Mother's Day Brunch or Dinner Delivery and Takeout in Boston

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Brunch or dinner is on the takeout menu at City Winery. Photo courtesy of the restaurant

Mother's Day may look different this year, but there are still plenty of ways to make moms in Boston feel loved—starting with a decadent, restaurant-made brunch or dinner! Boston-area restaurants are preparing Mother's Day meals for delivery and curbside takeout, from cocktail kits to breakfast burgers to surf 'n turf favorites. Here are our picks for takeout brunch options to enjoy in the comfortable and safety of your own home on May 10th.

Along with a special morning or midday meal, homemade Mother's Day cards are sure to complete mom's special day. ​

Mother's Day Takeout and Delivery Options in Houston

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Mother's Day is looking a little different this year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn't mean the mother figures in our lives deserve any less pampering. Luckily many of the restaurants around town are offering some stellar take-out and delivery options, so you can spoil mom with some tasty meal options - and maybe even a mimosa or two! We've found 10 restaurants around Houston that are sure to make your Mother's Day meal extra special this year.

And for fun things to do on Mother's Day, and every day, with kids, visit our Stay-at-Home Guide.

Mother's Day Takeout and Delivery from Local Philly Restaurants

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Let Aneu whip up a lobster scallop risotto for a delish Mother's Day! Photo courtesy of Aneu

While this year's Mother's Day celebrations will be different than usual (thanks, coronavirus...), that doesn't mean we can't make it special. Give mom the gift of not having to cook; we are all probably pretty sick of cooking at this point. We've rounded up 13 restaurants in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs that are offering special takeout menus and delivery options for Mother's Day.

For fun ideas on ways to enjoy quality family time on Mother's Day and every day, check out our Stay-at-Home Guide.

At publication time, these restaurants are offering take-out service for Mother's Day. Since the COVID-19 situation is constantly evolving, please confirm with the restaurant directly to be sure.

Crafts for Kids: 100 Awesome Art Projects

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Kids can while away hours of a day with a set of watercolors and a stack of new paper for painting. Photo by Sara Marentette

Did you know plastic milk jugs make awesome fairy houses, or sugar cubes are a fun substitute for Lego bricks? Sometimes we all need a little inspiration to get our creative juices flowing. And we're here to help, with a mega list of 100 arts and crafts projects you can do with your kids in the comfort of your own home.

Our list of creative boredom busters, includes everything from paper crafts, like crafting a decorative paper mache bowl, to our best slime recipes, inventive STEM activities, and projects perfect for the artsy preschooler in your life.

So, embrace your inner maker, roll up your sleeves, and craft some memories and pretty cool finished projects in the process!

5 One-Pot Recipes To Make with Kids

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One pan or one sheet meals are easy to make with kids.

Cooking with kids is fun, until someone nicks a finger, there are a dozen pots to wash, and everyone (including you) wishes you'd just ordered pizza. The genius of one-pot meals is that they are both easy to make and to clean up, which means children can actually be helpful (or at least not a hindrance) when you're trying to get dinner on the table. Here are five of our family's favorite one-pot (or one-pan) meals to make with kids, from a pasta that cooks in its own simple sauce to a taco skillet that can be served in tortillas or bowls, depending on individual family member's fancy. 

It's a great time to elicit kids' help around the house in other ways, too. Check out our age-by-age chore ideas (with free printable chore charts). 

6 Easy Indoor Fort Ideas To Make with Kids

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Pillows, old sheets, and clothespins! There's something magical about the indoor forts we create with our kids. These homemade creations become reading nooks and superhero hideouts—havens for imaginative play. It's indisputable: kids love forts. While there are plenty of forts you can buy online, we think the best kind is made from whatever you have around the house. 

Use these tips for creating amazing indoor forts with your kids. And for more ideas (literally hundreds) of things to do with kids at home, check out our Boredom Busters Activities Guide.

Special Needs Summer Camps In and Near NYC

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Extreme Kids and Crew offers six 1-week sessions that focus on self-expression and social skills. Photo courtesy of the camp

It's tough to find the right summer camp for any kid. But if your child has special needs, like autism, ADHD, sensory-motor challenges, social anxiety, or learning differences, choosing a program can be especially nerve-racking: We want kids to enjoy a traditional summer camp experience, complete with swimming and lanyards and new friendships, while also receiving the kind of individual attention they need and with the option to avoid activities that might cause undue stress.

We've rounded up several camps favored by NYC families for kids with disabilities or other challenges. Camps outside of New York City and on Staten Island provide busing, so don't be discouraged by the seemingly far-flung locations: It can be especially therapeutic for kids to get out of the city in the summer.

While most of these camps cater exclusively to special-needs children, other traditional summer camps often offer inclusion programs for those with mild special needs, and a few are mentioned below. Please consult our Summer Camp Guide for NYC Kids for a list of our favorite summer camps across the city to see if there are any that might work for your child.

Note that summer camp information for the 2020 season is changing daily. Please click the links to the individual camps below to see which ones are offering programs this year.

Summer Theater Camps for Boston Kids

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All of nature is a stage at Theater in the Open. Photo courtesy of Theater in the Open

Being part of a stage production encourages kids to be creative, gain confidence, and learn the value of teamwork. All over the Boston area and in surrounding Massachusetts towns, there are theater-based summer camps designed to help kids from preschool through high school spend their summer days learning skills of acting, directing, and production.

If you are looking for an overnight camp experience or a different type of day camp, take a look around our Boston Summer Camps Guide. 

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