family activities

  1. Family Recipes

    Pizza recipes inspired by international recipes

    By Diana De Cicco on Oct 25, 2010
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    Pizza is traditionally an Italian dish, but it can have lots of toppings inspired from many different global cuisines. As the...
  2. Family Activities

    Columbus Day family activities

    By Meagan Morris on Oct 8, 2010
    Columbus Day is Oct. 11. Take advantage of the opportunity to teach your children about the history of Christopher Columbus with a...
  3. Family Activities

    Making Family Day every day

    By Sarah W. Caron on Sep 27, 2010
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    September 27th is Family Day: A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children. While the sentiment is wonderful, there is no reason that...
  4. Family Activities

    Celebrate the autumnal equinox

    By Meagan Morris on Sep 21, 2010
    The first day of fall ushers in a new season and new opportunities for fun family time. Take a few hours this autumnal equinox to...
  5. Organizing & Cleaning

    Ways to make laundry fun for the family

    By Kristin Chessman on Aug 30, 2010
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    The words “laundry” and “fun” don’t typically go in the same sentence. For most of us, laundry is just another chore on our endless...
  6. Family Recipes

    Tasty recipes to make with kids

    By Doug Brochu on Jul 19, 2010
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    What better way to spend quality time with the kiddos than teaching them a few things in the kitchen? We all know kids love to play...
  7. Family Activities

    5 Earth-friendly outings with your kids

    By Sarah W. Caron on Jun 11, 2010
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    Sure, Earth Day was back in April. But any day is a good day to head out on an Earth-friendly outing with your kids. Here are some...
  8. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Unique ways to bond with dad

    By Jen Klein on Jun 11, 2010
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    Once a year, we honor Dad. How, exactly, that honoring happens often is a matter of family tradition. Perhaps it's leaving Dad alone...
  9. Family Activities

    Best beach and sand toys for kids

    By Sarah W. Caron on Jun 8, 2010
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    Hitting the beach this summer? You'll need some good toys in tow for your kids to make it extra fun. Here are some great picks to...
  10. Family Activities

    Cool ideas for a family friendly backyard

    By Sarah W. Caron on May 28, 2010
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    Got backyard? Transform your outdoor space into a fabulous, fun family living space with these tips and ideas from the experts.
  11. Family Activities

    Mom, I'm bored! 6 outdoor activities for families

    By Abbi Perets on May 27, 2010
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    School's out and summer weather means it's time to get out and play -- as a family. If you're looking for activities you can all do...
  12. Family Travel

    Festivals and family events in New York

    By Christine Comaford-Lynch on May 25, 2010
    Whether you're a New York native or visiting from out of town, here are some fabulous upcoming festivals and seasonal activities you...
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    5 Hands-on Mother's Day activities for families

    By Abbi Perets on May 6, 2010
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    Sure, sleeping in on Mother's Day is nice. And it's true, sometimes a little alone time goes a long way. But it's also a lot of fun...
  14. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Monday Mom challenge: Start new spring traditions

    By Jen Klein on Mar 29, 2010
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    We all have our long standing traditions around family events, specific holidays and even seasons, but there is always room for new...
  15. Parenting Articles

    Wii play together: Wii games for your family

    By Abbi Perets on Mar 19, 2010
    If you haven’t yet tried out the Wii, you’re probably rolling your eyes and thinking, “Right, this is just what I need. A way to get...
  16. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Spring break with the kids: Become a tourist in your hometown

    By Jen Klein on Mar 2, 2010
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    Big city or small town, there are likely parts of your hometown you haven't visited recently. Maybe it's some conservation land, or...
  17. Family Activities

    Top 5 live shows for kids

    By Sarah W. Caron on Feb 1, 2010
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    Theater (or theatre, if you prefer) isn't just for adults. There are many great musicals on Broadway and on tour that are perfect...
  18. Family Activities

    5 Family resolutions you should make this year

    By Abbi Perets on Jan 8, 2010
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    Now that the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is past, make some time to sit down and work on your family resolutions. From...
  19. Parenting Advice & Columns

    5 Tips for taking kids to professional sports events

    By Jen Klein on Jan 7, 2010
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    There's nothing quite like going to a professional sports game. Whether it's baseball, hockey, basketball, or football, it's quite...
  20. Family Activities

    10 Tips for an active family

    By Katarina Kovacevic on Dec 23, 2009
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    Getting your couch potatoes out of the house doesn't have to be so hard. Here are 10 easy family activity suggestions to get them...
  21. Exercise & Fitness

    Quick 15-minute workouts for moms

    By Emily M. White on Dec 22, 2009
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    Though it sounds insignificant, 15 minutes a day of exercise will result in a toned body, as long as you know what to target within...