These days, even a far drive to a calm, scenic place feels like a nice getaway. During a time when people are feeling confined and a need to get out for a nice day or two, I compiled some NYS attractions to consider. Just driving around upstate is relaxing in itself. Contrary to what New…
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Inspiration Alert: An Adorable Construction-Themed Upsherin Birthday Party
This is a party that’s easy to pull together. And every boy loves trucks and construction Baby Chef is obsessed with trucks. So choosing the construction theme for his party came easy. The next step was getting everything that is needed. My mantra? If it’s not available on Amazon you probably don’t need it (this…
11 Tips for Successful Zoom Meetings
Zoom meetings have become the new normal form of communication, but do you know the best way to set one up? For work, school or fun, we’ve all been Zooming the days away. But chances are we’re not always doing it the best way. So we called on a Zoom expert (ok, Esti’s brother) to…
These Can Help You Prepare Your Son for His First Haircut
There are always those boys that yell and scream the day that it’s time for their first haircut. You can make sure they’re brave and ready. You know the moment. Just when you want to capture that milestone, they toss their yarmulke and cry and cry while you keep trying to take that photo. One way…
Make the Most of Staying Home By Learning a Musical Instrument
Wouldn’t it be great to come out of this extended stay at home with a lifetime skill? Introduce a new musical instrument to your child and watch them develop talents they can use forever. Right now, we’re all looking to keep our kids – or ourselves – busy and entertained. By now, most of them…
Seriously Fun & Enriching Science & Art Projects, Delivered
A learning activity that’s actually loads of fun for kids? Your children will wait for their box all month. What’s Kiwi Crate? Kiwi Crate is a gift box that comes every month and there’s so many different ones to choose from! You can choose your box subscription-based on age or based on specific interests. Kids…
Have Your Own Personal Lag B’Omer Fire
Even if we can’t gather in crowds and celebrate together, we can safely have a family bonfire in our own backyards. First there were no erev Pesach fires to burn the chametz. And now there won’t be any community Lag B’Omer fires, either. But if you’re prepared, you can have an intimate family celebration. The safest…
Masks: Everything You Need To Know
This is why you need to wear one when doing your errands…and how to make one yourself. Overnight, masks have become a symbol of social responsibility. If you still need convincing, here’s why you now should be wearing a mask in public spaces to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. To start, this coronavirus is…
How I’m Staying Connected to My Grandchildren
They might not be able to be close by, but I can stay connected to my grandchildren and help out my children during this time—and you can too! Are you watching from afar as your awesome children manage bustling households and wishing you could be “the extra pair of hands” you usually are? Let’s turn…
5 Easy Ways to Stay Healthy in Quarantine
You’ll need to take care of yourself so you can have the energy to take care of others and stay healthy. Almost overnight, we’ve been thrown into an overwhelming, new reality. How on earth are we supposed to keep it all together for our families without falling apart ourselves?! Here are a few simple tips…
