You can show that you’re thinking about someone and give something they’d appreciate–without spending a lot. Gift giving is one of my favorite things to do. We’d all rather be at the giving end rather than the receiving end. But what does one do when they want to give, but also need to be on…
7 Fun Games That Will Bring Life to the Party
While it’s fun to prepare a custom game for your family, sometimes you just want to play something you can purchase with no additional work. Here are some our friends and families have loved. Some of them might need some vetting (i.e. you can take out the cards with pop culture references if needed and…
Fun DIY Party Activity to Keep the Kids Busy!
Planning party activities for your family can be challenging. This simple craft idea will excite the kids and keep them busy! It’s as simple as choosing a base item such as mask, sweatshirt, or headband. Then have the kids choose iron-on patches and letters to decorate their gear. Assign one or two adults to be…
Eight Gorgeous Placesettings for Eight Nights
You’ve never had so much fun setting the table for Chanukah dinners and parties. It’s all thanks to Luxe Party. It’s so much easier to set a nice table when we have some photo inspiration. So, now, Luxe Party’s Coupe collection is available in an array of new gorgeous colors…but how do we mix and…
House Full of Picky Eaters? How to Get Kids to Try New Foods
I know, I’m in the same boat as you, with a houseful of picky eaters just the like. But we can get our kids to expand their palate–even if just a bit–and this is how. My resolve was tested that night. “I don’t want schnitzel,” my 3-year-old screamed as she flung a piece of chicken…
The Chanukah Gift Guide 2020- Men & Women
Whether you’re shopping for others (or want some good ideas to treat yourself), you’ll find gift inspiration here at every price point. Dinner Done by Between Carpools Well, duh. This is what every woman wants right about now. Available on Amazon & Artscroll. (Free gift when purchased via artscroll) Bella Sabatina Tea & Tea Essence…
The Chanukah Gift Guide 2020- Teens, Tweens & Kids Edition
You need gifts, and we’ve got lots of ideas. From the cute “extras” to the important gifts that they’ll enjoy and use for years to come, there’s lots of fun ahead. TEENS & TWEENS The Sew Pro Fun, creative, and practical! Is your daughter an aspiring stylist? Nurture her creativity and can-do nature with hands-on…
How to Be Firm with a Child without Overpowering Them
You don’t need to fight or overpower a child when they’re not listening. This is what to do instead. In our last discussion in this post we wrote that being firm can be good for a child. We also wrote that fighting with a child is not chinuch. We explained the difference. Fighting means when…
“Ma, Do We Have Any Batteries in the House?”
Get those batteries organized and finally know what you have available! Your son said he needs double AA batteries for a toy, so you pick some up because you’re not really sure what you have at home. Then, when you get home, you realize that you have plenty of AA batteries. And that the toy…
We Love These Bed Wraps: Cover Up Those Ugly Metal Bed Frames
If you like the look of an upholstered bed but aren’t investing in new furniture, here is a simple way to get that modern look. There are lots of issues with metal frames and box springs. Bedskirts or dust ruffles aren’t always easy to deal with and they can get messy. Then, they typically only…
