Baby On Board: Backseat Summer Car Safety
Always look before you lock. No matter where you go, get into the habit of doing a backseat scan before hitting the lock button on your remote.
View ArticleSummer Games!
I would be amiss if I did not mention the old classic, chalk. There are so many ways to combine chalk with a city sidewalk.
View ArticleUp Your Summer Cooking Game
There were crispy stuffed baked potatoes and tantalizing veggie burgers to be made and it needed to happen immediately, if not sooner.
View ArticleMind Over Matter
On that rare occasion that he actually gained a pound or two, my father would watch what he ate for two days and – poof! – he was back to his wedding weight again.
View ArticleGet Ready For School!
In general, we buy good backpacks that we expect our children to have for at least two years.
View ArticleYou’re Doing What With That?
For about 12 seconds, I contemplated selling them on eBay, but mailing liquids sounded like an adventure that could only have an unhappy ending.
View ArticleSucculent Chicken with Squash
It’s coming before we know it! I’m not worried, because I’ll use some of my favorite go-to dishes such as my succulent chicken with squash recipe.
View ArticleHow To Get Your Children To Build Your Sukkah
Pick a day to start. We would love to begin on Motzaei Yom Kippur, but if your children are fasting, they might not be up to it, unless they drank coffee and are now all hyped up.
View ArticleJust Say No
We are living in a society where the bar gets raised higher and higher every year, and where today's splurge becomes tomorrow's necessity.
View ArticleHomework Helper
The best way to get them to sit down and actually do their work is by making it part of their schedule.
View ArticleFashion First Aid
The list of potential sartorial mishaps goes on and on, but thankfully, there are plenty of fixes to save the day as well as steps you can take to prevent problems from ever occurring in the first place.
View ArticleLeaving Kids Home Alone
I am a huge proponent of spending quality time with your spouse, as the benefits of strengthening your relationship are huge and long-lasting.
View ArticlePhone Fun
I have had more than a few people tell me that they use their phones to do just about everything except making calls.
View ArticleTaking Advantage Of Long Winter Nights
In the spirit of taking full advantage of the desire to stay indoors during these chilly nights, let’s organize our homes so that we can find the peace of mind we deserve.
View ArticleDependable No More
I would say that that oven was 45-years-old when it finally baked its last pan of brownies and was relegated to the great big kitchen in the sky.
View ArticleHow To Teach Your Children About Money
I am of the opinion that children’s money belongs to them, and if they want to blow it on junk from the local discount store, that is their prerogative.
View ArticlePantry Proud
A coat of paint in a cheerful color or a roll or two of wallpaper can definitely inject a touch of style into your pantry.
View ArticleHow To Keep Your Fridge Clean
For extra credit, you can bring out your vacuum and clean the coils at the bottom of the fridge. Having these coils dust free keeps your fridge running more efficiently and saves on electricity.
View ArticleNew Cookbooks Spark Kitchen Creativity
Given the subject matter, it seems appropriate for this cookbook to open with a chapter on food safety since giving your family food poisoning by feeding them spoiled ingredients is definitely...
View ArticleIn The Bag
As my husband reminded me as I meticulously folded bags into neat little packages over the last three months to hoard them for future use, the fact that bags will no longer be free in stores doesn’t...
View ArticleA Taste of Shabbat
The traditional recipes she used throughout our lives brought comfort and love to both our family and strangers alike.
View ArticleTime To Outsource!
The toys, bookcases and drawers in china closet are simple jobs and can be delegated to children. Have them divide the items into keep, throw out and donate.
View ArticleFrom Pesach Fear to Pesach Cheer
I polled my kids to find out what stood out in their minds, hoping that their recollections went beyond a cranky mommy who wasn’t always at her best.
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Staying Warm With Fun Activities!
There is a strong sense of comfort that comes with zipping up a warm sweatshirt, and pulling on thick wool socks.
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Don’t Leave Home Without It
You will probably all laugh at me, but number one on my packing list is an extension cord.
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How to Do A Staycation
While hibernating at home may feel like the best thing to do during the winter, there are plenty of outside activities to take advantage of, the most popular being ice skating.
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How To Enjoy Megillah Reading
A great way to prepare for Purim, other than by stocking up on every nosh on sale, is to begin to integrate the lessons of hashgacha pratis around you.
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For The Hostess With The Mostess
Let’s face it, no matter how hard you try, sometimes a gift just misses the mark, and I confess this has happened to me more than once.
View ArticleV’nahafoch Hu – Turn The Work Into Simcha
While we prepare, we can share our positive insights and how-tos, and recipes, and keep raising the happiness level all around.
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Celebrate Purim With Your Kids
Here are some fun ways to dress up, make some noise and have a raucous good time at your next Purim party.
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How To Make A Last Minute Costume
The seudah will be done as a pot-luck with my two sisters, and I will bring challah freshly baked that day. The only thing remaining to worry about is costumes.
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Painless Pesach Prep
Sure, Pesach might be a little labor intensive, but it brings incredible opportunities to spend quality time with your nearest and dearest...
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How To Make A Scavenger Hunt
It is fun for the whole family, and best of all, can be done anytime and anywhere.
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Mission Impossible? Staying Comfortable at 35,000 Feet
Twisting and turning miserably for five hours, all I could think about was how I was going to survive an upcoming trip to visit my daughter in Israel.
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How To Grow Healthy Plants
In place of flowers, I love to give and receive plants. They are the gift that keeps on giving.
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Let My People Clean… Again!?!
As you clean, take advantage of the opportunity to de-clutter.
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Dress Your Children In Style – But Without The Fuss
The children’s wear brand Pastel perfectly caters to the parent or loved one looking to encapsulate the energy, vitality, and creativity that exists within each child.
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