Purim Sameach, my friends! Here are a few pictures to tell the story of our family's celebration this year. My kids are dressed up as a black cat, a tough guy biker (uhhh, except he called himself a bad@$$ not "tough guy" 😱), and, well, … [Read more...]
Shabbat Cinnamon Rolls (from Challah Dough)
Posted on December 19, 2018 by
Last week, I shared this picture on Instagram of my nine year-old helping me to make our favorite Shabbat treat: Cinnamon Rolls! I was asked if I would share the recipe, so thought I'd do so over here on the blog – in case any of you are … [Read more...]
Get My Chanukah Mall Scavenger Hunt – FREE
Posted on December 9, 2018 by
Looking for something to do with your kiddos today? After our fun three-day trip to the north of Israel (stay tuned: I'll be sharing all our activities and accommodation recommendations later in the week for those who are interested), I wanted to … [Read more...]
Happy Chanukah
Posted on December 2, 2018 by
Happy Chanukah... Or with two Ks... Or H.... Or however you spell it! May you have a holiday filled with light and love! If you're still looking for Chanukah gifts, today's posts are a good place to start! And here are my fav Chanukah … [Read more...]
15 Gift Ideas That Aren’t Toys
Posted on November 8, 2018 by
With Chanukah starting early this year (the 1st candle is December 2nd!), my kids are already looking forward to the candles, the latkes, the sufganiyot, and – let’s face it – the presents. We don’t do extravagant gifts, but my kids usually have … [Read more...]
Shana Tova u’Metukah!
Posted on September 9, 2018 by
Shana Tova. Like you, I am elbow deep in challot, brisket and honey cake (oh my!). But I wanted to take a moment before yomtov begins to wish you a Shana Tova. How are your Rosh Hashana preparations coming? Have you printed out your … [Read more...]
WANT TO WIN A $25 GIFT CARD????
Posted on August 22, 2018 by
Come join me for a fun little contest over on Facebook. Just share a picture in the comments of this post of your Rosh Hashana Menu Plan using my free Rosh Hashana Menu Planner -- and you will be entered to win one of two $25 gift cards to either … [Read more...]
*Important Reminder* Make Your Passover 2019 Notes Now (& Check for Clearance)
Posted on April 7, 2018 by
This is your friendly, annual reminder to make your notes for next year's Pesach TONIGHT! Yes, do it as you're packing up your Pesach items! Here's what I make sure to include in my notes every yaer: What recipes worked? {I made really easy … [Read more...]
Simple Almond Cookies (Kosher for Passover)
Posted on April 5, 2018 by
Hey, friends! Like everyone else, I'm rushing to get a eleventy billion things done before chag, but I just had to jump on to share with you a new recipe I learned this Pesach. My friend Eliana made these delicious almond cookies and brought them … [Read more...]
UPDATED FOR 2018: Trader Joe’s Organic Coconut Milk & Other Coconut Products – Kosher for Passover without Special P Hechsher!
Posted on March 23, 2018 by
Updated for 2018 Wow! KosherCheck (formerly BCK) is my favorite kashering organization EVER! They are incredibly responsive and kind. I reached out to them after my 2017 post went viral and got verbal confirmation that this product IS permitted … [Read more...]
