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!

Friday Tips: Free Movie for Kids: “Happy Feet”!

Enjoy a family night out at IKEA Pittsburgh. Kids eat free on Tuesdays so enjoy a family dinner in our restaurant, then kids can watch this favorite movie in Smaland while parent's shop!

If you need to shop and don't have sitter this may be the ticket!

Where: IKEA in Robinson

When: 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Who: children must be 37"-54" and potty trained

How: Limited Seating available for movie, Parents can sign children up for movie starting at 4:00pm the evening of the movie. Smaland will be closed for other play during the movie

Cost: Free

Enjoy!

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