Family Life
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The Babysitter Download: Important Info Goes Here!
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Did you ever leave your home for the evening, realizing all the things you forgot to tell the babysitter? We understand. You’re in a rush to settle the kids, get yourself ready, perhaps pick up the babysitter and get out of the house…when you realized that you never got a chance to give your babysitter…
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How to Prepare for Your Baby’s Bris
Plus, how to take care of your baby after the bris. Some mothers who have been blessed with boy after boy might be seasoned veterans when it comes to taking care of their baby both before and after the bris. Most, though, need some reminders or guidance–especially when it’s a first baby boy (mom doesn’t…
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The Doona Alternative: Is It Better?
It’s been over eight years since the debut of the Doona, the single invention that has been the biggest game changer for moms. Is the Evenflo Shyft finally a competitor? It’s been so long since the Doona debut, that there’s even a new generation that doesn’t even know of the in-and-out of car struggles that…
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Tips for Mothers of New Drivers
How do you help your child become a skilled and safe driver without turning into a nervous wreck? The process might be slightly different depending on the state where you live, but in most states, after you’ve collected your child’s paperwork (a passport/birth certificate + his original social security card) and applied for a learner’s…
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Yes, You Can Be A Minimalist With A New Baby
Space constraints, on a budget, or just don’t want a lot of ‘stuff?’ Here’s how you can be a minimalist, even with a new baby. Soft ivory changing tables swathed in delicate pink tulle. Perfectly tiny booties with a coordinating bonnet. Gentle rockers, stuffed animals, cozy blankets. Bottle-warmers, baby baths, diaper dispensers. Ladies, the list…
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The Favor Game 2.0
There’s only winners in this easy-to-play game. A few years ago, Renee shared how her family plays a “favor game” for Chanukah. With the kids in my family having grown older, last year we took the game up a notch. Instead of everyone choosing one person for whom they need to do a favor, in…
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The Getting-to-Know-You Game
Play it with a crowd How well do you know the other people at the party? Well, let’s find out. The one who knows the most might just end up winning it all. In this game, players are randomly divided into pairs. Each player competes against their partner, answering questions about their partner. The winners…
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Scratch Off Chanukah Games (Free Download!)
We’ve created fun new games your family will enjoy this Hanukkah. Download Driedel Bingo and Scratch Off Prize Cards here! You know the “stuff” that’s left over once a school project is done? Usually it’s a bunch of random supplies. One time, however, after a project was done, we were left with these scratch off…
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The Let’s Pretend Restaurant: A Kid’s Favorite.
Your kids will love this fun family activity, and you get to relax and be wined and dined, for once. This fun Chanukah evening activity is one of the best memories of my childhood. You might have “played this game” yourself, as a child, especially if you grew up in an out of town community,…
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Class Mothers: Give This to Your Child’s Teacher
A little bit of extra hakaras hatov means a lot. In many schools, Chanukah gifts to morahs and teachers are pooled–everyone chips in a certain amount and the class mother compiles all the contributions from the entire class and gifts the teacher with one larger cash gift from everyone. (Of course, individuals can always choose…
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