First, let me start by saying I do not make any money off the sale of Kindles. I am writing this post because I truly believe that this is a great tool for all parents.
I originally wanted a Kindle for purely selfish reasons. I had visions of myself curling up on the couch and ordering [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Learning’
December 18, 2009
Why Parents Need a Kindle
November 10, 2009
Free Planetarium Shows!
The Radford University Planetarium offers FREE shows to the general public on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7:30pm and on Saturday mornings at 10:30am. The shows vary by the season, time etc. so be sure to check their website for the shows currently running. The Saturday morning shows are usually specifically for children.
Current shows include:
The [...]
September 29, 2009
Smithsonian’s Autumn Conservation Festival
Head to the National Zoo’s Autumn Conservation Festival October 3-4 from 10am-3pm and enjoy an unforgettable day in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This is the ONE AND ONLY time every year that CRC is open to the public. And this year, it’s your ticket to getting a peek at the clouded leopard cubs born at CRC [...]
July 13, 2009
Go Pick Your Own in Virginia!
Have you had sticker shock lately at the produce prices in the grocery store? Have you seen the prices of blueberries lately even though they are “in season”?
In the spirit of going green, spending more time with family and supporting the local farmers and economy, why not try picking your own?
My favorite site for finding [...]
July 3, 2009
Thomas Jefferson in Virginia
The Virginia is for Lovers site is featuring travel in honor of Presidents – one of my favorite topics. Turns out, there are many places in Virginia to learn about Thomas Jefferson besides Monticello!
March 31, 2009
Cyrus McCormick Farm
Who was Cyrus McCormick?
“Cyrus Hall McCormick invented the first successful reaper and founded the harvesting machine industry. In July 1831, at 22 years of age, McCormick first demonstrated his invention publicly. This, the world’s first successful mechanical reaper, opened a new era in agriculture, an age of mechanization that changed life on the farm, [...]
January 23, 2009
2009 Virginia is for Lovers Travel Guide
Order your 2009 Virginia Travel Guide. In celebration of 40 years with the “For Lovers” slogan, you can enter to win one of 40 Virginia vacations.
“Learn about fun and educational attractions for the family as well as one-of-a-kind camps. Tempting day trips exploring Virginia’s coastlines and mountains will lure you outside, as will weekend [...]
October 28, 2008
Virginia Beach School of the Arts
As I attempt to keep this blog non-regionally specific, I feel that my self-imposed rule needs to be broken here.
The Virginia Beach School of the Arts was founded by Steve and Virginia Largent and is privately owned and operated.
What do they offer?
Music, Mommy and Me (ages 2 and under) – singing, dancing and FUN! They [...]
