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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
- 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 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
- May 1, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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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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