Solid colors, stripes, little guys, big guys…there’s a polo shirt for everyone. Updated for 2025 The girls have their uniforms, and now it’s time to get the boys their shirts for school. Many boys schools require boys to wear shirts with collars. And while button-down shirts work, polo shirts are much comfier, don’t need to…
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Top School Shoes for Every Budget
Looking for school shoes that are on budget? There’s lots to choose from! Some like to spend on a quality shoe that will last for the whole season. Some prefer to spend less…especially when a child is growing and they’ll need to be replaced mid-year anyway! (If you do want the shoe to last…just make…
The Top 7 Recommended Weekday Pants for Boys
These are the weekday pants our elementary age boys love and wear. UPDATED for 2025. Between the five of us, we have quite a few boys. Sure, we have more girls than boys, but we’ve been buying pants for long enough to know what’s good and worthwhile and what’s not. We have boys who play…
Does Your Family Have Tisha B’Av and Yom Kippur Shoes?
It’s time to change out of our leather shoes and sneakers, but does everyone have an appropriate alternative? It’s not a fashion show, but we do need to wear something on our feet. While most of us do have something that works, it’s a good idea to make sure that everyone in the family has…
Which Tiros Should I Get for My Son?
Each year, or every other year, Adidas makes small style changes to their Tiro Track/Training Pants. The sizing is also funny. So how does a mom know just what to get? And what other options do boys also like? Editor’s Note: We update this post annually to include the new styles and retire the ones…
Top Picks from The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Cardmembers can start shopping today before the sale begins! What’s special about the Nordstrom Anniversary sale each summer? The reason we post about this sale (vs. others) is that it’s unique in that it’s a “pre-season” sale instead of most sales which are “post season” sales. That means it’s new fall items that are on…
The Best Athletic Shoes and Sneakers
When it comes to sneakers, there’s a different type that suits each foot and activity. But where do you even start? You need a good pair of sneakers. It could be for your morning walk, your new running routine, or more intense varieties of workouts. It’s really best to get a professional’s advice on what…
The 2025 Graduation and End-of-Year Gift Guide
It’s so hard to choose a thoughtful and significant gift that your grad will enjoy in their next stage of life. These are our tried-and-true favorites and a bunch of new ideas! **100 Envelope Savings Challenge / $12.99** It may be a small gift, but it will help them start off life on the right…
20+ Summer Maxi and Midi Skirts You’ll Love (Casual + Shabbos)
There’s certain elements that make a skirt summer worthy: easy to wear, extra pretty, and light and airy. Here are some that qualify. Easy, breezy, comfortable, flowy…there are some summer skirts that simply feel great to wear. No matter what you’re looking for this season, there’s something summer-worthy for everyone in this roundup! If maxi…
NEW! H&M Summer Picks for Children
The cutest clothing picks for children come early in the season, and they do sell out! Find the most on-trend, adorable styles at unbeatable value with these top picks. Not yet in the mood to shop? You might change your mind when you see the designer-looking pieces you can pick up at great H&M prices….



