FAMILY-FRIENDLY TRIPS TO SEE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS, HOLIDAY PLAYS, CREATE CRAFTS & MORE Any time of year is a great opportunity to visit Charlottesville, Virginia. There is something for everyone, from browsing through charming locally-owned shops where you can discover the most delicious delicacies and artisan gifts to visiting wineries to see illuminated vines and tall […]
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TOP 8 CHILDREN’S BOOKS CELEBRATING GRANDPARENTS Grandparents’ Day is the second Sunday in September each year. All of the below titles explore the special bond between a grandparent and a child and reading them together is a great way to highlight the upcoming holiday. Plus, they make excellent thoughtful gifts for any grandparent. Grandma Kisses […]
THE BEST APPS & WEBSITES TO KEEP KIDS LEARNING With technology being such a big part of our lives, it’s natural that our kids are drawn to it, too. There’s plenty of good to be found online, but when children are left to their own devices, they can end up in not-so-friendly corners of the […]
IDEAS & TIPS FOR KEEPING KIDS ENTERTAINED WHILE TRAVELING No matter whether you’re traveling for a family vacation or heading to visit family during summer break, it’s easy to overlook one of the biggest challenges–traveling with kids. Long hours in the car can be hard for little ones with lots of energy, so we’ve put […]
DAYTRIPS TO GET THE WHOLE FAMILY UP & MOVING Are you feeling cooped up in the house too much? Are you looking for fun ways to get your family up and going? These four daytrip destinations will get the family up and active, and show the kids how to move their bodies in different ways. […]
5 FAMILY-FUN TRANSPORTATION DAYTRIPS Does the roar of a jet plane or a sports car get your little ones excited? Do boats fascinate someone in your family? Do you have a budding train engineer on your hands? Here are five family-fun transportation daytrips sure to satisfy the yearnings of those who love all things that […]
SOME OF OUR FAVORITE DAYTRIPS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGE KIDS IN VIRGINIA Living in Charlottesville, we are perfectly placed to explore fun, interactive and educational museums without having to drive too far. Here are some local and regional daytrip locations you don’t want to miss with your adventurous little ones. At these museums, your child will develop […]
7 LOCAL WAYS TO ENJOY SPRING BREAK AT HOME This Spring Break, like everything within the past year, looks different for most of us. To help you keep the kids entertained and learning all week long, we compiled a list of 7 Local Ways to Enjoy Spring Break at Home. This list is a mix […]
Welcome to CHArlottesville Albemarle County, Virginia! Nestled in the foothills of the legendary Blue Ridge Mountains, our community is known for year-round natural beauty and small city sophistication. Families here enjoy drives alongside the beautiful rolling meadows of horse country where every hill promises a stunning view. In the city, we benefit from the University […]