Want to make sure you don’t forget something basic? This list will keep you calm and organized while packing for your summer away. Over the years we’ve gotten lots of requests on setting up a summer home or bungalow. We have a post with 12 Tips and a post for packing up your bungelow/summer home,…
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Vacation in a Kitchen-Less Hotel. Now What?
5 Days. 2 adults. 4 kids. 15 meals. No kitchen. Seriously? Yes, seriously. Hotel cooking is doable, all you need is a bit of planning and a sink. Also a sandwich maker. Maybe an electric burner. Preferably a hot water kettle.And, of course, a Betty Crocker. But there’s a whole separate post devoted to that….
Fun Bath Time Activity: Foam Shapes
Create the shapes, then sit back and let them create the scenes. If you like the ease of this dot sticker activity, then this foam sticker one has an added bonus: it will be easier to get your child or toddler into the bath (though it might be harder to get them out). This is…
Japanese Sweet Potato & Feta Salad
It’s simple, but all you need are these sweet potatoes as the star. I really, really enjoy Japanese sweet potatoes, more than regular potatoes, sweet potatoes, or any other type. True, they’re not in every grocery, but they’re available in enough places (I can think of three places that I often shop at that carry…
How to Make Fun Bouncing Bubbles
Is it raining? Too hot to be outside? Entertainment is just a few minutes away. This is the perfect activity to try and play around with, when boredom strikes. Yes, we all know all too well the cries of “Mommy there’s NOTHING to dooooo!” Well, for once, you get to be that cool mama that…
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…
My Favorite Summer Items That Simply Make Sense
These are the practical things that help make our summer (plus: inspo for your summer outings!). Summer fun can’t happen without a little organization and always a lot of stuff! A great summer day out whether to the beach or lake or even just a friend’s pool requires some great summer products. I have rounded…
Watermelon-Strawberry Frozen Drink
“Tastes like Rita’s”–that’s what my kids said when I gave them a cold cup of freshly blended frozen drink. Yay! Moms, if you cringe at the amount of sugar consumption in the summer and wish refreshing treats could be wholesome, you’re going to love this recipe. There’s some technique here, so pay attention the first…
Adorable DIY Activities to Entertain the Toddlers
These activities, which use at-home items you already have on hand, are perfect. For more great summer activities for the little ones, also see this post on 9 Easy Outdoor Activities for the Littles. Is your toddler clingy? Don’t think they’ll make it from nap time to dinner to bedtime? Inspired by @busytoddler – I…
How to Take a Vacation Without Going Anywhere
We can’t always get away. Not all of us like too. But that doesn’t mean we don’t need or can’t get a break. I know that perhaps my colleagues don’t understand, but I really dislike traveling. I don’t like the task of packing or the mess and the reorganization needed when unpacking. I don’t like…
