This is the only technique for making ice that you’ll ever need. And it’s easy, really! Your ice machine is broken. This isn’t a major issue in many families (like for those who prefer room temperature water), but for others, it can be catastrophic. After all, what does mom do if she really wants to…
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What Do I Need for My Baby’s Layette?
Whether it’s your first baby or you’ve done this multiple times, it’s hard to remember all the little things a baby needs. Babies need a lot of things. And whether you’re planning ahead or scrambling to get it all together from your hospital bed, it really helps to have a handy checklist. This list includes…
Have a Parenting Question? Need Personal Guidance? This is the Number to Call
For decades, Susan Lamm and Sterna Lerman of Torah u’Mesorah’s Counterforce have been guiding parents. Now, they’ve launched a new helpline to give you the tools you need to deal with any issue, big or small. Lots of us attend parenting classes. But what do you do when you need more personal attention, and a…
How to Cook Pasta in Your Betty Crocker
This little appliance does way more than we thought. We fell in love with the Betty Crocker pizza maker a bit after Shaindy shared why she thinks the Betty Crocker is the best small appliance. We first assumed that it’s simply the perfect traveling appliance.But once we began pulling it out day after day at home…
10 Purim Costumes That Start with a Tutu
This is going to be fun! There’s so many costumes you can dream up by starting with a simple tutu. The best part? Your girls will automatically love ’em. Want to make your own tutu? See our DIY post here!
How to Braid a One-Strand Challah Roll
These challah rolls look great and they’re easy to make once you get the technique down. Three of us (Esti, Renee, and Leah) spent a good time figuring out how to braid a one strand challah roll. But once we got it, we had so much fun braiding and we think you will all love…
Why Punishment and Rewards Don’t Really Work With Our Kids
Punishments, rewards, threats and bribes may not be the best solution. Why do we always resort to that and what are our alternatives? Generation after generation, humanity has taught that good behavior should be rewarded (do good and earn a sticker or a prize!) while bad behavior will be punished (time outs and detention). We…
The No-Cook Falafel Solution: Make a Falafel Smash Sandwich
In the mood of falafel but don’t want to actually cook? This healthy sandwich is the solution. No forming balls, no frying. Just flavor. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and you have lunch. Once mixture is coarsely mashed, mix in cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions This mixture is also a great “mock tuna” –…
Have Fun at the Table with Our Dinner Done Placemat. Free Download!
For those of you who have been waiting…Dinner Done is finally back in stock at your local bookstore! Now it’s time for some pre-dinner fun… Are your kids sometimes impatient as you finish up those dinner preparations? Or maybe they need some motivation to come running to the table? Get the whole family to come…
What Kind of Slow Cooker Should I Get?
Call it a Crock-Pot or call it a slow cooker. There’s one in every Jewish home. But which one should you use? We’ve broken down slow cookers into three main categories: the flat top slow cookers, the ceramic slow cookers, and roasting ovens. Which one is right for you? That all depends! And what about…
