The holidays are here! And a new year is about to begin. And you know winter has officially begun because the ice rink is open at the Air & Space Center in Downtown Hampton! Yahoo! What a great way to spend time with the family.
Our local professionals offer fantastic ways to look and feel your best during the holiday season. I hope you’ll heed their words as you read their articles. As you plan your gift lists, please shop locally. Especially check out the boutique shops in Downtown Hampton. There’s untapped treasure and one-of -a- kind gifts to be found. There are so many businesses offering quality products and services for you and your families that while it’s convenient to order online, it’s much more fun to wander through our local shops.
As you ponder the meaning of the holidays, I hope you are able to give the gift of time or a donation to the many non-profits that are in the business of helping others throughout the whole year. The YWCA is collecting coats and toys for kids. The REACH Reading program is in need of new and used books. You can even buy a new calendar from the Girl Scouts to benefit that wonderful organization that prepares girls to become tomorrow’s leaders. Learn more ways to support and donate to these and other organizations in our Community Section.
Reflecting on this past year, I am incredibly thankful for the contributing writers who continue to bring you informative and meaningful articles in each issue. They are at the top of their fields and have demonstrated their expertise to assist you with all of your health and wellness concerns, as well as your business and financial needs.
I’m also so appreciative of the talents of our hard-working staff. They are dedicated to bringing you a high quality publication each and every issue.
And lastly, thank you to our readers, for the support and dedication you’ve shown to the Southeastern Virginia Women’s Newspapers. Both The Southside Woman and The Peninsula Woman are growing with each and every issue. Our hope is that you learn and grow in some small new way every time you choose us. Keep your comments and suggestions coming! We truly value your opinion.
Have a safe, relaxed and happy holiday and I wish you a prosperous New Year.
Enjoy!
Barbara Errickson
Publisher
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