Want to stock the house with projects to keep the kids busy when they’re home? Need an at-home Chol Hamoed activity for those “erev” days when you’re busy cooking? Bring out the diamond paintings. And, no, there’s no paint involved. The first time I saw my daughter working on a diamond project at home (my…
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The Standard Planner Doesn’t Work for You? Here’s the Between Carpools Life Pages Solution.
Are you a multitasker? Too many things going on once that need order? You need this notepad. If that describes you, chances are that the standard planner hasn’t done the job for you. A few of us on the Between Carpools team have switched to this system. This notepad can be used in so many…
Our All-New Personalized Mitzvah Notes Are Here!
Get the year started off right with a new adorable mitzvah notepad! These mitzvah notes are just too cute. Your little girl will be super motivated to do lots of mitzvos and complete the whole notepad! You can also order them with a Hebrew name. And yes, of course, there’s a version for boys too….
3 Ways to Make Meal Time with Kids Calm and Relaxing
A calm dinner table? Where everyone is having nice conversations? Doesn’t seem possible? It’s not only possible, it’s necessary. Here’s how to achieve it. Good, healthy food nourishes us mentally and physically. But if we can’t digest it and enjoy the time we spend at the table, then it won’t do as much for us….
Making Ice Cream: Science, Fun, and Food Combine in One Great Summer Activity
Science can be fun – and delicious! Experiments involving food are the best kind, and the one we love the most is making our own ice cream! What you’ll need: Whole milk or heavy cream Sugar Chocolate syrup or vanilla extract (or other flavorings) Ice Salt Sandwich size resealable bags Gallon size resealable bags A…
Why Didn’t I Ever Know About Glow-in-the-Dark Pacifiers Before?
Why use a regular pacifier when you can have one that’s easy to find in the night? Glow in the dark pacifiers is a real thing and it’s one baby product that I had no idea existed until now. And I believe it’s brilliant! Think about the struggle of the mom, who shines her cell…
How to Pack a Diaper Bag
Are you always forgetting one essential or another that your baby needs (they need a lot of stuff!)? Here’s a trick for remembering the details. Shortly after my oldest son was born, I remember packing up his diaper bag to go to my mother-in-law’s house. I don’t remember if I was going there to spend…
Crafts Save the Day
The days are long and hot. The kids are bored. It’s time to bring out the crafts! Here are some of our favorite crafts for kids – with the ages we recommend for them to be able to play independently. Unless you secretly want to be making play doh monsters, too! With assistance from an…
Have an Epic Tie Dye Summer Party
You may have tie dyed as a kid in craft, and now it’s time for your own kids to enjoy this fun project. It’s a perfect summer outdoor activity. The tie dye trend is back and bigger than ever! It’s an old school craft that has become hip again – and it’s the perfect activity…
6 Easy Ways to Keep the Kids Safe This Summer
A few extra easy safety steps will go a long way to calm mom and keep kids safe when you’re out and about this summer. Summer comes with outdoor fun, pools, day camp, trips and lots of safety concerns for moms. So, how do we educate the kids and calm us nervous moms? Use Books…