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…
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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…
Our Favorite Measuring Spoons And Measuring Cups
We use them so often, why not get a set that we like? Whenever we post images of something we are cooking or baking step by step, inevitably someone will ask for a link to the measuring cups. Or measuring spoons. And we completely understand that. It took us a while to find the perfect…
These Are the Best of the Best Summer Essentials
They’re functional , they’re fun, and they keep us safe all summer long. They’re the summer essentials we turn to year after year. We’ve just rounded them all up in one place! Once these are on hand, you’re ready to start the summer fun.
Which Water Bottle Is the Best? (Hint: It’s Not a Stanley)
We drank and drank. We brought them along while running errands, left them in the car, and let our children take them to camp. Now we can tell you all about the best water bottles on the market. * Updated for 2025! Make sure to check out the new winner!* We’re very sorry to all…
Where to Find Tod-Like Driving Moccasins for Less
You love the look of those summery, pastel-colored, comfortable penny loafers. Perhaps you don’t like the price. Come spring, a fresh suede or leather penny loafers / driver loafers / penny moccasins (whatever you want to call them!) is a perfect, comfortable go-to for everyday when paired with maxi skirts. And they come in the…
