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Discover the Legacy of Maggie L. Walker on a Day Trip

Jan 18, 2025 | charlottesvillefamily.com | Jennifer Bryerton

Looking for an enriching and family-friendly day trip near Charlottesville? The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site in Richmond is an inspiring destination where you can learn about the life and achievements of one of America’s most influential African American leaders. The site is located in the Jackson Ward District, the center of Richmond’s Black history. Maggie Lena Walker broke barriers as the first African American woman to charter and serve as president of a bank.
Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps in Charlottesville VA

Jan 3, 2025 | charlottesvillefamily.com | Jennifer Bryerton

A Guide to Charlottesville VA Summer Camps: Fun and Learning For Every Child & TeenCharlottesville is a hub for summer camp fun, offering a variety of programs to keep kids engaged, active, and inspired during the summer months. Whether your child is interested in sports, art, science, or outdoor adventures, local day camps in Charlottesville provide something for every age and interest.
Kid-Friendly Pumpkin-Shaped Cheese Ball Recipe for Thanksgiving

Nov 20, 2024 | charlottesvillefamily.com | Jennifer Martin

Thanksgiving is all about creating special moments with family, and what better way to do that than by involving your little ones in preparing at least some of the holiday meal? This fun, kid-friendly pumpkin-shaped cheese ball recipe with a touch of bacon is the perfect appetizer to add a festive and flavorful twist to your Thanksgiving table.
Preparing for Birth & A Beautiful New Baby

Nov 4, 2024 | charlottesvillefamily.com | Sarah Short

“When you say ‘as big as a bagel,’ do you mean the circle in the middle of the bagel or the whole, entire bagel?” A father-to-be posed this question during the labor and delivery class I was taking years ago at Martha Jefferson House. “The whole, entire bagel,” the instructor answered, concluding her primer on cervical dilation. The man sat speechless, his jaw dropping open to the length of an éclair. The instructor was trying to convey the shock-and-awe of pregnancy peaks during delivery.
PR- Launch of 'Doing Good' Marketing Grant

Nov 3, 2024 | charlottesvillefamily.com | Jennifer Bryerton

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECharlottesville, VA (November 1, 2024)— CharlottesvilleFamily Life & Home Magazine is thrilled to announce the launch of its inaugural ‘Doing Good’ Marketing Grant, an initiative aimed at empowering local community members and organizations in the Charlottesville area to bring impactful, family-friendly projects to life.
Mommy & Me Classes in Charlottesville

Aug 27, 2024 | charlottesvillefamily.com | Ellen Sewell

Keeping babies and toddlers busy, learning and having fun each day can seem like an overwhelming undertaking. Luckily, the Charlottesville area offers plenty of “mommy & me” type programs and activities for parents. From fitness and movement, to music and art, there is something for every busy parent (and their kids)! Read on for a list of options, plus tips for exercising with baby to help keep you both fit and having fun.
King Family Vineyards Polo for Families

Aug 22, 2024 | charlottesvillefamily.com | Jennifer Bryerton

King Family Vineyards in Albemarle County is famous for its delicious wines and also for ‘Polo Sundays’ throughout the year. When David and Ellen King relocated to Virginia from Houston, Texas in 1995, their top priority was to find a farm with 12 acres of somewhat flat land for polo. They hadn’t even thought about vineyards or a winery yet. David had been playing polo since 1980 and wished to continue enjoying the sport at a polo field and club.
Botanical Garden of the Piedmont

Aug 16, 2024 | charlottesvillefamily.com | Ellen Sewell

A landscape architect with almost 30 years of experience in the Central Virginia area, Jill Trischman-Marks now serves as the Executive Director of the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont. She is working to make the Garden site more welcoming and accessible, and inviting public input into the features and programming of the future Garden to ensure it is the best it can be to serve the community.
Easy Lemon Chicken Orzo

Aug 15, 2024 | charlottesvillefamily.com | Jennifer Bryerton

Quick and Healthy One Pot Family DinnerIf you’re seeking for easy midweek meals, orzo recipes are ideal. Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo with spinach is a sure crowd-pleaser that comes together quickly with ingredients you likely have on hand! It is also a great on-the-go meal for the times when you are travelign with kids all around the county to baseball, scouts, art, ballet, piano lessons, soccer… and may need to dine at a picnic table or in the mini van.
The Ultimate Private School Guide

Aug 2, 2024 | charlottesvillefamily.com | Jennifer Bryerton

A University town, it is no surprise that Charlottesville, Virginia has an amazing selection of private schools for families to choose among. There are terrific public school systems, Charlottesville City Schools and the Albemarle County School District. For families interested in other types of learning focus there are also amazing private schools in Charlottesville.