The Search
Holding my coat up to the light after I dried off, I could see through it, a clear sign that the waterproofing had started to flake off. The writing was on the wall: it was time to go shopping.
How To Make Resolutions Into A Habit
There is a long laundry list of personal goals running through my head that I want to work on. I love taking advantage of a celebratory date to select one of these pressing items and promise myself that this time, I really will begin to do whatever it is that will make my life better. Yet, somehow, after the birthday or New Year passes, my fervent declarations are quickly forgotten and I lapse into my old behavior.
Dial B For Blocking
You don’t need me to tell you all this, because like me, you are getting inundated by these calls as well.
Preparation: The Key To Surviving Seasonal Allergies
First and foremost, it is helpful to know what you are allergic to so that you can check the pollen counts daily and try to limit your outdoor activity on days that are going to be particularly bad.
Staying Warm With Fun Activities!
There is a strong sense of comfort that comes with zipping up a warm sweatshirt, and pulling on thick wool socks.
In The Dark And Loving It
What is it about the lengthy darkness that calls to me?
How To Make An Upsherin
This past Lag B'Omer, we were blessed to make our first upsherin, where we celebrate our son’s first hair cut. It’s a wonderful milestone that mimics the three years that we refrain from plucking a tree’s first fruits and symbolizes the entry of the child into the world of Torah learning. It’s a clear sign to everyone; this boy is no longer a baby.
How To Give The Gift Of Giving
Perhaps we can teach our children to give, instead of take... to become contributing members of the community.
How To Travel Like A Family And Stay A Family (Part III)
As I mentioned in my earlier articles about our family trip to Israel, our night flight went pretty smooth, thanks to my children’s willingness to sleep throughout the flight. I, on the other hand, didn’t sleep a wink and I wasn’t feeling too great by the time we landed. But we were finally in Israel, and just being in the beautifully renovated Ben Gurion airport and hearing all the Hebrew around us was exciting enough.
Don’t Toss It, Upcycle It!
The idea of breathing new life into something you already own, using leftover bits and pieces as springboards for future projects, is probably a tendency to which I am genetically inclined
How To (Almost) Use A Sewing Machine
If they could do it, why can't I?
Summer Food Fun
Somehow, no matter how you choose to spend your down time, food always manages to factor into the equation.
The French Connection: Unique Headscarves From Overseas
Judith Levy is a gorgeous French-born woman with a flair for fashion and the written word (she’s an editor for French editions of Artscroll). At the start of her second marriage she found herself in a shaitel vs. tichel predicament very similar to mine.
How To Make A Bridal Shower
Of course, before you send out the invites, the bride must decide if she would like a registry or will be accepting whatever creative gifts the guests bring.
Up Your Summer Cooking Game
There were crispy stuffed baked potatoes and tantalizing veggie burgers to be made and it needed to happen immediately, if not sooner.
How to Prepare For School
To help those who dread it, or are neutral towards it, it’s best to fake it till you make it, i.e. act as if we are excited for the upcoming school year, and before you know it, they just might be.
Hop On Board The AliExpress
Shopping on AliExpress requires some planning.
How To Make Chol HaMoed Easier
What to do with all this time?
How To Have Emunah
He had no doubts, he had no questions; he had the most beautiful emunah p'shuta and perhaps, as a small reward, Zaidy was able to see the revelation of G-dliness in this world.
A Daily Dose Of Glam To Keep The Blahs Away
It’s tough to catch some glam in an otherwise pretty non-glamorous life. In the 21st century, who isn’t overstressed, overwhelmed and overbooked? The roles...
Mission Impossible? Staying Comfortable at 35,000 Feet
Twisting and turning miserably for five hours, all I could think about was how I was going to survive an upcoming trip to visit my daughter in Israel.
The Second Most Feared Holiday: Yom Kippur
I'm not trying to minimize the holy work of raising children.
Supermarket Hacks To Trim Your Grocery Budget
Scan those sale circulars either online or when they show up at your doorstep, check out the sale items and plan your menus accordingly.
How To Plant Plants!
Plants calm you, help you concentrate, help you breathe better, they even help with the creative process.
How To Make Chanukah An Unforgettable Experience
I am a huge fan of shared family experiences...
How To Keep Cool When The Days Are Hot!
This summer, why don't we try to do better and cool off without blowing our retirement fund?
In The Bag
As my husband reminded me as I meticulously folded bags into neat little packages over the last three months to hoard them for future use, the fact that bags will no longer be free in stores doesn’t mean that they won’t be available.
Aging Gracefully, Yay Or Nay?
So, can you safely take expired medications and achieve the desired results?
How to Keep Up School Spirit!
My oldest daughter loves school. In fact, over the long holiday break, whenever her school was mentioned, she would say in a little sad...
How To Watch Someone Else’s Children
However, as soon as the tickets are booked, the next big question is: who can watch the children?