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…
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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,…
What’s a Bored Jar? Here’s Why You Need One for Your Kids
There isn’t a mom that doesn’t hear, “Ma, I’m bored…” at least multiple times a day. You can make the ‘Bored Jar’ a solution for your child or family. A few years ago I saw the idea for creating a “Bored Jar” all over Pinterest. Bored Jars are for kids who are, well, bored. I…
10 Must-Know Tips for Parents Over Summer Vacation
Kids home for too many days on end? Make those summer vacation days enjoyable for both of you and maintain a great attitude. Sometimes, a parent’s feeling towards summer vacation can be the opposite of their child’s. If your child thinks, “I never want it to end!,” a parent could think, “When will it end?……
10 Tips on Being a Better Mom
Because even the most awesome mom needs some reminders sometimes. These 10 tips will help you remain a #1 mom. Laugh a lot. Yes, we’re putting this as number one. Keep your house a happy, positive place. At some point in the future, your children will remember it as a happy warm place. Create structure/boundaries…
3 Secrets to Taking a Great Group Picture
Find it hard to get the family together for that perfect group picture? Here are 3 ways to make it perfect. The scene: a big family party, everyone all together for the only time this year. “Everyone come here, we’re taking a group picture!!” the parents yell, and the older kids groan and grumble and/or…
Let the Kids Feed Themselves Pesach Snacks!
It’s hard to prep and serve every single meal. Why can’t the kids help themselves? They can! This handy snacks list can help you stay stocked or answer the question, “What should I eat?” Pesach is a hectic time in the kitchen. And the days leading into Pesach (and Chol Hamoed) are even more hectic….
3 Ways to Get Your Kids to Help With the Cleaning
Every little bit helps, and when your kids don’t add to the mess (or better yet, when they pitch in with the cleaning), it can make your cleaning load much lighter. Here are 3 simple ways to get them involved with the cleaning. • Keep a hamper and garbage pail in every room (and 4…
