Warmer weather means an uptick in…well, ticks. And they’re not pleasant. Have you already pulled a tick off of one of your children this year? Do you want to never have to? A mild winter this past year enabled ticks to thrive more than ever. Here’s How to Prevent ‘Em Avoid Tall Grass and Leaves….
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Little Ones Running Around? How to Have Peace of Mind by the Pool
Does the Puddle Jumper fall right off your littlest one? Here’s another solution. By now, all of our closets (or wherever you keep your swim gear) are likely full of Puddle Jumpers, especially after lots of you took advantage of a Between Carpools Deals We Love last month and nabbed them for $10.99. Two years…
The Easiest, Best, Super Refreshing Salad for Shalosh Seudos (or any time!)
It couldn’t be simpler and couldn’t be better. All it takes is a little chopping…that’s why I call it the Chop Chop Salad. Dishes that use simple ingredients sometimes simply the best. There’s one thing that’s super important though: whenever you see a recipe with few ingredients, it’s important to always make sure that each…
Dinner in 5: Summer Can Be Lazy + Flavorful with This Easy Sausage Meal
Make a quickie sausage & veggie dinner and be out of the kitchen! During summer, everyone gets a little lazier and a little less interested in cooking. Shortcuts are the way to go. Here is a quick sausage dinner that’s full of flavor and filling too. In the recipe below, we used these four flavors…
No Love Lost: How to maintain a long-distance connection to your kids in camp
For each of your children, it’s something different that you do that means the most to them. Discover which love language speaks to each of your children the most. If you’re sending off a child or two to camp this summer, very soon, it’s time to get packing! If you’re like most mothers out there,…
Searching for New Reads This Summer? We’ve Got a Few
School’s out…and nothing keeps kids busy during downtime like a good book. We’ve got some suggestions for kids…(and more for teens and adults coming too!) We’re excited to bring you a new feature in time for summer. Y. Berman is a high school senior who will be writing book reviews in two categories—books for young…
Nine Disposable Items That Could Save You Time
Enjoy less clean-up and more convenience with these clever disposables…some of which you didn’t even know existed! Ah, summer! The time when we try to relax and make life a little easier. And for some that means…relying on disposables. Plastic plates, cups, and anything that helps you spend less time indoors in the kitchen and…
The Best Way to Upgrade the Look of Your Home? Add a Pop of Summer Color with a Planter of Flowers. Here’s How.
You don’t need to own a yard or a deck to plant your own flowers. All you need is some sunlight, a planter and soil. Planting flowers is really as simple as that. Find an outdoor spot that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight daily (you can get creative with hanging baskets, planters that…
The Sabich Salad from Secrets of Skinny Cooking
The Sabich Salad (or sandwich, depending on how you serve it) is one of my favorites. And there’s lots of reasons why. This recipe is from my new book, Secrets of Skinny Cooking, written with Shani Taub C.N. C.D.C. and styled and photographed by Esti Photography. It’s available now on Amazon and at your local…
BBQ: It’s Supposed To Be Easy! So Please Stop Complicating My Easy-Supper-Season
The reason we women love summer? BBQ dinners. Of course. What is it with men (and little men, I shall add) and cooking over an open flame? I’m not quite sure. All I know is that anything grilled on a flame, outdoors, goes. Even for Little Mr. Picky. Yes, I love BBQ dinners too. The…
