summer
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Are You Tired of Biting Open Freeze Pops and Getting Sticky? Wish There Was a Better Way?
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There is. And your kids will never need your scissor or your teeth again when it’s time for freeze pops. Freeze pops are summer’s most economical refresher. They’re the treat our kids enjoy at the end of each camp day, and almost every freezer has a box ready to go. If you overlook the food…
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Did You Trip Over Your Son’s Rollerblades Today?
This IKEA hack is a great way to store rollerblades. How many times can one Mom pick up 4 sets of rollerblades and put them away, neatly, in a line? Also, how many times can everyone in the family trip over the same set of rollerblades? The answer? Scary number. Probably in the 3 digits.…
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Cherry Berry Smoothie
This recipe is a basic that’s refreshing, delicious – and satisfying. Summer means cherries and summer means smoothies. Ergo, summer means cherry smoothies. I love cherries served in almost every way—fresh, frozen, pie… The frozen sweet cherries available at Costco (much cheaper than anywhere else but not always in stock) make the perfect snack straight…
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Free or Low Cost Activities & Places to Go with Kids This Summer
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.
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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 ago,…
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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…
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