
Meet Ellen!
Ellen is the new owner of Alakazam Toy Store on the Downtown Mall. She shares what made her interested in buying the toy store and her many interests! Stop by Alakazam on the Downtown Mall and say hi to Ellen!

Strawberry Picking!
Yum! It’s strawberry picking season! Don’t wait too long … the season usually ends end of May/ early June! Here is your list of where you can pick your own strawberries around Charlottesville.

May is the Month When Mothers are Celebrated And Postpartum Struggles Are Acknowledged
When a woman learns that she is pregnant the reaction is often excitement and sheer happiness. The months ahead are a whirlwind of planning, doctors appointments and anticipation of the bundle of joy that is soon to arrive. Many women are unprepared for the for the feelings of sadness and anxiety that they are faced with after the birth of their baby.

5 Trails to Hike Around Charlottesville
Spring is here! It is the perfect time to get outside and take advantage of the wonderful trails that Charlottesville has to offer.

Meet Emily!
Dr. Emily Harding is a dentist, owner of Ivy Dental in Charlottesville and a mom of 2! Read her advice on how to help your child if they don’t exactly like going to the dentist and why she loves living in Charlottesville!

Take Back Day
Check out the locations in the Charlottesville area that are participating in Take Back Day!

4 Things Never To Say To Someone Struggling with Infertility
When you’re trying to support a friend or family member who’s finding it hard to start (or add to) their family, it can be difficult to find the right words—especially if you’ve never dealt with infertility yourself.

Earth Day activities
Earth Day is Monday, April 22. Here are some ideas to celebrate with your little ones- big and small!

Egg-citing Easter Events
Hop on over to these egg-citing events!

Screen Time: 9 Ways To Help Your Kids Form A Healthy Relationship With Tech
In this day and age, expecting your kids to never lay eyes on a screen is probably unrealistic. Many schools are even incorporating them into the curriculum. But research shows that kids under 8 are using mobile devices more than 2 hours a day (despite the...

Meet Allison!
This Charlottesville mom is a UVA grad who became a certified sleep consultant after her first daughter was born. Her business, Sleep and Wellness Coach, LLC, offers VIRTUAL and in-home sleep solutions for newborns to age 6!

What is Whole 30?
You might not know the name Melissa Hartwig Urban, but you have undoubtedly heard of Whole30, aka the diet everyone and their sister has raved about over the last few years. Melissa is the co-founder and CEO of Whole30, and currently has two books on the New York...