Dinner would be simple if every member of the family loved the same dishes. For many of us, the ability to prep ONE meal and make everyone happy is just a dream. But, even if you need to think of two dinners nightly, we’re still here to help you stay organized. This menu planner notepad,…
Menus & Entertaining
Basics: How to Set a Table
Are you always second-guessing yourself when setting that table? Yes, most of you do not need this post. But we’re here to help everyone, that newlywed included. And so, here’s a super quick tutorial on how to set a table. That pretty much says it all, right? Take note of the locations of the dinner fork,…
Menu-Making Tips for Rosh Hashanah + FREE Menu Template Download!
Making a menu and crossing dishes off can even be fun and satisfying. No matter how digital we’ve become in 2019, I still need paper and pen to write a menu. The first time I made a menu (when I was a single girl), I used a pencil and ruler to make my grid (I…
This is My Easy Menu Plan for the Month
Does making a weekly menu of dinners stress you out? The monthly menu may be your solution. Is making a dinner menu one of your hardest tasks of the week? It was for me too. I’m a working mom and deciding what to make for dinner each week (or each day if I didn’t plan…
How Does A Chabad Shlucha Prep Shabbos for Lots of Guests?
There’s a lot of guests coming and there’s not a lot of time. So how does Raizy fine-tune her Shabbos prep so it can all get done efficiently? Recently, my sister, who is a new Chabad shlucha, asked me to help her with Shabbos prep, so I wrote out step-by-step instructions and decided to share…
12+ Amazing Table Settings to Inspire Your Spring Table
You can give your tablesettings a bright spring pop this Shavuos with a disposable placemat or charger from Altoona Designs. **Limited Time Only** Get 15% off your purchase of $49 with code 15%OFF (all caps). We all want our spring and summer tables to put our family and guests in a happy, cheerful mood. But…
This Vintage-Inspired Tea Party Was Completely DIY
Need summer entertaining ideas? Like to plan your parties affordably, all on your own? No party planner helped in the planning of this event. And once I shared the details and sources, you’ll see how easy it is to do it yourself too! Yes, beautiful parties can be practical too. Practical as in disposable dinnerware,…
We Love These Shavuos Tablesetting Ideas from H&M
Didn’t know you could set a gorgeous table, courtesy of H&M? Well, you’ll be surprised! Here’s how to duplicate any of the looks below. Of course, be inspired by any of these photos to mix and match new touches with items you already own. Which look do you envision on your table? Look #1 Start…
Need Upsherin Ideas? We’ve Got a Bunch
Get those notepads and pens out. It’s time to plan that big upsherin day for your adorable 3-year-old, the day he cuts his hair and dons his kippah and tzistzis. Make it a sweet one! An upsherin party is perhaps the most fun to plan. There’s no rules or formality, and you can totally get…
Updated! 20 Easy Ways to Make the Purim Seudah a Great Meal.
The feathers are flying, the glue gun is working overtime and you’re a little panicked about the delayed shipment from Oriental Trading. But Purim is coming and it’s time to plan that seudah with these crowd-pleasing ideas. First, let’s make sure the kids are happy at this purim seudah. This year, we’re bringing you these…