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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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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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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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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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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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Local Ways Celebrate Father's Day in RVA
I'm always on the hunt for family friendly activities that cater to my family's particular interests, especially on Mother's Day and...

The West End Mom
Jun 9, 20217 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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Berry Fun: PYO Fields around Richmond
PYO season is one of our favorite times of the year! Lucky for us, there are some amazing farms around central Virginia that are easy to...

The West End Mom
May 9, 20214 min read
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Local Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day in RVA
Mother's Day 2024 is right around the corner! And if you want to treat your mother, grandmother or that special lady in your life, I have...

The West End Mom
May 5, 20217 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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8 Events & Places to Visit for a Local Spring Break
If you're staying local for Spring Break this year, there are plenty of fun spots to explore & new activities to try. Here are my picks...

The West End Mom
Mar 25, 20214 min read
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A Getaway Weekend in Roanoke, Virginia
We had the best time weekend in Star City! While it was freezing, we still managed to explore Roanoke, Virginia. We like visiting Roanoke...

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Mar 7, 20213 min read
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Apples, Pumpkins & Hayrides!
When September breezes in, you can find us in the apple orchard, at fall festivals or picking pumpkins. Here is a round up of some of our...

The West End Mom
Sep 18, 20204 min read
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A Day in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
Colonial Williamsburg is one of our favorite day trips: it's about an hour away, there's lots of open space to run around, and lots of...

The West End Mom
Aug 23, 20203 min read
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