You’ve shopped your supply list. But there’s still some things hanging. Here’s some quick clicks to our favorites. And, yes, these items will still come on time! See this post for the top school supplies that teens love. Still looking for a backpack? See our backpack roundup over here. Read this post to prepare your daughter for her personal…
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You Subscribe and Save What?
We know about paper towels and diapers, but what are some of the less common items on your subscription list? Let’s back up a moment. What is Subscribe and Save? If you have Prime from Amazon, you probably know that if you have a standing “subscription” order of an item, you save 5% on each…
The Boys Need Some Basics: The Polo Shirt Roundup
Solid colors, stripes, little guys, big guys…there’s a polo shirt for everyone. Updated for 2025 The girls have their uniforms, and now it’s time to get the boys their shirts for school. Many boys schools require boys to wear shirts with collars. And while button-down shirts work, polo shirts are much comfier, don’t need to…
Top School Shoes for Every Budget
Looking for school shoes that are on budget? There’s lots to choose from! Some like to spend on a quality shoe that will last for the whole season. Some prefer to spend less…especially when a child is growing and they’ll need to be replaced mid-year anyway! (If you do want the shoe to last…just make…
The Top 7 Recommended Weekday Pants for Boys
These are the weekday pants our elementary age boys love and wear. UPDATED for 2025. Between the five of us, we have quite a few boys. Sure, we have more girls than boys, but we’ve been buying pants for long enough to know what’s good and worthwhile and what’s not. We have boys who play…
2025. Tried, Tested, and True Meat Thermometers
Meat thermometers are one of those kitchen gadgets that sometimes has us stumped. Let’s demystify them and put them to good use. When we were discussing meat thermometers amongst our team, we admitted that a few of us haven’t had luck with them. We’ve collectively sliced too many Prime Ribs that were completely raw in…
Does Your Family Have Tisha B’Av and Yom Kippur Shoes?
It’s time to change out of our leather shoes and sneakers, but does everyone have an appropriate alternative? It’s not a fashion show, but we do need to wear something on our feet. While most of us do have something that works, it’s a good idea to make sure that everyone in the family has…
Our Favorite Items for Boys Going to Yeshiva
The zman is ending…and even though it feels premature, this is the best week to get the boys all they need for the new zman before they go off to camp. You know what the stores are like at the end of August and everyone hurries to get what they need. There’s barely a day…
Which Tiros Should I Get for My Son?
Each year, or every other year, Adidas makes small style changes to their Tiro Track/Training Pants. The sizing is also funny. So how does a mom know just what to get? And what other options do boys also like? Editor’s Note: We update this post annually to include the new styles and retire the ones…
Top Picks from The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Cardmembers can start shopping today before the sale begins! What’s special about the Nordstrom Anniversary sale each summer? The reason we post about this sale (vs. others) is that it’s unique in that it’s a “pre-season” sale instead of most sales which are “post season” sales. That means it’s new fall items that are on…
