Learn more about why the Commonwealth flag was at half staff and why the flags fly at half staff from time to time.
Memories from a momma!
Our house runs on bread and when the bread runs out I have to run to the store for bread. That's a lot of running!
Love salads? Learn how to get a discount for healthy eating! Also learn about the new Lettuce Read! program offered by our local Salad Creations restaurants.
Valentine's Day, Scmalentine's Day. It's just another day to me, not because I'm a lonely old crank but because I am cherished 365 days a year.
Saturday night I attended the UMW event, "For the Love of Dance."
Yeah I am new to BLOGGING....but promise I am worth the read!
Bargain hunting. It's an artform. One of my favorite secrets: Thrift stores.
Fancy coffee, gourmet bread, indulgent treats. What is your must have and where are you willing to compromise?
Virtual yard sales abound on Facebook. There are several for people in the Fredericksburg area.
This is a new blog, so I'm just introducing myself and saying hello. What's it like to be an American Muslim woman living in the 'Burg? Fun, busy, and fulfilling.
Spring activity calendar for the R-Board
Fredericksburg Fine Arts Exhibit extends deadline. Enter your artwork today!
The groundhog says winter but I proclaim spring!
Five 40 Roller Girls will be downtown Fredericksburg Sat. 28th
Get inspired to become an artist and start showing and selling your artwork.
As school starts back up, parents rejoice while kids moan. This blog entry might be the product of back to school joy.
As the year draws to a close, I contemplate my goals for 2012.
It's the holiday weekend and it's time to watch movies and stuff stockings!
Your compost is ready for use in your landscape when it is dark brown and crumbly. It can be turned into the soil in planting areas, used as mulch, or added to potting mixes.
Compost enriched soil has lots of beneficial organisms and supports healthy plant growth. It helps reduce pollution and conserves water and can help you save money!
A reading countdown to the big day, December 25th!
A look at holiday traditions in my family and the greater Fredericksburg area.
Introducing our newest blogger, local netizen Jacalyn Stanley. Watch as she tries to figure out what the heck to do with this thing.
Nov. 17th marked the 25th Annual Parks and Recreation Banquet honoring its biggest and brightest supporters.
Celebrity Corbin Bersen is coming to Fredericksburg!
You may think rotting food scraps in your yard isn't for you. But, composting turns those putrid peels into a great soil amendment thats better and cheaper than purchased fertilizer and mulch.
Bazaar and markets coming up by the Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation Dept. Vendors apply now!
Spooky Stories by the Shore and Halloween Hullaballoo are now open for registration. Make sure to register early before both events are full!
What is the big deal about plastic bags? Plastic shopping bags are made from natural gas. They are lightweight and frequently become litter. They are highly reusable and recyclable too!
Looking for some free family friendly events this week? Check out what the Parks and Recreations Dept. has going on.
On September 20, Moms of Fredericksburg will host a Cookies for Kids' Cancer bake sale at the Fredericksburg Riverfront Park lunch concert series.
Join Moms of Fredericksburg's Campaign for Smoke-free Playgrounds. Stop smoking in local playgrounds will ensure your children have healthier air to breathe while playing in Fredericksburg.
Picnic in the Park begins again Sept. 6th!!
A daylong festival kicks off a family friendly restaurant week called The Family Table.
Don't miss your chance to see the Washington Nationals take on the Phillies!
Bring the kids to the Dorothy Hart Community Center for a fun filled art event this weekend.
Come see Iron Man 2 or How to Train Your Dragon at Dixon Pool this weekend! Free family fun!
Why bother with recycling? Your local recycling program is making money from the sale of your recyclables or generating a cost savings by diverting recyclable materials from the landfill.
Local concert band to perform americana standards in outdoor show.