Cubby Archive: Mar 3, 2021

Four Kids, 675 Square Feet, and 18 Years in One Apartment

Jawaria Ansari has lived in this 675-square-foot Pittsburgh apartment for 18 years—a long time for any renter, but even more impressive when you consider how she’s been able to adapt the small space as her life has evolved. “I had just graduated from university, and moved from Florida to Pittsburgh for my post graduate studies.

Adrienne Breaux

Mar 3, 2021

Cubby’s Essential Guide to Art Supplies: What to Buy and How to Organize an Art Station for Kids

Kids are creators — messy, wild, and sometimes destructive little creators who need a few basic art supplies to get their juices flowing. Setting up and stocking an art station for kids can be a bit overwhelming — especially if you yourself aren’t naturally drawn (pun intended!) to the joy of discovering the latest and greatest in art supplies.

Ashley Poskin

Mar 3, 2021

Packing Lunches Is The One Ritual I’ll Never Get Rid of — No Matter Where School Is

At the beginning of the pandemic, my children’s spring break turned into a two-week hiatus and then an experiment in distance learning with a timeline that kept getting extended. I found comfort in the extra time with my children and doing things together like puzzles and making pasta from scratch. Enjoying these moments anchored me in a sea of uncertainty. I also found relief in not having to do certain things anymore, like the morning stress shuffle.

Shifrah Combiths

Mar 3, 2021