Battle of the Pool Bag Bulge!
Take a moment to think back to last summer. Did your pool bag seem to double in size over the course of the summer? As the mother of two young girls and admittedly a packaholic, I know mine did. I…
Charity Begins at Home
About a month ago, I made a list. Empty waste cans. Sort whites. Scrub toilets. Clean bedrooms. Unload dishwasher. Dismantle the stockpile of shoes in the utility room that had recently begun to rival the pile of laundry. There were about ten…
July 2010 Prying Publisher
Wouldn’t you like to know? Every once in a while, I’ll find a local Richmonder we’d all like to know a bit more about. Same questions each time, from the Prying Publisher (that’s me!) And the answers are just for…
A Peck On the Head
Well, just look at the bunch of us now. A bit more weight, a bit more gray, but who cares? It’s a reunion, so it’s bear hugs all around as we shake our heads and try not to count the…
Teen Drinking, Tots, and Potties
Q: When I was a teenager, I signed a contract with my dad that I wouldn’t drink alcohol until I was of legal age. It didn’t work on me. Do you think this is a good idea? A: Interesting that…
Fishing for Fun
What you need: Perfect stick Yarn or ribbon Construction paper Scissors, markers, crayons, colored pencils, stickers What you do: 1. Find the perfect stick in the yard or while on a walk. 2. Draw a basic fish outline on…
Eye Safety
As energy levels soar during the summer months, our children engage life with vigor. As parents, we are ready for them to fly. Whenever possible, I like to advise some level of caution where the eyes are concerned, yet strike…
It’s Grill Time!
1. Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Slice each of four chicken breasts horizontally almost all the way through so they open like books. Place one slice of fresh mozzarella and two basil leaves in the center and close the book. Wrap the chicken…
Children’s Miracle Network
Ben and his mom Priscilla spent six weeks planning his tenth birthday. The invitations were sent. Mad Science was booked. Ben’s friends were excited to attend. But Ben spent his birthday and the next ten days in the hospital.…
Dining Out With Kids?
Going out to eat with my family always seems like a great idea – at first. For a second or two, I forget that my husband and I are the parents of two children under the age of four. But…
