Where to Find Santa in Richmond This Year

Looking for a chance to get a picture with Santa? He's visiting quite a few locations in the Richmond VA area and we have his schedule! Locations and available dates are all posted below. Our personal favorites are Cabela's in Short Pump and Bass Pro in...

Richmond Holiday Guide 2019!

Welcome to The Local Moms Network 2019 Holiday Gift Guide! Before kids, we had all our holiday shopping done by (or shortly after) Thanksgiving. Post-kids? We sometimes find ourselves relying on anything available with overnight shipping, or online gift cards (when...

Cheetah Prints: Style Inspiration from Whit & Whimsy

One of our fashion contributors, Liz Whitney of the Whit & Whimsy blog, is all about animal prints! In fact, it's more of an obsession. According to Liz, "Whether you call it leopard, cheetah or jaguar it all looks stylish, sassy and current." After some careful...

Meet a Mom: Randi Zinn of Beyond Mom!

Randi Zinn’s mission is one close to our hearts—helping moms remember life “Beyond Mom”. This multitasking mom of two is an author (her book, Going Beyond Mom, is a must-read), as well as an expert on the topics of mindfulness and wellness. We spoke to...

5 Ways for Moms to Stay Happy Over the Holidays

This story was contributed by Caitlyn Dunn, LCSW. Ah…the most wonderful time of the year (wink, wink)! More like the most stressful time of year, especially for all of us "making" the holidays—aka moms. Here are some tips to help actually feel lots of...

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When my daughter finally arrived, I wanted to just hold her forever. Although I was sore and tired and adjusting to life as a new mom, I did my best to soak in those moments as often as I could and hold her close. Now that she’s 4 and we get (mostly) normal sleep at night, I do miss those newborn snuggles, even knowing all the tough parts of new mom life that come with it.⁠
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Even so, I still remember how overwhelmed I felt at times, how often I second guessed myself, and the times I was near panic when she spiked a fever in the middle of the night. Or when she wouldn’t stop crying on an almost daily basis, once evening set in, and nothing seemed to soothe her distress. There were so many things going through my head in that moment. We have the internet at our finger tips, but in moments of distress like that, it feels like information overload, often with unclear or conflicting advice.⁠
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Are your kids looking for a chance to tell Santa exactly what they want for Christmas? 🎄And maybe snag a few photo opps too? 📸 We've scouted out all Santa's stops this season and listed them all on the blog in today's post so your kids can get that magical holiday moment with the big guy. 🎅⁠
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One of our fashion contributors, Liz Whitney of @whitandwhimsyblog is all about animal prints! 🐆 In fact, it's more of an obsession. After some careful curating, she's handpicked her 50 favorite pieces to help you quickly shop the spots. 🙌Link in bio.☝️
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Around the holidays, already busy moms take on a lot of new responsibilities, from party planners to 🎅And while the holidays are a magical time, it can feel less like magic and more like stress for the magic makers (aka moms).😳⁠
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Where to Find Santa in Richmond This Year

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December 8, 2019 1:30 pmStorytime! at Libbie Mill Library (all ages)
December 8, 2019 2:00 pmStorytime! at Fairfield Library (Music & Movement)
December 8, 2019 4:00 pmRVA Bachata Sunday
December 9, 2019 9:30 amStorytime! at Libbie Mill Library (Preschool, 3 - 5 years)
December 9, 2019 10:00 amStorytime! at Tuckahoe Library (Toddler, 24 - 36 months)
December 9, 2019 10:15 amStorytime! at Glen Allen Library (Sensory, all ages)
December 9, 2019 10:30 amStorytime! at Libbie Mill Library (Toddler, 24 - 36 months)
December 9, 2019 10:30 amStorytime! at Twin Hickory Library Library (Mother Goose, 6 - 24 months)
December 9, 2019 10:30 amStorytime! at North Park Library (Toddler, 24 - 36 months)
December 9, 2019 11:00 amStorytime! at Fairfield Library (Preschool, ages 3 - 5 years)
December 9, 2019 11:00 amStorytime! at Tuckahoe Library (Preschool, 3 - 5 years)
December 9, 2019 3:30 pmRock 'n' Read at Gayton Library (all ages)
December 10, 2019 9:30 amStorytime! at Twin Hickory Library Library (Toddler, 24 - 36 months)
December 10, 2019 9:30 amStorytime! at Tuckahoe Library (Lapsit Lambs, infants and pre-walkers)
December 10, 2019 9:30 amStorytime! at Libbie Mill Library (Mother Goose, 6 - 24 months)
December 10, 2019 9:30 amStorytime! at Fairfield Library (Lapsit Lambs, newborns & Pre-walkers)
December 10, 2019 10:15 amStorytime! at Glen Allen Library (all ages)
December 10, 2019 10:30 amStorytime! at Fairfield Library (Toddler, ages 24 - 36 months)
December 10, 2019 10:30 amStorytime! at Tuckahoe Library (Toddler, 24 - 36 months)
December 10, 2019 10:30 amStorytime! at Libbie Mill Library (Preschool, 3 - 5 years)
December 10, 2019 10:30 amStorytime! at Tuckahoe Library (Toddler, 24 - 36 months)
December 10, 2019 10:30 amStorytime! at Gayton Library (Mother Goose, ages 6 - 24 months)
December 10, 2019 10:30 amStorytime! at Twin Hickory Library Library (Preschool, 3 - 5 years)
December 10, 2019 10:30 amStorytime! at Varina Library (Sensory, all ages)
December 10, 2019 6:30 pmStorytime! (Pajama) at Varina Library (Family, all ages)
December 10, 2019 6:30 pmStorytime! at Fairfield Library (Music & Movement)
December 11, 2019 9:30 amStorytime! at Libbie Mill Library (Toddler, 24 - 36 months)
December 11, 2019 9:30 amStorytime! at Varina Library (Mother Goose, 6 - 24 months)
December 13, 2019 5:00 pmFriday Art & Wine @ VMFA
December 14, 2019 9:00 amToddler Time at Launch Richmond

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Where to Find Santa in Richmond This Year

Richmond Holiday Guide 2019!

Cheetah Prints: Style Inspiration from Whit & Whimsy

Meet a Mom: Randi Zinn of Beyond Mom!

5 Ways for Moms to Stay Happy Over the Holidays

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From Our Blog

Where to Find Santa in Richmond This Year

Richmond Holiday Guide 2019!

Cheetah Prints: Style Inspiration from Whit & Whimsy

Meet a Mom: Randi Zinn of Beyond Mom!

Happening Now View all

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Meet a Mom: Randi Zinn of Beyond Mom!

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