A school nurse takes you behind the scenes to learn how to read your child’s symptoms…especially on a school day. You’re on line at the supermarket and your cell phone rings. It’s your child’s school calling. “Hi, it’s the school nurse. Everything is ok. Shaindy is running a fever and needs to be picked up.”…
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3 Ways to Hide Veggies in Your Kid’s Favorite Dishes
You can either convince your kids to eat veggies. Or get that nutrition in without them realizing. Here are 3 ways to get it done. The holidays are over, and gone are the fried foods, candy, and sugar-laden snacks. Time to get our health on! There are different schools of thought on veggies and kids….
Why the 10 Minutes Before Bed is My Favorite Time of Day (+ Best Skincare Products)
It only takes a few minutes to pamper yourself and have skin that looks and feels great. Some skincare tips. Full disclosure: I enjoy spending a few pampering moments washing the day off my face. You know, long days, smog, chaos, an occasional crayon mark, a sticky lollipop/kiss, and the trademark meatball sauce. Mom face….
No-Mixer No-Bowl (Yup, Mix ‘Em Right in the Baking Pan) Oatmeal Squares
Preheat the oven and enjoy these Oatmeal Squares alongside your hot cocoa… with no mess to clean up after! If there is one thing we all need, it’s super easy recipes. The type a kid could pull together. Whenever I need such recipes, I call an old friend of mine, Miriam G., who shared this…
Your Snow Day Guide to Keeping the Kids Entertained (and the House Sorta Neat)
It’s a little euphoric when you first realize you won’t have to get those kids ready for the school bus. But then snow day reality sets in. I still love a snow day! And here is why. Because I used to love it as a child doesn’t mean I have to hate it as an…
No-Mixer Brownie & Fudge Sauce: The Absolute Best Dessert for a Cold Winter Night (Hot + Cold = Perfect)
Hot cake and cold ice cream? It’s the perfect combination for the best dessert and the easiest to pull off. In the winter we want hot desserts, but even when it’s cold outside, hot desserts are even better with something cold on top. This one is special enough for those long Friday nights when there’s…
7 Little Tips That Make It Way Easier to Keep Going on That Treadmill
I love my treadmill and I hate my treadmill. But throughout our long relationship, I’ve discovered how to keep going. We’ve been in a relationship for a long time. Shortly after I got married, I bought a middle-of-the-line treadmill with no bells and whistles and our lives have evermore been intertwined. We had months and…
All the Secrets You Need to Know About Choosing the Right Sofa
For every type of space and every type of use, there’s the right type of sofa. Here’s how to get rid of the confusion and find the right place to sit. How do I know what type of sofa to choose for my space? There are two different types of sofas to choose from –…
3 Things Kids Need Most For Emotional Wellbeing?
Satisfy your children’s emotional needs with love, respect, and security. Sounds too simple? Read on. I was once asked to answer the question, “What’s the best parenting advice you ever got?” by a fellow writer who was compiling an article on the topic. Here’s an excerpt of the response I gave: “The one statement that…
Do You Always Wonder What’s Shaimos and What’s Not? Here’s a Handy Guide.
What’s considered holy and shaimos and what can simply be thrown away? This is the Star K’s Guide to Shaimos. The Torah forbids discarding holy objects by throwing them into the trash. Some objects always have kedusha and must be placed in Shaimos. Other objects gain kedusha once they are used for a mitzvah and…
