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We’re so glad you’re here and hope you love all the new features! Be sure to check back often as new content is added daily. We started this award-winning online and print magazine in 1998 and couldn’t be prouder to see how families continue to count on us more than 20 years later to help “Make Parenting Easier & Growing Up Fun!” We want you to have more time for the important stuff – like finger painting and nature walks. Please send us a note with ideas you may have and watch for a printed magazine in your mailbox this Spring. Happy 2021!

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🐝 Have you answered this month's Buzz Poll? Do you limit your child's screen time? Yes or No? Vote now and be entered for a chance to win a prize! Link below and in bio: https://www.charlottesvillefamily.com/buzz-poll/ . . . #parents #parenting #family #kids #love #children #baby #education #momlife #mom #parenthood #motherhood #school #dad #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #parentingtips
🐝 Have you answered this month's Buzz Poll? Do you limit your child's screen time? Yes or No? Vote now and be entered for a chance to win a prize! Link below and in bio: https://www.charlottesvillefamily.com/buzz-poll/ . . . #parents #parenting #family #kids #love #children #baby #education #momlife #mom #parenthood #motherhood #school #dad #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #parentingtips
This week’s Featured Content at the 2021 Virtual CharlottesvilleFamily Fun Fair & Camp Expo is from @acacamps on
This week’s Featured Content at the 2021 Virtual CharlottesvilleFamily Fun Fair & Camp Expo is from @acacamps on "Does Camp Really Make a Difference?" (link in bio and below): www.charlottesvillefamily.com/fun-fair-camp-expo/fun-fair-camp-expo-stage/ Thanks to our fabulous sponsors: @charlottesville_orthodontics | @nbc29wvirtv | @acacamps | @benandjerrys | @blueridgebank . . . #charlottesvillefamily #campfair #virtualevent #campexpo #funfair #2021funfairandcampexpo #camplife #summercamp #campforkids #musiccamp #sportscamp #outdoorcamp #daycamp #overnightcamp #charlottesville #learning #fun #acacamps #americancampassoci
Congratulations to @danamadams & @whitneysears2020 for winning the Fun Fair & Camp Expo Week 2 giveaways!! Would you like a chance to win? Be sure to share yesterday's post for your chance to win our Week 3 prizes and visit the Fun Fair & Camp Expo site for your chance to win the GRAND PRIZE of $500 towards Summer Camp! . And a special THANK YOU to our sponsors for making these fabulous prizes possible! @charlottesville_orthodontics | @nbc29wvirtv | @acacamps | @benandjerrys | @blueridgebank . #charlottesvillefamily #campfair #virtualevent #campexpo #funfair #2021funfairandcampexpo #camplife #summercamp #campforkids #musiccamp #sportscamp #outdoorcamp #daycamp #overnightcamp #charlottesville #learning #fun #acacamps #americancampassociation #featuredcontent
Congratulations to @danamadams & @whitneysears2020 for winning the Fun Fair & Camp Expo Week 2 giveaways!! Would you like a chance to win? Be sure to share yesterday's post for your chance to win our Week 3 prizes and visit the Fun Fair & Camp Expo site for your chance to win the GRAND PRIZE of $500 towards Summer Camp! . And a special THANK YOU to our sponsors for making these fabulous prizes possible! @charlottesville_orthodontics | @nbc29wvirtv | @acacamps | @benandjerrys | @blueridgebank . #charlottesvillefamily #campfair #virtualevent #campexpo #funfair #2021funfairandcampexpo #camplife #summercamp #campforkids #musiccamp #sportscamp #outdoorcamp #daycamp #overnightcamp #charlottesville #learning #fun #acacamps #americancampassociation #featuredcontent
🎉GIVEAWAY TIME! It's week 3 of the CharlottesvilleFamily Fun Fair & Camp Expo! This week not only can you visit the Expo for a chance to win $500 towards Summer Camp but we're ALSO giving you a chance to win a gift certificate to the Wine & Country shop plus four tickets to President James Monroe's Highland! @monroehighland . To enter for a chance to win the $500 towards camp visit the Fun Fair & Camp Expo (link in bio) here: https://www.charlottesvillefamily.com/fun-fair-camp-expo/ . To enter for a chance to win the tickets - simply tag a friend you think would like to learn more about the Fun Fair & Camp Expo in the comments below! . Thanks to our fabulous sponsors: @charlottesville_orthodontics | @nbc29wvirtv | @acacamps | @benandjerrys | @blueridgebank . #charlottesvillefamily #campfair #virtualevent #campexpo #funfair #2021funfairandcampexpo #camplife #summercamp #campforkids #musiccamp #sportscamp #outdoorcamp #daycamp #overnightcamp #charlottesville #learning #fun #acacamps #americancampassociation #featuredcontent
