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The Best Apple Orchards around RVA
Wondering where to pick apples this fall in central Virginia? I've got you covered with my 2023 guide to the best apple orchards around...
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The West End Mom
- Feb 16
- 20 min
The Best Day Trips from RVA
Need last minute plans for the weekend? Want an easy idea for family fun on a holiday? I've got you covered! I rounded up 30+ day trips...
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The West End Mom
- Jan 27
- 5 min
The Best Weekly Activities for Little Kids in RVA
Wondering what classes and activities are open to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers during the week? I've rounded up our favorite RVA...
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The West End Mom
- Jan 20
- 8 min
The RVA Guide for New Parents
Expecting a new baby? New to the area with a kiddo under one year old? Want to support new family? I've rounded up 10+ places, spaces and...
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The West End Mom
- Nov 11, 2022
- 17 min
The Best Indoor Activities for Kids in Richmond
Rainy days, freezing days and the dog days of summer - they've all got us looking for somewhere inside to explore! Luckily, we have so...
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The West End Mom
- Sep 20, 2022
- 13 min
The Best Pumpkin Patches around Richmond
Growing up in Richmond, I've visited my fair share of pumpkin patches and fall-theme gardens. In visiting new locations over the years,...
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The West End Mom
- Jul 19, 2022
- 7 min
7 Bike Trails for Kids around Richmond
We've been exploring Richmond area parks and trails to find the safest spots to ride bikes (and scooters!) since my son was 22 months...
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The West End Mom
- Jul 17, 2022
- 4 min
3 Ways to Spend a Family Day in RVA
Looking for things to do with kids in Richmond, Virginia? The River City is filled with fun for all ages, and I've got three...
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The West End Mom
- Jun 4, 2022
- 6 min
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....
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The West End Mom
- Nov 2, 2021
- 7 min
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...
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The West End Mom
- Aug 15, 2021
- 7 min
Trucks, Trains, Ships & Planes around Richmond
If your family is anything like mine then your kids are huge fans of anything that moves, anything that is big, and anything that is loud...
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The West End Mom
- Jul 27, 2021
- 5 min
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....
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The West End Mom
- Jun 14, 2021
- 8 min
Visiting Kings Dominion with Little Kids
I 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...
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The West End Mom
- Jun 9, 2021
- 5 min
6 Ways to Celebrate Father's Day in RVA
I'm always on the hunt for family friendly activities that cater to our particular interests, especially on Mother's Day and Father's...
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The West End Mom
- May 25, 2021
- 5 min
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...
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The West End Mom
- May 6, 2021
- 4 min
Local Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day
With Mother's Day this weekend, I wanted to share some family friendly spots around Richmond that are perfect for special occasions. Here...
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The West End Mom
- Oct 2, 2020
- 3 min
Our Favorite October Festivals & Events
While many of our favorite fall events like The Virginia State Fair and St. Benedict's Oktoberfest have been cancelled, there are still...
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The West End Mom
- Aug 24, 2020
- 3 min
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...
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The West End Mom
- Jun 24, 2020
- 2 min
Fredericksburg's Braehead Farm
We had the best time visiting Braehead Farm this week! It is the oldest farm in historic Fredericksburg, and it's less than an hour from...
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The West End Mom
- Jun 22, 2020
- 4 min
My Favorite Stroller-Friendly Walks around RVA
Getting out with little ones, especially a newborn, can be tricky! When I had my son, I was nervous to walk anywhere with him except in...
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