Category: things to do
Uncover things to do when you’re bored, or on a rainy day or stuck at home. We’ve also got ideas for things to bake/cook and places to go.
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Reclaiming Mondays: An “Ease into the Week” Playlist
Eleven years ago, I launched a series of Spotify playlists based on a simple premise (inspired by the oft-quoted Garden State proclamation that a song can change your life): The right melodies can change your entire day. Even an “I’m not ready for the week to begin!” Monday morning. I invited readers, strangers, anyone to…
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Surprise ‘Em with a St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt (Virtual or IRL)
Whether you’re hosting an in-person or virtual St. Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt—for a group of 2 or a class of 32—these ideas will be a hit. Promise.
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50 Things You Can Do Instead of Doomscrolling
When the tyranny of choice grips you, and you’re not sure what to do with your free time, consult this list of some of my favorite hobbies, diversions and creative pick-me-ups. It’ll leave you feeling inspired and refreshed.
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Review: I Spent Way Too Much on the Tea Around Town Bus—But It *Made* My Vacation
I balked at the cost of the Tea Around Town bus, but after taking the tour in DC, my family can’t stop talking about it. Here’s why.
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Review: Is It Worth Spending $50+ to Visit the Museum of Ice Cream in NYC?
Before visiting the Museum of Ice Cream in NYC, here’s what you should know about the exhibits (& unlimited treats) in 2024.
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Pound Backstage Review: How the Virtual Classes Compare to IRL Ones
My review of Pound Backstage, the on-demand cardio drumming workout series. Here’s what you should know before signing up, from what classes are like to how often new routines are added.
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I Grew Up in Tarpon Springs—Here’s My Guide to Celebrating Epiphany There
The Epiphany celebration in Tarpon Springs, FL, is worth planning a trip around. Here’s how to make the most of the day.
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60 Genuinely Fun Things to Do on a Rainy Day (or When Ennui Grips You)
Whether you’re bored or blanking, turn to these ideas of fun things to do on a rainy day—many of which are free! (And kid-friendly.)
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Why Don’t You…Host a Birthday Parade? (Or July 4th Parade, Or…)
Liven up summer by hosting a parade for kids (and their families), either for someone’s birthday, July 4th or a random Tuesday. Here’s how.
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The Library Cookbook Club: A Fun Way to Bust Out of a “What’s for Dinner?” Rut
The internet has no shortage of recipe ideas—including several here—but lately, I’ve been on a make-and-repeat rut. Most weeks include some kind of tacos or burrito bowls, spaghetti with a veggie-laden meat sauce, a grilled chicken something-or-other. It streamlined my grocery shopping, but it was getting a little too predictable. And scrolling the web for…
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Exploring The American Dream, the Nation’s First Newly Opened Abandoned Mall
A newly opened abandoned mall?! How can that be? The American Dream in New Jersey isn’t an abandoned mall at all. In fact, it’s the third-largest shopping megaplex in the U.S., just behind the King of Prussia Mall and Mall of America. To call it a mall is practically an understatement: It houses Nickelodeon Universe…
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12 Bizarre Things That Are Livening Up My Social Distancing Days
Now that the coronavirus pandemic creeps into its third month, many of us are starting to talk about our time in self-isolation in phases: “Remember when we were all obsessed with Tiger King?” And “Oh, that was during my eating-cookie-dough-straight-from-the-tube phase.” That sort of thing. We’ve all turned to different things to entertain, distract, educate…
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