Choose a big project or a small one, but all you need are some basic supplies for big tie dyeing fun! We like to have lots of fun with tie dye in this household, and we recently came across a new way to tie dye without buying any new dye kits. All you need is…
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Melamine Dishes Have Never Been This Pretty
And they are so perfect for summer (or anytime, especially if you have young children) Disposables are expensive. Also, you really would like to treat our planet a bit better and create less waste. But, on the other hand, real dishes are not an option right now, the children are too young and you don’t…
Going Up to the Country for the First Time? 12 Tips
Going upstate to the bungalow for the first time? Our readers shared some of their best advice. One of the most popular questions we get in the weeks leading up to the summer every year is: Do you have advice for someone going to the country for the first time? I don’t know where to…
Planning Your Trip to Boston
Boston is a great city to explore with the family! Boston is a fantastic all-around trip destination. It is a city that is rich in American History, nature and additional attractions. Boston has kosher food and minyan. We visited for a two-day trip one fall and managed to do a lot in Boston. It is a…
This Chol Hamoed: Farms to Enjoy in the Fall
You never imagined how much fun your family can actually have at a farm. It’s worth the trip! This year since Chol Hamoed Sukkos is earlier than most years and is at the beginning of the fall season I thought it would be a great time to enjoy a farm outing. Here are some farms…
A Totally Unique Lavender Mist Cocktail
As pretty as the name of this drink is, it tastes even better! When we posted these cocktails from Just Add Ice, someone reached out and asked if we had a cocktail recipe using lavender. We thought – wow, that’s a very specific request! We jokingly passed on the question to Just Add Ice and…
This All-In Burger is Exploding With Flavor
Don’t just add toppings and fillings to your sandwich – get some of the good stuff right inside the burger! I don’t love burgers in general, but when I eat them they have to be fully loaded with the works! No boring beef patties for me. I came up with this recipe and these burgers…
Packing Up the Bungalow: What to Do Before You Say Goodbye
A little effort now will make opening your bungalow or country home before next summer so much easier & keep your things safe over the winter. Closing up the bungalow after a fun filled summer is a big job – let’s not kid ourselves. I’m a big believer in putting in just a bit more…
6 Ways You Can Quickly Get Your Household in Order While Your Kids Are in Camp
You might not realize, but these long summer days are the keys to feeling organized for the entire year (hey, and you thought Pesach cleaning was that time…nope!). And it doesn’t have to be hard! Whether your kids are away in sleepaway camp or just day camp, there’s still a lot you can get done!…
Wait! Before You Throw That Scooter Out, Read This
You can refresh any bike or scooter for just a few dollars. Did your child tell you that he needs a new scooter because the handlebars have come off? Or maybe your daughter says she needs a new bike because her pedals have gone missing (just how do they manage to lose these things?!?) Or…
