Don’t feel guilty throwing out your children’s projects and papers. But definitely keep some items. This is a system that might work for you. I think that in the beginning, most moms feel a little guilty throwing out the items that their children bring home. When a mother sends her first child to a playgroup,…
Never Need to Cut Paper Towels for Shabbos Again
Put those Scott-type paper towels in a dispenser and you’re ready to go I was standing in BJs and staring at that huge box of commercial paper towels (you know, the type we all bought in those days of Covid when the stores didn’t have anything else?) and I was thinking, “Should I, shouldn’t I,…
We Love Tea: These Are Our Favorites
We had a casual discussion on our favorite teas amongst ourselves and decided to share them all with you. If you love tea, there’s almost nothing as comforting during the wintertime. Coffee most often loses its allure past the morning time, but tea is welcome anytime. Enjoy it in the evening when winding down, take…
Cauliflower Rice & Avocado Salad – This One’s Good
Never liked cauliflower rice before? Finally, a dish where it’s really, really food. You’ll even want to eat the leftovers. It all started when I had a guest whom I knew would appreciate a cauliflower rice dish. I started off by sautéing an onion…because onions simply make things like cauliflower rice (or quinoa, like in…
This is the Jewish Calendar That Will Transform Your Home
It’s only December 12th, but we simply can’t wait for December 31st…when we can finally hang the Dacor Calendar up on our wall! Use code BC10 for 10% off your order. They immediately spotted the calendar when they walked in and ran over. “Ma!! What’s this??” my kids asked me with excitement. The Dacor (Dacor is short for…
Baby Doesn’t Want to Wear a Diaper? Not Ready to Train? A Solution.
One quick toddler tip saved some embarrassing moments! I think it’s only in Lakewood where you can be in an upscale clothing shop and a baby will take off her leggings and diaper, and instead of people being horrified, women will actually smile and give you advice. (Well, that happened to me and that was…
Miso Sea Bass with Crunchy Shredded Fillo Topping (Looks Complicated, Surprisingly Super Easy!)
You can make a wow fish appetizer without spending extra time in the kitchen. This recipe goes back years and years, to a time when I was entertaining and asked a friend for some fresh fish ideas. Every so often, when I need a “fancy” fish, I turn back to it. It’s definitely evolved over…
Sweet Buffalo Schnitzel Chicken Sandwiches (Family-Friendly!)
From the teenage boys to the little kids too, everyone loves this not-too-spice sweet Buffalo schnitzel sandwich. There’s a few people to credit for this recipe. The first credit goes to my four-year-old. One night, when everyone was complaining about the dinner, that little girl had the most unique complaint. She was walking around and…
How to Make Homemade Dairy Pastry Cream
You might even have all the ingredients to make this dairy pastry cream already in your house! If you’re the DIY type, or if you love all things fresh, real, and dairy, you may want to make dairy pastry cream yourself! Last year, reader Ella Ritri shared that she made our yeshiva donuts THREE times over Chanukah….
Enjoy This Sweet & Salty Dairy Pretzel Snack
Move over Muddy Buddies. Move over caramel popcorn. The new can’t-get-enough snack is this sweet, salty, and addictive dairy pretzel snack. Some desserts are great when they’re served in single portions, like a slice of cheesecake or a ramekin of creme brulee. Then there are those sweets that are great when simply served in a…
