This IKEA hack is a great way to store rollerblades. How many times can one Mom pick up 4 sets of rollerblades and put them away, neatly, in a line? Also, how many times can everyone in the family trip over the same set of rollerblades? The answer? Scary number. Probably in the 3 digits….
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Cherry Berry Smoothie
This recipe is a basic that’s refreshing, delicious – and satisfying. Summer means cherries and summer means smoothies. Ergo, summer means cherry smoothies. I love cherries served in almost every way—fresh, frozen, pie… The frozen sweet cherries available at Costco (much cheaper than anywhere else but not always in stock) make the perfect snack straight…
Free or Low Cost Activities & Places to Go with Kids This Summer
Lakewood/Shore Area Activities and places to go: I grew up in Montreal. For most of the Tri-State Jewish community, that automatically puts me into the tiny out-of-town community category. However, Montreal is actually the most beautiful, action-packed city I’ve ever been to and I have only the fondest memories of exploring our city. I had…
The Best Way to Cook Your Summer Corn (and there’s no pot or grill required)
Think that cooking corn is easy? It just got easier. I learned this trick years ago, when I attended a cooking demonstration by Chef Mike Gershkovich of Mike’s Bistro in Manhattan.
There’s Not a Second to Waste. How to Treat a Burn Pronto.
Even before Hatzalah arrives, you can do a lot to lessen the severity of a burn. Read this and act fast. On the first day of Yom Tov, with a house full of guests, my four year old pulled a pot of oil off the gas range onto himself. There were adults all around and…
Great Dinner. Super Easy. Kid-Approved. Honey Garlic Chicken Over French Fries.
Because sometimes, life hands you a bag of frozen fries Sometimes people ask, “where do recipes come from?” One day, while we were working on Kids Cooking Made Easy, I was on the phone speaking to a good friend Zehava Krohn. As we spoke, she told me she was in the middle of sticking some…
You’re Never Too Old for Mommy and Me
Don’t have the relationship with your mother that you crave? You can still get it—and even nurture yourself when she’s no longer here Every human being, especially every woman, has an inherent need for a deep, fulfilling relationship with her very first primary caregiver, her mother. While some may admit it and others will deny…
4 Ways to Make Pool Time (and Laundry Time) Easier for Mom
Pool time is lots of fun. Collecting lots of wet stuff afterward? Not as much. All that pool time in the summer is fun for the kids, but let’s face it—stressful for moms. So while we can’t do ALL. THAT. LAUNDRY for you, we have some tips to make it a little easier. 1. Keep…
Make Your Own Grilled Flatbread on Your Outdoor BBQ in Minutes
Who knew that THIS flatbread is what was missing from your BBQ all along. Every BBQ has the obligatory foods. For some, it’s hot dogs and burgers, for others it’s steak and chicken. But you know what’s missing from all these BBQs? Fresh hot piping bread (supermarket buns don’t really fit into that category)…the kind…
Drowning in Legos? Organize and Make ‘Em Fun Again
Are your kids frustrated by that large bucket of Legos? Do they find it hard to find the pieces they need? Color-coordinate and the classic toy will be their favorite again. Almost every family has at least one Lego-obsessed kid. In mine, there are currently two. And they have completely separate collections. Not because they…
