Between work, family and other daily obligations, it can be difficult for parents, especially fathers, to find the time for self-care. While dads may be more prone to ignore the signs that they…
Author: Brandy Centolanza
When it comes to summer fun, consider taking a day trip or two and experience the Main Streets of Virginia’s small towns. Quaint shops, unique dining establishments and more await you as you…
Whether your son or daughter is graduating from high school or college, moving on and starting anew wouldn’t be complete without some advice and words of wisdom and encouragement from others who…
This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to simple pleasures. Here are a few suggestions for making her special day, well, special.
Go to the movies
It’s most likely been a while since mom has been to see a…
An educator for roughly 20 years, Tracee Fisher has always searched for ways to make her teaching experience more beneficial for her students. A few years ago, Fisher stumbled upon the educational…
Get down and dirty planing flowers or food as a family
Heading outdoors, especially in the age of COVID-19, is the perfect way for families to spend quality time together. Gardening is one…
More and more women are prolonging become pregnant, with some women waiting to have their first baby until after the age of 35. Career goals, easier access to contraceptives and second marriages…
Like most colleges and universities, Germanna Community College was tasked this year with conducting a virtual graduation ceremony for its students due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The fall…
Since the start of quarantine back in the spring of 2020, Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) has been collecting stories and artifacts in an effort to archive the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on…
As we enter 2021, many families may be wondering how to set New Year’s goals in light of the pandemic. While this January is certainly different than the last one, setting…









