DIY Custom Triangle Wall Wallpaper…without the paper, or the cost. Don’t you just love when everyone bombards you at once with “Mommy… I’m booooored”(yes…that lovely drill…) The idea must have been lurking somewhere in the back of my mind, because before they can say another word I’m like “You know what? How would you like to paint…
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When Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis a”h Changed My Life
Small, but powerful…Rebbetzin Jungreis brought the light of Judaism to thousands, including myself. By Laura Labovitz. I turned on a recorded shiur (lecture) by Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis a”h while cooking for Shabbos this week. Just as every time I listen to her words, I was again brought to tears, with a new understanding and love for…
One Pan Dinner: Kim’s Weeknight Chicken and Potatoes
Kim’s kids love this chicken & potatoes dinner the most and we understand why. Below is an original recipe that will appear in my next cookbook! This is a one-pot easy dinner recipe that my children call their “favorite.” Instead of roasting the chicken whole, I like splitting the chicken into 2 halves as this…
5 Things I Always Have in My Freezer
Because life’s just smoother when dinner is as easy as preheating an oven. The saddest sight, for me, is an empty freezer. I rely on my freezer. It’s always there, bailing me out when I need it most. True, there’s the constant restocking to think of, but that becomes sort of a habit. Here are…
Hope Lake Lodge: The Kids Are Entertained. The Adults Are Relaxed. Does Such a Vacation Exist?
Every year, I look forward to our summer road trip to Hope Lake Lodge Out of all the vacations I’ve enjoyed with my family, there’s one spot that has given me the best memories. It doesn’t entail a plane ride either (if you live within driving distance of New York State). That’s my visits to…
The #1 Mistake Parents Make (Even if Your Children Are Grown)
Sarah Chana Radcliffe’s 4 Ways to Change the Habit Your Kids Really Can’t Stand Parents start off the day by telling their kids what to do (time to get up…make your bed…stop teasing your sister…eat your breakfast…clear your plate, etc…all within the first hour of the morning!). After 10 years, it can be hard to…
What Can Be Better Than Easy Schnitzel?
That’s schnitzel that takes half the time to prepare. This is the easiest and quickest way to get crispy baked chicken schnitzel on the table. I think that schnitzel must be the all-around favorite dinner. But the only thing that’s better than schnitzel (assuming you’re baking your schnitzel) is fried schnitzel. So why put that…
DIY Spilled Food Prank
I know I’m an adult now, but I still get a kick out a good prank, and I didn’t have to do much convincing to get my children to to join me on this one…they loved the idea! I’ve always seen this spilled food prank in gift shops and was so happy to learn we…
My Daughter Is in Camp. Why Am I the One That’s Homesick?
A mother’s thoughts on sending a child to sleepaway camp for the first time I prayed she wouldn’t be homesick. I spoke to her about it, constantly. I told her to enjoy every minute, not waste her time thinking of home. I was ready for that quiet are-you-there phone call, with the soft sniffling on…
Family Photos: What to Wear + 6 Style Tips to Make it Great
How to choose your family’s outfits and what to wear for the photos you’ll cherish forever. You’ve scheduled an appointment with your favorite photographer to finally get that family portrait you’ve been seeing in your mind’s eye every time you walk past your couch. Now comes the big question—what will everyone wear for the best…
