Lifestyle

School is canceled, work is closed and no one can leave the house. Now what? Although having the time off to rest and relax is exciting, it can be hard to stay entertained when you are snowed in for the day. Luckily, Newark Advocate has a great list of snow day activities to help you…

Thanksgiving is a time for family, delicious food and showing gratitude for the people in your life. But no Thanksgiving is complete without some fun! If you need inspiration, below is a list of some festive activities to make your holiday extra special. Craft a fall wreath Run a turkey trot Volunteer Play Thanksgiving Pictionary…

With online games and phone apps, it may seem like board games are a thing of the past. However, breaking out some of your old favorites and stirring up some friendly competition is always a good idea, especially when it is National Game and Puzzle Week! If you need some inspiration, here is a list…

Get ready for Halloween with this spooky and dangerously delicious treat! You only need a few ingredients (plus a hint of magic of course) to brew this festive drink that the whole family will enjoy! Below is the recipe from Woman’s Day. Ingredients: 4 cups purple grape juice 1 cup vanilla ice cream, melted 1…

Fall is the season for apple picking, which is not only a fun activity that the whole family can enjoy, but also a delicious one. Below are some tips to make your apple picking excursion an unbelievable experience! Before your trip: Find an orchard. Do a quick internet search for nearby apple orchards and their…

Celebrate the beginning of fall with this fun craft! This tissue paper fall tree is super fun for all ages and only requires a few materials. And in the end, you will have a beautiful fall decoration for your home! See the instructions below from this article on iHeartCraftyThings. Materials: Red, yellow, orange and gold…

September is National Self-Improvement Month, so there is no better time to make some adjustments to your life. Self-improvement is a journey that starts with a commitment to yourself and your growth, which means that reading this article is already a great first step! Since it can be difficult to know how to continue with…

August 17 is National Thrift Shop Day, so there is clearly no better day to get some new fall clothes! Thrift stores are an easy and affordable way to add some great pieces to your closet, and because they are based on what people decide to give to the store, you never know what you…

Believe it or not, cauliflower can actually serve as a delicious and healthy substitute for rice in just about any meal. This low-carb recipe, complete with olive oil and browned onions, is an easy and versatile dish that will have the whole family begging for seconds. See below for the recipe! Ingredients: 1 large head…

July is the perfect month to spend some time outside and soak up the sun. Whether you have a backyard or smaller outdoor space, there is nothing like hanging outside in the fresh air. Below are some ideas for outdoor activities that the whole family will enjoy! Make sidewalk chalk art Go on a picnic…