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Meet Ewa!

Meet Ewa!  She is the founder of Our Little Planets.  Little Planets is an indoor play space at IX.  They also offer nature-inspired play areas at festivals and live events and indoor and outdoor play area design services.  Be sure to check out their Second Annual...

Farmer’s Markets

Are you looking for a farmer’s market to get fresh produce or local flair? All the markets on our list occur weekly and support local farms and business around Charlottesville.       Forest Lakes Farmers Market: Tuesdays 4-7 PM April to October   Forest...

Sunscreen Smackdown

  A few pointers below before we get to the actual sunscreens. *Sorry, this is an ulta long post, but it’s because I’m trying to be really helpful!!!   A word on “mineral” sunscreen (which is what many Moms aim to use) There are essentially two groups when...

4 Easy Ways to Boost Your Energy Today

  There are a lot of reasons why moms are right up there with medical residents and shift workers in terms of soul-crushing sleep deprivation. From pregnancy insomnia to waiting up for teenagers to get home (and all the sleep issues in between) motherhood and...

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!   How many children do you have and what are...

Strawberry Picking!

Yum! It’s strawberry picking season! Don’t wait too long … the season usually ends end of May/ early June! Here is a list of places to pick your own strawberries:   Chile’s Orchard  1351 Greenwood Rd Crozet, Virginia 22932   Hours: Monday: 9 AM- 6 PM...

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