Perhaps your kids won’t eat ground beef? Now they will. This chili is an easy family-favorite dinner. For years, when I would hear of friends making meatballs, sloppy joes, or meatloaf for dinner, I would think to myself, “It’s such a shame no one in my family will eat ground beef.” The fact that no…
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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…
This Fall is the Perfect Time to Get to Know Calmin’ Ground
It’s nearby in Jackson, NJ. Leave the hustle of daily life behind and enter a world where serenity reigns. You don’t need to go far to leave the city, breathe the fresh air, and connect with animals and nature. Whether you visit one time with the whole family, or make Calmin’ Grounds a regular adventure,…
Don’t You Feel Good When You Put on Your New Clothing?
We all know how good our children feel when they get dressed up in their new Yom Tov outfits. We also know how expensive it is to get everyone outfitted. Don’t you sometimes think, “How do people afford it?” Not everyone does. But there’s an answer: Bobbie’s Place. Every child deserves to feel good. And,…
There’s So Much To Do in Pennsylvania this Summer (Philly/Poconos Area)
Want to plan a summer trip? You don’t have to go far from home. There is so much to do in the Pocono Mountains area, also known as the Poconos, spread over a few towns and the surrounding areas. It’s a great family friendly destination with activities for all ages. Best of all, it is…
How to Gear Up Your Son for Any Sport
Not sure just what he needs to get playing? Whether he’s a toddler or an older boy getting started, this info may be helpful. Nothing builds boys’ confidence like excelling in sports. That confidence spills over into other areas of life. And a kid doesn’t need to be the best on the team to reap…
6 Waterfalls I Love to Visit
For a relaxing, memorable family outing, take a visit to see one of nature’s greatest wonders…the waterfall. There’s one near you! I have a soft spot for waterfalls. I find myself awed by their beauty and at the same time relaxed from the sound and sight of cascading water. Hikes with waterfalls are often my…
What Activities Will We Enjoy at American Dream?
If you’re planning to do it all, you will need more than just one day! There’s loads of family-friendly activities to enjoy at American Dream Mall. By Sarah Einhorn of BeenThereDoneThatTrips.com In one of the lobby areas at the American Dream Mall there are huge signs proclaiming “Ultimate Dream Daycation” with one of the attractions…
6 Great Indoor Chol Hamoed Destinations
Chol Hamoed Pesach was spent at home and your kids are pining for that fun outing. But what’s open? And what’s safe? These spots have precautions in place — while keeping all the fun intact. Compiled and Photographed by: Sarah Einhorn I feel that after being in lockdown and after social distancing all…
What to Do on Your Chol Hamoed Trip to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
It’s a long chol hamoed and there’s time to venture out of the area. Baltimore’s Inner Harbor offers lots of attractions and there’s kosher food nearby! Compiled and Photographed by: Sarah Einhorn With no Shabbos during this Chol Hamoed, it just begs for an overnight trip. Since many places are either not open after the…