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7 Fun Games That Will Bring Life to the Party
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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Marinated Oyster Steak
Oyster steak is tasty, chewy, and juicy meat. Now you can serve them in this salad for your first course. Splendid on the plate and sumptuous in the mouth, this appetizer is a must for one of your upcoming meals! This was inspired by my family’s love of oyster steak. I was looking for a…
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Five Ways I Use My Photo App’s Album Feature to Organize My Life
It’s not just for photos. Use your camera and “album” feature in iPhoto to organize so many more aspects of life. You’ll love every single one of these hacks! School/Camp Info Whenever I get correspondence from a school or camp that I’ll need to refer to in the future, I snap a picture and add…
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