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Meet The Moms Behind Zipped Bags!
Get organized in style with these chic pieces—and meet the moms who started the line.
Family Owned Business: Manolo’s Best Chili
If you've kept up with our blog, you know we're chili lovers in my household and have multiple recipes we keep on hand to make regularly year-round. So not surprisingly, we are thrilled to introduce our newest partner: family owned business Manolo's Best Chili!...
Farms That Deliver to Richmond VA!
Since COVID19 hit, even simple things like grocery shopping have changed dramatically. With grocery stores selling out rapidly and grocery subscription boxes being delayed, we sought an alternative option to quality food for our family.
The Lost Husband: Interview with the Director
If movies have been a favorite distraction for you these days, put The Lost Husband on your download list. Based on the novel by bestselling author Katherine Center, this heartwarming and funny film features Leslie Bibb (a woman rebuilding her life after her...
Raising a Self-Reliant Child
As parents, we all want our kids to go out into the world confident in their abilities and ready to tackle anything. But our instinct is to help as much as we can—even to the point of helicopter parenting and preventing them from learning resilience. So what...
Get to Know Stokke—And Why Your Baby Should, Too
Have you heard of Stokke, the Scandinavian brand that is designing better products that strengthen the bond between babies and parents? Not only are these beautiful pieces manufactured to be completely safe and ergonomic (for both children and parents!), but...
Meet a Mom: Reese Witherspoon Book Club Author Chanel Cleeton!
Next Year in Havana, New York Times bestselling author Chanel Cleeton’s latest book, about a Cuban-American woman who journeys to Havana to explore her family’s history, has garnered praise from critics around the world—including Hollywood. Actress Reese...
Two Amazing Sangria Recipes for Summer!
Cheers to us, Moms! Today we are sharing two fruit-infused sangria cocktails (easily made into a mocktail for anyone not drinking by skipping the wine) from expert mixologist Kim Haasarud of Liquid Architecture and author of the 101 Cocktail book series,...
Brighten Your Home During Quarantine With Flowers!
Need a little pick-me-up during quarantine? Host to Perfection is explaining how to use flowers to really help brighten your mood!
Joules: A Brand for Fun in Any Weather!
As busy moms, we’ve realized well-made clothes are crucial. For one, they simply last longer which saves us time shopping for constant replacements (and can be used as hand-me-downs for future kids—bonus!). But perhaps more importantly, they encourage active...
Indoor Activities to Keep Kids Busy
A few weeks ago, South Austin Moms shared a list of "rainy day" activities and we can't think of a better time to share them with you. If you're home with your kids this week, screenshot or print these ideas and you'll have some offline activities ready to go in your...
Get Outside and Walk the 7 Hills of Richmond!
The routes below were kindly shared by reddit user u/trashymob and are a great way to get out of the house, enjoy the spring weather, and get to explore the city of Richmond, all while still maintaining distance. For our family, being able to take regular walks in our...
Preschool Lesson Plan: Simple Ideas for School Closures
This story was contributed by Christine Hernandez of Sayville Area Moms! When my son's preschool closed for the rest of the month because of COVID-19 I went into panic mode for a while. Thinking about juggling a newborn and a three year old while being...
Laura Prepon on Her New Book, New Baby and Quarantining with a Toddler
Like many of us, Laura Prepon is currently quarantining (at her New York City home) with her husband and kids—in her case, a newborn son and a toddler daughter. But before she entered into this new temporary reality, she had an already full plate, with her...
Soles4Souls – Clean Out Your Closet for Earth Day!
Anyone else cleaning out their closet during this time (or planning on doing it as soon as the kids are back at school – ha!)? In honor of Earth Day, we wanted to share a company that is helping you do just that, while providing shoes for those in need, and...
Find The “Yay” Today with These Tips from Woman’s Day Content Director Meaghan Murphy!
A few months ago we spoke with magazine editor and mom of three Meaghan Murphy, for our meet-a-mom series. We were thrilled when we saw the news a few weeks ago of her being promoted to Content Director for Woman’s Day magazine. She’s also author of an upcoming...
Jelly Bean Bracelet Craft Idea!
Have leftover jelly beans from Easter? Make these adorable jelly bean bracelets from South Orange County Moms! The children can line up their jelly bean designs and then crafty parents can handle the needle and thread. Enjoy! Ingredients: Jelly Beans...
Remote Learning Tools: 10 Digital Learning Apps & Websites to Try!
If you’re moonlighting as a homeschool teacher for the next few weeks, technology can help get you up to speed. High quality apps and websites exist for every subject and every age. For younger kids, they can add some variation to other screen-free activities....
Books to Read for Adults and Kids
At this point, Richmond area schools have been closed since Monday, so including the weekend, many of us have been at home since last Friday. In an ongoing effort to provide you as many resources as possible, we have an awesome list of books to read from Living in...
Digital Resources for both Kids and Adults
While we generally try to limit screen time for our children, in the wake of social distancing, some amazing resources are now being offered online that kids and parents alike would enjoy. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see an Opera at the Met? Or...