יום שישי, י״ח תמוז תשפ״וFriday, July 3, 2026
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The children’s wear brand Pastel perfectly caters to the parent or loved one looking to encapsulate the energy, vitality, and creativity that exists within each child.
By Sandy Eller
I polled my kids to find out what stood out in their minds, hoping that their recollections went beyond a cranky mommy who wasn’t always at her best.
By Pnina Baim
The toys, bookcases and drawers in china closet are simple jobs and can be delegated to children. Have them divide the items into keep, throw out and donate.
By Nina Safar
The traditional recipes she used throughout our lives brought comfort and love to both our family and strangers alike.
By Sandy Eller
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.
By Sandy Eller
Given the subject matter, it seems appropriate for this cookbook to open with a chapter on food safety since giving your family food poisoning by feeding them spoiled ingredients is definitely something to be avoided.
By Pnina Baim
For extra credit, you can bring out your vacuum and clean the coils at the bottom of the fridge. Having these coils dust free keeps your fridge running more efficiently and saves on electricity.
By Sandy Eller
A coat of paint in a cheerful color or a roll or two of wallpaper can definitely inject a touch of style into your pantry.
By Pnina Baim
I am of the opinion that children’s money belongs to them, and if they want to blow it on junk from the local discount store, that is their prerogative.
By Sandy Eller
I would say that that oven was 45-years-old when it finally baked its last pan of brownies and was relegated to the great big kitchen in the sky.
By Pnina Baim
In the spirit of taking full advantage of the desire to stay indoors during these chilly nights, let’s organize our homes so that we can find the peace of mind we deserve.
By Sandy Eller
I have had more than a few people tell me that they use their phones to do just about everything except making calls.
By Pnina Baim
I am a huge proponent of spending quality time with your spouse, as the benefits of strengthening your relationship are huge and long-lasting.
By Sandy Eller
The list of potential sartorial mishaps goes on and on, but thankfully, there are plenty of fixes to save the day as well as steps you can take to prevent problems from ever occurring in the first place.
By Pnina Baim
The best way to get them to sit down and actually do their work is by making it part of their schedule.
By Sandy Eller
We are living in a society where the bar gets raised higher and higher every year, and where today's splurge becomes tomorrow's necessity.
By Pnina Baim
Pick a day to start. We would love to begin on Motzaei Yom Kippur, but if your children are fasting, they might not be up to it, unless they drank coffee and are now all hyped up.
It’s coming before we know it! I’m not worried, because I’ll use some of my favorite go-to dishes such as my succulent chicken with squash recipe.
By Sandy Eller
For about 12 seconds, I contemplated selling them on eBay, but mailing liquids sounded like an adventure that could only have an unhappy ending.
By Pnina Baim
In general, we buy good backpacks that we expect our children to have for at least two years.
By Sandy Eller
On that rare occasion that he actually gained a pound or two, my father would watch what he ate for two days and – poof! – he was back to his wedding weight again.
By Sandy Eller
There were crispy stuffed baked potatoes and tantalizing veggie burgers to be made and it needed to happen immediately, if not sooner.
By Pnina Baim
I would be amiss if I did not mention the old classic, chalk. There are so many ways to combine chalk with a city sidewalk.
By Sandy Eller
Always look before you lock. No matter where you go, get into the habit of doing a backseat scan before hitting the lock button on your remote.
By Sandy Eller
As you clean, take advantage of the opportunity to de-clutter.
By Pnina Baim
In place of flowers, I love to give and receive plants. They are the gift that keeps on giving.
By Sandy Eller
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.
By Pnina Baim
It is fun for the whole family, and best of all, can be done anytime and anywhere.
Pesach Magazine
By Sandy Eller
Sure, Pesach might be a little labor intensive, but it brings incredible opportunities to spend quality time with your nearest and dearest...
By Pnina Baim
The seudah will be done as a pot-luck with my two sisters, and I will bring challah freshly baked that day. The only thing remaining to worry about is costumes.
By Sarah Cohen
Here are some fun ways to dress up, make some noise and have a raucous good time at your next Purim party.
By dvora
While we prepare, we can share our positive insights and how-tos, and recipes, and keep raising the happiness level all around.
By Sandy Eller
Let’s face it, no matter how hard you try, sometimes a gift just misses the mark, and I confess this has happened to me more than once.
By Pnina Baim
A great way to prepare for Purim, other than by stocking up on every nosh on sale, is to begin to integrate the lessons of hashgacha pratis around you.
By Pnina Baim
While hibernating at home may feel like the best thing to do during the winter, there are plenty of outside activities to take advantage of, the most popular being ice skating.
By Sandy Eller
You will probably all laugh at me, but number one on my packing list is an extension cord.
By Pnina Baim
There is a strong sense of comfort that comes with zipping up a warm sweatshirt, and pulling on thick wool socks.
By Pnina Baim
Children do love a good birthday party, so it’s time to find a healthy balance between what the school and my budget allows.
By Pnina Baim
I highly recommend that children fall asleep alone, one at a time, to avoid distractions from siblings.
By Sandy Eller
You don’t need me to tell you all this, because like me, you are getting inundated by these calls as well.
By Pnina Baim
Once you greet your guest, feel comfortable setting some basic rules. This is your house, after all.
