This New Years’ Eve, December 31, 2021 we wish you a very Happy and Healthy New Year! Many activities like parties, dressing up in formal attire, a formal family dinner and sipping champagne at midnight to bring in the new year with a toast are being rethought. But … [Read more...] about Celebrating New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day at Home on the Cheap
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Last minute activities and gifts to enjoy Christmas on the Cheap
Wishing the best to those who celebrate Christmas. Hope these last minute gifting and activity ideas help you enjoy Christmas on the cheap. If you're feeling crafty and need to keep kids busy, are looking for economical and practical presents or are short on time … [Read more...] about Last minute activities and gifts to enjoy Christmas on the Cheap
Celebrate Hanukkah at home and at events around Richmond
This year the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah will begin in the evening of Sun., Nov. 28, 2021 and ends in the evening of Mon., Dec. 6, 2021. Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday which celebrates the victory of the Maccabees over the larger Syrian army in the year. It … [Read more...] about Celebrate Hanukkah at home and at events around Richmond
Richmond area caterers, restaurants and markets that will prepare a Thanksgiving dinner to go.
Thanksgiving is approaching. If you are thinking: “Help! I don't want to cook at all! Who's catering and selling Thanksgiving dinners?” then you are in luck. Members of the Facebook page Richmond Events and Happenings have answered that question for a … [Read more...] about Richmond area caterers, restaurants and markets that will prepare a Thanksgiving dinner to go.
How to Thrive, Not Just Survive Your Summer With Kids at Home
Just yesterday I talked to a girlfriend and fellow Mom who confessed, “I yelled at my kids today. I am exhausted and burned out. I just don’t know how we are going to get through the rest of the summer!” I commiserate because I have been there; and, it IS hard. … [Read more...] about How to Thrive, Not Just Survive Your Summer With Kids at Home
Professionals Practicing Porch Photography
It’s a time to remember. A great way to mark Mother's or Father's Day, Stay At Home directives and shut downs is with a professional photograph - a visual memory of our lives. While anyone can take a snap shot documenting their life at this particular time, the … [Read more...] about Professionals Practicing Porch Photography
Dirt Cheap Activities for Earth Day
Earth Day falls on Thursday, April 22, 2021. The event was created 51 years ago to draw attention to the health of our planet. The theme this year Earth Day observances is Restore Our Earth. There are fewer events in Richmond this year but there are still a lot of … [Read more...] about Dirt Cheap Activities for Earth Day
16 Creative Ways to Dye Easter Eggs
We are getting closer to Easter I am starting to think about one of my favorite Easter traditions - dying Easter eggs! Normally we just buy a regular box from the grocery store to dye our eggs but there are so many other new and fun ways to dye eggs these days. … [Read more...] about 16 Creative Ways to Dye Easter Eggs
Coronavirus ruined your weekend, here’s what you should do instead
We now know that the coronavirus and social distancing is going to be with us for a while, so most all fun weekend events have been cancelled. This original list offers ideas of what you should consider doing at home instead This may be the perfect time to … [Read more...] about Coronavirus ruined your weekend, here’s what you should do instead
Celebrating Black History at Home
For the past 45 years the month of February has been officially dedicated to celebrating and honoring members of the Black community and their contributions to society. It is celebrated across the globe by schools, tv stations, new agencies and more. By honoring … [Read more...] about Celebrating Black History at Home
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