Or, really, how to do it once and repeat it every year. “Writing the menu is the hardest part of preparing for Yom Tov,” I have heard this sentence, or a variation of it, so, so, many times. There is definitely some truth to this statement. Writing a menu, like all lists, gives us a…
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Playdate Etiquette 101
Do we need to be more mindful when hosting other children, or sending our children to a friend to play? Our readers respond. I had this great idea for a post: let’s give parents and their children the tools to be the best hosts and guests on play dates. But then I realized I might…
Are You Overwhelmed? 3 Myths Busted
Here’s how to get those overwhelmed feelings out of your head—or keep them there, if you like. Ever feel like you can’t accomplish anything because you have way too much to do? I’m here to bust some myths about overwhelm, so you can learn what it really is and how to combat it. Overwhelm is…
Tips to Fall Asleep Faster
Too many of us have trouble falling asleep at night. We collected some of your best tips to help you fall asleep – and stay asleep. On a recent question and answer session on social media, one of our readers asked if we have any tips to help her fall asleep at night. This issue…
Moving? Top 10 Essential Packing Tips
If you’re planning a move, you want to make sure you pack everything up right. Moving is so exciting! Yet it can feel overwhelming with all the prep that’s needed. Back in 2018, I shared these three packing and unpacking tips. The first (the decluttering!) is still super important and the #1 task you’ll need…
8 Tips to Prepare Well for the Wedding Day
Mazal tov! The wedding day is soon arriving…along with a lot of excitement and anticipation. So much to be done for the special day, while trying to stay focused on the kedusha and joy. The key to this is to be well prepared. See More Wedding Prep Tips in These Posts:Little Wedding Details That’ll Make…
How to Carve Out “Me Time” in Your Busy Schedule
You don’t have more time in your day. But you can find enjoyment and “self-care” moments that are already built into your current schedule. This is how. Who can believe it’s been almost a month since Pesach? The dust has settled and we’re all pretty much back in our routines. Before we know it, our…
Yes, You Did Accomplish This Month
Do you ever get to the end of the month and say to yourself, “What did I do this past month?” Take a moment to recap, regroup, and charge forward …Or have you ever stuck to old routines or habits simply because you never stopped to question if they were working for you? Sometimes we’re…
Your Best Tips for Shopping for Girls of All Sizes
Dress your girls with style – and confidence! Disclaimer: We know that body image is a sensitive topic and can be triggering for some. We’ve turned this topic over and over while deciding if we should discuss it here. And we realized that until the world is as size inclusive as we’d like, and until…
12 Tips on Making Pesach from a Big Sister
Between all of us, it’s crazy to think that we have many dozens and dozens of Pesachs behind us. There are some little tips that come to mind that make preparing for Pesach a bit easier! Find more Pesach Tips in these posts: Last Minute Things you NeedThe Complete Pesach Planning DownloadThe Pesach Kitchen Master…
