June 29, 2021 6 min read This story originally appeared on Calendar Summer is full of so many fun opportunities, especially with the kids having extra time off from school. However, there will be many days when your kids complain about how bored they are. Is it your job to […]
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Things to Do in the Bahamas: Reopening Info, Activities to Book & More
Have we ever needed the Bahamas more than right now? As I breast-stroked from the boat to the rocky exterior of Thunderball Grotto in the Bahamas’ Exuma Islands, I wondered if the James Bond-famous cave would live up to the hype. Above me, where moments before had been crystal clear […]
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24 At-Home Activities That Will Bring You Joy This Spring
Yahoo Life Videos Drew Barrymore talks homeschooling her kids during the pandemic Drew Barrymore admits that she’s struggling just the same as other parents during the pandemic. “I have so much empathy for parents right now because my kids have been in homeschool for a year and not seeing their […]
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Family lockdown activities for half-term: chosen by readers
Photograph: Dorota Szymczyk/Alamy Winning tip: How old is this oak? Noticing the enormous oak trees in the local woods started a conversation about how old they were. Arm-spanning the trunks to measure the girth (your arm span is the same as your height), we used this table from the Woodland […]
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5 Stocks to Watch as DIY Home Improvement Activities Pick Up
Last year, Americans spent lavishly on upgrading their living spaces as the pandemic forced them to stay indoors for months. This had helped Do-It-Yourself (DIY) and home furnishing companies flourish. The trend is expected to continue this year too. A substantial jump in popularity of online platforms along with availability […]
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When COVID-19 locked them down, this senior-living activities director kept fun alive in a ‘horrible’ time
PHILADELPHIA — A year ago, the job of activities directors at nursing homes and assisted living facilities was to get people out of their rooms and into their communities. People like Rachel Kaufman organized movie nights, card games, exercise classes, parties and happy hours. These activities directors, AKA life enrichment […]
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10 lockdown activities to do if you’re bored of Netflix
The fun activities to do if you’re bored of Netflix. (Getty Images) Yahoo Lifestyle is committed to finding you the best products at the best prices. We may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. A night in watching […]
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Spread the love this Valentine’s Day with these gift ideas and fun activities
Valentine’s Day is probably one of the more controversial holidays on the U.S. calendar. While some people are all-in for the holiday that celebrates love and affection, others see it as a commercial scheme for retailers to make an extra buck or two after the Christmas season. Whatever your thoughts […]
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How to celebrate Christmas on a budget: decorations, meals, activities and more
Reining in holiday spending may be the absolute last thing people want to do, but during pandemic-related financial struggles, scaling back is a necessity. In the first week of December, 712,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits. The incomes of some others, worldwide, have taken a hit, meaning that some may […]
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Plenty of holiday activities online at Olean Public Library | News
OLEAN — The Olean Public Library has announced its special holiday programs for the month of December, which include offerings for all ages. For adults, there will be craft projects via Facebook and YouTube for the next three Mondays. At 1 p.m. Dec. 14, librarian Christine will demonstrate how to […]
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Banish Boredom With 80+ Creative Activities You Haven’t Tried Yet
Photo credit: petrenkod – Getty Images From Good Housekeeping Let us guess: you’ve run through all the best movies on Netflix, you find yourself pacing between the fridge and the couch — and the walls start to feel a little closer than they were before. The dreaded boredom has sunk […]
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8 L.A. activities plant lovers can plan for right now
The Garden Calendar is back, with a mix of virtual meetings and live, in-person activities happening in and around Los Angeles. Please send your events to jeanette.marantos@latimes at least three weeks in advance, and we’ll try to include it. Stay safe and keep growing! Nov. 5-7“The Sowers” Holiday Gift Faire […]
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Fun and safe indoor family activities in the Des Moines area this winter
Des Moines Register Published 6:43 p.m. CT Oct. 26, 2020 CLOSE With temperatures falling and autumn in full force, what can families do to get out of the house safely — and warmly — while the pandemic is still a very real threat? Fortunately, the metro area offers a multitude of venues […]
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8 easy indoor activities for west coast kids stuck inside due to wildfires
Parenting in 2020 has not been easy. As if coronavirus quarantines weren’t tough enough, now west coast fires are keeping kids inside. Air quality maps indicate unhealthy to hazardous conditions from Oregon to Southern California and official advisories instruct limiting outdoor activities and keeping children indoors. “It’s been extremely surreal,” […]