Sleeping well is very important to your overall health and your productivity during the daytime.  You can’t “catch up” on sleep, so you really need to try to get those 7-8 hours of meaningful rest every night. There are some factors that have been shown through research to affect your sleep…. like the temperature of... Continue Reading

  We are thrilled to announce that Taco Bell has just closed on their purchase of the corner site across from Food Lion in the commercial village area of Patriots Landing! They will build an attractive beige building with nice details like the Bojangles building.  There will be ample landscaping and GREAT FOOD!!!! It is... Continue Reading

After a long day of work and family responsibilities, the master bedroom has become a favorite retreat for active, busy adults of all ages.  Here are some beautiful examples with great paint colors!

There is a great article in The New York Times on the mistakes many people make in the process of finding their new home.  Most pertinent are the last paragraphs: “The process of house hunting focuses your attention on the wrong things. It focuses your mind on the features of the house rather than on the... Continue Reading

Some people seem much younger than their actual age.  Have you ever wondered why?  A team of researchers has developed solid evidence that a particular section of our brain is involved.  And stimulating that area of the brain requires specific actions at a strong level. Here is an article from The New York Times on... Continue Reading

Research from ABODO, a national organization that helps people who are moving find a new place to live, shows that the average American moves over 11 times in his or her lifetime.  That makes the United States’ population one of the world’s most mobile — especially Millennials. Of the top 50 most-populated metro areas in... Continue Reading

  The country’s paint companies announce every year their customer’s and decorators’ favorite colors for the upcoming year.  This year, “Greenery” is taking the top spot. There are several other top contenders; here’s an article with lots of photos from Houzz detailing the choices. http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/77080826?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u4396&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery3&newsletterId=4396    

Here are 5 ideas for celebrating New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Richmond compiled by The Richmond Times Dispatch.  Each one is unique and fun, including something for families as well as several for adults.  Enjoy! SCIENCE MUSEUM NEW YEAR ……….If you have kids The Science Museum of Virginia hosts a family-friendly countdown... Continue Reading

Our carolers surprised everyone with their cheerful singing and darling costumes.  What a great way to begin the holiday weekend.  They had a lot of fun when they weren’t caroling too!