Do your boys have a school shoe policy? Hard to find sneakers that fit the rules and your son’s taste? There’s a pick here that’ll work. They have to wear only dark shoes, black shoes, white soles, black soles, a little color, no color – you know the policy I’m talking about. Well, we’ve…
This Roasted Tomato Dip Takes 2 Minutes to Prep – and Tastes Amazing!
Looking to add something delicious to the Shabbos table without more work? Hello, tomatoes. If you’re looking to add another dip to your Shabbos repertoire, but aren’t really looking for more work, this one might be your answer. One week, after shopping miscommunications and poor menu planning, I was left with a whole lot…
How to Maintain and Clean Your Appliances
They clean your things…but they need to be cleaned too! How to clean your washing machine, dishwasher, garbage disposal, and microwave Maintaining the things that maintain your things Did you know that in order to keep your washing machine working properly, you need to give it a good washing? How about your dishwasher? We have…
Basics: Do You Call It Tehini, Tehina or Techina?
However you say it or spell it, chances are this dip is a basic that you’d like to master. Of all those foods that are just so much better when homemade, techina is one of the easiest to make. The flavor and proportions of ingredients are very subjective and personal. But the basic components are…
This is Really the Best Place to Keep the Hairbrush and Ponytails
Do you scramble to do your girls’ hair while the bus is about to arrive and they’re still eating breakfast? For so many years, there was a morning scramble to get a hairbrush and prepare my daughters’ hair for school in a race against the school bus. But then I made such a small change…
20 Great Card Games for On-the-Go Fun
We’re Playing Games! Card Games are the Best Portable Fun for Family Time There’s lots of family time on the horizon and whether you’re home or away, card games are a great portable way to have some family fun. We pulled together a list of some of our kids’ favorites. Each of these is a…
This Grape Juice Sorbet is Our Favorite Pesach Treat
Make a batch and freeze it in tiny containers. No scooping or sticky hands necessary! Every Pesach season, I turn to Chantzy Weinstein’s instagram feed (@chantzW) for some new practical, down to earth advice. And last year, she didn’t disappoint. This grape juice sorbet is delicious. But so much more GENIUS than that is the…
Why You Should Play Spin-the-Wheel This Purim
Add a twist of fun to your day with a carnival wheel Do you have a LOT of kids stopping by your house on Purim? Want to make the stop at your house one of the really fun ones of the day? Let them Spin the Wheel!! Instead of handing out candy or dollars,…
Click + Share: The Smartphone Photography Guide by Sina Mizrahi is Here!
Did you ever want to learn how to take great food photography…with your phone? Now you can. Review by Esti Waldman They say that the best camera is the one you have with you, and since most of us have our phone cameras with us almost all the time, they must be the best cameras…
4 Home Pick-Me-Ups for Under $40
Do certain spots in your home need a little lift? Freshen up in these four inexpensive ways. Is your house looking for a quick pick-me-up? A little burst of cheer in the middle of a long winter? Sometimes all it takes is a small purchase to make a big difference. The following four items…