Author: Lindsay Garrison

Find ideas for affordable holiday outings around Richmond, VA.

We typically associate beach trips with sunbathing and surfing, but what if I told you our family’s favorite beach trips don’t involve lathering my kids in sunscreen or riding the…

RFM team members recommend books they have enjoyed! “Hiking with Kids Virginia: 52 Great Hikes for Families” by Erin Gifford inspires family time in nature.

It’s easy to get caught up in comparison when it comes to the holidays – the gifts, the decorations, the activities…it can be overwhelming. I’m here to tell you that…

Find ways to support our local community with Salvation Army Central Virginia.

Our family’s love for National Parks began on a beach trip. We happened to visit The Wright Brothers National Memorial as a break from the sand and surf, and found…

Traveling Bricks is at VMHC through January 5, 2025. Exhibitions are included with daily admission, so make a plan to visit VMHC today! Here’s the RFM review…

“What about the parents who don’t have as much energy as you?” My dear friend posed this question to me a few weeks ago. She’d been reading my column and…

Several years ago fall season was upon us, and I found myself with a toddler and a baby, working full-time, and I was feeling the pressure (mainly self-induced) to make…

To recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans, National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually, September 15 – October 15. Around RVA, there are plenty of family-friendly ways to…

A guide to family-friendly activities and events around RVA this fall.

I’ve read a few parenting books lately that have explicitly instructed parents to give their children opportunities to take healthy risks. There are many benefits to healthy risk taking, including…