Parenting Advice

We heart October. I mean truly, love it. Our annual pilgrimage to Belvedere Farm is one of our favorites of the fall season.  And after weeks of waiting, today was the day I went to Belvedere with…

Who loves fall?!?  We do!!! It is truly the most beautiful season in Virginia. While spring ushers in lovely blooms, and the cherry trees are to die for, the fall season is so vibrant and rich…

Who is responsible for 43% of the nation’s growing food waste problem? It’s not restaurants, supermarkets, or food-producing factories. It’s us as individuals! According to the U.S. Department of…

Is your paycheck enough? Does it cover all your family’s needs? While your take home pay may cover your family’s daily needs and necessities, be sure that you are getting the most from your…

Our family has been in crisis-management-mode for the last many weeks.  My mom is currently on her fourth hospital stay (three at UVA and one at UVA-Health South) since August 11. In this time, I…

On Sunday night my mom had emergency surgery.  Four weeks ago she had back surgery and we thought she was well on her way to healing.  Yet on Sunday morning her incision decided to open and…

As a mother of two boys, I have witnessed first-hand how quickly stuff accumulates and interests change. For us, it all started with Elmo and Thomas the Tank Engine, then years of Spiderman and…

Common Culprits of Diaper Rash
Culprit # 1: Infrequent Diaper Changes
We have the best intentions when it comes to changing our babies, but sometimes things happen and that wet diaper stays on a…

by Malia JacobsonWant kids to bring home A’s? Start with more Z’s. According to sleep experts and numerous new studies, lost sleep hurts learning and hinders school-day success. That’s bad news…

by Brandy CentolanzaBusy schedules can make it difficult to find time to carve out for family fun. But spending quality time together is beneficial for everyone, and there are plenty of ways to…