With a craft cart, the crafting is portable and the supplies are guaranteed to be put away in the right spot. They say the kitchen is the heart of the home and over time I’ve come to realize how true that is. No matter how many desks or craft tables you might have in other…
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There’s No Such Thing as “Unhealthy” Food
Does the title surprise you? Junk can be ok. As long as it’s just “sometimes.” Here’s how to deal with the Purim overload. With Purim around the corner, most moms are bracing themselves for the onslaught of junk and goodies that are about to pour through the door. What to tell the kids? No one…
21 Cute Kids Mishloach Manot Containers You Can Get on Amazon
Want to give an item they’ll value and keep? Or match a theme? Or stay on budget? There are containers here that’ll work for whatever your kids are giving. If you don’t want to run around town, and instead have those kid’s Purim containers come to you (let the grocery deliver the candy, add a…
What’s Wrong with My Drooling Toddler?
Drooling is normal in a teething baby or toddler. But what could be the cause after the teething is done? While reading Toby Lebovits’s article about the amber necklace and her teething toddler, I saw that she got started on that drippy wet topic…drool (insert chin wipe here). This is not referring to the sensational…
What Kind of Peanut Butter Should I Give My Kids?
Peanut butter sandwiches are a childhood tradition. But what kind is best for kids? If you’re a mom, peanut butter is definitely up there on the lunch list. It’s chock-full of protein, easy to prepare and pack, and just plain yummy. But believe it or not, some brands are over-processed, which strips them of nutritional…
When Should You Keep Your Kids Home from School?
A school nurse takes you behind the scenes to learn how to read your child’s symptoms…especially on a school day. You’re on line at the supermarket and your cell phone rings. It’s your child’s school calling. “Hi, it’s the school nurse. Everything is ok. Shaindy is running a fever and needs to be picked up.”…
3 Ways to Hide Veggies in Your Kid’s Favorite Dishes
You can either convince your kids to eat veggies. Or get that nutrition in without them realizing. Here are 3 ways to get it done. The holidays are over, and gone are the fried foods, candy, and sugar-laden snacks. Time to get our health on! There are different schools of thought on veggies and kids….
No-Mixer No-Bowl (Yup, Mix ‘Em Right in the Baking Pan) Oatmeal Squares
Preheat the oven and enjoy these Oatmeal Squares alongside your hot cocoa… with no mess to clean up after! If there is one thing we all need, it’s super easy recipes. The type a kid could pull together. Whenever I need such recipes, I call an old friend of mine, Miriam G., who shared this…
Did You Love Our Medicine Bottle Hack? Here’s an Even Better Solution.
Have trouble keeping track of doses when giving medicine? Now we’ll make it even easier! When we posted this hack for keeping track of doses of medicine, we received so much feedback from you, way more than expected! And, we thought, since you love the idea so much, how about if we make it a…
Scared to Leave the Kids and Get Away? 4 Ways to Make Sure Your Vacation Time Goes Smoothly
The hardest part of planning a vacation alone with your husband—as healthy as it is—is the guilt parents feel when they leave their kids. You can make the experience a positive one for both parents and kids. Before you start feeling guilty about even wanting to go away without your kids, remember that your kids…
