4 nursery design trends you’ll love now – and later!

(BPT) – When you’re decorating a nursery, it makes sense to design a room that pleases you as much as it will thrill your little one — after all, you’ll be spending as much time in the room as your baby, if not more! You crave a room that you can love for its beauty and…

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Spring Craft: Origami Tulip Bouquets

These adorable folded flowers will make a great mother’s day or father’s day present! Check out the full instructions here. Share This:

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25 Dates under $50

Visit the Taubman Museum and then grab dessert at the City Market (We love Bayou’s Snowballs!) Paint pottery at Glazed Bisque It (Some larger pieces can be pricey, so why not paint one together?) Go rock climbing at River Rock– they have a late night discount Mondays-Thursdays after 8 pm until 10 pm. Visit your…

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This is #HowWeFamily

Disclaimer: I have received information from the makers of TYLENOL®. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post.   I firmly believe that family is just love. Often times, and in a perfect world, that would start with the family you are born into, but there are so many more ways to make…

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Winter Camps in Roanoke Round Up

As the holidays draw closer, I can’t stop thinking about one thing. How in the world am I going to keep my kid busy during winter break??   I am a parent of a new kindergartener, so you’d think I remember from the past 4 years, but school has spoiled me and my child! She…

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Black Friday Shopping Tips

For some, there’s nothing like the rush of getting a great bargain on Black Friday.  For others, they cringe at the traffic and the lines and the early hours. Some live for it, and some tolerate it. But, if you’re smart, you can make the most out of the busiest shopping day of the year.…

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The No-Cavity Plan

First Dental Exam by the First Birthday It is recommended that children have their first dental exam by the time the first tooth erupts and no later than their first birthday. Establish a dental home for your child where a pediatric dentist can provide you with preventive education, a place to go during times of…

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Dad of the Month: Chris Patterson

Logan says “My dad is the best dad because he works hard to provide for us, is cool and does almost everything we want.” Chris works very hard at whatever he does.  During the years that I stayed at home with our youngest, he worked 60+ hours a week to make up for my lost…

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Understanding Your Health – A Look at the Flu 

Provided by Amy Kryder, M.D. Pediatrician, Carilion Pediatric Medicine, Carilion Clinic   October is known for its crisp weather, rich colors and pumpkin-flavored everything. Something else that begins In October, however, is flu season.   Every year, up to 20 percent of U.S. residents get the flu, and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized because of…

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New Year’s Eve Gala

    Buy Tickets HERE GENERAL ADMISSION IS ONLY $5 and BEGINS AT 7PM! The fun begins at 7PM and ends with a “midnight” toast at 10 PM. Tons of family entertainment including: Carriage Rides (outside) Balloon Art Face Painting Jump House Inflatable Twister Carnival Games Casino Games Music and Dancing And much more… Celebrate the…

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