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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A Peek Into the Life of a Working Mom: Sunday Fun

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This past weekend we got to have family time. And family time is always good!

Anybody who has kids understands that it is important to keep them stimulated. One way to do that is learning about interesting events and attending those that make sense.  Sometimes though, the weekend is about reconnecting with your family and cleaning the house because people are coming to view it...

Our current situation: cleaning, showing and renovating 


You've heard me share that we are trying to sell our home and are renovating another one.  Andre is doing most of the work.  So that means I am alone with our children a lot.  

The good thing is the new house is very close to our current home. So, Andre can come home whenever we need him.  The challenging thing is the kids and I must figure out how to amuse ourselves.  On days like today when people come to view our current home, the kids and I must venture out into our community.   

I love taking photos. If I could find a sponsor, I swear I'd become a member of the paparazzi.  I don't, so, my consolation is stalking my kid.  Often, she's not up for it.  However, sometimes, like today, she humors me.  When she does, I can't resist sharing the results. 
 

Enjoy!

Photos with your kids, the next best thing to a selfie...



Having lunch at The Children's Museum

Photos: Buhl Community Park at Allegheny Square


Two years ago, Pittsburgh got an incredible gift.  With a donation from the Charity Randall Foundation, Pittsburgh got a very cool art exhibit that emits a mist cloud of water that helps everyone around smile and cool off.  My daughter loves it.  So, since it was surprisingly hot today, we decided to pay it a visit.


Posing at Buhl Community Park

More Posing at Buhl Community Park

Mom stalking a toddler at Buhl Community Park





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