Don’t let your primary and first-grade children lose the reading skills they gained over the school year during the summertime. As a busy reading specialist in Lakewood, I often hear the following from parents: “My child made so much progress in her reading abilities during the school year; I’m worried that now she will lose…
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Modest Swim Basics for Women and Teens
Do you like separates or a dress? Find the modest swimwear and cover-ups that work for you. (Updated June 2024) Everyone has different cover-up needs for swimming. Some wear them to the pool, some wear them in the pool…and some simply use modest swim gear as active wear for wherever summer takes them. No matter…
6 Essential Grilling Tips
These simple grilling tips will ensure you’ll enjoy juicy and perfectly grilled meats all summer long. While making some calls to friends to learn how to clean my grill this summer (those great tips are included in this post on How to Clean Your Grill), I received some great grilling tips too! Let Meat Come…
How to Clean Your Grill
They say grilling is supposed to keep the mess out of the kitchen. So then what do I do with the mess on my grill? I set out to find an easy cleaning solution. Ahhh!! I am finally seeing the rays of sunshine! Summer is a time that I take a break from my kitchen…
Chimichurri Skirt Steak is a BBQ Hit
Tired of sliders, hot dogs, and even chicken skewers? Try chimichurri skirt steak at your next barbecue. I serve this skirt steak alongside a salad, but have also paired it with mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables. It’s also awesome because of how common the ingredients are. You’ll love this one! To learn how to prep…
Basics: How to Prep Skirt Steak
The two essential first steps when preparing your perfect skirt steak. I love serving skirt steak because it’s so effortless and everyone loves it. My latest favorite is grilled simply and paired with this salad. You can also try this version (Newsflash: it goes well with mango), and we have a new skirt steak recipe…
Hosting a Simcha at Home? 3 Things to Keep in Mind
Some of the most beautiful simchas are the ones in your own home. Yes, it comes with a big mess, but there’s nothing quite like celebrating a simcha in your most comfortable place. Often, out of town guests come to participate in a Shabbos simcha. And since they all can’t fit in your home, often…
Before You Complain About Your Kids…Read This
Infertility taught something very important to this new mom. I wish I could say, See the miracle within, I don’t think you can grasp, The gift you’ve been given… It’s been a while since I penned those words and I can’t recall which expecting woman inspired them. The poem remains unfinished though – at first,…
Basics: How to Clean Your Urn
Your urn will be clean, shiny, and look like new in one easy step. You know how there are some things that lose their shininess and newness and you just resign yourself to the fact that it’s how the world works? Well, here’s one simple way to restore the glow to one simple thing in…
These Oreo Pops Are Way Too Adorable
They’re no-bake and can be made to match any color scheme. Sandwich cookie pops are great for a simcha, and are an easy last-minute addition to any meal or party. Colored Sandwich Cookie Pops 1 package chocolate sandwich cookies 1 semi-sweet baking bar 3 different colored baking bars 1 package mini popsicle sticks Parchment lined…
