Hot Summer Night Swim - Frederickburg Enjoy an early evening swim and gentle music as celebrate the hot weather at Dixon Park and Pool in Fredericksburg. Cost: $2.00/person Dixon Park Pool is located ...

... by Casper. FREE! Please note, no coolers or pets are allowed, but picnic baskets are welcome. So bring a lawn chair, grab your friends, and head out to the Culpeper Depot, for an evening of summer fun! For ...

Music at the Museum - Fredericksburg Our fourth Music at the Museum concert resumes in Market Square with Bob Gramann. Beat the summer heat by supporting both your Museum and the artists for member's-only ...

Marine Corps Band Summer Concert - Quantico This 4th and final concert in a summer series will feature the Marine Band Jazz Orchestra. This series has become a summertime tradition -- a perfect event for ...

Popsicle Party - Stafford Bring the whole family to the Porter Branch Library in Stafford to celebrate the 2011 Summer Reading Club at our neighborhood carnival! For more info http://kids.librarypoint.org/node/10170 ...

Family Campout - Prince William Prince William Forest National Park kicks off its 75th anniversary celebration with a family-friendly, overnight summer camp experience! The family campout welcomes ...

Summer Concert at Patriot Park - Spotsylvania The Patriot Park Summer Concert Series presents the Wil Gravatt Band! Gates open at 6:00 PM and concert begins at 7:00 PM. Bring the whole family! Don't ...

Hummingbirds & Butterflies Through the Glass - King George Get out of the summer heat and check out some of our most beautiful animals! Plantings around the Visitor Center bring the wildlife in close. ...

Junior Grappling Association Summer Classic - Fredericksburg Pat Tray, a combat veteran of six foreign wars with over 21 years of service in the U.S. Navy SEAL Team, is bringing the Junior Grappling Association's ...

2011 Zoo Grooves - Norfolk The Virginia Zoo, in partnership with the Norfolk Botanical Garden and Nauticus, is putting on the second Zoo Grooves summer concert! Music from Norfolk's own "School of Rock" ...

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 ...

All American Cookout and Fireworks - Fredericksburg Due to last weekend's rainout, we're trying this again! Come out to the Waterpark at the Massad Family YMCA for some summer fun! There will be a DJ, ...

Summer Campfire - Fredericksburg Come out to Motts Run Reservoir's Nature Center where ages 4+ will roast s'mores, tell stories and sing songs. Bring a lawn chair/blanket. Cost is $4/person. Registration ...

Dog Days of Summer - Triangle This fun event for the entire family includes military working dog demonstrations, photo opportunities with Chesty - the Marine Corps mascot, birds of prey from the Raptor ...

Rootstock Summer Fest - Stafford Join Potomac Point Winery for summer fun with food, music and CARS! Serving: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Beans and Summer Salads. There will be a car show and outdoor activities! ...

... dinner and listen to a variety of entertainers every Monday night this summer. In case of rain, concerts move into the library theater. ...

Bluemont Concert Series - Fredericksburg The Bluemont Concert Series is proud to present The Drayl Davis Band for the final Bluemont concert of the summer in Fredericksburg. All Saturday evening concerts ...

Miniature Horse Fun Show - Culpeper The Cavallini Summer Club will host the 3rd annual miniature horse fun show! Come join the fun watching the mini horses in showmanship, jumping, trail, and fun classes. ...

Summer History Camp - F'burg Come explore history and follow in the footsteps of George Washington, his family, and his friends. Have fun with hands-on activities, projects, and games at the Rising Sun ...

Weecycled Wardrobe Consignment Sale - Fburg It's time for Weecycled Wardrobe's Spring & Summer consigning season to begin! Sale Dates are: MARCH 9th-12th, 10AM – 7PM DAILY Where: Fredericksburg Expo ...

... • Learn Child Safety • Summer Camp Info • Diaper Dash • Moonwalks • Petting Zoo • Arts/Crafts • Financial Planning • Health & Spinal Screenings • Home Improvements • and much more! Admission:Adults: ...

Flutter-Bye, the Butterfly - King George Get out of the summer heat and still enjoy nature. Caledon's Visitor Center has numerous plantings and feeders that attract wildlife in close. This program will ...

Picnic in the Park - Fburg This popular concert series is moving back to Hurkamp Park for the summer of 2012. With lots of great new performers, children's activities and more fun for all. Also, the Fredericksburg ...

... to get your Home and Garden looking hot for the summer. Looking to buy property, build the home of your dreams or refinance your current residence? Are you thinking about work that needs to be done? Do ...

American Heritage Girls (AHG) St. Patrick's Day Family Square Dance Fundraiser - F'burg Come enjoy a family-friendly square dance to help support AHG girls go to camp this summer. AHG's mission is building ...