Virginia Beach Stay-at-Home Moms Examiner

School 101: How can I find out what school bus my child will ride?

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:04:48 -0700

Photo by jjjounral/StockXchng. Virginia Beach City Public Schools offers a handy tool for determining information about your child’s bus transportation. The School Bus Schedules and Transportation Site will provide details about the authorize...

Back to school bus safety

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:19:08 -0700

Photo by jzlomek/StockXchang.School will be starting soon, and the big yellow school buses will again be crisscrossing Virginia Beach streets in full force. For the many Virginia Beach students who ride a bus to school, it is an extremely safe and e...

Virginia Beach is tops

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:25:03 -0700

Photo by ritalinn/stockxchng. Virginia Beach moms can feel great about the city they call home. U.S. News named Virginia Beach as its top pick of cities in a list of Best Places to Grow Up.The article cites the Beach’s access to outdoor...

School 101: What can I buy during Virginia's tax holiday weekend?

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:40:57 -0700

Photo by scol22/stockxchng The Virginia Department of Taxation offers a sales tax exemption during the first weekend of August every year. For 2009, that falls on August 7, 8 and 9. During that time, purchases of qualifying school supplies and...

Moms 101: Where can I meet other stay-at-home moms in Virginia Beach?

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:08:38 -0700

Photo by Pamela Fierro. Networking with peers is a important facet of any career, and no less so for a stay-at-home mom. Where the workplace offers support, guidance, stimulation, and encouragement from co-workers, fellow moms play the same r...

Make an easy ice cream cake

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:47:05 -0700

Photo by Pamela Fierro. This is an easy and delicious frozen dessert. Because it doesn’t involve any cooking, it makes a wonderful recipe for kids to assemble. Yet, it looks quite elegant and tastes fantastic. It is easy to dress up for holida...

Enjoy a carnival and save a life this weekend

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:35:29 -0700

Photo by Pamela Fierro.How can you turn away these sweet faces? These cuddly kittens are just two of many that are in need homes in Virginia Beach. This summer, the SPCA has more than 400 cats that need to be adopted and they are in desperate ne...

What does your car say about you? Check out "Zima - Mom My Ride"

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:31:42 -0700

Does your car clearly announce to the world that you are a mom ... and proud of it? If not, maybe you need these guys. Check out "Mom My Ride" from Zima. Your ride's officially been "Mommed."

What is a stay-at-home mom?

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:29:43 -0700

Photo by AD-Passion/StockXchangWhat is a stay at home mom?The definitions of motherhood are somewhat muddled these days. In the past, women were either housewives or had paid employment outside the home. But today, the classifications “working...

School 101: What are the high schools in Virginia Beach?

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:43:42 -0700

Photo by jzlomek/StockXchang.Virginia Beach is home to eleven public high schools, which incorporate five academies for specialized study and two advanced academic programs. In addition, there are additional facilities for advanced technology, techni...

What to do this week in Virginia Beach

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:01:19 -0700

Photo by cocoalilly/StockXchang. Looking for some fun for the kids this week? Try these options.Free Movies at Regal Cinemas Tuesday, July 14 & Wednesday, July 15, 10:00 am (Strawbridge Stadium 12, 2133 General Booth Blvd. and Columbus Sta...

Summer camp tips

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:49:58 -0700

Photo by juliaf/StockXchang. Are your kids headed to camp this summer? Whether it is Triple R Ranch in Chesapeake, Camp Silver Beach on the Eastern Shore, or somewhere else near or far, summer camp is a wonderful experience for kids. To make the mos...

Grill dinner tonight: Three easy recipes

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:21:35 -0700

Dinner's on the grill!In the summertime, my poor kitchen feels quite neglected. That’s because we elect to cook most of our main meals outside on the grill. We take advantage of Virginia Beach’s pleasant weather and extended hours of dayt...

Get a free Slurpee from 7-11 on July 11

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:55:12 -0700

Photo: AP/Business WireNothing says summer like an icy, frozen treat. I've long been a fan of the sugary, slushy drinks from 7-11 stores called Slurpees. But treating the whole family to a Slurpee can be an expensive proposition.Take advantage of a ...

Keep your kids safe in the water this summer

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:48:49 -0700

It’s summer in Virginia Beach and the best place to be is in the water. Virginia Beach is blessed with so many options for cooling off in the water, from the Ocean to the Bay, lakes and rivers, as well as community and private pools. Wi...