Exhibits
Don’t miss your chance to explore the best Fredericksburg has to offer in family friendly products and services at the Va Family Expo (previously the Va Baby & Child Expo)! Current exhibitors* include:
*Exhibitor list may not represent complete list of exhibitors; additions and updates are posted every Friday.
Sponsors
Babies "R" Us
At Babies "R" Us, your little one's beginnings fill our every thought, too. We're dedicated to providing exceptional guest satisfaction by offering products of the highest quality and value, knowledgeable associates who can assist with every type of purchase, and an unparalleled shopping experience in a comfortable and inviting environment. www.babiesrus.com
It's Hip to Be Round
Richmond’s only independently-owned maternity store, It's Hip to Be Round thrives on helping pregnant moms to be find a comfortable and flattering wardrobe for those most important nine (or is it ten?) months. Find one-of-a-kind outfits that will make even your non-pregnant friends jealous. Open seven days a week in Carytown! Visit us at 3461 West Cary Street or online at www.itshiptoberound.com.
Exhibitors
Along For the Ride & Charlottesville Baby Sling
Along For the Ride and Charlottesville Baby Slings have teamed up to bring you a wide range of stylish and comfortable baby carriers for newborns through 4 years old. With everything from stretchy wraps to pouches, ring slings to mei tais youll find a quality, brand-name sling to suit you and your baby perfectly. Visit our booth to choose the perfect baby carrier for you and your baby and enter our raffle for a free custom sling. Live demonstrations all day. Try before you buy. www.alongfortheride.biz/
Arbonne International
Arbonne is a Swiss skin care company that includes both inner and outer health and beauty products which are pure, safe, beneficial and of the highest quality. Arbonne has six different product lines; skin care, aromatherapy, color, nutrition, wellness and baby care. Arbonne Baby Care (ABC) has products that soothe, nourish and protect a baby’s sensitive skin.
Brickworkz LEGO® Mosaics
Turn your baby or family portraits into creative LEGO® artwork! Watch the brick artists at Brickworkz turn your pics into bricks! Visit our booth at the Expo and watch a live demonstration. To see other examples, please visit www.brickworkz.com or call (804) 915-8725.
Cheer X Allstars
Cheer X Allstars is the greatest cheer and dance facility in the area. Cheer X Allstars offers gymnastics, private individual and team tumbling, cheer and dance teams, stunt building and more. Not to mention birthday parties, open gym/lock-ins and even Mommy & Me classes. Located at 390 Kings Hiway #103. 540-903-4324. www.cheerxallstars.com
Clear Sight Ultrasound
We are a 3D/4D Pre-Natal Ultrasound Facility. We offer various packages (based on time) that include the ultrasound session, a VHS video of the session with the 2D, 3D and 4D segments set to music, a CD with all the pictures taken during the session, plus several printed pictures of the baby. We will do DVD upgrades on the VHS video for an upgrade fee. Located at 9550 Midlothian Turnpike, Suite 102, Richmond, VA 23235. Phone number: 804-601-2500. Fax number: 804-601-2499. www.clearsightultrasound.com
The Clorox Company
New Clorox® UltimateCare™ Premium Bleach – you can pour it directly on whites! Clorox® UltimateCare™ is gentle enough to pour directly on whites. Forget about waiting to fill the tub before you pour bleach in. Plus it is gentler on the skin and it has a pleasant, fresh Soft Cotton™ scent. www.clorox.com
Creative Memories
Your Life/Your Story/Your Way! Creative Memories is a 20 year old company dedicated to photo preservation, memory preservation, and album creation. As an independent consultant I will help you with all your album making needs. Our products and services include, but are not limited to, traditional albums, PicFolio albums, StoryBooks, photo organization and digital storage solutions, and classes and one-on-one instruction. www.mycmsite.com/jenniferprice
Dishing Up Dinner
Dishing Up Dinner makes your life easier one meal at a time by offering a variety of entrees and meal packages to suit busy families, single parents, singles and empty nesters. Just think in about 2 hours for around $200 you can have 12 meals to serve your family (more if you split the meals). Pick a meal package to suit your needs, come in to assemble your meals and take them home to freeze. When your ready, defrost a meal and follow our easy cooking instructions, most meals are ready in 30 minutes or less.
