With his consent, you can keep track of where your son is spending his time on Purim. At some point in a boy’s teenage years, we moms have to let go and let him do the “group” thing on Purim. They dress up and go all around town singing, dancing, laughing, and raising money for…
Mini Condiments Will Be Just the Right Finishing Touch for Your Mishloach Manos
Doesn’t everyone love cute little things? Looking for the one little thing that will elevate your mishloach manos? We’ve rounded up all the most commonly used condiments – and then added a few that are a bit more unexpected. We have another post – some food options available on Amazon that can work great for…
Which Nespresso Machine is the One for You?
You’re pretty sure you know you want to get a Nespresso machine, but there are so many. Which should you choose? There are many ways to brew coffee, but this post is only about Nespresso style machines. I can’t debate Nespresso vs. other methods, because this is the only coffee I drink at home. For…
Indoor 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 out of the house, but perhaps the weather is just not so inviting….
Bake Your 9×13 Cakes in a Loaf Pan
Is a 9×13 cake too big for your family? Or, do you want a shape that is prettier to serve or easier to display on the counter? Try this! We all love the ease of a no-mixer 9×13 cake. But in my family, we don’t usually finish a full 9×13 of cake before it goes…
Do Your Kids Love to Perform? These Make Home Skits and Plays Even More Fun.
It’s showtime! Simply hang the curtains and let your kids perform and entertain. We all know some of those kids who love to perform. Skits, dances, gymnastics shows, choirs – they just love to shine in the spotlight. They practice and pull together just the right costumes and props. Maybe they even create backdrops. Want…
Recognize Your Luggage on the Carousel Without Some Random Ribbons
Want a classier way to identify your suitcases when traveling? This is a great solution! Have you ever traveled with a bunch of black suitcases? Amazing Savings duffel bags? And then when you land you realize that everyone’s luggage looks the same? So you end up checking about 40 extra suitcases to see if they’re…
The Favor Game 2.0
There’s only winners in this easy-to-play game. A few years ago, Renee shared how her family plays a “favor game” for Chanukah. With the kids in my family having grown older, last year we took the game up a notch. Instead of everyone choosing one person for whom they need to do a favor, in…
Our Ultimate Chanukah Game Roundup
Here it is – the complete list of all our favorite, festive games for Chanukah party fun. UPDATED FOR 2023 Is your Chanukah party coming up? No party is complete without a game or two – and not necessarily a rocking game of dreidel. We’ve been sharing some great options over the years and now…
The Getting-to-Know-You Game
Play it with a crowd How well do you know the other people at the party? Well, let’s find out. The one who knows the most might just end up winning it all. In this game, players are randomly divided into pairs. Each player competes against their partner, answering questions about their partner. The winners…