Looking for a Chanukah craft to keep the kids busy? This is embossed foil art project is our new favorite. It’s always a challenge to come up with something to entertain the kids at the yearly family Chanukah party. With cousins of all ages, it can be hard to find a craft that will please…
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Time for the Kids Party! Create This Festive Pom Pom Centerpiece
The kids can help you create this centerpiece…and then enjoy the festivities when their friends or cousins come over for a Chanukah party designed just for them. Once you have a fun centerpiece, the rest of the details are easy to accomplish. Have fun creating and celebrating at the table at this kids only Chanukah…
10 Timeless Books That You Can Share With Your Own Kids
Some kids need endless amounts of reading material. But how do you know what’s kosher or not? We’ve read all the books so you don’t have to. They say a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. When my friend and I started pre-reading our children’s books 20 years ago, we never…
How do we raise healthy, confident girls in today’s society?
Girls today get so many mixed messages about health. So, how do we raise healthy, confident girls in today’s society? That’s a pretty loaded question and a very important one. It’s also a question that we’ve come to expect from parents addressing the needs of teenagers. Yet, more and more often, I am getting this…
Yes, Mom. Smoother Mornings Are Possible!
Are mornings a marathon to get everyone out of the house and where they need to be in time? Do you feel exhausted before you even get to start your day? And do you feel guilty for yelling and shoving your kids out the door instead of sending them off calmly and ready to start…
The Story of One Mom: Parenting My Daughter from 7,000 Miles Away
There are mothers of all types, and every bond is unique. Hear the unique story of one foster parent who forged an unbreakable bond with a daughter, even from another continent. When my friend called me up and asked me to write about unconventional motherhood, I was taken aback. Why did I come to mind?…
How Do I Get My Baby to Have an Early Bedtime?
Is late bedtime a problem in your home? Wish you knew how to get your baby or toddler to sleep on a routine schedule? When my twins were newborns, we’d do bedtime when my husband came home at night at about 10. He’d help me bathe and PJ them, I’d nurse them, and then we…
How to Keep the Uniform Pleats Looking Crisp and New
Girls look so charming in fresh uniforms with crisp, perfect pleats. Here’s tips for keeping that look all year round. Uniforms are a blessing. Once the school year starts, there are no more decisions to make about what to wear every day or tears if your daughter doesn’t like the outfit you chose for her…
Is it Mommy Camp Time? How One Mom Spends Her Summer with the Kids
If you’ll be keeping your kids home this summer, you can look forward to lots of memorable days (even if they’re not perfect!) of mommy camp. Whether you just need to entertain your children between camp and school, or whether you’ve decided to keep them home for an entire half of summer as I do,…
14 Genius Road Trip Tips for a Smooth Journey
Road trips can be long…unless you make getting there part of the fun. It’s that time of year when we want to get out of town and see something new. And sometimes that involves a long—or very long—car ride. We’re here to help you not only survive the drive but maybe even enjoy it! OK,…