Dream Dinners
Dream Dinners lets you choose 12 wonderful entrees you assemble once a month and then serve to your family in the weeks ahead. All to make life a little bit easier for busy moms. www.dreamdinners.com
Infant & Toddler Connection of the Rappahannock Area
Parent Education-Infant Development (PE-ID) is an Early Intervention Program for infants and toddlers with developmental delays aged birth to 36 months who live in the City of Fredericksburg or the Counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford. PE-ID is operated by the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB). The program believes all children have the right to reach their fullest potential. The purpose of the program is to provide help to parents of infants with developmental delays so further problems can be avoided and delays minimized.
Kids' Station
Kids' Station is dedicated to providing quality child care and kindergarten services to the families of our community. We value the children entrusted to us and appreciate the privilege we are given to help them grow and develop. Kids' Station is part of the Medicorp Health System Family.
Kinderdance®
Kinderdance® is a planned developmental dance/movement and fitness program taught in 3 levels, stressing the basics of Ballet, Tap, Acrobatics, and Creative Dance while blending educational concepts. Progress reports are given after each level is completed. www.kinderdance.com/pages/franchisees/bast.htm
Leslie Larsen Photography
Are you ready for a custom portrait experience? As a mom, Leslie Larsen is pleased to provide families with an experience that is all about YOUR family. She believes that location and patience are key to ensuring your portraits will be treasured keepsakes. Leslie will meet you at your family's favorite location, whether it be indoor or out...eliminating the frustrations of taking the family to a studio. Upon completion of your portraits, Leslie meets with you again to review the session and develop custom cards and collages. www.leslielarsenphotography.com • 540-361-4304
Natural Glo Maternity
THE “NOT SO MATERNITY” MATERNITY SHOP. From before the belly, to long after the baby, Natural Glo has the answers, AND many of our fashions can be worn by the average non-pregnant woman. Store hours: 10:00 – 5:00 Mon-Sat; 12:00 – 4:00 Sunday, Closed Tuesday. Located at: 827 Caroline Street (540) 899-0127. www.naturalglomaternity.com
Rappahannock Area Council for Children and Parents
Rappahannock Area Council for Children and Parents (RACCAP) promotes positive parenting in the Greater Fredericksburg Area and makes the public aware of the causes and effects of child abuse and neglect. Circle of Parents support groups provide support for those who are seeking ways to become more positive parents. Through public education displays, RACCAP distributes positive parenting information to interested parents. www.raccap.org
Regency Park Sports
Regency Park Sports houses an indoor gymnasium and two indoor pools. The gymnasium features three all-purpose Teleflex© courts, which can be used for basketball, volleyball, tennis, or dodge ball. One pool is an 8 lane 25-yard pool and the other is a heated therapy pool. In addition, we feature two rooms that can be used for either birthday parties or classrooms. RPS has a snack area, and an arcade room located in the lobby of the building. We have shower and locker rooms that adjoin the facilities. www.regencyparksports.com
Usborne Books at Home
FREE BOOKS! Ask Us How! Make learning fun with Usborne Books. 1300 plus award winning titles. High quality learning products at reasonable prices. Internet-linked books, cut-away pictures and drawings and high picture-to-text ratio. Stafford County: clarkcs@ub-readnplay.com or 540-368-0153 Orange County: SueHaynes@hughes.net or 540-854-7335.
Young Chef's Academy
Young Chef's Academy is a cooking school for children ages 3 to 14. We offer classes in a safe environment that encourages discovery and creativity. While learning food preparation skills is the main ingredient at YCA, each class adds a heap of kitchen safety, a scoop of etiquette, a handful of table setting, a pinch of menu planning, and laughter to taste. www.youngchefsacademy.com




