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6 Ideas To Remember When Visiting A Laundry Mat

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Lilibet’s First Birthday Dress Dupe

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

candied orange slice cake
*Desserts

Candied Orange Slice Cake

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Ax-Throwing: Unexpected Family Activity

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August 12, 2022 0

6 Ideas To Remember When Visiting A Laundry Mat

When our brand-new washing machine went out a few years ago, I had no idea what to do with the mounds of laundry that needed to be washed, dried and folded for just, husband and myself. Luckily, a friend reminded me that there are laundromats nearby to help those that…

lilibet's first birthday dress *Baby
June 12, 2022 0

Lilibet’s First Birthday Dress Dupe

Did you see Lilibet's first birthday dress? I immediately thought it was adorable and vaguely familiar. Okay, very familiar! Did you see what I saw? Photo courtesy of BBC. Photo courtesy of Megan Garrison Photography. Yep! Lilibet's first birthday dress looks a lot like Adeline's first dress. We picked our…

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December 25, 2021 0

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas! May your Christmas sparkle with Joy and happiness.

moving *Home Improvement
December 17, 2021 0

5 ways to prioritize joy in daily life

Take a minute to think about your typical day - or even week. Are you one of those people who is so wrapped up in your busy schedules, never-ending to-do lists, and work projects, that sometimes, you feel like it’s really hard to focus on yourself? Showers get pushed to…

candied orange slice cake *Desserts
October 25, 2021 2

Candied Orange Slice Cake

Baking is one of my side passions, and I was excited to have the opportunity to work with Paradise Candy Company to develop this candied orange slice cake. My grandmother was well known for her orange slice cake and modernizing her recipe was a privilege. It took several attempts to…

*Richmond
September 29, 2021 0

Ax-Throwing: Unexpected Family Activity

I was elated when The Virginia Axe Throwing Company invited me to host a mom's night out, I was immediately game! One, my tribe of girlfriends are always up for an adventure, and two, who doesn't want to perfect their ax-throwing skills? I was pleasantly surprised to find out how…

first birthday photoshoot *Baby
September 15, 2021 0

First Birthday Photoshoot

Adeline's first birthday photo shoot was a success! I can't believe our little girl is officially one, but she is and we celebrated the milestone. Like most new mom's I started brainstorming and planning our session months in advance of the big day. Theme or No Theme I vividly remember…

Blue Apron *Food
April 29, 2021 0

Blue Apron: Creamy Pesto Fettucini

I love Blue Apron meal kits, if my budget allowed I would only cook dinners from meal kits. Unfortunately, like most other families meal kits are a luxury item. But, I'm always looking for a deal. I scored a 50% off deal and immediately ordered a month's worth of meals!…

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April 19, 2021 0

How Does Having A Pet Affect a Child?

Special Guest Post By: Betti Wilson Description: When you raise children with pets, they develop a positive feeling towards the pet. In return, they benefit a lot from the animal. It can help enhance self-confidence, learn to trust other people, and acquire non-verbal communication. Also, they help children develop empathy and compassion.…

*Richmond
April 6, 2021 0

Students Explore the Arts!

The Steward School in Henrico County has always been known for a strong arts curriculum. This year, three Steward students turned the unusual circumstances of the 2020-21 school year into one of creativity, ingenuity, and accomplishment! •             7th grader Gabby Marshall won third place in the national Inaugural Poem Contest,…

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March 12, 2021 0

Children’s Books: St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick's Day is next week, and we've been reading about the Irish and Leprechauns since the start of the month. Reading has always been one of my favorite hobbies, and it's one I hope to pass down to Adeline. Her book collection started before she even arrived with a…

Five Festive Desserts *Holidays
February 25, 2021 1

Easter Dinner: Five Festive Desserts

How is it already Good Friday? Easter really snuck up on me this year, but I've got my game plan and my grocery order placed. I cannot wait to share all of my festive dessert plans with you. In the meantime, I'm sharing five festive desserts that are guaranteed to…

diy gel manicure *DIY
February 7, 2021 0

DIY Holiday Gel Manicure

Do you miss going to the nail salon as much as I do? Over the past year, I've perfected the DIY Holiday Gel Manicure thanks to one of my favorite products, Dashing Diva. I stumbled on Dashing Diva in the early part of the pandemic and I haven't looked back.…

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January 28, 2021 0

5 Must-Have Baby Items

My baby just turned five months old, and that makes me a bonafide expert on all things baby. Just Kidding! I'm far from an expert but I'm happy to share my list of 5 must-have baby items that will make life with an infant a little easier. Uppababy Vista V2…

*Holidays
December 31, 2020 0

Welcome 2021

Is it too soon to get excited about 2021? Maybe. Like everyone else, 2020 was the year I couldn't have planned or imagined. The year changed everything about my life and fundamentally changed the direction the rest of my life will take. This time last year, I was excited to…

Hi! I’m Amanda and welcome to River City Belle. The site name comes from several things I love: a character on Dr. Who, homage to my ancestral roots at the banks of the Williams River, in honor of my home base of Richmond, otherwise known as the River City, my love of fairy tales, and my background as a girl raised in the South. Mostly though, it’s about me. I spend a lot of time experimenting in the kitchen, traveling the world, hanging out with my husband Jerad, daughter Adeline and pup Clark. Take a look around!

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Blue Apron

Blue Apron: Creamy Pesto Fettucini

April 29, 2021
dorito taco bake

Simple Dinners: Dorito Taco Bake

June 17, 2020
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May 5, 2020

Quarantine Survival: Month One

April 24, 2020
Pandemic Comfort Food

Pandemic Comfort Food

March 30, 2020
Ukrop's Mac and Cheese

Side Dishes: Ukrop’s Mac and Cheese CopyKat Recipe

November 25, 2019

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May the 4th Be With You: Disney Food Edition

May 4, 2020
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom

January 30, 2020
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January 27, 2020

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