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A visit to a family-friendly winery is just a few minutes away! While visiting award-winning Charlottesville wineries is an amazing activity for a grown-up time, it can be l… Read More
We’ve pulled together some Trick-or-Treating Tips & a great Guide to Halloween Events to make this year’s holiday ext… Read More
Before you begin the process of choosing a school, keep in mind that as your child’s mother or father, you are uniquely suited to make educational decisio… Read More
Quick and Healthy One Pot Family Dinner
If you’re seeking for easy midweek meals, orzo recipes are ideal. Creamy Lemon Chicken… Read More
Fall isn’t just for cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice—it’s also the perfect time to get your adrenaline pumping at a haunted house or a spooky woods walk. Wh… Read More
DECORATE YOUR PORCH FOR FALL
With the arrival of Autumn comes our desire to add cozy and warm accents to our homes, particularly our porches. If you’re looking to boost your curb appea… Read More
What kind of sacrifices are you making in the morning to get out the door on time? If you’re like me, a healthy, sit-down breakfast might be on the list (or even at the top). If you… Read More
YOUR GUIDE TO ENJOYING THE FOXFIELD RACES FAMILY DAY
The Foxfield Races have been an important part of Charlottesville’s history since 1977. Spectators travel to the heart of Virginia… Read More
Getting lost in a corn maze is one of the most fun ways to celebrate fall outside! Within a 90-minute drive of Charlottesville, you’ll find an array of mazes designed… Read More
We’re lucky to have fresh fruit available at local farms and apple orchards from spring through fall. Keep in mind it is always a good idea to call ahead for times and… Read More
Keeping babies and toddlers busy, learning and having fun each day can seem like an overwhelming undertaking. Luckily, the Charlottesville area offers plenty of “mommy… Read More
King Family Vineyards in Albemarle County is famous for its delicious wines and also for ‘Polo Sundays’ throughout the year. When David and Ellen King relocated… Read More
A landscape architect with almost 30 years of experience in the Central Virginia area, Jill Trischman-Marks now serves as the Executive Director of the Botanical Garden of t… Read More
Botanical illustrator Lara Call Gastinger creates her art in a wonderful house in downtown Charlottesville where she lives with her husband, two boys and cat.
This busy mom… Read More
Virginia places a high value on education at all levels, and the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County both offer excellent public scho… Read More
Your baby’s brain grows faster from birth to five years old than any other time in their life. Each day they are discovering how the world works, understanding both verbal and nonverba… Read More
The Charlottesville area is a very education-based community, and the City and County offer excellent public schools. CharlottesvilleFamily recently caug… Read More
A University town, it is no surprise that Charlottesville, Virginia has an amazing selection of private schools for families to choose among. There… Read More
As kids pack up their new backpacks, sharpen their pencils, and try on their new fall clothes, most start to get excited about the first day of school. While the beginning o… Read More
Throughout Charlottesville & Central Virginia, there are a plethora of vibrant farmers markets and farmstands that make fresh meat, seasonal produce, and handcrafted p… Read More
Virginia has a bumper crop of hands-on, cutting-edge science museums and centers that engage the curious and entertain all ages. Encounter wildlife, get an insider’s l… Read More
We are thrilled to give away prizes — like gift certificates to local businesses and admission to the area’s best museums, historical sites, theatres and events — to our re… Read More
In a town famed for its amazing food scene, it’s no surprise that there are numerous ice cream stores, creameries, and chocolate shops serving delight… Read More
A Collection of Gooey, Explosive and Easy Science Projects to Do at Home
Memories of high school biology labs gone awry, days spent memorizing the table of elements… Read More
For your body to be able to work at peak efficiency, you must keep it properly hydrated. When your fluid level gets low, either from illness, medicines you take or playing out in the hot sun… Read More
