One Secret to a Working Mom Success: Make Family Events More Enjoyable With Friends

Better Together: Why Inviting Another Family Makes Activities More Fun #FamilyFun Sometimes family activities can feel like another item on the to-do list. However, doing those activities with another family makes them more fun! Whether it’s a trip to an amusement park , a visit to the local pool , or trip to a pumpkin patch , including another family can multiply the fun in amazing ways. One of my favorite moms to collaborate with is my friend, Ayana Ledford who's pictured above with her daughter Sahar. We have done all of the things listed as seemingly random examples above and here is how including her and her daughter (and sometimes her son too) has made the events more fun. On the date above, Ayana almost left the venue because parking was a nightmare. That said, she hung in there and we would up having a great time!

National Aviary Flamingo Fest: A Great Activity Since We Avoided Blizzard 2013


It’s a beautiful Sunday in Pittsburgh!  Why is it beautiful? I just looked outside and it’s one of the first days in a while that it hasn’t been snowing. Although Pittsburgh does not have perfect weather, we were spared Blizzard 2013.  I think that we owe it to ourselves to take advantage of that!

As you may know, I am a huge fan of the National Aviary. It’s one of Pittsburgh’s treasures.  Inside it is a tropical oasis filled with beautiful plants, flowers and of course, lots of birds. A trip to the National Aviary is the next best thing to taking a Spring Break.


The toddler at the National Aviary yesterday.

 

Since the roads are passable, it’s a great day to go on a family outing. If you’re looking for something to do, check out Flamingo Fest at the National Aviary. My daughter and I went yesterday and it was quite lovely. They had crafts, games and shows all focused on flamingos. Also, the birds were absolutely beautiful!

The gorgeous flamingos!
 

The National Aviary is open from 10:00AM-5:00PM. They’re also having snacks between 10 and 1. Check it out!

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