I am so excited I can barely contain myself. I have not ridden a bike in 35 years. This summer, my son bought himself a bike and my husband had a bike given to him. The only person who didn't have a bike was me! Now, naturally, I had to test out the son's bike. He has a really high bike because he's almost 6' tall, but I'm 5'10" so I figured it would be okay for me as well. I was wrong! With the knee problems that I have, he hiked the seat ALL THE WAY UP so that I would not have to bend my … [Read more...] about Have Bike Will Travel
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I am a proud Richmond Tourism Ambassador. Richmond, VA is just bursting with every type of attraction for every individual. Let me show you my city!
Things to Do If You Are Attending Focused Blogging Conference 2018
If you will be attending the Focused Blogging Conference in Richmond, Virginia this year, let me be one of the first to welcome you to the Capital City or #RVA as it's known. The RVA is an absolutely amazing city, and I'm proud to have called it home since 1992. There is so much to see and do in our city, that I wanted to make sure you had a fairly comprehensive list of everything possible. If you find yourself with some free time before or after the conference, I sincerely hope you take … [Read more...] about Things to Do If You Are Attending Focused Blogging Conference 2018
WWE Live Coming to Richmond Coliseum January 27
If there is one thing that I can count on like clockwork in our home, it's my husband being glued to his WWE shows on Monday and Tuesday every week. When he's not watching the live broadcasts, he's watching matches on the WWE Network app on our Amazon FireStick. So I figured, what better way for him to celebrate his birthday then to send him and his three sons off to the Richmond Coliseum for a night of fun? The Richmond Coliseum usually hosts about three to four live WWE events … [Read more...] about WWE Live Coming to Richmond Coliseum January 27
International Beer Day Festivities and Recipes #IntlBeerDay
I grew up just minutes from the oldest brewery company in America, D.G. Yuengling & Son, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. I honestly cannot remember a single home that didn't have a Yuengling or two in the fridge or a keg on tap in the garage when I was growing up. So naturally, as a teenager, when we would have our undercover bush parties out in the corn fields on the hill, Yuengling was in abundance and I developed a taste for it. (Don't look at me like that ... you know you totally went to a … [Read more...] about International Beer Day Festivities and Recipes #IntlBeerDay
National Ice Cream Day 2017
July is National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday in July is National Ice Cream Day. With temperatures well into the 90s all last week and this coming week, we can't think of anything better than grabbing some free ice cream today or making our own! Nationwide Carvel: Buy any size cup or cone on Sunday, and you'll get a second one for free. Dippin' Dots: Free mini cups of ice cream will be given out in a two-hour window on Sunday. Check with your local Dippin' Dots store to … [Read more...] about National Ice Cream Day 2017
The #RVA Tacky Light Tour
One of the highlights of the holiday season each year is the Richmond Tacky Lights Tour that encompasses Richmond, Virginia and all of the surrounding counties who have some totally awesome people who love to deck their halls for everyone to enjoy each year. A special treat this year? There are already several homes that are decked out in their holiday finery and will begin viewing schedules on Thanksgiving Day! To find out which homes are having their grand illuminations this weekend, click … [Read more...] about The #RVA Tacky Light Tour
Find The Best Off-Campus Housing in Richmond
There are many colleges and universities located in Richmond, the capital of Virginia, and several are located within walking distance of some remarkable attractions and historical sites. Over 400 years of history make living in Richmond an amazing opportunity for your college student. Virginia Commonwealth University is ranked 4th in the state according to the 2016 University Web Rankings and Reviews from 4International Colleges & Universities. It also happens to be located right in the … [Read more...] about Find The Best Off-Campus Housing in Richmond
Amazing Dining Options in Richmond for Valentine’s Day
In case you have not noticed, our fair city is finally getting some much deserved attention on a nationwide scale. Richmond is such a beautiful city and one of the reasons why I moved here over 22 years ago and have not left. It's been said among the locals that we are fast becoming the "New York City of the South" here in Richmond, and it is a statement that rings true more so every year. Richmond is a city steeped in tradition and history, and home to some of the finest restaurants on the … [Read more...] about Amazing Dining Options in Richmond for Valentine’s Day
Richmond Metro Zoo – Revisited
November 2011, I had the pleasure of visiting the Richmond Metro Zoo with my youngest son's class. The trip was absolutely amazing, so very enjoyable, so I decided to share the post here with you as well! Enjoy the pictures! You can find the original blog post HERE. … [Read more...] about Richmond Metro Zoo – Revisited
This Week In Richmond
I am getting super excited at the moment. My sister and her family (who live in Pennsylvania) are coming to spend Thanksgiving with me and mine! Naturally, I can't allow my sister's first visit to Richmond to go by without hitting all the 'hot spots' so I've been making a list of all the things that I want to show her - and then once she gets here she can pick what she wants to see. Lord knows she'd need to be here for three weeks to fit in everything I have on my list! I thought I would share a … [Read more...] about This Week In Richmond
Richmond Local Events
Our beautiful city is jam-packed with history and restaurants and entertainment of every kind. If you are planning a trip to the #RVA, be sure to check out our Visit Richmond #RVA tab under Travel! It is where you will find information on local events I have attended (or want to attend), current events going on within our city and more. I am really looking forward to expanding this information for families to include events that are free or very inexpensive events for the entire family. Here … [Read more...] about Richmond Local Events
Richmond Metro Zoo Field Trip
I have to tell you, I am a sucker for zoo field trips of any kind. I am fascinated with being able to see animals from around the world that I would never have an opportunity to see in real life. So when school started in September and I noticed a field trip scheduled for the entire 3rd grade to the Richmond Metro Zoo in November – I was chomping at the bit to sign up as a chaperone for it and go with my mini-man! I think his teacher, Mrs. Magner, probably started to worry back … [Read more...] about Richmond Metro Zoo Field Trip