Virginia summers can be steamy but it’s easy for the whole family to cool off at any of Virginia’s top-notch, and often award-winning, water parks. Wheth… Read More
Set on 6000 acres in the Shenandoah Valley, the award-winning Massanutten Resort is home to a multitude of family-friendly attractions. Among them is the resort’s impr… Read More
Imagine being so taken with a house that you dismantled it piece by piece and shipped it across the Atlantic Ocean. This is just what Virginians Elizabeth and Thomas C. Williams, Jr. did in… Read More
Quick and Healthy Pesta Pasta Salad with Proteins
This is Pasta Pesto Salad, but not the way we know it. This is something a bit extra! It… Read More
Visiting local museums is one of the best ways to learn about a new place, and a great way to spend meaningful time with family and friends. In Charlottesville, our museums… Read More
It’s time to celebrate as if it were 1776! Fourth of July fireworks are ready, so prepare to ooh and aah at the… Read More
To celebrate Black history in Virginia, explore the humble beginnings of Booker T. Washington: born a slave on the Burroughs farm in 1856, he grew up to become the most prominent African-Ame… Read More
The 33-acre property of the Science Museum of Virginia was once Richmond’s central train station. The museum’s creative designers made great use of the soaring c… Read More
Come see Virginia’s best animals and agriculture, exhibits and displays, lively music, excellent arts and crafts, blue ribbon competitions, and more! Many Central VA c… Read More
Looking for a simple, yet delicious recipe for summer celebrations? Then you’re going to love this simple… Read More
Learn & play at these kid-friendly Virginia children’s museums! Living in Charlottesville, we are perfectly placed to explore fun, interactive and educational museums without havin… Read More
Cool off this summer at these swimming pools, splash pads, playgrounds, splash parks, lakes and local swimmin’ holes in the Charlottesville area! Be sure to bring suns… Read More
An Easy Blueberry Pancake Recipe Perfect for A Special Brunch at Home
Everyone needs a go-to blueberry pancake recipe, and this one is per… Read More
BERRY & FRUIT PICKING GUIDE
Shopping and eating local seems to be a way of life in the Charlottesville area. Do both at the same time (and have lots of family fun along the way) by visit… Read More
KID-FRIENDLY PASTA PRIMAVERA RECIPE FROM VA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH’S MYPLATE
Pasta is a favorite food among many, but it can sometimes get a bad rep in today’s health climate. The… Read More
If you are a parent of young children, chances are you have a dinosaur fan or two in your house. Luckily, you do not have to go far to experience some dinosaur day trip fun and exploration!… Read More
TIPS FOR TEACHING KIDS MANNERS
“Please; thank you; how do you do?” In our fast-paced, increasingly casual society, little marks of courtesy make a big impression. Every mother wa… Read More
10 FAMILY-FRIENDLY DAYTRIP IDEAS FOR ANIMAL LOVERS
Virginia is home to a variety of animal adventures, including zoos and aquariums that offer guests the chance to see hundreds of species o… Read More
HOW TO CREATE A GALLERY WALL FOR DISPLAYING KIDS’ ARTWORK
Everyone with little artists at home knows that those masterpieces can pile up f… Read More
ONE DAD’S BEDTIME STORIES FOR HIS DAUGHTERS
“Can’t we have separate stories?” My 8-year-old daughter, Marie, lay on one side of me in the darkness. Her little sister… Read More
NEWBORN CRIES & FLEETING MOMENTS IN TIME
A stranger’s passing comment kept pulling me back to the person I used to be. It would materialize in my mind, usually at significant event… Read More
PACKING LISTS FOR BABY, TODDLER & MOM, ALL-IN-ONE
The digital age has unburdened us from the physical heft of books, stereos and cameras. But for new moms, there is no clever device or a… Read More
HEART-SHAPED PANCAKES: A DELICIOUS WAY TO SAY “I LOVE YOU”
When I created this recipe, we were on strawberry overload at home, and I wanted to get creative on how best to use the… Read More
CHILDREN’S BOOKS FOR TEACHING ABOUT BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Reading with your children is one of the best ways to engage with them on important issues. This February, honor Black History M… Read More
