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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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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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Fourth of July Celebrations around Richmond
We have so much to be grateful for each Independence Day, but this year feels extra special. After a year of cancellations & only small...

The West End Mom
Jun 16, 20212 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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RVA Pools: 2021 Pool Recommendations
We are thrilled for pool season to finally be here! I asked you for your favorite family-friendly pools around #RichmondVA . Here are...

The West End Mom
May 26, 20213 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...

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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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...

The West End Mom
Oct 2, 20203 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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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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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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Local Farms: Where Can We See Animals?
With two kids under 3, seeing animals is one of our favorite things do to. It's so much fun to teach children about animals & their...

The West End Mom
Aug 21, 20204 min read
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Charlottesville: Carter Mountain's Cultivating Curiosity Class
I've been looking for some structured activities to help us get ready for preschool this fall, and I was so excited to find Cultivating...

The West End Mom
Aug 19, 20204 min read
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Local Pools: Which Pools are Open?
We've all been looking for ways to have fun and stay cool with our children during this "new normal," and local pools are an easy and...

The West End Mom
Jul 24, 20203 min read
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Summer Parks: Where can We find Shade?
With social distancing still a necessity and cabin fever at an all time high, we've been visiting parks a lot recently! Summer is now in...

The West End Mom
Jul 5, 20204 min read
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Dinwiddie County's The Red Barn Farm
We had the best time at The Red Barn Farm's family farm tour! The barn is in North Dinwiddie, which is about 50 minutes from Short Pump....

The West End Mom
Jun 28, 20203 min read
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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...

The West End Mom
Jun 24, 20202 min read
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