Are you sick of doing the same three things every time you go out? Ready for some new ideas? Some of my favorites, below. You know what’s really underrated? The importance of having fun with your spouse. And although going out to eat is always a safe bet, sometimes a date night enjoying a new…
How A Flexible Routine Can Cure Spring Fever
Your kids have spring fever, but there’s still time left in the school year. Here’s how a flexible routine can help. I’m one of those structured moms. I keep after-school and evening hours pretty organized during the school year. Kids come home, eat snack, homework and play, baths and showers, dinner, then bed. I find…
Get Your Toddler Talking: My Three Favorite Tricks
So your toddler isn’t talking quite as much as your neighbor’s toddler or as much as her older sisters’ did at her age. Now what? Let me start by making something super clear: these tips are in no way a replacement for a full speech/language evaluation or speech therapy. Ask your pediatrician if your child’s…
Overwhelmed By Shein? Not Anymore! Tips and Picks
All my tips and tricks to a successful Shein order here, plus what’s in my cart for spring. Here’s the thing: I love a well-dressed kid PLUS I love not spending money PLUS I love not having to worry if clothing gets ruined PLUS I must have the option to return EQUALS… Shein. Because while…
Mid-Winter Staycation-ing In Or Around NYC? Free or Low-Cost Activities Here!
With just a bit of planning, a free mid-winter staycation can be your kids’ favorite vacation yet. Here are some ideas for free or low-cost activities around NYC. If you’re anything like me, I know exactly what you’re looking for. Day activities that most of the kids won’t totally hate, that are free, or at…
How Changing One Simple Word Changes Everything
Have you ever felt stuck on the ‘I have to’ train? The busy frum woman has endless things to do, every single day and it’s far too easy to get bogged down. Read on for my favorite trick. ‘I have to get dinner in the oven, it’s almost time to eat and I have nothing…
Finally, A Road Map For ‘The Uncontrollable Child’
So you’re a parent who’s been trying your best for years, and you’re absolutely lost. Matis Miller, LCSW, ACT, DBT-LBC, gets it. He’s met dozens and dozens of parents just like you, giving it their all, yet feeling hopeless. Hear about his solution and an incredible limited-time offer here. Matis Miller, a licensed clinical social…
It’s A Week-Long ‘No Spend Challenge,’ Are You In?
It’s my favorite and least favorite challenge, and the rules are simple. Join us below! With Chanukah behind us, it’s the perfect time to launch a ‘No Spend Challenge’ to get our spending back on track after an always-more-expensive-than-we-think week. What is a no-spend challenge? It means cutting back on everything but absolute necessities, for…
What is a Standing Haggadah? (It Makes So Much Sense!) See It Here.
ZStander’s new Standing Haggadah will declutter your Pesach table. Learn more and also checkout the new Sefiras HaOmer Scroll at Zstander.com. Use code BCP10 for 10% off your order! Close your eyes, just for a moment. Envision yourself a few weeks from now: cleaning finished, chometz gone, and Seder table set as if for royalty….
What Does It Mean to Be a Bone Marrow Donor?
Ezer Mizion is looking for a match for 8-year-old Miri and a 37-year-old mother of five in the tristate area too. What does swabbing entail? And what does it mean if you’re a match? It’s so much easier than you think! Join Ezer Mizion’s swab drive across the tri-state area to be swabbed for bone…
