You love the look of those summery, pastel-colored, comfortable penny loafers. Perhaps you don’t like the price. Come spring, a fresh suede or leather penny loafers / driver loafers / penny moccasins (whatever you want to call them!) is a perfect, comfortable go-to for everyday when paired with maxi skirts. And they come in the…
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Does Your Baby Need Glasses? Start Here.
The tips and tricks you need to help your baby or toddler adjust to glasses, below. Does your sweet new baby need glasses? Chances are you weren’t expecting this, don’t know where to start, how you’ll manage to keep them on, and maybe most of all, don’t want anything covering your baby’s adorable face! Been…
What if your daughter *looked forward* to school?
Enrollment open at Bais Yaakov of Bay Parkway for 25-26 school year Why do girls from Flatbush, Boro Park, Queens, Staten Island, and Crown Heights head to Bensonhurst every school day — for some, a commute over 45 minutes long? It’s because their destination is a school where they feel successful and cherished. Since its…
Wholesome Feel-Good Spelt Challah
You can make spelt challah that tastes as good as your standard challah–but it’s much, much healthier. I’ve been on a continuous health journey. Besides making changes to my life for myself, I also wanted my family to still be able to enjoy yummy food with better ingredients. Challah is something you can’t give up…
Salmon Fish and Chips
Our families really enjoyed this fun, light combination of salmon and “chips” and it took seconds to prep, thanks to Pinch! We’re a fan of spice mixes. From shawarma to Montreal Steak Seasoning and all kinds of specialty mixes, we grab them again and again. And yes, we know, we can season things ourselves, but…
How Shopping Once a Week Saves Me Time, Money, and Waste
Yes, you can spend less and save lots of time on your groceries with these simple changes. Several years ago, I realized I was spending way too much time and money in the supermarket every week. On top of that, I was overbuying and dealing with way too much food waste. I’d throw out produce…
2025 Post-Pesach Grocery Shopping Information
Where can you safely buy chametz after Pesach? Every year, the AKO (the umbrella organization of all kashrus organizations) updates the list of supermarkets to inform us of where it’s permissible to buy chametz. While we know that our local kosher supermarkets sell their chametz, it’s not always so clear when it comes to larger…
Your Matzah Moment is Now
The circumstance that threatens to shatter me may just be my opportunity for the splitting of my inner Sea The moment has arrived…. We’ve all made it to here! (Pause for a well-deserved pat on the back.) For each of us, the preparation happened differently, but there’s one thing we all have in common. Whether…
Basics: How To Make Matzah Balls.
Or, Kneidlach as you might call them. Whatever you call them, you need a recipe. It’s one of the most basic Jewish foods we know, top 5 at the least, but do you know how to make them? Without a box mix, that is? Yes, we mostly rely on the ones that come from a…
The Easiest Way to Make Matzah Pizza
No more soggy matzah pizza this Pesach! We love matzah pizza in our house. (I think I do more than the kids!) It’s such a simple chol hamoed meal without too much work. In the past, we used marinara sauce. But the Pesach versions tend to be more watery than the all-year-round version so I’d…
