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

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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!
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New Year's Eve Plans: Pittsburgh 2013

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I moved to Pittsburgh 9 years ago. And ever since I have struggled with the answer to the question, "what should I do on New Year's Eve?"  This year of course presents a special challenge. I am over six months pregnant, have a toddler and will likely be tired on New Year's Eve. Besides that, I have been on call for the ENTIRE holiday break--from Christmas through New Year's Eve. So, I can't even make plans that would distract me from my job of being responsive to whatever calls I receive.  In case you're wondering, I did not sneak away and graduate from medical school. Some lawyers, but not many, are on call sometimes too.
 

Pittsburgh Events on New Year's Eve

 
That being said, this blog exists to share information with all of you. Since I recognize that the world isn't pregnant, and most people will not be on call on New Year's Eve, I recognize that some folks may want to go out to dinner, have a stiff drink and/or dance on New Year's Eve. If you don't plan to go to River's Casino to gamble and watch the fireworks, which is an easy entertainment option, what's a mom to do?
 

Post-Gazette: What Are You Doing on New Year's Eve?



Thanks to our friends at the Post Gazette, this does not have to be a tough decision. They have done a lot of the leg work and compiled a list of activities for parents and children to enjoy on New Year's Eve.


"What Are You Doing New Year's Eve" http://www.post-gazette.com/life/holidays/2013/12/26/What-are-you-doing-New-Year-s-Eve/stories/201312260046

Pittsburgh Children's Museum


One event that is always a hit for kids was omitted from the Post Gazette list. The Pittsburgh Children's Museum has an annual "Countdown to Noon" event that my daughter always enjoys. For more details visit, https://pittsburghkids.org/events/295/2013/12/31
 

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