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7 Fun Places to Go on Chol Hamoed
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Are you always stumped when it comes to planning a family activity on Chol Hamoed? Guarantee an amazing day with these 7 places to visit. Sarah Einhorn’s fantastic chol hamoed trip idea in the Tristate area. Cape May Whalewatcher: Cape May, NJ Viewing dolphins and whales in their natural habitat is one of the most incredible…
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The Art Of Doing Nothing
Before the summer slips away, make sure you devote some time to do… nothing. “Dolce far niente” is Italian for “the sweetness of doing absolutely nothing”. According to good old Google: pleasant idleness. My translation? A perfect summer day. Leave it to the Italians and the art of doing nada. Have you noticed how scheduling…
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We Found the Best Fruit Pie You’ll Enjoy All Summer: Frozen Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Pie
Because what could be better in summer than a strawberry rhubarb pie that’s…frozen? I’m a huge fan of strawberry rhubarb pie. I like all the versions out there. I like it hot, I like it at room temperature (I like a slice, I like a dice—Okay, you know what I’m getting at). One day, I…
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We Have the Secret to an Amazing Sugar-Free Lemonade
Yes, even lemonade can be faked. And there’s no shame in that. Only deliciousness. I had slaved and prepared everything from salads to mains, to desserts. Everything was fresh and perfect. Yet, at the end of the party, after all the guests had left and it was just us, the siblings, picking at the last…
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Need a Summer-Worthy Dessert That Pleases Everyone? Get Out Your Waffle Cones.
Ice cream waffle cones aren’t just a treat. They can also be your no-bake solution to dessert. Sure, waffle cones are great for ice cream (did you see these cones that Renee picked up at Wal-Mart?). But you can also use them to serve a dessert that’s customized for each of your guests…and a little…
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Sushi Salad
You’ve made sushi salad before. But never like this. The words “Shabbos Nachamu” might make you think of lots of things. Hoping and praying for redemption. Returning to summer routine. The end of lazy summer days drawing to an end. And…hosting. Or being hosted. Whatever you are up to, make sure to add this incredibly…
Filed under: RecipesTagged with: appetizers, brunch and lunch, fish, pareve, party, presentation, salads, Shabbos & Yom Tov, shalosh seudos, side dishes, stove top, summer -
Do You Have a Bored Tween? A 12-year-old Shares 5 Things To Do
Who knows what bored tweens like to do better than another tween? Every time I ask my mother “What should I do, I’m bored,’’ she tells me to clean my room or organize my closet. But really, what is my mother thinking? I mean, do you know one kid that likes to clean? I think…
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Help Me BCP! How Can I Make a Perfect Coffee Slushie at Home?
You can be drinking a cold, refreshing blended iced coffee slushie in about 90 seconds. In Dairy Made Easy, I included a recipe for a Blended Coffee Frappe, but the texture is more like a blended coffee, not like the icy slushie that I buy at the bagel store. At the time, I was…
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Searching for New Reads This Summer? We’ve Got a Few
Nothing keeps kids busy during downtime like a good book. We’ve got book reviews for kids and teens (and adults coming too!) Did you see our first and then our second edition of this special-for-summer feature? Y. Berman is a high school senior who will be writing book reviews in two categories—books for young readers…
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Need Time Out of the Sun? Download Our Free Summer Coloring Pages!
Summer days are lots of fun…and also exhausting! Relax and let the fun continue with these camp and summer-themed coloring pages. Download free! There’s always a time of day when kids don’t want to stop having fun…but mom needs them to unwind. Or when they’re anxious to get to the pool…but mom still needs 20…
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