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35 Things To Do On A No Spend Weekend In Winter The Whole Family Will Enjoy

This time of year many of us are working on saving money and getting on track with our budgets by taking a no spend challenge. Whether you are working on a no spend weekend or a no spend month it

Noha Darwish November 22, 2021 Article Archives, Children, Family, Friday Fun Read more

30 Ramadan Quarantine Activity Ideas

Most of the activities for this Ramadan are similar to that of last year. While many of us are still in quarantine, you may need some ideas to celebrate the month of Ramadan with some fun and ibadah (worship). Check

Sana Ansari April 24, 2021 Article Archives, Family, Friday Fun Read more

Here’s a list of Indoor and Outdoor Snow Day Activities

What are some fun things to do on a snow day? Snow day activities for kids need to include ideas to burn off energy indoors, quiet time to give parents a break, a few outdoor activities just in case the

Noha Darwish December 18, 2020 Article Archives, Children, Family, Friday Fun, Parenting, Youth Read more

Here’s a Giant List of Indoor Activities to Keep Your Kids Busy this Weekend!

Here is a giant list of indoor activities and projects for kids! Nearly all are free or super-cheap, can be easily set-up (a few are more complicated) and many, depending on the age of your child, do not necessarily require

Noha Darwish December 4, 2020 Article Archives, Children, Family, Friday Fun, Parenting, Youth Read more

The World’s 15 Best Virtual Tours To Take During The Pandemic

While travel has come to a near standstill during the coronavirus pandemic, technology is allowing you to visit almost any place on the planet in the blink of an eye. According to Google Keyword Planner data, searches for the term

Noha Darwish October 9, 2020 Article Archives, Children, Family, Friday Fun, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationship, Youth Read more

20 Pandemic Friendly Rainy Day Activities to do as a family

Getting outside to enjoy some fresh air can be a saving grace while stuck at home during COVID-19 social distancing. While springtime brings extended daylight and warmer weather, it’s also known for gray and rainy days. To combat feelings of

Noha Darwish September 21, 2020 Article Archives, Children, Family, Friday Fun, Parenting Read more

How to host a virtual game night

It’s been a hard few weeks, and you may be experiencing some stress, loneliness, or both. Playing board games with friends and family can be one of the best ways to feel connected and relieve that stress. But many of

Noha Darwish September 8, 2020 Article Archives, Family, Friday Fun, Relationship Read more

Yes we’re still in a pandemic, yes, you still need a vacation.

Millions of Americans are currently under stay-at-home orders and many have postponed or entirely canceled their vacation plans for the current year. In the meantime, local staycations seem to be most people’s only option, unless you have a second vacation home

Noha Darwish August 7, 2020 Article Archives, Family, Friday Fun Read more

How to make this summer special for your family

Picture the perfect summer and you might envision barbecues with friends, pool parties, and sightseeing vacations. There’s always plenty to look forward to about the season of sun. But with the coronavirus pandemic changing the landscape of available—and acceptable—activities, summer 2020

Noha Darwish July 17, 2020 Article Archives, Family, Friday Fun Read more

Still Staying Close to Home? Here’s a list of activities you can do to kick off your summer right!

I am a college student at Duquesne University and have, like all other students across the country, switched to online classes for the rest of the semester. I have been using my extra time to stay productive and do all of the things

Noha Darwish July 15, 2020 Article Archives, Family, Friday Fun Read more
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