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Do-It-Yourself Easter Fun On the Cheap

Easter is traditionally a religious holiday. People often go to the cemetery in the morning and put flowers on the graves of family members, visit church for services or Mass and enjoy celebratory meals with family or at a special restaurant. But this year, for … [Read more...] about Do-It-Yourself Easter Fun On the Cheap

Create Your Own Easter Baskets Themes!

What kind of items do you put into your Easter Baskets? Do you just toss in a bunch of candy? What about presents? Do you make it a whole theme? Growing up my mom used to fill our baskets with candy and then include a little gift or two. Now that I am the one … [Read more...] about Create Your Own Easter Baskets Themes!

Maymont Doubles the Fun at This Year’s Dominion Energy Family Easter, Saturday, March 30

Maymont invites local families to celebrate spring at Dominion Energy Family Easter on Saturday, March 30, from 9am–3pm. This year’s event will more than double in size, with dozens of different activities and games stretching from the Carriage House Lawn … [Read more...] about Maymont Doubles the Fun at This Year’s Dominion Energy Family Easter, Saturday, March 30

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

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

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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