Want to enjoy the great outdoors after a long winter? Here are 7 scenic and fun outdoor spots to enjoy with the family. At the first opportunity, as soon as the weather warms up a bit, I like to go on outdoor trips. I really look forward to the warmer weather on Pesach (hopefully!). Here…
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How Do I Know Which Minivan to Choose?
Here are some tips to help you choose the perfect minivan for your family. The three leading minivans are the Toyota Sienna, Chrysler Pacifica, and the Honda Odyssey. All three of them are now available in eight passenger versions. While all are similar in size, features, and safety, there are some distinct advantages to each…
Great Family Indoor Chol Hamoed Trips
The weather might not be cooperating, but there’s still lots of fun to be had. Here’s 5 trips where you can have a blast with the family indoors. All winter I wait for the nice weather so I can begin enjoying the outdoors. This year the cold weather seems to be holding its own. I…
The Easy Way to Check in & Go Through Security When Flying Overseas
Do you fumble for each family member’s passport when you check in and go through security? There’s one simple solution. You’re ready to fly. You have everything ready. There are hoodies and snacks and diapers and toys and prizes and chargers and headphones and blankies and pacifiers and sippy cups and books and passports. A…
Why The Betty Crocker is the Best Small Appliance You’ll Ever Own
I use the Betty Crocker Pizza Maker to prepare virtually any kind of meal, mess-free. (And it’s perfect for meals on the go while traveling too.) When my friends introduced me to the Betty Crocker Pizza Maker I was skeptical. Is it really worth getting an appliance just for pizza? Where will I store it?…
Scared to Leave the Kids and Get Away? 4 Ways to Make Sure Your Vacation Time Goes Smoothly
The hardest part of planning a vacation alone with your husband—as healthy as it is—is the guilt parents feel when they leave their kids. You can make the experience a positive one for both parents and kids. Before you start feeling guilty about even wanting to go away without your kids, remember that your kids…
7 Fun Places to Go on Chol Hamoed
Are you always stumped when it comes to planning a family activity on Chol Hamoed? Guarantee an amazing day with these 7 places to visit. Sarah Einhorn’s fantastic chol hamoed trip idea in the Tristate area. Cape May Whalewatcher: Cape May, NJ Viewing dolphins and whales in their natural habitat is one of the most incredible…
We’ve Got the Perfect Gift Idea for the Seminary-Bound Girl or the Frequent Traveler in Your Life
Do you pack up big bottles of toiletries every time you’re going somewhere? This travel gift may be your solution. Do you have a daughter going to seminary? Or do you know someone who goes away Shabbos after Shabbos or business trip after trip? This is a great travel gift idea for them. Use any…
A Great Family Day Doesn’t Have to Cost a Thing. Here’s How to Pull It Off.
When family is together, the simplest outing can be the best. Here’s how we planned the best family picnic with no effort at all. It’s funny how the same activity can be totally boring when you’re on your own, but loads of fun when you’re with a lot of people. So, if you have a…
Super Fun & Free (or Low Cost) Things to Do and Places to Go in NYC & Brooklyn
There’s super cool and fun places to go to entertain your kids in New York…and it doesn’t have to cost a thing. After Jerusalem, my favorite city is New York. Being that the Holy Land is a place I can only visit sometimes, and New York is where I live, I spend the summer…
