Looking for kosher entertainment this midwinter break? How about a video rental? The last time we covered this topic, it was in the early days of Covid when we were all desperate for something – anything – wholesome with which to entertain our kids. But recently the topic came up about how the quality and…
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What to Do at Palisades Mall (There’s Tons!)
The whole family will have a blast at this mall (even if they all want to pick their own activities!) What does your checklist for a family trip look like? Looking for something indoor? Check. Looking for something fun? Check. Looking for something exciting? Check. Looking for something kid friendly? Check. Looking for something teen…
New Indoor Family Fun Ideas in NY
Staying Local For Winter Break? These indoor activities in and around NYC to keep the whole family happy! Some new ideas, below. Are you staycation-ing this winter break? Looking for family-friendly activities beyond bowling and the pizza store? Let’s explore! See this post for our NJ-based post on Indoor Family Fun. Brooklyn Sluggers Batting Cages Get…
Indoor Family Fun In and Around Central NJ
Rainy or cold? If you want to have fun indoors in the greater Lakewood area, here’s our master list of things to do with kids. The kids are home and you want to have some fun together out of the house, but perhaps the weather is just not so inviting. If you’re in the Lakewood,…
How to Prepare for Your Snow Tubing Trip
Here is everything you need to know for a successful, fun, snow tubing day! Thank you to our readers who contributed their tips, and especially to one whose wit and experience formed the basis of this post. Snow tubing with the kids sounds like a blast-until someone’s yarmulka takes flight, their gloves vanish into the…
What to Do At American Dream
There’s tons of family-friendly activities, unique experiences, and extraordinary entertainment, all in one convenient location. UPDATED FOR 2024 Waterpark, ice rinks, game rooms, thrill rides. American Dream has enough activities to do for a few days and you may have to visit countless times, just to experience it all. Plus, there are new attractions opening…
How to Plan Your Kosher Panama Vacation
Panama offers the best of all worlds – shuls, kosher food, city life, a beach vacation, plus fascinating things to do and see! Being that I was born and raised in Panama, I’m lucky enough to get weekly messages, emails and texts from friends and even people whom I’ve never met asking me questions about…
Vacation in a Kitchen-Less Hotel. Now What?
5 Days. 2 adults. 4 kids. 15 meals. No kitchen. Seriously? Yes, seriously. Hotel cooking is doable, all you need is a bit of planning and a sink. Also a sandwich maker. Maybe an electric burner. Preferably a hot water kettle.And, of course, a Betty Crocker. But there’s a whole separate post devoted to that….
19 Great Activity Books That’ll Keep Your Creative Kids Entertained
No need to rush anywhere. Pull out a fresh activity book and the kids will be busy. UPDATED FOR 2024. Midwinter break is almost here, and although we hope to enjoy some out-of-the-house fun, there’s always those times when mom needs the kids to be happy and entertained at home (think: Erev Shabbos…or when mom…
Chol HaMoed and ADHD: Help!
For moms of ADHD kids, unstructured days need the right planning. While fretting over chametz is a huge topic for all women, some of us have an additional issue to fret over, no less stressful than a chametz cookie on our Pesach table. The Pesach vacation with endless unstructured pre-Pesach and Chol HaMoed days with…
