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Sukkah Decor Picks (& They’re All Amazon Prime)
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Did you plan your sukkah decor? Want it to be super easy (and affordable) to make it beautiful? These ideas will help…even at the last minute! (This was originally posted in 2019 and updated every year with even more suggestions for 2026!) 55″ Cream Artificial Silk Wisteria Vine Round Hanging Canopy Wisteria Hanging Flowers 31″…
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Make a Ribbon Chain for Sukkos
It’s the perfect time for a craft that will provide fun for now and decor the the Sukkah later. We all have memories of making paper chains for the Sukkah when we were little…and then watching those chains disintegrate and fall to the floor once the first Sukkos rain came in. And yet, despite knowing…
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Grandmas: What to Stock in Your Home for the New Baby
Are your married children arriving soon, with their babies in tow? Make the house baby ready with this list. It could be that it’s been a while since there was a baby in your home. And now your young marrieds (or even your old marrieds) are coming for Pesach, along with their babies. Babies need…
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Sukkos Pekelach with Lulav and Esrog Candy
This lulav and esrog candy is easy to assemble and make the perfect Yom Tov treat or “Shabbos party.” One of my daughters was born on motzei Yom Kippur. And while we sometimes break the fast with a birthday cake, most often we wait until Sukkot to celebrate (hey, it’s a busy time!) She still…
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Affogato Coffee Dessert
With nothing to prep ahead, this Affogato Coffee Dessert is one that you can prepare on the spot. This is the perfect light ending to a meal. So much so that I find myself preparing it over and over again. I originally thought to make this on Shavuos to give the men an extra boost…
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The Packing Guide for Kids
Traveling for Yom Tov? Does packing take you an entire day? Get it done efficiently and quickly – and yes! Your kids will even help! If you’re anything like me, you always have good intentions about packing the night before going away. But somehow, it’s suddenly midnight, you just finished the last of today’s tasks…
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Tips for Flying with a Baby or Toddler
Those flights from New York to Tel Aviv…some say are like labor. You’ve just got to get through it. Eventually, it gets to the end and the result is worth it. Before we start with our practical tips, there are a few important things to keep in mind when you’re planning to fly with a…
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How To Prepare and Pack Your Yom Tov Food for Travel with a Vacuum Sealer
We broke down the process for maximum efficiency and minimum hassle. If you’ve ever traveled for Yom Tov and prepared your own food, you know that it’s a big job. Huge, actually. And if you’re hosting at your destination, it can feel impossible. Last year, we changed our Yom Tov plans very late in the…
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The Pecan & Pumpkin Crunch Dessert We’re Enjoying This Fall
Once October hits, anything with pumpkin and cinnamon simply sounds tempting and comforting. Are you looking for a dessert that’s a bit different? Perhaps something you could prepare ahead, bake fresh, and serve warm in the sukkah? Here it is! Don’t be skeptical when you’re adding those ingredients to the mixer! The final result…
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