Diamond Dotz Are the Perfect At-Home Art Activity
Want to stock the house with projects to keep the kids busy when they’re home? Need an at-home Chol Hamoed activity for those “erev” days when you’re busy cooking? Bring out the diamond paintings....
View ArticleI Make This Za’atar Roasted Cauliflower Salad Again and Again
It’s a salad or a side dish. Bottomline, it’s beautiful and will be finished down to the last floret. Bring this Za’atar Cauliflower Salad to your table this Yom Tov. Each week, I feature one recipe...
View ArticleStockings & Tights Solutions for When You’re Expecting
Do you find stockings and tights really uncomfortable when there’s a new baby on the way? We asked our friends, “What do you do for stockings when you’re expecting?” The response we heard? “It’s a...
View Article14 Sukkah Decor Picks (& They’re All Amazon Prime)
Did you plan your sukkah decor? Want it to be super easy (and affordable) to make it beautiful? These ideas will help…even at the last minute! Window Curtain String Light 6pcs Artificial Vines Fake...
View ArticleYour Favorite Cookbook Recipes: Chicken Fire Poppers
We shared a list of your favorite cookbook recipes here. Now, authors share some of your picks! By Esther Deutsch from Chic Made Simple When I prepared this dish at home at home, I asked my then...
View ArticleStill Need Some Last Minute Items Before Yom Tov? (Like White Shirts?)
There’s always those last pesky items left on your list to get before Yom Tov. Sure, you can run around town, …or you can get those items delivered right to your door. Do you have a boy that still...
View ArticleWomen and Tefillah: What Is Our Obligation?
When a woman is busy with children, what is her obligation to daven? And what tefillos take priority? By Rabbi Yehudah Roth As it is well known, women are exempt from mitzvas asei shehazman grama,...
View ArticleBasics: How to Set a Table
Are you always second guessing yourself when setting that table? Yes, most of you do not need this post. But we’re here to help everyone, that newlywed included. And, so, here’s a super quick...
View ArticleHot Pears and Crumbs is the Perfect Dessert (and You Can Make It in Your...
This is the perfect dessert to end your meal. Especially if that meal is in a chilly sukkah. It cooks in your Crock-Pot so it’s hot and ready when you’re ready to serve it! Dessert in the sukkah at...
View ArticleHow to Take Your Soup Presentation From Meh To Wow.
These two easy-to-prep soup garnishes will complement any soup. Some soups can be really delicious, yet, really unappealing looking, even ugly, if you will. Like, this delicious cream of chicken soup...
View ArticleOyster Steaks: The Perfect Addition To Any Yom Tov Menu
This is what you need to know to cook an oyster steak perfectly, every time. Sometimes you want to add something to your menu that is fresh and beautiful. You will love this simple recipe. It’s all...
View ArticleFascinating Things to Do and See in Manhattan
Are you considering a trip into Manhattan this Chol Hamoed? Here’s my picks of the most fascinating places and sights around the big city. For more ideas in a variety of places please check...
View ArticleIndoor Things to Do In and Around Lakewood
Rainy or cold (or just way too hot?). If you want to have fun indoors in the Central NJ area, here’s our master list of things to do with kids. The kids are home and you want to have some fun together...
View ArticleThe 9×13 Life: Make Muddy Buddies Without the Mess
A universal favorite that kids love to make and eat is now available mess-free! Meet the 9×13 Muddy Buddies! No need to dirty a pot for these—just a 9×13 pan and an oven are all you need! Thanks for...
View Article4 Ways a Working Mom Can Create Work-Life Balance
There’s so many people who want us at once. Things seem crazy and hectic. So how does a working mom find balance? A working mom can be pulled in so many directions, and it’s not really possible to be...
View ArticleWelcome Shabbos More Calmly with These Free Downloads
It’s a great idea to start off the new year with a calmer erev Shabbos – these charts make it easier for both you and your children to get off to that great start. While dreading the crunch of trying...
View ArticlePrep Separate Dinners for Kids & Adults? Here’s the Menu Planner for You!
Dinner would be simple if every member of the family loved the same dishes. For many of us, the ability to prep ONE meal and make everyone happy is just a dream. But, even if you need to think of two...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Kids Coat Roundup (20 Top Picks for Under $100!)
The right style. The right warmth. And, of course, the right price. Here’s the coats that check the boxes for your kids this winter. It’s getting chilly and there’s no pushing it off any longer: your...
View ArticleSherpa, Puffer, Wool & More. Our Favorite Winter Coats for Women and Teens.
You’re never fully dressed without…a really great coat. Here are our picks for every style and budget. Women + winter. We all prefer a different style to keep us warm and toasty and we’re running...
View ArticleDo You Love English Muffins, Split Open and Toasted with Melted Butter? Then...
Make your own English muffins…then sit down to enjoy ‘em while they’re hot. There was one point in my adult years that I suddenly became very nostalgic for English muffins, which I used to enjoy often...
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