

Top 5 Prom Tips for Parents
I take "mommying" very seriously. And, I dare say, my style of mothering -- constantly keeping every single thing that maybe-might


Life's Rich in Richmond
Richmond offers plenty of culture and entertainment, while providing a sense of familiarity and friendliness found in smaller communities. P


A Day at the Park - IX Art Park
My family went to IX Art Park in Charlottesville, Virginia on a warm spring Sunday to put the city's recent problems out of our thoughts


Hamming It Up In Smithfield, VA
When I think of Smithfield, Virginia, I can almost smell the aroma of dry cured ham on Christmas afternoons at Nana's house.


Five Days of Free Family Fun in Washington DC
Ever had that moment when you realize summer’s almost here and you don’t have a big budget, I mean, "plan" for an amazing vacay? N


Mother's Day Musing
Being a daughter is a thread that connects all women. Not every woman is a mother but we all had one. That is what makes Mother's Day so...


EJ's Shepherd's Pie
What I love most about Shepherd’s Pie is that it was a peasant dish. The origins are likely Scottish, circa the early 1700's. There’s...


Ghost Bowling
Who you gonna call? Ghost Bowlers! Yeah... It’s important for kids to be creative but sometimes videos games and television get in the...


Silly Putty Bouncy Balls
My sons love bouncy balls. This version is a cross between old school Silly Putty and super bouncy balls. They can be molded into shapes,...


DIY Style - Sharpie Sneakers
My daughter is a doodler -- you know, one of those kids whose entire collection of school notebooks and folders is covered in swirls and...