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The formula for satisfying leisure time

How to make even limited leisure hours feel like something more

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Laura
May 06, 2025
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With five kids, I wind up with a lot of “house rules.” These are general guidelines that limit the number of decisions I need to make.

So, for instance, Monday is always pasta night. I am fine with kids buying lunch or bringing lunches to school, but past age 8 you need to make your lunch on your own.

And, for quite a while, this was our formula for activities:

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