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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Holiday Memories Make My Heart Sing!

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Holiday traditions with my older son

Several years ago I collaborated with Macy's on a holiday campaign. Seeing this photo reminded me of how many great opportunities my blog has opened for me. It has expanded my world and allowed me to create such great memories with my family.


I discuss the challenges of doing it all on this blog, a lot. Indeed,  I continue to maintain this platform because I believe that my stories and experience can help inspire others and make a difference. Still, it is important to reflect on the positive as well, especially during the holidays. As my friend, Darlene, said recently, doing so helps us forget the present and focus on the joy! 
A link to the original post, Macy's Reminds Us to Believe Again

This photo helped me do that. It was in the "archives" from the Macy's campaign. It didn't make the cut. However, seeing it now made me smile. It's from the days when we only had two children. We weren't sure if another one was in the cards for us. And, we were spending time getting to know who was our only son at the time. He was then, as he is now, a big ball of love! 
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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