Esti Waldman
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15 Food Items to Stock Up On For a Healthier Week
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When you’re prepped ahead, quick healthy meals and snacks are so easy to grab and enjoy, and your healthy lifestyle becomes doable! 1) Once a week, take the time to cut up the fruits and vegetables that your family likes; choose those that can hold up well in the fridge. Replenish as necessary. I usually…
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Less “Stuff” and More Fun Times: How I Give on Chanukah
A special Chanukah doesn’t mean more toys in the closet. Here’s how I make each night special. Who doesn’t love presents? For me, giving presents is even more fun than getting them. (Except my Nespresso machines, of course. I’m up to three and they were all gifts. Read about how I make the most of…
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A Frugal Guide to Super Fun Chanukah Gifts
Five Chanukah gifts that offer fun for the whole family…without breaking the bank Not all Chanukah gifts need to be expensive. Some of the best ones don’t even have to cost a dime! Give Time The gift of time can sometimes be more valuable than a physical gift. A promise to babysit for a…
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Oh Greek Yogurt: How Do I Love Thee? Let me count the ways.
My formula for a perfect Greek yogurt-based meal Pile on the fruit, a drizzle of sweetener, and add a handful of crunch (choose one of each!), and you’ve got yourself a perfect breakfast. Packed with protein, vitamins, and flavor, greek yogurt is the perfect start to any day. Here are some of my favorite combos:…
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What to Wear for Your Fall (& Winter!) Runs
Don’t know how to suit up for running as the weather gets colder? Here’s your guide to running gear. This is the best time of year to be a runner. It’s not too hot, not too cold—it’s Goldilocks perfect. And there are no seasonal allergies like the ones that keep me indoors in the spring.…
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Stuck Indoors? The Best Boys’ Activity for a Rainy Day
Today may be the day you’re finally spared from “Mom, I’m Bored!”. This is the best boys’ activity. Blue tape + your matchbox car collection + a child engineer = a whole city of fun! An entire city in one playroom. Bad accident on the off-ramp. Med-evac was called in. Aerial photo of the accident…
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Traveling with Young Children? 14 Secrets for A Blissful Flight
It’s not easy to entertain children on a long flight. Here’s how to make it work without the angst. Because my husband’s whole family lives in Israel, we’ve amassed quite a few frequent flier miles with our children in tow. We’ve flown with just one baby, then one toddler, then a toddler and a baby…
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FREE DOWNLOAD: The No-Fuss Real-Life Guide to Yom Tov: What to Cook if You Don’t Like to Cook!
Esti shares her personal real-life Yom Tov menu + 6 essential prep tips! So I downloaded Renee’s yom tov menu and drooled. And then I sighed and turned to my computer to make my menu. Because mine is more of the last-minute, nobody-will-go-hungry, basic-but-satisfying type of menu. I don’t enjoy cooking. I’d much prefer to…
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How to Finally Organize All Those Books
The system that worked for my family’s ever-growing collection. We own a lot of books. A LOT of books. And the collection just keeps growing. Every member of this family spends hours per week lost in the written word. We started a little tradition of taking the kids to the local Judaica store on every…
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Family Photos: What to Wear + 6 Style Tips to Make it Great
How to choose your family’s outfits and what to wear for the photos you’ll cherish forever. You’ve scheduled an appointment with your favorite photographer to finally get that family portrait you’ve been seeing in your mind’s eye every time you walk past your couch. Now comes the big question—what will everyone wear for the best…
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