Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe

Here’s a new take on a Sugar Cookie recipe that’s quick, easy, and delicious! The confectioner’s sugar and cream of tartar make cookies lighter. Let the kids cut out shapes, sprinkle colored sugar, and package baked cookies for gifts. This is a fun activity for after school or while enjoying a fun Christmas movie or […]

Royal White Icing for Perfect Holiday Cookies

Looking for an easy recipe for Royal Icing to decorate your holiday gingerbread house? Here it is! Royal Icing 4 egg whites 4 cups confectioners’ sugar (sifted) 1 teaspoon lemon extract 1 teaspoon cream of tartar Beat egg whites in clean, large bowl using mixer on high speed. Beat until foamy. Gradually add sugar, lemon […]

Trick or Treat Safety Tips

Halloween is a fun time for many kids and adults. Be sure to teach your kids about safety when it comes to trick-or-treating and enjoying this ghoulish holiday. The Centers for Disease Control provides these important tips to stay safe and healthy: Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible. Avoid […]

2017 Spring Break Camps

XL Sports World  April 10-14 XL Sports World has 2 camps for kids ages 4 – 16!  Full day or half day.  Early drop-off/late pick-up is available for an additional fee. Soccer Camps – Players will learn skills on different days. These include: Dribbling, skill moves, passing and control, shooting, turning and foot skills. Fun […]

February is Heart Health Month: Tips for All Ages

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The month of February is dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease and increasing knowledge about prevention. Educate yourself on the dangers of heart disease and get on track to better heart health. It’s never too early to start teaching your kids about […]

Screen Free Week: May 4th – 10th

Screen-Free Week kicks off on Monday, May 4, 2015.  Join children, families, communities around the world, and us as we swap digital entertainment for the joys of life beyond the screen. Unplug from digital entertainment and spend your free time playing, reading, daydreaming, creating, exploring, and connecting with family and friends. Regardless of whether children […]

April 6th -12th

There are lots of monthly event updates, giveaways, and other information in our newsletters –  Sign-up here! To submit and event to our calendar send an email to  email@completelykidsrichmond.com. Click here for the full month’s calendar. Today – May 17th Wicked Plants. Science Museum of Virginia. Wicked Plants unearths 75 poisonous, carnivorous and diabolical plants inside of […]

Richmond Annual Earth Day Celebration

The 22nd Richmond Annual Earth Day Festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 18th. You can enjoy: Live music and entertainment from Silly Bus, Andrew Alli and Last Night’s Blues Band, and The Big Payback Local food Beverages Interactive children’s area Hundreds of earth-friendly artists Earth-friendly art, exhibits, and activities Riverfront activities: paddleboarding, kayaks, fishing Farmers […]

Rockin’ on the Avenues

Rockin’ on the Avenue is coming to Richmond May 7, 2015 from 6-9pm. This is a fun event to support and raise funds for the Evelyn D. Reinhart Guest House. The event includes: Food Drinks Local music Silent auction The Reinhart House is a home-away-from-home for families with loved ones in St. Mary’s Hospital. Guests […]

Celebrate National Autism Awareness Month in April

April is National Autism Awareness Month and it’s a good time to promote autism awareness. And, this year the Autism Society wants to go beyond simply promoting autism awareness to encouraging friends and collaborators to become partners in movement toward acceptance and appreciation. Raising kids is a challenging job no matter how you look at […]