The West End Mom
My photography, videos, and expertise have been featured across a variety of media outlets, from local tourism magazines to television stations like NBC12 and CBS6. These features highlight my passion for sharing family-friendly experiences and authentic storytelling, while also reflecting the trust I’ve built with both my audience and the community.
Here are a few of my featured articles, television segments & photography.
40. Where to Pick Apples in Central Virginia (September 2025, NBC12)
39. RVA's Play Cafes: Where Kids can Play & Adults can Socialize (August 2025, NBC12)
38. Where to Cool Off in Central Virginia (July 2025, NBC 12)
37. Family Friendly Fun on July 4 (July 2025, NBC12)
36. 2025 Summer Movie Deals (June 2025, NBC12)
35. Family-friendly summer idea: Visit one of Virginia’s 43 state parks (May 2025, NBC12)
34. 6 places to check out spring flowers in Central Virginia (April 2025, NBC12)
33. Family-friendly things to do during spring break (March 2025, NBC12)
32. RVA Parenting: Ways to learn about Black history with your family (January 2025, NBC12)
31. Last-minute family-friendly holiday activities in Central Virginia (December 2024, NBC12)
30. Family-friendly free things to do during the holidays in Central Va. (December 2024, NBC12)
29. 12 About Town Today: West End Mom's Christmas Activities (December 2024, NBC12)
28. Family-friendly activities to battle the boredom during Thanksgiving break (November 2024, NBC12)
27. Check out even more family-friendly fall activities in Virginia (October 2024, NBC12)
26. Check out these family-friendly fall activities in Central Virginia (October 2024, NBC12)
25. Pumpkin shopping? Check out these 7 places that include free activities (September 2024, NBC12)
24. Sensory-friendly activities in Central Virginia (August 2024, NBC12)
23. Free family fun to close out summer break (August 2024, NBC12)
22. 6 shaded parks and playgrounds to check out around RVA (May 2024, NBC12)
21. RVA Restaurants: Where You Can Eat & Play (February 2024, NBC12
21. 2024 Local Spring Break Guide (March 2024, NBC12)
19. Things To Do With Kids on The Eastern Shore (March 2024, NBC12)
18. Visit Virginia's 2024 Virginia Tourism Guide (page 35 & 36)
17. RVA Restaurants: Cheap Eats for Kids on NBC12
16. Talking with The West End Mom on NBC12
15. 2023 Free Holiday Activities on NBC12
14. 2023 Virginia Apple Picking Guide on NBC12
13. My article on a Virginia Summer Bucket List for NBC 12
12. My article on Tips for Staying Cool this Summer for NBC 12
11. My article on Must-Do Fall Activities for Families for NBC 12
10. My article on Family Friendly Activities to do ahead of Christmas for NBC 12
9. My article on Spring Break Ideas Close to Home 2021 for NBC 12
8. My image of "Greetings from Roanoke" mural for Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge
7. My image of the LOVEWorks sign Keystone Tractor for Virginia Tourism
6. My image of the LOVEWorks sign at Virginia Living Museum for Virginia Tourism
5. My article on 6 family-friendly Christmas events in Richmond for Virginia This Morning
4. My article on Independence Day celebrations for families in July 2021 for NBC 12
3. My images of Lake Anna State Park for Virginia This Morning
2. My image of Jamestown Beach for Visit Williamsburg
1. My article on local ways to celebrate Spring Break in Virginia for NBC 12