Even without a party, a birthday can be a special, memorable day…it’s the little details that make a difference. We make a big deal about birthdays around here. Of course, I love planning big bashes, but those are very often not on the actual birthday, but rather on a convenient day near it (i.e. one…
Family Life
Why I Give Birth at Home
One mother explains why she prefers to forgo the hospital during childbirth Well, why not?! Joking aside, of course, I’d go to the hospital in case of emergencies (chas v’shalom)… childbirth doesn’t fall under those categories! If there’s a medical issue in the process of my prenatal care or birth, I’d go to the hospital…
How to Make a Ponytail That Stays Perfect All Day
This trick will ensure your daughter returns home looking as fresh as when she left Since my first few children were boys, I had a lot of time to look at little girls and think and dream of what I’d eventually want my first princess to look like. I knew my eventual girl would never…
Bring Back the 90s with a Party Lanyard Station!
The lanyard craft we loved as kids will keep older kids busy at your Chanukah party I remember the camp days when we’d receive our lanyard strings…I always anticipated choosing the colors and then choosing which stitch I was going to create. This is why, a couple of years ago, when I was perusing the…
How Renee Muller’s Family Kicks Off the Chanukah Festivities
My children are counting the days, I am sure yours are too. And no, it’s not only because they’re looking forward to the gifts. There’s so much more than that. Here’s how we get the Chanukah festivities started! Think of Chanukah and you will get this cozy, warm feeling of family time, while watching the…
Current Board Games to Play Right Now
Classics are great, but sometimes a game you’ve never played before offers a different excitement. I surveyed today’s kids on what they love. Winter is here and with it come those long Friday nights. I don’t know about you, but our family loves to play board games on those cozy nights. Sometimes it’s a classic…
5 Party-Perfect Family Game Ideas for Your Chanukah Get Together
Laugh and enjoy these fun family game time moments. Need family game ideas for your Chanukah party? These will have everyone laughing…and you might get to know each other even better too. Ice Bucket Game Place two buckets on the table. Fill one with jelly beans and one with water and ice. Have each player…
Just Add Crayons! Free Chanukah Coloring Pages Download
Your party entertainment is sorted with these Chanukah coloring pages! Stock up on crayons and the kids will be busy all evening long. It’s never been easier to entertain the kids, whether you want a special activity to bring in the Chanukah spirit, or add a special element to your party. Print these Chanukah coloring…
3 Books About Marriage Every Wife Should Read
Because we can always do it better You know what they say: Every marriage—even a great one—needs work. It’s totally true. So whether you are going through a rough patch or just looking to make your great marriage even greater add these books to your must-read list. We’ve got some Jewish Book recommendations and how to…
Healthy(ish) School Snacks for Kids
I despise chips. My kids don’t want snack bags from the health food aisle. Can we find common ground? In some ways, my kids are lucky. I love ice cream, so they get to go to the ice cream store often because mom is much more likely to take them there if she wants it…