The sales are coming and it’s time to shop for you! Moms always shop last for themselves…but now with chilly weather almost on the way, it might be the perfect time to find that new cozy sweater you’ll love all winter long. From great basics, cozy options, to the perfect layering piece, you may find…
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Abercrombie Kids Favorites for Fall
For certain basics, like cozy fleece sweats, tees, puffers, and hoodies, we turn to Abercrombie each year. And sale time is the best time to restock. Earlier this year, we featured our Abercrombie Favorites for Spring (we’ll update that one next spring once those items are restocked) with items like our favorite polos, bathing suits,…
12 Can’t-Go-Wrong Sweaters for Boys and Men
What will he wear to warm up once the chill sets in? UPDATED: As soon as there’s the slightest chill in the air, some boys and men like to have a sweater to throw on over their shirt (that classroom, beis medrash, or office might also be chilly!). For many, all they want is something…
Over 30 Women’s Fall Shoes We Love
From flats to booties to pumps, from weekday to Shabbos, these are the shoes we’re looking at for fall. One day, we thought we needed shoes. The kids are done, and it was time that we found something for ourselves to wear this Yom Tov and into the fall season. This season is fun, because…
Asparagus and Sweet Pea Soup
A perfect way to kickstart soup season and give your family a warm hug. As a chef, and recipe developer I find creating soups to be more on the challenging side of recipe development. Creating soups is all about taking humble vegetables and transforming them into a hearty, and comforting dish that is packed with…
This Chol Hamoed: Farms to Enjoy in the Fall
You never imagined how much fun your family can actually have at a farm. It’s worth the trip! This year since Chol Hamoed Sukkos is earlier than most years and is at the beginning of the fall season I thought it would be a great time to enjoy a farm outing. Here are some farms…
Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Cake: Smells Like Fall, Tastes Like Yom Tov
Yes, we did it again. A 9×13 that doesn’t look like one. You all loved and baked our marble cake, and yes, we know you did, because we got all your enthusiastic feedback and photos! Thank you for that! One of our readers (@moonlightlayette) shared that she turned the swirl into a cinnamon swirl, and…
The Pecan & Pumpkin Crunch Dessert We’re Enjoying This Fall
Once October hits, anything with pumpkin and cinnamon simply sounds tempting and comforting. Are you looking for a dessert that’s a bit different? Perhaps something you could prepare ahead, bake fresh, and serve warm in the sukkah? Here it is! Don’t be skeptical when you’re adding those ingredients to the mixer! The final result…
Changing Over Your Closet? This is the Out-of-Season Storage Solution
Forget about those clunky space-consuming Rubbermaid containers forever (save ‘em for your sukkah decorations). These storage bag organizers are the best for storing out-of-season clothing. There are a few things I dislike about Rubbermaid storage containers. They take up way too much space. They get really heavy. And it’s really hard to organize items within…
How to Get That Extra Hour of Sleep During the Fall Clock Change— Even Though You Have Kids!
Do your children usually wake up at dawn that day we push back the clock? Here’s how to get their bedtimes and wake-times back to normal. Some things in the world should just be predictable, know what I mean? Like time. That steady tick-tick-tick of the second hand is rhythmic, soothing, predictable. I know that…