It’s now the best time to enjoy the great outdoors. Before Pesach I prepared an article of outdoor places to go on Chol Hamoed. We saw soon afterward that there would be no trips on Pesach! So it’s time to enjoy those outdoor trips now. Note that things are changing almost daily and it is…
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From White to Whoa: What Will You Tie Dye?
You’ve decided to get on the tie dye bandwagon and we’ve got some fun options for you to color! Last year, we put together the info you need to create some fun tie dying memories. And while we still love our pool towel creations that we suggested in that post, there are so many more…
How to Grow Your Own Organic Produce and Enjoy Veggies All Summer Long
This project might be the perfect, rewarding activity for your family There is lots of hype around organic produce these days. When we purchase organic produce, we are ingesting products that contain almost no pesticides, chemicals, preservatives or hormones, making this the best choice for our families. The caveat is that organic produce comes along…
Need an Fun Family Outdoor Activity? Go Fly a Kite
We’re back to the basics…and even simple activities like flying a kite are fun again. Do you feel like your children have become a little less spoiled as a result of being home for a few months? That they don’t need the latest and greatest entertainment or activity…even simple outings are exciting now. Anything sounds…
How to Get a Really Green Lawn (Even If You Have No Green Thumb)
If you think that sprucing up your lawn is something you have time for these days, you can do it yourself! (Even if you never did anything garden-related before). So I’m not the typical quarantine mom. Or maybe I am the typical, and what we’re seeing online are the atypical supermoms. In any case, my…
Yes! You Can Go to the Park! Here’s Some Great Picks in NY State
These days, even a far drive to a calm, scenic place feels like a nice getaway. During a time when people are feeling confined and a need to get out for a nice day or two, I compiled some NYS attractions to consider. Just driving around upstate is relaxing in itself. Contrary to what New…
Make the Most of Staying Home By Learning a Musical Instrument
Wouldn’t it be great to come out of this extended stay at home with a lifetime skill? Introduce a new musical instrument to your child and watch them develop talents they can use forever. Right now, we’re all looking to keep our kids – or ourselves – busy and entertained. By now, most of them…
How I’m Staying Connected to My Grandchildren
They might not be able to be close by, but I can stay connected to my grandchildren and help out my children during this time—and you can too! Are you watching from afar as your awesome children manage bustling households and wishing you could be “the extra pair of hands” you usually are? Let’s turn…
Top 14 Skills Your Child Can Learn While in Quarantine
Is your child bored? Do they need something productive to do after Zoom classes and phone shiurim? Let them continue to develop, grow, and gain confidence by learning a new skill. As an adult this time in our life, we need to survive. For all those saying, “Take advantage of the time at home, learn…
Top 7 Mostly Music Jewish Video Picks for Boys
It’s so hard to please those older boys with kosher entertainment. These picks will do the job! Your boys have finished learning with their chavrusas, said extra Tehillim, played some one-on-one on the driveway and it’s only 2 PM! You need some quiet time so the little ones can nap and you can catch up…