Here are some lessons learned, which I am hopeful can help other struggling mamas and babies. After much trial and error, and many visits to the pediatrician, GI doctor, lactation consultant, and an OT evaluation, I learned that my baby was sensitive or allergic to both milk and corn (and possibly other foods as well),…
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Tie Dye Some Shoes or Shoelaces Using Household Supplies
Choose a big project or a small one, but all you need are some basic supplies for big tie dyeing fun! We like to have lots of fun with tie dye in this household, and we recently came across a new way to tie dye without buying any new dye kits. All you need is…
How to Freeze Pasta in Portions
Save the tantrums and always have pasta a minute away. C’mon, there’s one (at least!) in every family: that kid who will only eat pasta. No matter what else you make for dinner, they want noodles and only noodles. They jump for joy when you don’t have time to cook and make a pot of…
Kim’s 15-Minute Herb-Crumbed Fish
This is one we know you’ll love. Take a taste of Kim Kushner’s new book The Modern Table. Editor’s Note: We know Kim for her fresh, contemporary, and seasonal dishes that combine influences from both the Moroccan and Ashkenazi side of the family. We knew this dish from her latest exciting book The Modern Table,…
How To Save That Old CD or DVD Your Child Insists On Playing
Or at least, how to give it one last chance. So your toddler climbed behind the couch and pulled out a dusty Cocomelon DVD you forgot you ever owned. Tantrum escalates quickly. But, said video is so scratched. Scratches that are visible to the eye. So what’s a mom to do? Here is a tip you…
Top 7 Full-Sized Double Strollers
Summer’s almost here and getting out and about can be tricky when you’ve got two in tow. Whether you’re trekking to exotic shores or having a grand staycation, we’ve curated a fabulous collection of double strollers – both side by side and tandem – so you and the bébés can smoothly get all the places…
How to Raise Children Who Feel Happiness in Their Torah Life
As mothers, the way we interact with our children can mean everything in the way they view life as a Torah Jew. One of most moving pieces I’ve read about the unforgettable Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein zt”l was a young woman’s account of how he radically changed her perspective on living a Torah life. He did…
Side of Mustard Salmon with Fresh Basil & Chickpeas
This side of salmon is easy to prep, yet has a spectacular presentation. One Friday, it was almost Shabbos and I hadn’t yet prepared the fish. I needed an idea–and fast. So, I grabbed whatever I had available in the fridge. And, you know what? The result wasn’t only beautiful, it was also so popular,…
How to Turn Basic Roses from Beautiful to Breathtaking
Your flowers will be more gorgeous than ever when you learn one simple floral trick. One day, while choosing some flowers at Tali’s Global Flowers, I noticed one of the workers opening up the petals of a rose. While roses are beautiful on their own, once the rose petals were opened they were breathtaking. I…
Tulips: The Flower That Always Looks Right
Tulips might be the easiest flower to arrange in a vase. Here are some tips on how to guarantee you get the most for your money. Tulips have always been up there as one of my favorite flowers, right along anemones and peonies. A bunch of tulips is what I will turn to when I know I …