Category Archives: Home & Garden

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Central Virginia Christmas Tree Farms

Find the perfect Christmas tree with our helpful guide.

Entertaining Guests in Charlottesville: A Year-Round Guide for Families

Favorite local spots to take guests

MarieBette Café: A Neighborhood Bakery with French Soul

More than A Bakery

Charlottes moss stands in the Southern Living craft room
Creativity Blooms at the Southern Living Idea House in Keswick

Where creativity blooms

Summer bouquet. Beautiful multi colored fresh flower arrangement. Birthday bouquet made of summer flowers photographed outdoors.
The Prettiest Flower Farms to Visit Near Charlottesville

Best pick-your-own experiences

young father pushing excited daughter in moving box, mom smiles behind carrying another box as they move into new home.
Charlottesville Relocation Checklist for Families

Everything from Utilities to Making Friends

Northern Copperhead (agkistrodon contortrix mokasen) on leaf litter in Virginia
Virginia’s Venomous Snakes: What Parents Need to Know

Pictures of Venomous Snakes with Safety TIps

Hot air balloon floating above Charlottesville Virginia with colorful fall leaves and blue ridge mountains in background. Charlottesville is a beautiful place to move to and raise a family.
Moving to Charlottesville: Your Ultimate Relocation Guide

A Family-Friendly Guide to Moving to Charlottesville

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Safety Tips to Maximize the Benefits of Gardening with Kids

Tips for Gardening with Kids

Portrait of a happy boy outdoors hugging a cute brown dog
Virginia’s Most Popular Dog Names: What Pet Owners Are Choosing

From classic to trendy, pup names you'll love!

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Spark Your Child’s Imagination with A Fairy Garden

How to Create a Fairy Garden with Kids

Beautiful chicken coop with lots of greenery in Charlottesville, Virginia
Raising Chickens in Virginia: Make Your Coop Predator-Proof (and Weekend-Ready!)

How to make a pretty coop that outwits foxes!