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Plus: Kids are helping kids in a meaningful way Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Last month, we spent a weekend at the beach. While we admittedly weren’t on Virginia shores (looking at you, North Carolina), we sure did enjoy the sun and the sand and all the fun that comes…

Plus: Help create a summer of memories Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. My little boy turns 8 1/2 today—and of course we’re celebrating. Since Colton’s birthday falls exactly two weeks after Christmas, it’s become an annual tradition to have a family fun day centered around him midyear.  This year, he…

Plus: Expanding collective bargaining rights to public workers Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Need a fun place to go spend a few hours completely free of charge? That’s when my son and I head straight to our local library. We became fixtures there for a few days while the “tree…

Plus: Virginia woman describes viral ICE encounter Share with a friend     Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Do you know what animal I’ve always thought would be cool to have as a pet? An opossum. Honestly, I feel they have “a face only a mother could love.” But I’m a mother, so I feel uniquely…