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 entire week at the pool, here are 6 adventures around Richmond and Virginia to try before Labor Day. 1. Attend the Chesterfield County Fair: The Chesterfield County Fair is back after skipping last year! You can visit now through September 4, and weekday hours are 5-11 and weekend hours are 11-11. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5

Summer days in Virginia can be scorching, so we alternate our adventures with visits to our pool, local splash pads, local beaches, and indoor spots. Here are ten adventures that are fun for children of all ages around Richmond: 1. VMFA: We love visiting the Virginia Fine Arts Museum in the City of Richmond. Visiting both the museum and the the Claiborne & Lora Robins Sculpture Garden is free, and it's a perfect for children of all ages! We absolutely love the childhood art

I'm always on the hunt for family friendly activities that cater to our particular interests, especially on Mother's Day and Father's Day. Luckily, Richmond has so many kid friendly parks, trails and restaurants. Here are five "dad-approved" adventures around Richmond, Virginia that perfect for celebrating Father's Day. 1. Ashland, Virginia: Located less than 30 minutes from Richmond, Ashland provides a quaint atmosphere with lots for families to see & explore. It’s a Virgini

With Mother's Day this weekend, I wanted to share some family friendly spots around Richmond that are perfect for special occasions. Here are a few pretty spots to celebrate mothers & grandmothers. 1. Agecroft Hall: This 16th century mansion was originally built in Lancashire, England. In 1925 it was dismantled & shipped across the Atlantic. Now in Windsor Farms, Agecroft Hall & Gardens overlooks the James River and the railroad tracks, and it’s surrounded by intricate garden

Looking for an easy activity with your family? Here are a few of our favorite half day adventures around Richmond. Most of the locations are cheap to visit (or free), and you can pack a picnic or add a treat spot if you want! Animal Adventure: Anyday Maymont: We love Maymont because it has so much to see: animals, gardens & trains. We always start at the Children's Farm, and we love having picnics near the mansion. Less than 5 minutes away is John B. Cary Elementary School's

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 always putting a toy or hands in his/her mouth... so now that we are in a pandemic, we are even more careful! Here is a roundup of indoor spaces we have explored this year. *There are a few more spots I would like to check out & if they pass my test, I will add them too! 1. Maymont's Nature Center: The Robins Nature Center is an indoor exhi

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 sounds, and then let little ones meet the animals in real life. We've enjoyed Maymont, Meadow Farm and The Richmond Metro Zoo these past few months, and in my search for social distancing friendly activities, I have found some new farms to add to our adventure list too! Here is a round up of our animal experiences from the past couple of months.

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 the neighborhood because I knew what to expect. After a month or so, I started trying out locations around Richmond. Here is a roundup of my favorite locations in the Richmond area to walk with a regular stroller (no jogging stroller needed), and all of them are perfect for new walkers & toddlers too! 1.The University of Richmond: All-Around

Since becoming a mom, I have been taking my children to explore the beautiful outdoor spaces in Richmond. Our favorite spots have free admission and don't require reservations. I love that we can drop-in at any time to walk, watch wildlife, picnic, and play. *During the pandemic, we visited U of R almost weekly and Crump Park more than I can count! Since all preschools and churches were closed, we haven't tried their playgrounds recently. 1. University of Richmond: We love U

Mother's Day is will be here before we know it, and there are a lot of amazing local businesses & momtrepreneurs providing treats for moms! I will continue to update this list as I find more local goodies. 1. Amanda Ryan Tucker Art: Amanda has an beautiful Mama & Baby series. I have a black and white one and it's so special to me! The prints are around $55. Her work is also available at Gild and Ash. This boutique offers online ordering with curbside pickup and shipping. Ther

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 stick to it like glue, and I usually rotate activities and virtual events each day. I also set up a few activities each night for my son to find when we go downstairs - this grabs his attention and starts play (they take 5 minutes or less to set up). With two little ones, I have to maximize nap time: when my daughter is asleep, my son and I

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 place in the Nature Center or the Children’s Farm. Since we signed up for Summer Fun, it was inside. It was perfect for those hot summer days ️ The Nature Center even has a “Family Restroom”! Our class was pretty small. It fluctuated between 3-5 children during the session. Our teacher Courtney was really good with toddlers, especially when