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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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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...

The West End Mom
Mar 7, 20213 min read
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Indoor Play: Where can we safely explore inside?
Finding safe indoor spaces has always been a challenge with little ones, especially in the winter. With a 3 yo & 18 month old, someone is...

The West End Mom
Jan 20, 20214 min read
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Where 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 Mom
Sep 12, 20202 min read
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Our Daily Routine
We've been following a flexible routine while we have been at home, and that has really been helping us! I say flexible because we don't...

The West End Mom
Apr 29, 20204 min read
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Neighborhood "Wildlife" Map
Google 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 Mom
Apr 9, 20201 min read
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Coloring for the VCU Health Heroes
I'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 Mom
Apr 5, 20201 min read
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Virtual Easter Bunny Experiences
Here 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 Mom
Apr 5, 20201 min read
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Second Baptist Church's Palm Sunday Activities for Children
2BC 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 Mom
Apr 3, 20201 min read
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Scavenger Hunts, LEGO Challenge and Geocaching
I'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 Mom
Mar 30, 20202 min read
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#RVA Businesses offering Kits
So 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 Mom
Mar 28, 20203 min read
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Virtual Storytimes
There 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 Mom
Mar 27, 20202 min read
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Free 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 Mom
Mar 21, 20201 min read
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Live Art Classes
Through social media, I've been able to find businesses outside of #RVA that are offering virtual activities for children and families. I...

The West End Mom
Mar 16, 20202 min read
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Art Class at the VMFA, Tots of Art
We love taking art classes at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA). The VMFA offers classes and camps for babies, toddlers,...

The West End Mom
Jan 30, 20201 min read
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Maymont's Summertime Toddler Time
Toddler Time at Maymont is a three or four week class that happens once a week from 10-11. It costs $30-$38 for the session, and it takes...

The West End Mom
Aug 31, 20192 min read
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