Download, print, and fill in your own daily schedule. These activity suggestions may help! As suggested in this post, keeping a routine is integral in these coming days. Need ideas on what to put on your schedule? I’ve listed some ideas by category on this chart. Click here to download an editable schedule for you to…
7 Tips for Keeping a Routine Amidst the Chaos
How should you approach the coming weeks with the kids home from school? With many families and communities facing school closures, including myself, it’s important to head into the next few weeks prepared. With clarity and organization, we can make this already stressful period in our lives easier to bear. Here are some general tips…
Fun Ways to Enhance Your Child’s Reading and Math Skills
The school year is underway and your child will be learning and growing a lot…but how do you reinforce those new skills? Or give your child extra help in an area they might need? Kids don’t just learn in school. Every experience is an opportunity to learn or practice skills. Here are some ideas…
Make the Fascinating City of Prague Your Next European Stop
A trip to the beautiful city of Prague is like a jump back into Jewish history. The next European city we’re going to explore is Prague – best known for its beer and the old city. In the 14th century the city of Prague bloomed and became one of Europe’s largest and wealthiest cities. In…
Let the Kids Entertain Themselves by Making a Summer Scrapbook. Here’s How.
Looking for a low-key activity that will keep the kids quiet and entertained? Try a summer scrapbook! You packed snacks and drinks, took them on a trip, tried to keep your cool through the whining and kvetching, came home soaked (sweat? water? both?), gave baths, served dinner and are ready to collapse but it’s only…
What to See and Do in Venice, Italy
Planning a spring trip to Europe? Your European experience isn’t complete without getting lost in Venice, Italy. When I was a girl, and I’d come from Europe to spend my summers at sleepaway camp in the United States, my friends would ask me, “Do you live in the place with all the water? Or the…
These Mezonos Rolls Are a Cinch to Make (Bonus: Your Kids Will Love Them)
These rolls are so easy to prepare, can be made with whichever flour you want and are loved by kids! What more can you ask for? This dough works with any type of flour, but use some white flour for best results. I’ve done half white, half whole wheat, or half spelt. Each batch of…
Looking for a Beautiful European Destination with Great Sites and Kosher Life? Come to Vienna.
There’s tons to see and do in the beautiful city of Vienna. Here’s your roundup. Looking for a cool, new destination that has regular minyanim and kosher food? I bet Vienna, Austria hasn’t crossed your mind. As someone who was born in Vienna, and has lived here all my life, I can give you all…
8 Fun Activities for Motzei Shabbos
Once Shabbos is over in the wintertime, there’s a long cozy (homework free) Motzei Shabbos evening ahead of you. Plan ahead and make some great family memories and nights to remember. Come winter, motzei Shabbos features super long evenings, cold weather, and kids that need food and entertainment. If you don’t prepare in advance you’re…
My One Little Trick That Helped Me Master the Art of Making Shabbos
All I had to do was listen to that timer… I’m usually an organized person: I can plan a month’s worth of lessons, create custom itineraries for travelers, head school productions and create day camp programs. But it took me 9 years to figure out how to make Shabbos. Making Shabbos was something I couldn’t…