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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

Nusayba Siddiqi December 4, 2020 Article Archives, Children, Family, Friday Fun, Parenting, Youth Read more

It’s time to refocus on the simpler things – Check out these autumn crafts to do as a family

With leaves falling all around us this time of year and kids needing something to do while social distancing, why not make something with leaves? Check out these eco-friendly art projects made with autumn leaves by clicking the link below!

Nusayba Siddiqi October 23, 2020 Children, Family, Friday Fun, Parenting Read more

Get outside this weekend! Here’s a nice hiking check-list to get you started

Heading out for a day hike is a delightful way to explore nature with friends and family, or even by yourself. Whether you want to go deep into the mountains or stay closer to home, the places to go are numerous;

Nusayba Siddiqi September 11, 2020 Children, Family, Friday Fun, Mental Health, Parenting, 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

Nusayba Siddiqi 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

Nusayba Siddiqi 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

Nusayba Siddiqi July 15, 2020 Article Archives, Family, Friday Fun Read more

National Friendship Day – August 4, 2019

Friendships cross boundaries of religion, culture, age, income level, and education. Besides that, they’re also key to our personal happiness and emotional well being. So, it may come as a surprise that National Friendship Day wasn’t invented until the early 20th

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