The West End MomJun 14, 20218 minVisiting Kings Dominion with Little KidsI grew up going to Kings Dominion, so it was a trip down memory lane when I took my own littles for the first time this June. There have...
The West End MomMay 25, 20215 minAn Easy Beach Trip: 5 Beaches less than 2 hours from RichmondWith Memorial Day & summer days headed our way, we are looking for ways to stay cool! When traveling with kids, we usually can't take a...
The West End MomApr 5, 20213 min5 Fun Adventures Around Richmond Looking for an easy activity with your family? Here are a few of our favorite half day adventures around Richmond. Most of the locations...
The West End MomMar 7, 20213 minA Getaway Weekend in Roanoke, VirginiaWe had the best time weekend in Star City! While it was freezing, we still managed to explore Roanoke, Virginia. We like visiting Roanoke...
The West End MomSep 12, 20202 minWhere to Go for Children's Hair Cuts For the majority of this year, I've been trimming my 3 year old's hair, but it's time for professional help! With new health safety...
The West End MomApr 9, 20201 minNeighborhood "Wildlife" MapGoogle Maps has a new "wildlife" map for everyone to enjoy while we are at home. It's really simple: (1) find a lovie or draw a picture...
The West End MomApr 5, 20201 minColoring for the VCU Health HeroesI'm so excited to partner with Neighborly, a co/op of #RVA business owners, and Lombard Paper Style for a Children's event on Monday,...
The West End MomApr 5, 20201 minVirtual Easter Bunny ExperiencesHere are two virtual activities children can take part in to see the Easter Bunny and finds bunnies. I'll update this as soon as I find...
The West End MomApr 3, 20201 minSecond Baptist Church's Palm Sunday Activities for Children2BC Kids shared a few activities for children to celebrate Palm Sunday and to spend time with family. 1. A Palm Leaf: You can print this...
The West End MomMar 31, 20202 minScavenger Hunts, LEGO Challenge and GeocachingI've shared on @thewestendmom a bunch of ideas for little ones while we are at home. Our go-to is a scavenger hunt because it can be done...
The West End MomMar 29, 20203 min#RVA Businesses offering KitsSo many of our local businesses are offering to-go kits for pick up or drop off. This is a great way to support our local community and...
The West End MomMar 27, 20202 minVirtual StorytimesThere are so many amazing story times on Facebook, Instagram and on authors' websites. I've linked a few that I know of, and I will...
The West End MomMar 21, 20201 minFree Coloring Pages & Art Activities So many artists, teachers and businesses have shared free coloring pages for children! Here are some of the ones I know of! 1. The ABCs...
The West End MomMar 16, 20202 minLive Art ClassesThrough social media, I've been able to find businesses outside of #RVA that are offering virtual activities for children and families. I...