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Consider the Costs Before Welcoming Fluffy and Fido into Your Home

Aug 29, 2013 05:48PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

According to Petfinder.com, families should be prepared to spend up to $340–1,825 annually on a cat for her health and well-being and $326–1,967 annually on a dog.Make a pet budget. Track your...

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Thinking About Back-to-School Shopping? Think Secondhand First!

Aug 02, 2013 01:15PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

By Kerry PintoThe words "back-to-school" conjure up many ideas. School supplies. Shoes. Clothing. As much as parents try to salvage things from the year before, the truth is kids wear things out...

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Six Reasons You Should Get Your Tween a Cell Phone

Aug 02, 2013 01:11PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

By Pam MolnarWhen my oldest daughter was in 5th grade, she started asking about cell phones. Evidently, some of her friends recently got their own cell phone. My first reaction was to assume that...

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Five Questions to ask yourself Before Starting a Home Based Business

Aug 02, 2013 01:05PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

By Pam MolnarAs mothers, we can contribute to our family income and still be home with our children. Instead of making a choice that is black and white — work or stay home — some women have chosen...

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5 Important (But Easy!) Summer Car Care Tips

Jun 24, 2013 04:18AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

BY KERRY L. PINTOGenerally, I don't do anything to my car unless some fancy button lights up on my dash reminding me to do so. This was actually a requirement when we purchased our car last year....

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Sabrina Soto: Spaces on a Budget

Apr 02, 2013 09:51AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Host of HGTVs The High/Low Project talks about transforming spaces and following her dreams Written by Chris Jones Photo by Heidi DiEugenio Dressed in tall, black boots, dark denim skinny jeans...

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To Whom Much is Given, Much is Expected

Jan 29, 2013 12:20PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

The Life and Legacy Xavier Richardson by Chris Jones Dressed in a neatly pressed white shirt accented by a red polka dot bow tie, burgundy shoes and black, cuffed pin striped slacks, Xavier...

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America's Supernanny: Deborah Tillman

Dec 21, 2012 09:29AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

by Chris Jones Area Mom and Childcare Provider Turned Author and Reality TV Star Becoming a reality television star was the farthest thing from Deborah Tillman's mind. The Woodbridge native and...

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The Robersons: Why Music Matters

Aug 01, 2012 08:53AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

By Chris Jones The brick building at 1300 Jefferson Davis Highway has been the starting point for many budding, young musicians in the Fredericksburg area. Since 1978, Roberson's Music has helped...

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Serve Your Community as a Family

Jul 08, 2012 06:59PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

BY MARTA OTI SEARSCompassion is a quality all parents hope their children will develop. A powerful way for parents to encourage compassion in their children is to engage in community service with...

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