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Minimize the Costs and Maximize the Joy of Playing Youth Sports

Raising kids is expensive, but raising kids who play sports is a different ballgame (sports pun intended). Managing sports-related expenses can significantly stretch your budget. Today, RVA on the Cheap explains what you can do to make sports fun for your child and … [Read more...] about Minimize the Costs and Maximize the Joy of Playing Youth Sports

Learning Through Play(Ground) at CMoR

The Children’s Museum of Richmond’s philosophy “learning through play”, is taking on an entirely new meaning through CMoR’s recently innovative playground at its downtown location. The state of the art playground is designed to serve not only the patrons of the … [Read more...] about Learning Through Play(Ground) at CMoR

Learn about Farm Life Through Chesterfield Children’s Museum Exhibit

The Childrens’ Museum of Richmond has always encouraged learning through play. The interactive and engaging exhibits allow children to do just that; and, the harvest exhibit at the Chesterfield location, CMoR’s young patrons are learning about farm life without … [Read more...] about Learn about Farm Life Through Chesterfield Children’s Museum Exhibit

Affordable Family Fun in Chesterfield

Central Library, located off Route 10 in Chesterfield is a perfect starting point for an exciting family adventure. Central Library provides a comfortable atmosphere. The children’s section is large with books categorized by topics with indicators on the sides, … [Read more...] about Affordable Family Fun in Chesterfield

Bicycling Routes Around Richmond and Cycling Resources

May is bike month! The weather is balmy and bicycling is more popular than ever. And thanks to many infrastructure changes, there are more bike paths and lanes to enjoy around Richmond that help cyclists get around safely. Bikes are great form of transportation, … [Read more...] about Bicycling Routes Around Richmond and Cycling Resources

Connect, Engage, Exercise and Explore at The Mariners’ Museum and Park

The Mariners’ Museum and Park in Newport News, Virginia, is home to approximately 32,000 objects, a library that holds nearly 110,000 books and a 550 acre park. The focus of the museum is to connect people to the world’s waters through the various works of art, … [Read more...] about Connect, Engage, Exercise and Explore at The Mariners’ Museum and Park

Outdoor Labyrinth Walks in the Richmond area offer contemplation, movement

Are you in need of movement in the outdoors and quiet contemplation? Seek out these Labyrinths in the Richmond area which aim to give both a sense of escape and a chance to ponder. A labyrinth is a complex and circuitous path that leads from a beginning point to … [Read more...] about Outdoor Labyrinth Walks in the Richmond area offer contemplation, movement

Home style Mother’s Day on the cheap – more than breakfast in bed

Mother’s Day falls on the second Sunday in May. Traditionally, many have  brunch at a favorite restaurant, but this year, with many people still being cautious by social distancing,  it’s imperative to enforce more variations on the theme that still show … [Read more...] about Home style Mother’s Day on the cheap – more than breakfast in bed

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