By Sandy Eller
So what is the game plan for the upcoming yomim tovim? I'm so glad you asked!
By Pnina Baim
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.
By Pnina Baim
Lest you think that I now have more hours to get things done, this insomnia doesn’t make me more productive.
By Pnina Baim
One summer, I managed to go the entire season without an air conditioner in my bedroom.
By Sandy Eller
Having already sent three girls to seminary in the Holy Land, you would think I would be an expert on travel gear and accessories...
By Pnina Baim
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.
By Sandy Eller
While some would argue that doing laundry every two or three days would streamline the job, barring any serious stains, I prefer to tackle the task just once a week.
By Sandy Eller
For those of you who have never cooked in a pressure cooker, it helps to back up a little and understand why they work as well as they do.
By Pnina Baim
It’s interesting how small things change our perspective. Shabbos is always 25 hours, but with a longer afternoon, we call it a long Shabbos.
By Sandy Eller
Not that I am in any way trying to rush Pesach out the door, but once it is time to get back to reality, it makes sense to streamline the turnover as much as possible.
By Pnina Baim
My husband enjoys cooking when he is home and my kids have been cooking and baking since the age of four.
By Sandy Eller
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.
By Pnina Baim
I underestimated how eager my children would be to buy real costumes.
By Pnina Baim
Make a list of all the things you must do today, number them in order of how much you detest them, and then do the first one on the list first.
By Sandy Eller
Of course, before you even start the party, you will probably want to make sure that your house is guest-ready, which means tackling those unpleasant cleaning jobs that we all try our best to ignore.
By Pnina Baim
American Jews have the impression that France, and Paris in particular, is a terribly dangerous place for Jews. However, to my pleasant surprise, I learnt that this was not the case.
By Sandy Eller
So, can you safely take expired medications and achieve the desired results?
By Sandy Eller
Much has been written about how amazing it is to marry off a child, including articles by moi on the topic.
By Pnina Baim
When buying clothing for your children, make sure they want to wear those outfits, and it’s not just you who wants them to wear them.
By Pnina Baim
The best way to prepare your child for the best year possible is, of course, by preparing.
By Pnina Baim
In my circles, manning the barbeque is traditionally a male job, but there is a lot more to a successful barbeque than dropping the meat onto the grill.
By Pnina Baim
I did not start my training with the idea that my children would join me.
By Pnina Baim
Plants calm you, help you concentrate, help you breathe better, they even help with the creative process.
By Sandy Eller
Eating a gluten-free diet is so much easier today than it was even five years ago.
By Sandy Eller
A few weeks ago, one of my adorable daughters turned me on to an entirely new concept: selling the clothing I never wear online.
By Sandy Eller
Whether you decide to go formal and proper or playful and laid back, just remember that Pesach is all about transmitting a powerful legacy from one generation to the next.
By Sandy Eller
Want to make sure you don’t forget your lunch as you head out to work? Stash your keys in the refrigerator, right next to your meal.
By Pnina Baim
I find that the best way to get things done is not to push things off.
By Sandy Eller
Allow me to introduce some of my new faves, tried-and-true items that may be helpful additions to your Pesach arsenal or kitchen stars that you may enjoy using all year round.
By Sandy Eller
In the interest of complete honesty, I will tell you that I have learned most of these lessons the hard way.
By Pnina Baim
I am a huge fan of shared family experiences...
By Pnina Baim
Guess what! We are going to be making our own lunches, and it will be the best ever.
I debated starting the kids with less-than-sharp-knives but there's really no point in doing that. If they are learning a skill, they might as well learn it right.
By Sandy Eller
If I had to pick my favorite reason to shop at dollar stores, it would have to be the greeting cards.
By Pnina Baim
Invest in some good cleaning habits, along with a good solid dose of planning and prevention.
By Sandy Eller
I can't guarantee that I will get through the yomim tovim at exactly the same weight I started at, but I am certainly going to try.
By Pnina Baim
The number one way to avoid many of the typical challenges that could delay a child’s success and growth in the coming years is by utilizing a well-thought out routine.
By Pnina Baim
Though we spent thousands of dollars on our flights, we definitely had no intention of paying $1.05 for a luggage cart.
By Sandy Eller
As the chat pinged back and forth, a few suggestions arose that seemed worthy of a spot in the obssessives hall of fame.
By Pnina Baim
Either bring blankets from home or get from the flight attendants. Bring sweatshirts for added coziness as the blankets are sure to fall off.
By Sandy Eller
Somehow, no matter how you choose to spend your down time, food always manages to factor into the equation.
By Pnina Baim
If done properly, painting a room can be done in just a few hours with minimal cleanup. The key is, of course, preparation.
By Sandy Eller
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.
By Sandy Eller
While officially sunglasses are to offer our eyes important UV protection, in reality our shades are a fun fashion statement.
By Pnina Baim
But how to get sleep when you just can’t relax enough or find yourself waking up at random times during the night?
By Ru Levin
It's nice to step back and appreciate the mitzvah in a fresh and minimalist way.
By Sandy Eller
Another thing that really makes me nuts is when mishloach manos comes arranged in a lovely bowl or container, which then gets totally destroyed when you try to remove its contents.
By Pnina Baim
However, as soon as the tickets are booked, the next big question is: who can watch the children?
June 26, 2026 
