Things to Do
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Has anyone been to the Family Show at the Magic Lounge recently? Thinking of taking some 11 and 12 year olds there for a birthday celebration but wondering if they might be too old for it. The show is advertised as appropriate for 5+. Thanks for any feedback! ...
Does anyone have the address to send Taylor Swift fan mail to? I've googled this a bit and am skeptical of the reddit threads etc. ...
Help settle a debate we are in a smaller home large tv in basement w nice sectional…teens like to use this area to hang w friends. All good w this area random tv in kitchen to watch while doing dinner and such. All good w this Heres the issue ...
Looking to take my family to a Bears game without robbing a bank. Any place to find reasonable tickets besides Ticketmaster/Stub hub? ...
Hello NPN Parents, Reveal Research Studio, NPN business sponsor, has another paid market research study. This one should be right up your alley! Topic is educational toys for those of you with kids ages 8-15. The local researcher would like chat informally and to see how your child uses and in...
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In today’s digital age, screens are an integral part of daily life, but managing screen time for children can be a challenge for many parents. Excessive screen time has been linked to various issues, including poor sleep, decreased physical activity, and even negative effects on mental health. Fortu...
Fairytales Can Come True – The Princess and the Frog We all know our family would have a great time on vacation at The Most Magical Place on Earth, but does a STAYcation have the same spellbinding appeal? With a few simple tricks, you too can enchant the kids and keep everyone’s spirits high. ...
As soon as we arrived at Family Camp in Michigan last summer I started to lose track of time. We had decided to take a family vacation at a kids sleep away summer camp for a few days. Ostensibly it was to introduce our two kids to camp. But I was also curious to experience the classic American summe...
Looking for a special gift or just a treat for yourself? Check out this list of Black-owned businesses in the city (many of which offer delivery or curbside pickup), where you can get everything from cocktail-themed artisan soaps to kids' toys. *Updated 1/28/2024 Food & Drink Bat...
As a mom to a boisterous four-year-old girl, I am always looking for ways to entertain her and keep her busy. That's why I decided to take advantage of the opportunity to take my daughter, Clarke, to see The Nutcracker for the very first time this year. Clarke has been captivated recently with dance...