🎉GIVEAWAY TIME! It's week 3 of the CharlottesvilleFamily Fun Fair & Camp Expo! This week not only can you visit the Expo for a chance to win $500 towards Summer Camp but we're ALSO giving you a chance to win a gift certificate to the Wine & Country shop plus four tickets to President James Monroe's Highland! @monroehighland . To enter for a chance to win the $500 towards camp visit the Fun Fair & Camp Expo (link in bio) here: https://www.charlottesvillefamily.com/fun-fair-camp-expo/ . To enter for a chance to win the tickets - simply tag a friend you think would like to learn more about the Fun Fair & Camp Expo in the comments below! . Thanks to our fabulous sponsors: @charlottesville_orthodontics | @nbc29wvirtv | @acacamps | @benandjerrys | @blueridgebank . #charlottesvillefamily #campfair #virtualevent #campexpo #funfair #2021funfairandcampexpo #camplife #summercamp #campforkids #musiccamp #sportscamp #outdoorcamp #daycamp #overnightcamp #charlottesville #learning #fun #acacamps #americancampassociation #featuredcontent
🌺Learn How to Dry Flowers 🌺 The Spring blooms are sensational this year! Today on CharlottesvilleFamily.com we're sharing tips for how to dry flowers plus projects to make with them! This is a wonderful project for kids of all ages. It's not only fun but educational too. So go ahead and head outside and collect some posies to preserve! . Get all the details and ideas here (link in bio) https://www.charlottesvillefamily.com/5-projects-to-do-with-dried-flowers
🌺Learn How to Dry Flowers 🌺 The Spring blooms are sensational this year! Today on CharlottesvilleFamily.com we're sharing tips for how to dry flowers plus projects to make with them! This is a wonderful project for kids of all ages. It's not only fun but educational too. So go ahead and head outside and collect some posies to preserve! . Get all the details and ideas here (link in bio) https://www.charlottesvillefamily.com/5-projects-to-do-with-dried-flowers
🌺MOTHER'S DAY CONTEST! Do you crack your friends up with funny tales of your toddler? Have you always dreamt of being a writer? Do you have Facebook friends telling you they look forward to reading your posts because it gives them a lift to their day? Being a mother is one of the most rewarding— and sometimes challenging—jobs in the world. Once again, we want to celebrate Mother’s Day by hosting our fifth annual Mother’s Day Essay Contest! The winning essay(s) will be published on CharlottesvilleFamily.com and will receive a gift card to the Wine & Country Shop. In your essay, written in first person, please describe your most memorable mother moments or what you love most about being a mother. Entries can be funny or heartwarming—it’s up to you! Essays must be 500 words and submitted here (link in bio) https://www.charlottesvillefamily.com/contests/ We look forward to reading your submissions! . . . #parents #parenting #family #kids #love #children #baby #education #momlife #mom #parenthood #motherhood #school #dad #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #parentingtips #mothersday
🌺MOTHER'S DAY CONTEST! Do you crack your friends up with funny tales of your toddler? Have you always dreamt of being a writer? Do you have Facebook friends telling you they look forward to reading your posts because it gives them a lift to their day? Being a mother is one of the most rewarding— and sometimes challenging—jobs in the world. Once again, we want to celebrate Mother’s Day by hosting our fifth annual Mother’s Day Essay Contest! The winning essay(s) will be published on CharlottesvilleFamily.com and will receive a gift card to the Wine & Country Shop. In your essay, written in first person, please describe your most memorable mother moments or what you love most about being a mother. Entries can be funny or heartwarming—it’s up to you! Essays must be 500 words and submitted here (link in bio) https://www.charlottesvillefamily.com/contests/ We look forward to reading your submissions! . . . #parents #parenting #family #kids #love #children #baby #education #momlife #mom #parenthood #motherhood #school #dad #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #parentingtips #mothersday
