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A Guide to Richmond's Splash Parks
My children love playing at splash parks in the summer, and it's such an easy way to have a free, outdoor outing and to cool off....

The West End Mom
Jun 4, 20227 min read
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The Best Pick Your Own Flower Farms around Richmond
My children love seeing beautiful flowers... and picking them! Unfortunately, you're not allowed to pull any of the pretty blooms at...

The West End Mom
May 16, 20226 min read
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The Best PYO Fruit Farms around Richmond, Virginia
The spring and summer "pick your own" season is one of our favorite times of the year! Luckily for us, there are some amazing farms...

The West End Mom
May 2, 20227 min read
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The Tides Inn: A Virginia River Escape for the Whole Family
We visited The Tides Inn for the first time, and it lived up to its reputation - it's definitely "Southern Charm along the Chesapeake...

The West End Mom
May 1, 20225 min read
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RVA Pools: Pool Recommendations for Families
Pool season to finally be here! I polled the West End Mom community to find your favorite family-friendly pools around #RichmondVA . Here...

The West End Mom
Apr 19, 20224 min read
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5 Family Friendly Getaways Less than 2 Hours from Richmond
Haven't planned your Spring Break itinerary yet? Don't worry - I've got you covered! I've curated a list of Spring Break worthy...

The West End Mom
Mar 5, 20227 min read
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6 Family Friendly Activities to Try at Massanutten Resort
Things to do with kids at Massanutten!

The West End Mom
Nov 14, 202110 min read
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The Best Places to Find Santa in Richmond
I've rounded up the best spots in Richmond to grab a picture with Santa, himself! Some of these locations offer brunch or snacks with...

The West End Mom
Nov 10, 20215 min read
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7 Activities to Do with Your Family This Christmas
Christmas is officially 53 days away! And we all know that the holiday calendar fills up so quickly, so I created a list of...

The West End Mom
Nov 2, 20217 min read
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The Best Apple Orchards & Pumpkin Patches around Richmond
Growing up in Richmond, I've visited my fair share of apple orchards and pumpkin patches. In visiting new locations over the years, I've...

The West End Mom
Sep 19, 202111 min read
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10 Family Friendly Ways to Celebrate Fall around RVA
Fall is one of my favorite seasons in Richmond because the weather cools down enough that we could spend all day outside! In honor of...

The West End Mom
Sep 7, 20218 min read
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Savoring Summer: 6 Adventures around Richmond for Families
With one more week until the official end of summer, we are filling our calendar with all the fun we can! If you're not spending the...

The West End Mom
Aug 28, 20213 min read
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Trucks, Trains, Ships & Planes around Richmond
Whether you're looking for trains around RVA or ready to hop on a boat with kids in tow, there are plenty of places around central...

The West End Mom
Aug 15, 20217 min read
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7 Classes for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers in Richmond
I love participating in local programs with my children, and we started trying out activities when my son was around 4 months old....

The West End Mom
Jul 27, 20217 min read
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The Best Shaded Parks in Richmond, Virginia
We love visiting parks all year in Richmond, but it gets so hot during June, July & August! Now that summer is in full swing, we need...

The West End Mom
Jul 13, 202113 min read
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10 Family-Friendly Adventures that Will Keep You Cool this Summer
Summer days in Virginia can be scorching, so we alternate our adventures with visits to our pool, local splash pads, local beaches, and...

The West End Mom
Jul 5, 20218 min read
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A Summer Bucket List for Virginia Families
We've been looking forward to summer 2021 for a long time: the world is headed towards normalcy, safety guidelines have been relaxed &...

The West End Mom
Jun 22, 20219 min read
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Visiting Kings Dominion with Little Kids
I grew up going to Kings Dominion, so it was a trip down memory lane when I started taking my own littles for the first time when they...

The West End Mom
Jun 13, 20219 min read
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An Easy Beach Trip: 5 Beaches less than 2 hours from Richmond
With 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 Mom
May 24, 20215 min read
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5 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 Mom
Apr 4, 20213 min read
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