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woman wearing a leather hat and white lace maternity gown stands in a field of wildflowers Sentara rmh labor and delivery

Sentara RMH Labor and DeliverySentara RMH Labor and DeliverySentara RMH Labor and DeliveryPregnancy can be an incredibly empowering season of life. As a pregnant woman, it is your prerogative to plan for a birth experience that meets your needs and expectations. Choosing where you give birth, and the team involved in bringing your baby into […]

Sentara RMH Labor and Delivery for Family-Centered Birthing Plan

Charlottesville

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mom to be stands on the edge of a river wearing a white maternity gown

As women, it’s important that we take our health into our own hands and advocate for our well-being. However, sometimes finding a doctor who can help us find empowerment with our health rather than making medical decisions on our behalf can be a challenge – an intimidating challenge. After all, a doctor/patient relationship must be […]

Shenandoah Women’s Healthcare for Personal Connection & Care 

Harrisonburg

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Boy wearing blue striped polo shits plays in bed with knit stuffed dogs whimsies Charlottesville

Do you ever find that your kids’ clothing just doesn’t last? Fast fashion is the new craze with cheap clothing, but falling apart after several wears. Sure, your kids grow fast, but it would be nice if their clothing could survive a few washes, right? Not to mention that fast fashion isn’t the healthiest for […]

Whimsies Charlottesville for Kid’s Clothing & Toys Made To Last!

Charlottesville

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Family at Every Soul Acres Tree Farm

Growing up, my family always put up an artificial tree at Christmas time and so did my husband’s family so when we first got married, the idea of cutting down our own tree to have in our home quickly became a fun new tradition!  Over the years, our children have always loved the process of […]

Every Soul Acres + 4 More Christmas Tree Farms Near Harrisonburg, VA

Family, Harrisonburg

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Rockingham County sisters sit on a fence

One of my very favorite end-of-summer activities is taking my family to the county fair!  Because we live in Harrisonburg, our family always attends the Rockingham County Fair at the Fairgrounds just outside Harrisonburg but we have visited other local fairs also!  Each year, we look forward to seeing the animals (the chickens are my […]

The Rockingham County Fair & Other Local Fairs

Family, Harrisonburg

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Orthodontist Harrisonburg, VA

If you’ve ever asked moms or dads who they recommend for orthodontists in Harrisonburg, you are likely to receive very enthusiastic responses! Most often those recommendations are for either Dr. Weiler and Dr. Kray. If you have a child who currently needs to see an orthodontist, or you just assume that one day you will, […]

Top Recommended Orthodontists in Harrisonburg, VA

Harrisonburg

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VBS Harrisonburg, VA

Sending your kids to a VBS (Vacation Bible School) is a great way to provide them with a change of pace from the school year and a chance to have fun while making new friends. And, best of all, they will learn about Jesus! It should be fairly easy to find a VBS in Harrisonburg, […]

A Roundup of Summer 2024 VBS Options in Harrisonburg, VA

Harrisonburg

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Mom and daughters at Showalter's Orchard in Timberville VA

Looking for a fun way to expose your child to a new sport in a non-competitive atmosphere? Finding a gymnastics program may be just the thing! Besides the more obvious skills we think of when we consider the sport of gymnastics (like flexibility and coordination) there are a few other convincing reasons you may want […]

Skyline Gymnastics and Other Programs in the Harrisonburg, VA Area

Harrisonburg

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Family photography near Harrisonburg, VA

Soccer is a great sport for young kids to try out since there are a variety of programs available in Harrisonburg throughout the year. It takes a relatively small amount of time and financial commitment to allow your little one to try out this very popular sport. Whether you choose SVU Soccer or another great […]

SVU Soccer & Other Harrisonburg Soccer Leagues

Harrisonburg

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Maternity photoshoot Harrisonburg, VA

If you’re here, chances are you’ve recently found out you’re pregnant, or are starting to think about planning for a family.  Congratulations!  What a joy new life is!  It can be overwhelming to figure out where to go for prenatal care and delivery.  There are a few options for natural birthing and birthing centers in […]

Natural Birthing Centers in Harrisonburg VA & Beyond

Charlottesville, Harrisonburg

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