Many local schools are on Spring Break this week - Looking for boredom busters (and sanity savers!)? We've got great ideas to keep your kids engaged and happy this week on CharlottesvilleFamily.com Link in bio and below: https://www.charlottesvillefamily.com/at-home-spring-break-fun/ . . . #parents #parenting #easyparenting #family #kids #children #baby #education #momlife #mom #parenthood #motherhood #school #dad #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #parentingtips #charlottesvillefamily #awards #summercamps #privateschools #fun #daytrips #newmom #healthyfamily #homeandgarden
Many local schools are on Spring Break this week - Looking for boredom busters (and sanity savers!)? We've got great ideas to keep your kids engaged and happy this week on CharlottesvilleFamily.com Link in bio and below: https://www.charlottesvillefamily.com/at-home-spring-break-fun/ . . . #parents #parenting #easyparenting #family #kids #children #baby #education #momlife #mom #parenthood #motherhood #school #dad #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #parentingtips #charlottesvillefamily #awards #summercamps #privateschools #fun #daytrips #newmom #healthyfamily #homeandgarden
Wishing you and your family a safe and happy Easter from your friends at CharlottesvilleFamily!
Wishing you and your family a safe and happy Easter from your friends at CharlottesvilleFamily!
Penelope - our favorite bunny - invites you to hop into the shop this afternoon to pick up some last minute Easter treats! We have delicious Virginia made foods, wine, adorable garden statuary, charming Bunny pillows, and more! . We are open today until 6pm at our shop in Ivy located at 4282 Ivy Road. You can also visit us online: https://wineandcountryshop.com/ . . . #eastergoodies #easterbasket #easterbasketideas #vawine #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #wineandcountryshop #shopwineandcountry #shoplocal #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #virginialiving #virginiagifts #giftsforhim #giftsforher #lifestylemagazine
Penelope - our favorite bunny - invites you to hop into the shop this afternoon to pick up some last minute Easter treats! We have delicious Virginia made foods, wine, adorable garden statuary, charming Bunny pillows, and more! . We are open today until 6pm at our shop in Ivy located at 4282 Ivy Road. You can also visit us online: https://wineandcountryshop.com/ . . . #eastergoodies #easterbasket #easterbasketideas #vawine #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #wineandcountryshop #shopwineandcountry #shoplocal #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #virginialiving #virginiagifts #giftsforhim #giftsforher #lifestylemagazine
🐰🥕Last call for Easter baskets! It's not too late to create an unforgettable Easter basket! Stop in today and let us help you create custom Easter baskets for everyone on your list! We have items for the young and the young at heart! From local sensations like Chickapig for the kiddos, to gorgeous jewelry, luxurious spa gifts, award-winning Virginia wines and beers, artisanal foods, gifts for gardeners, and so much more! Visit today to make this your best Easter yet! The shop is open Monday - Saturday 11 - 6. You can also visit us online: https://wineandcountryshop.com/ . . . #eastergoodies #easterbasket #easterbasketideas #vawine #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #wineandcountryshop #shopwineandcountry #shoplocal #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #virginialiving #virginiagifts #giftsforhim #giftsforher #lifestylemagazine #springdecor
🐰🥕Last call for Easter baskets! It's not too late to create an unforgettable Easter basket! Stop in today and let us help you create custom Easter baskets for everyone on your list! We have items for the young and the young at heart! From local sensations like Chickapig for the kiddos, to gorgeous jewelry, luxurious spa gifts, award-winning Virginia wines and beers, artisanal foods, gifts for gardeners, and so much more! Visit today to make this your best Easter yet! The shop is open Monday - Saturday 11 - 6. You can also visit us online: https://wineandcountryshop.com/ . . . #eastergoodies #easterbasket #easterbasketideas #vawine #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #lifestylemagazine #wineandcountryshop #shopwineandcountry #shoplocal #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #virginialiving #virginiagifts #giftsforhim #giftsforher #lifestylemagazine #springdecor