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Dazzling Date Nights

Mar 14, 2022 10:37PM ● By Rhiannon Ellis

Between finding the time, the money and the babysitter, it’s no easy task to pull off a date night. For already overburdened parents, it might be tempting to just throw in the towel and skip it...

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How City Schools Have Adapted to COVID

Jan 31, 2022 06:00AM ● By Rhiannon Ellis

An Interview with Deputy Superintendent Matthew Eberhardt   Virtual classroom. Distance learning. Online school. Homeschooling. Whatever you called the 2020/2021 school year environment, most...

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Revatone Farm: A Hidden Gem That was Almost a COVID Casualty

Jan 27, 2022 06:00AM ● By Chris Jones

In 1987, Maria McDonnell purchased a 50-acre pre-Civil War-built farm on Catharpin Road in Spotsylvania which she would name Revatone Farm. The farm, named after her and her daughter, Eva, would...

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Vaxing Up in Central Park

Jan 11, 2022 06:00AM ● By Shawn Radcliffe

The community vaccination center in Fredericksburg’s Central Park is doing brisk business these days—with COVID-19 vaccines available to people 12 and older, the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine...

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Holidays Sweets & Nightcaps for Mom and Dad

Dec 16, 2021 06:00AM ● By Rhiannon Ellis

Hey, grownups! The holiday season isn’t just for the kids! Put the little ones to bed, get the fireplace going and cozy up with one of these delicious holiday desserts paired with local-made...

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How to Be a Holiday Cheer Spreader

Dec 14, 2021 04:43PM ● By Brandy Centolanza

The holiday season is the time of year for spreading extra happiness, kindness, and cheer. As you prepare your celebrations, here are some fun and simple ways you and your children can make days...

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10 Self Care Products to Ease Your Mind, Body & Soul

Nov 24, 2021 06:00AM ● By Rhiannon Ellis

Self-care isn’t all bubble baths and manicures—and it’s not just for the ladies! Successfully developing a self-care regimen is a physical, emotional and mental health must-do for all moms and...

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The Busy Parent’s Guide to Rest

Nov 10, 2021 06:00AM ● By Rhiannon Ellis

 There is a delicate balance between selfishness and self-sacrifice; it is called self-care. Let’s be honest—parenting is like trying to run an 18-plus year marathon without prior endurance...

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How to Save Money for the Holidays: 7 Tips to Put Extra Cash in Your Pocket this Holiday Season

Nov 05, 2021 12:00PM ● By Fred Parent Contributor

The holidays are right around the corner, and typically this time of year comes with a larger strain on your wallet. Did you know that the average American is expected to spend around $1,000 this...

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The History Behind Your Favorite Halloween Candies

Oct 27, 2021 06:00AM ● By Amy Taylor

Dressing up as your favorite superhero or princess is fun, but Halloween is all about the candy. Some of our favorite Halloween candies have strange histories. Let’s dive in and learn some fun...

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