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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

Church Hill Irish Festival

Make plans to attend the Church Hill Irish Festival on March 16 and 17. Along with St. Patrick's Church, the Irish Festival proceeds benefit many local organizations including Child Savers, Richmond Hill, The Church Hill Association, Fulton Neighborhood Resource … [Read more...] about Church Hill Irish Festival

Do-It-Yourself St. Patrick’s Day Fun

  Here are a bunch of ways to bring the fun and even funky, fun celebrations home to celebrate the patron Saint of Ireland and Irish heritage. •Make a video of your group singing an  Irish tune, dancing the Irish jig and singing an Irish lullaby. … [Read more...] about Do-It-Yourself St. Patrick’s Day Fun

St. Patrick’s Day Events and Food Specials Around Richmond

This year's St. Patrick's Day events around Richmond are gearing up and turning up the green to safely celebrate. Keep checking back at this growing list. Related post: Do-It-Yourself St. Patrick’s Day Fun ☘️  ST. PATRICK DAY EVENTS AROUND … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Events and Food Specials Around Richmond

Celebrate March’s Mini-Holidays

These are the little everyday holidays you can celebrate with your family to just make life a little more fun. Pick one, two, or go crazy and select a bunch to celebrate!  March 1st - National Peanut Butter Lover's Day-We LOOOVE Peanut Butter!! So, we … [Read more...] about Celebrate March’s Mini-Holidays

Valentine’s Day events, freebies and deals in Richmond

There are lots of fun and frugal ways to show love for your special someone on Valentine’s Day. Keep checking back as we add deals and events that come to our attention. Check some Free and Cheap Date Ideas in Richmond, Virginia, like going outside and … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day events, freebies and deals in Richmond

Celebrate the Chinese New Year At Home

February 10, 2024 is the first day of the Chinese/Lunar New Year! This celebration lasts for 16 days, although typically only the first 7 days are usually celebrated. Get acquainted with the many customs, symbols, zodiac meaning and traditions of the Lunar New Year … [Read more...] about Celebrate the Chinese New Year At Home

Nutcracker dance performances around Richmond

The Nutcracker ballet is a special Christmastime tradition. In the Richmond Ballet’s enchanting performance, Tchaikovsky’s familiar music whisks both Clara and audiences alike on an extraordinary journey, from a battle beneath the branches of a magical Christmas … [Read more...] about Nutcracker dance performances around Richmond

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