Is your teen at the age where she doesn’t want to dress up with the family…but still wants to be a part of the action? With a pair of “matching” earrings, she can still be part of the family’s theme. There is literally a pair of earrings out there to match any theme possible. Here…
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Fun Place settings for a Festive Purim
How will you set the table at your seudah? If ever, this is the time to have fun and bring in the color! Use BCP15 for 15% off your order at LuxeParty.com! Want to see more, fun bright setting ideas? See this Chanukah post on 8 Gorgeous Place Settings for 8 Nights. Ok, now let’s get…
Tortilla Hamantaschen That Taste As Good As They Look
Say hello to your new Purim appetizer. Back in 2016 I wrote a cookbook, Our Table, and within the most popular recipes, the Spiced Meat Envelopes simply stood out. It seemed like everyone was preparing them. And I did too, for my family. This appetizer was particularly popular with kids, somehow. And moms love it when…
It All Begins With The Right Box: Mishloach Manos Packaging Ideas
Once you have that figured out, Mishloach Manos can be easy. Updated for 2024. Spending too much money on a container that will most likely go straight to the trash is kinda silly. We can all agree on that. But, on the same token, finding a container that is cheap and pretty?! Almost impossible. Almost,…
Costume Pajamas Are the Best Idea for Your Baby or Toddler
Did you know that there are pajamas out there that look like costumes? It’s the perfect Purim solution for your littlest one! No, he doesn’t need to be dressed up in uncomfortable gear! No baby really likes that. They like being comfy! And now they will be! (And if you need your baby to match…
How to Make Victoria’s Hamin-Inspired Cholent
This cholent, inspired by a Moroccan Hamin, combines the best of both worlds! A bit over one year ago, I asked you all for your cholent ideas in this post and you all shared so many variations! Personally, my family was ready for something new and I had an invitation to experiment. One of the recipes I…
How to Make the Famous Kleiman Cholent
How we even have this cholent written down is also a story! When Between Carpools asked me for my family’s cholent recipe (apparently, it’s known to be an amazing cholent), I happened to have a copy of the recipe that was written down by hand years and years ago. Awhile back, one of the young…
Why Does Food Taste Better on Shabbos? (Free Download!)
This one’s for the kids (but we’re learning too)! We’re super excited about Ki Heim Chayeinu’s new Shabbos booklets! Download “Shabbos Malkisah” for girls and “Masmidei HaShabbos” for boys here! I think that, as mothers, we try to do our best to instill a love of Shabbos in our homes and make it the highlight…
Turn Your Chicken Soup into a New Weekday Meal
It’s the Jewish multivitamin, but it’s also a multitasker. Between the five of us, there is always a conversation going. Whether via Whatsapp (that one never stops), or even, via the good old telephone. There is nothing like a shmooze, and those happen most of the time while cooking. It was during one of those…
What Does a New Year for Trees Have to Do with Me?
What should we be thinking about and davening for on this day? Tu B’shvat It’s a minor holiday, barely acknowledged, moderately celebrated. For many of us, it passes us by without us even noticing. But what is it all about? “It’s the Rosh Hashanah for the trees,” we have been taught since first grade, maybe earlier. The…