This cholent, inspired by a Moroccan Hamin, combines the best of both worlds! A bit over one year ago, I asked you all for your cholent ideas in this post and you all shared so many variations! Personally, my family was ready for something new and I had an invitation to experiment. One of the recipes I…
Does the Blow Brush Really Work? Yes!
When I saw the concept of a blow brush, my first thought was, “Why didn’t they think of this 20 years ago?” It seems brilliant. A brush that blows hair. Those of us who spent our teenage years and perhaps part of our twenty-something years blow-drying our hair could have only dreamed about this. When I first…
Point Will Be Your Favorite Thing in Your Wardrobe. Here’s Why.
You’ll live in the pieces from Point Collection. You’ll want something in every color. The first time I tried on a piece from Point Collection, my first thought was, “Where was this clothing all my life?” I really had never worn anything so comfortable. And I’m not talking about sweats here (although there are casual options…
A Keychain Craft That’s Perfect for Birthday Parties!
Looking for a little activity to do with a crowd that’ll engage girls (and even some boys) of all ages? This keychain craft is perfect. So, here’s why I love this keychain project. It’s inexpensive. You can entertain a crowd and the expenses can come out to less than $1 per person. Kids of all…
Help! My Baby Climbs Out of the Crib!
Crib tents have a controversial reputation. But are they right for you? It’s a bit ironic. I’ve been parenting toddlers for about 15 years and I never remember having the issue of a baby climbing out of the crib before they were ready for a bed. Yes, I remember bedtime being harder once they transitioned…
Why Does Food Taste Better on Shabbos? (Free Download!)
This one’s for the kids (but we’re learning too)! We’re super excited about Ki Heim Chayeinu’s new Shabbos booklets! Download “Shabbos Malkisah” for girls and “Masmidei HaShabbos” for boys here! I think that, as mothers, we try to do our best to instill a love of Shabbos in our homes and make it the highlight…
The Amazing Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies
These just might be the best and the easiest cookies you’ll ever make. Recently, a friend dropped off a box of these chocolate chip cookies. They were big and gorgeous and…the size! How did she get these cookies to be so perfect? I knew these weren’t typical cookies. These were special. That evening, I had…
Crispy Garlic Fish Is So Easy to Prep and So Good
All you need are three ingredients and three minutes to bring this gourmet fish dish–with hoisin sauce and crispy garlic topping–to the table. Yes, it happens that there are many days that I don’t have time to cook. So then I turn to this recipe. But there are also days that I do have time…
Why You Should Have a Stash of Activity Books
They don’t take up a lot of space, but they offer a big variety of fun, productive activity. A few weeks ago, a reader wrote to us asking for ideas on after-school activities that keep kids entertained–without being too stressful for mom. And while we have another great idea coming back that’s amazing for moms…
How We’re Enjoying the Between You and Me Journal at Bedtime
We fill out the Between You and Me: A Journal for Jewish Kids at bedtime. Once all my younger children are in pajamas and ready to get into bed, my 2-year-old comes running to me, “Jouna! Jouna!” She already knows the routine and knows to ask for it. Yes, yes, it’s time for the journal. While I have older…