Category Archives: Food & Home

Mother and child taking care of chickens in the summer in their yard
Raising Chickens with Kids – A Family Project

Chirpy Companions: Why Kids Love Chicks

family artwork hanging in kitchen
Creating a Family Art Gallery

Display your talented kids artwork with flair!

collection of blue eggs speckled with brown, easter craft, displayed on moss, floral plates with white flowers
Make A Speckled Easter Egg Craft with Kids

A Beautiful Springtime Craft

Some Louis, New City Arts Initiative
New City Arts: A Creative Hub for Charlottesville Artists

Visit New City Arts Initiative

Charlottesville VA Farmers Market, buying fresh tomatoes from farmer
Farmers Markets & Farmstands in Charlottesville & Central Virginia

Eat Fresh! Eat Local!

seedlings in plastic container, winter sowing zone 7B
Winter Sowing in Zone 7B: A Beginner’s Guide for Central Virginia Families

Winter sowing is an easy, budget-friendly way to get a head start on your spring [...]

A pumpkin-shaped cheese ball surrounded by an assortment of crackers and fresh vegetables, including radishes, celery, sugar snap peas, and baby carrots, on a wooden board. The cheese ball is decorated with a green bell pepper stem, and a plaid cloth adds a cozy, autumnal touch to the presentation.
Kid-Friendly Pumpkin-Shaped Cheese Ball Recipe for Thanksgiving

A decorative and delicious recipe you can make with the kids

Illustration showing a formal Thanksgiving place setting with labeled charger, dinner plate, salad plate, forks, knife, spoon, and glassware.
Thanksgiving Table 101: How to Set the Perfect Thanksgiving Table

A step-by-step guide on how to set the perfect Thanksgiving table and style your table [...]

Cute boy eating a piece of pizza at restaurant.
Top Family-Friendly Restaurants in Charlottesville

Readers voted and our Editors researched to find you the best family-friendly restaurants!

donuts, Sbrocco's Donuts
Sbrocco’s Donuts & Espresso: A Sweet New Addition to Charlottesville

Try Charlottesville's hottest new eatery, Sbrocco's Donuts!

christmas sugar cookies on a plate
Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe

Get festive in the kitchen with this Christmas Cookie Recipe for kids

pumpkins, leaves on fall DIY wreath
5 Ways to Elevate Your Fall Porch Decor

Give your front porch fall vibes with decor & a DIY wreath