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…
Family Life
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…
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…
Our Ultimate Chanukah Game Roundup
Here it is – the complete list of all our favorite, festive games for Chanukah party fun. UPDATED FOR 2023 Is your Chanukah party coming up? No party is complete without a game or two – and not necessarily a rocking game of dreidel. We’ve been sharing some great options over the years and now…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
How to Use the Phomemo Printer As a Study Tool
We found another use for one of our favorite toys. Sure you could use index cards, but this is more fun – and neater! Did you use crib notes when you studied for tests? Index cards with little reminders? Sticky notes? Back in my test taking days, I had a routine when I studied. First…
How to Have a Mindful Morning with Your Children
A mother can bring calm to the chaos of mornings. Small interactions and reactions can change the way both we and our children start the day–for the better. Here is how. It’s times like now that we realize what a bracha it is that we have our own children safe in our homes with us….
