MONOGRAMS FOR ALL OCCASIONS: The ultimate gift for moms, teachers, friends & kids!

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Richmondmom.com readers looove to shop so we’ve got a maven for you to meet: Jennifer Mosley loves all things perky, preppy, and personalized. So much so that she launched a business so that others can share in the fun.

Monograms For All Occasions, Inc. is THE place to shop this holiday. A look at the company’s website will only show you a portion of the hundreds of great gift ideas just in time for the holidays.

To see all that this creative Richmond mom and her company have to offer, stop by the store located at 5324 Twin Hickory Road, Suite 102 in Hickory Corner, off Nuckols Road in Glen Allen. Store hours vary, but Jennifer can usually meet for appointments within 1-2 hours of your call. Call Jennifer at (804) 314-4269 for all of your monogramming, embroidering and personalization needs and gift ideas.

A few of Richmondmom.com’s fave picks from Jennifer’s stash:

for the woman who has just-about-everything: embroidered bath wraps (just $34.00) with matching slippers (only $19.95), makeup bags and timeless, elegant monogrammed silverware
· monogrammed car magnets, mouse pads, and mailbox covers
· lunch bags & backpacks personalized with your kids' names
· bright & fun personalized mouse pads and personalized stationery
· totes as low as $14.95 which includes personalization and your choice of ribbon
· stamps & embossers with your girlfriend's name or the whole family's name
· personalized wine glasses for those holiday get togethers and the very popular Tervis Tumblers monogrammed with your initials!
· pillowcases for the kid who loves to see their name in print
· the most popular monogrammed estate flags (on sale now for just $34.00) and garden flags (also on sale for only $12.90) with your family’s last name initial, with the trendiest flag stands on display at the store
· for the golfer in your life: personalized embroidered golf towels available in pink, green, blue and black for only $17.95!
· for the posh baby: monogrammed booties (just $19.95!) and diaper covers (just $13.95!)
· design your own personalized stickers for gift labels (30 for $18.95), personalized double-sided placemats for adults and children (only $18.00)
· new to the store: personalized and embroidered memo boards (pick from our fabrics or bring your own!)
· monogrammed hair bands & hair bows, all this and more at the store!

Monograms For All Occasions, Inc. located in Twin Hickory, near the Short Pump Town Center boasts a bountiful buffet of monogrammed, personalized and embroidered gifts for women and children plus a host of other kitschy décor that says “I took the time to find you a truly personal gift!”
This fabulous biz offers just about anything you can think of, with initials to boot! Plus, if you want to personalize something you already own, Jennifer will also embroider most customers’ previously purchased items (Christmas stockings, backpacks, aprons etc.) for usually no more than $10.00, but she has so much to offer that there’s little need to shop elsewhere. But, don’t just take our word for it. The reviews from nationwide customers prove that this Richmond mom is the person Santa is counting on to fill his sleigh.
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What to do with the fam this month in Richmond, VA

• With more than 500,000 lights, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's GardenFest of Lights offers a magical experience through Jan. 12.


• Kick off the holiday season in Henrico Dec. 2 at Richmond International Raceway's 5th Annual Community Tree Lighting.


• Shop till you drop at the Bizarre Bazaar's 33rd Christmas Collection with more than 500 exhibitors at the Richmond Raceway Complex Dec. 4-7.


• Join Santa Claus downtown at the James Center to kick off the holidays with live music, a carousel and holiday lights Dec. 5 at the Grand Illumination.

Richmond parents desperately seeking baby to make their life complete!

Richmond, VA native Lauren Hall has been through every fertility treatment available, and after exhausting her options, is seeking to adopt an infant with her loving husband. They are seeking a private adoption through people like you!

If you know of someone who is expecting who is considering adoption, PLEASE contact Lauren directly at: laurenhall@comcast.net. Help make their dream of parenthood come true!

Kids Layne: The Road to Upscale Resale of Children's Items!

What: Kids Layne is an upscale children's consignment and overstock sale featuring ONLY top of the line labels from exclusive boutiques.

Our next sale is February 6-8, 2009

What’s New in 2009:
· Kids Layne will be selling overstocks from some favorite labels.
· We are offering year round clothing so that you can have access to even more clothing and are able to buy ahead for future seasons.
· We are branching out into new product arenas and will be accepting both overstocks and consigned high end strollers, Kettler tricycles, bedding and whole room decor (example: room sets that include bedding and artwork).
· For Extra Busy Moms: We are offering a new service where we will pick up your items, enter them on an inventory sheet, and prepare them for the sale

· We offer several options to make shoppers eligible to attend the presale on Friday Feb 6:
a.) Consign with us. Go to http://www.kidslayne.com/ to find out how to consign.
b.) Forward our flyer-to friends, your PTA or preschool. Contact us at kidslaynebiz@comcast.net to find out what to do.
c.) Post our flyer. Again, contact us at kidslaynebiz@comcast.net

Brands include: Chez Ami, Daisies and Doodlebugs, Florence Eiseman, Gymboree, Lily Pulitzer, Ragsland, Silly Goose, Sweet Potatoes, Vive La Fete, and Zutano just to name a few

Where: Flexible Solutions Office Building 1518 Willow Lawn Drive Richmond, VA 23233

When: February 6-8, 2009

Why: We stock only the finest labels in children's clothing and other items so that you do not have to dig through mounds of clothes like at other consignment sales looking for the best items. Because we stock only the best labels, the hard work has already been done. For parents looking to recoup some of their investment on those special pieces that their child has outgrown, then there is no better place to consign than at Kids Layne consignment sale.

For more information: Go to http://www.kidslayne.com/ or call Jennifer Kaufman at 804.986.4255

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• "I am thankful that I have legs that are strong enough to get me through my third marathon. I also am so thankful for the wonderful friends I have made during marathon training. Their tremendous support and encouragement keep me going even when my legs tell me to stop. Training for a marathon is such an awarding and unique experience, and I am so thankful that I have had this amazing experience and have had the opportunity to meet so many fantastic people."

• "My wonderful son. Having a home and being able to provide for my family."

• "I am thankful for my parents and my siblings who are always there for me. I am thankful for my health and strength. I am thankful for my healthy and sharp grandmother who is still able to cheer on her great-granddaughter at a 3 hour soccer tournament! I am thankful to have a job I enjoy. I am thankful for my friends and family who support me no matter what. Most of all, I'm thankful for my daughter who inspires and amazes me everyday!"
  

The Children’s Home Society of Virginia is offering a free orientation on Dec. 16 for people interested in learning more about adopting children from foster care. The event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Richmond office of Children’s Home Society, 4200 Fitzhugh Ave.

Participants will learn about the steps to adopt and can review photos of children awaiting a permanent home. For details, call (804) 353-0191 or visit http://www.chsva.org/.

There are nearly 1,600 children waiting to be adopted in Virginia. Most are living with foster families and attend public schools. All have risky futures without a permanent family.

Founded in 1900, Children’s Home Society of Virginia is a non-profit, licensed adoption agency that has placed more than 12,500 children in new homes. The agency’s mission is to find permanent, loving homes for all children and to provide counseling to birth and adoptive families.

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