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7 Tips for Saving Money on Museum Admissions
7 ways to save money when visiting Richmond area museums and gardens

The West End Mom
Jun 26, 20229 min read
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RVA's July 4 Fireworks and Festivities
Looking for the best patriotic celebrations around Richmond? RVA has so many fun events around July 4th, both on Independence Day and the...

The West End Mom
Jun 24, 20227 min read
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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....

The West End Mom
Jun 4, 20227 min read
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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...

The West End Mom
May 16, 20226 min read
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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...

The West End Mom
May 2, 20227 min read
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The Tides Inn: A Virginia River Escape for the Whole Family
We visited The Tides Inn for the first time, and it lived up to its reputation - it's definitely "Southern Charm along the Chesapeake...

The West End Mom
May 1, 20225 min read
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5 Family Friendly Getaways Less than 2 Hours from Richmond
Haven't planned your Spring Break itinerary yet? Don't worry - I've got you covered! I've curated a list of Spring Break worthy...

The West End Mom
Mar 5, 20227 min read
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The Best Places to Find Santa in Richmond
I've rounded up the best spots in Richmond to grab a picture with Santa, himself! Some of these locations offer brunch or snacks with...

The West End Mom
Nov 10, 20215 min read
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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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Trucks, Trains, Ships & Planes around Richmond
Whether you're looking for trains around RVA or ready to hop on a boat with kids in tow, there are plenty of places around central...

The West End Mom
Aug 15, 20217 min read
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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...

The West End Mom
Jul 13, 202113 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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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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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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