Category: Mommyhood

Marshmallow Bees for Rosh Hashanah

This is a fun project that my kiddos and I made to get ready for Rosh Hashanah. In case you can’t tell, baking and doing dessert-type things is my favorite! I came up with this idea to top the honey cupcakes we are planning, and the kids wanted to help. They are cute and sweet …

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10 Good Passover reads (kids’ books)

***********This post is from 2012, but the books have stood the test of time in our household. We just ordered a few more – you still have time to order these from Amazon! I’d love to hear about any you love that we can add to our collection in the comments.**** We have quite a …

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Have you made matza recently? (recipe and photos, kids)

My kiddos and I have made matza several times – for parshat Bo and demonstrating for Passover (although we never actually made it for Passover!). This is a great hands-on activity for kids. Knowing the theory and then actually doing it are two different things! We had a fun time making it, but can definitely appreciate buying …

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Passover countdown activities (kids)

OK folks, you won’t see this one on Pinterest. It’s not picture perfect, like some all those gorgeous photos other people are putting up. It’s made with the kids, and made to be used. And it didn’t take a ton of time! It’s our Passover countdown! I like to get the kids involved with Passover …

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Looking for some kids’ gifts for Rosh Hashana (or Yom Kippur or Sukkot?)

Amazon is running a 20% off sale right now until August 23, 2013 on a good selection of toys, including the popular Melissa and Doug toys. Update: You have to be a member of Amazon Mom (free) to get the discount. My kids get a gift (usually a group gift) on some of these days, …

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An easy countdown calendar (kids)

My family is a mobile one. We move every 2-3 years for dh’s job, often across at least one ocean. And we go back to visit friends and family in the US for a month or so most years.  And since there are 4 young kids in the family (now 9, 6, 3, and 2), …

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Revamp your routines: morning routine

I’ve written about why routines are important in living an organized, intentional life. But it’s time to get to work now that summer is in full swing. All the kids are home with me, and we’ve been either hosting guests or out of the city / county for the last 2 months. Now, we’re settling in …

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Routines: the basics

Knowing what comes next is comforting. It’s recommended to set up a routine with kids from when they are tiny, and even for adults with dementia or other neurological issues. So there is something nice about a routine. Some people object to the word routine, so you can call it what you want: schedule, plan, …

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Travel with kids: part 2 (short trips: your in-vehicle kit)

With the season of travel coming up, going places with the kids is on my mind. If you missed it, here are the links for the traveling with kids series. Check out part 1 (airplane travel), part 2 (your in-vehicle bag), part 3 (packing), part 4 (while you’re gone and making unpacking easy), part 5 (safety), and part 6 (away …

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Making the seder fun for kids

The Passover seder(s) are a very special time. It is where we remember the miracles Hashem did for us when he took us out of Egypt, and when we pass down the knowledge to our kids. This is a major memory making event for us! What kind of memories do you want the kids to …

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