Everything you need to recreate this Purim table is already in your home (because we know you don’t have a moment to spare this week). We know you are busy. Between the mishloach manos that need to be put together, the Purim costumes that definitely do not happen by themselves, food prep and carpools (yep,…
No Time to Patchke, Yet Still Want to Give a Nice Mishloach Manos? We Have Your Back.
1-2-3 and these mishloach manos are….done! Here are a few mishloach manos ideas that will help you out: I found these inexpensive yet very pretty boxes at the B&B Party Goods store. Anything looks good in them. Literally. See for yourself: They also look great stacked, as you see here: As you see, I didn’t…
5 Adorable Mishloach Manos Your Kids Can Package Themselves
Do your kids love to give mishloach manos to their friends? Make it their project, not yours with these easy-to-recreate ideas. I am not sure when exactly this happened, but besides for my 45+ mishloach manos (the ones containing the Irresistible Toffee I told you about last week) which I prepare each year, I find…
Listening Is a Dying Art. Let’s Revive It.
If you want to be a good friend, listen completely.“I never learned anything while I was talking.” —Larry King It’s one of my favorite quotes of all time and something I strive to remember, each and every day. Every person has a story to tell. A thought. A bit of advice. Every person and every…
Irresistible Toffee. Prepare It Now & Cross It Off Your Mishloach Manos To Do List
One more thing: you will want to hide this toffee deep inside your freezer. Did you know that Purim comes out on Sunday this year? Yup. Read on. Mishloach Manos doesn’t need to be a last-minute-stay-up-all-night ordeal, not with this freezable toffee. Who knew. This toffee lives up to its name. It’s not something you…
My Labeling Obsession. Last Stops: The Pantry & The Toy Closet
Want your toy closet and pantry not just to get organized, but to stay organized? In this 4-part series, we visit different parts of the house where labels are very, very welcome. I couldn’t have an entire “labeling obsession” week without including the obvious ways one should compulsively use their label maker – the toy…
My Labeling Obsession. Third Stop: My Mail & Papers Storage
Want your papers not just to get organized, but to stay organized? In this 4-part series, we visit different parts of the house where labels are very, very welcome. So, I trust that by now you have pulled out your label maker. Not convinced yet? How about this: We all deal with a huge amount…
My Labeling Obsession. Stop Two: Baking Sheet Storage
Want your home not just to get organized, but to stay organized? In this 4-part series, we visit different parts of the house where a label could be very, very welcome. Here’s a label tip that was a true lifesaver. Know those “aha” moments, where you stop for a minute and exclaim, “Now, why didn’t…
My Labeling Obsession. First Stop: My Children’s Closets
Want your home not just to get organized, but to stay organized? In this 4-part series, we visit different parts of the house where labels are very, very welcome. Do you own a labeling machine? Is it collecting dust? Or, even worse, do you not own one?!? Well, my friend, I urge you: pull it…
9 Things I Buy in IKEA. And none of them need to be assembled.
Shopping at IKEA is my perfect way to spend a Sunday with my girls. Notice I said “girls.” NOT boys. NOT hubby. Also, not baby. IKEA takes strength. And ambition. Stuff crazy women like us have. Midwinter Break is the perfect occasion. This is the type of trip that ends with two Advils and a…