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Cape Charles: Virginia's Best Beach for Families
Wondering where to plan your next family beach trip? Check out the charming beach town of Cape Charles. It's Virginia's best beach for...
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The West End Mom
- Jun 14
- 10 min
Beat RVA's Summer Heat: 6 Kid-Friendly Ways to Stay Cool
RVA's hot, humid days have arrived, but you don't have to let the heat stop you from exploring The River City with your children. I've...
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The West End Mom
- Mar 30
- 5 min
The Best Free Activities for Kids in Richmond
Looking for the best, free activities for kids in Richmond? There are a lot of activities and programs that are open to the community, so...
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The West End Mom
- Mar 13
- 4 min
The Best Virginia State Parks to Visit with Kids
With warmer weather sneaking up on us, our Virginia State Parks are the perfect family getaway because many of them offer water...
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The West End Mom
- Aug 19, 2022
- 6 min
The Best Trampoline Parks in Richmond, Virginia
Looking for the best place to burn off energy with your kids? Try visiting one of our Richmond area trampoline and adventure parks! We...
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The West End Mom
- Jun 26, 2022
- 13 min
7 Tips for Saving Money on Museum Admissions
We love visiting our local Richmond museums & gardens, and we love exploring new museums & aquariums around Virginia - they add fun...
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The West End Mom
- Jun 24, 2022
- 4 min
How to Celebrate July 4 in Richmond
We have so much to be grateful for each Independence Day, and this year feels extra special. The Richmond area has so many fun, festive...
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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
- May 17, 2022
- 6 min
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...
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The West End Mom
- May 2, 2022
- 7 min
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...
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The West End Mom
- Apr 20, 2022
- 4 min
RVA Pools: 2022 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...
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The West End Mom
- Jul 13, 2021
- 12 min
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...
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The West End Mom
- Jun 22, 2021
- 9 min
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 &...
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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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