Have you been getting one word answers to your questions? The way with teenage boys is less interrogation, and more invitation. If you’re the mother of a teenage boy, you’ve probably been here: You ask how his day was. “Fine.” You ask what he learned. “Stuff.” You ask if everything’s okay. “Yeah.” (shrug) Suddenly, you’re…
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Bringing the Geulah, One Day at a Time
It seems like summer has just begun and suddenly, the Three Weeks are upon us. It can be hard to remember that we are in the mourning period every day of these three weeks, so here is a calendar of suggestions that can help you stay focused, even for just a brief moment every day….
Which Tiros Should I Get for My Son?
Each year, or every other year, Adidas makes small style changes to their Tiro Track/Training Pants. The sizing is also funny. So how does a mom know just what to get? And what other options do boys also like? Editor’s Note: We update this post annually to include the new styles and retire the ones…
Color & Send This Letter to Siblings in Camp
The little sisters and little brothers can send their own letter to camp, even if they can’t write yet. Free download! A few years ago, we designed this letter template that your children can fill out and send to their siblings. And the kids loved using it! So, we made another one, and this time…
Top Picks from The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Cardmembers can start shopping today before the sale begins! What’s special about the Nordstrom Anniversary sale each summer? The reason we post about this sale (vs. others) is that it’s unique in that it’s a “pre-season” sale instead of most sales which are “post season” sales. That means it’s new fall items that are on…
Our Favorite Brands: Prime Day Discounts
Prime Day isn’t just for Amazon anymore. Here are the sales that are available at our favorite brands! But first, let’s take a look at some of the highlights! The sweetest pajamas are 50% off at Dito Kid! Slingers are on sale sitewide! Through July 11 they’re up to 70% off! The entire summer collection…
Our Favorites Deals From Prime Day – Updated All Day!
Amazon Prime Day is the annual shopping holiday that’s exclusive to Prime subscribers. This year, Prime Day officially launches on July 8th. We’ll be posting here through the end of Prime Day week with all the good deals as we find them. If you don’t have Amazon Prime, you can sign up here for a free trial just to…
Our Favorite Measuring Spoons And Measuring Cups
We use them so often, why not get a set that we like? Whenever we post images of something we are cooking or baking step by step, inevitably someone will ask for a link to the measuring cups. Or measuring spoons. And we completely understand that. It took us a while to find the perfect…
The Fresh Watermelon Hack
Day old cut watermelon usually gets soggy. This trick keeps it crisp. It’s tempting to buy that pre-cut fruit. We admit, we turn to the pre-chopped versions when preparing this fruit salad. And while it may be a great last minute solution, when we need lots and lots of watermelon to refresh the whole family…
Your Favorite Liquid Makeup or Sunscreen But Easier to Use
Now you can carry around your liquid makeup for easy application on the go – with no dirty fingers. You know you should be reapplying your sunscreen throughout the day if you’ll be out in the sun. Or maybe you just want a fresh swipe of some tinted moisturizer. But those bottles are not really…
