Theme parks provide thrilling rides and fun times for the whole family. They also offer some fun extras such as concerts and shows. Most parks put on a music festival or two throughout the season. I’ll be updating this page as I hear of new festivals and events, so check back often. Rock the Universe […]
Wear sunscreen and become the ‘ultimate fun family’ with Banana Boat and Great Wolf Lodge
05/22/2013 by
As a fun-in-the-sun aficionado, I am a strong proponent of the use of sunscreen. And lots of it. My child doesn’t leave the house or head to the beach without being slathered or sprayed with a pound of sunscreen. Since summer is a the time that many families join together to have fun and make […]
RVA Dessert Diary: Part 1
05/08/2013 by
While not on the mainstream foodie front as such cities as San Francisco, NYC or L.A., Richmond has a restaurant scene all its own. From elegant settings in refurbished tobacco warehouses to the casual coziness of exposed brick and beams to the tried and true, hole-in-the-wall eateries that only the locals know about, there is a […]
Putting the Pedal to the Metal
05/06/2013 by
I rarely make New Year’s resolutions (due to the fact that I rarely keep New Year’s resolutions), but this year I decided to go ahead and do it. In addition to the “exercise more and eat less” ones, I made a concrete one that I actually stand a chance of completing. It also puts me closer […]
From the Bow of a Boat: Tree Frogs, Fish Tacos and Samplings of Summer
04/22/2013 by
We took the boat out for the first ride of the year last weekend. It’s always nice to get back out on the water after a long, cold winter. We do most of our boating and jet-skiing in the James River or Lake Anna, which is in Louisa County, Virginia. This particular trip was to Lake […]
Blueberry and Lemon
03/08/2013 by
This sounds better than any pancake I’ve ever had. Lemon and blueberries. How amazing is that?
Very Vintage, Virginia: Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
12/09/2012 by
Miles of twisty, crinkly sparkly garland, vintage Coca-Cola signs, retro reindeer and more blow molds than you can shake a candlestick at, Christmas Town has gone retro with the all new Holiday Hills area. If you’ve ever wanted to step back in time, Busch Gardens Williamsburg is the place to do it. The Festa Italia […]
Going ogre at the Gaylord National with ‘Shrek the Halls’ in ICE!
11/23/2012 by
It takes a lot to get this girl to leave the house when the temperature dips much below forty-five degrees, let alone to don a big, blue parka, fuzzy gloves and fur-lined boots and walking willingly into a nine-degree dome of ice. Though, you have to admit, I do kinda rock the fur-lined boots. If […]
The Night I Became a Zombie – Kings Dominion’s Halloween HAUNT
10/04/2012 by
I became a zombie for the night last weekend. No, it wasn’t the zombie apocalypse. I’ll be sure to give you plenty of notice when that time comes. This was a Zombie Invasion dance party to open Halloween HAUNT at Kings Dominion. Zombies in all shapes and sizes ripped up their clothes, painted their faces […]
Going Outside with Richmond Recreation
10/02/2012 by
Most would agree that Richmond, Virginia is the best town ever. And by most, I don’t mean those that just happen to live there. I mean an actual, bona fide ballot conducted by Outside Magazine. And if you don’t believe me, you can check out the October issue (35th anniversary edition) of the magazine. It’s […]
Howl-O-Scream and #FrightNight 2012 – The Dark Side of the Gardens
09/19/2012 by
A couple of weeks ago, I received an invitation to a social media event, #FrightNight, scheduled for the opening weekend of Busch Gardens’ annual Howl-O-Scream event … read more… The above link will take you to the rest of my guest blog post at Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s website. Go ahead, check it out. I go […]
