Lakewood/Shore Area Activities and places to go: I grew up in Montreal. For most of the Tri-State Jewish community, that automatically puts me into the tiny out-of-town community category. However, Montreal is actually the most beautiful, action-packed city I’ve ever been to and I have only the fondest memories of exploring our city. I had…
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The Best Way to Cook Your Summer Corn (and there’s no pot or grill required)
Think that cooking corn is easy? It just got easier. I learned this trick years ago, when I attended a cooking demonstration by Chef Mike Gershkovich of Mike’s Bistro in Manhattan.
4 Ways to Make Pool Time (and Laundry Time) Easier for Mom
Pool time is lots of fun. Collecting lots of wet stuff afterward? Not as much. All that pool time in the summer is fun for the kids, but let’s face it—stressful for moms. So while we can’t do ALL. THAT. LAUNDRY for you, we have some tips to make it a little easier. 1. Keep…
Tired of Cooking? Want to Spend Your Summer Outdoors? Here’s My Plan for a Barely Cook Summer
I admit, I’m a little tired of cooking. I spent last summer in the kitchen, writing the recipes for Secrets of Skinny Cooking. The summer before, Leah and I wrapped up Everyday Secret Restaurant Recipes, and the summer before that Secret Restaurant Recipes. I can keep going, but I think we can both agree that…
Ticks Are Really Brutal This Year. How to Avoid Them + What to Do If You Find One
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….
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. Two years ago, when my youngest two were 4 and 6, Puddle Jumpers gave me so much peace of mind. But it’s not…
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…
