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Tthe kids will become creative and inventive and innovative. One teenage sibling I know, with a talent for sewing, is teaching her younger siblings how to use a sewing machine, including the boys.
By Ann Goldberg
At 8:30pm that evening Shmuel and his wife came to see their apartment. They were thrilled. It was more than perfect.
We must have been carefree and crazy to attempt to make Pesach on our own. We were both from close-knit observant families, all of whom were in America in 1961.
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.
Let's not forget that we come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
When my daughters grew up they would go shopping for pocketbooks in my closet. And I would smile every time I saw one of them wearing one of my stock.
By Nina Safar
The traditional recipes she used throughout our lives brought comfort and love to both our family and strangers alike.
The nuttiness of the sesame adds a lot of depth to the dates and chocolate coating.
By Jodie Maoz
My reviewing a doll company and going to their flagship store in Manhattan made me laugh – I am the quintessential tomboy and don’t remember ever playing with dolls as a kid. I would play with my brother’s Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars and later play basketball with him and his friends. It was a […]
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.
Like an oversized umbrella it covered the entire land.
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.
Rigidity around food, fear and anxiety around eating, purging, restricting, overexercising, and bingeing… those behaviors can happen to people in all size bodies.
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.
I love Lo Mein, but the thought of boiling the noodles in one pan and then sautéing it together in another means a two-pot mess.
New beginnings are not only housing construction, sidewalk renewal, or gas flow.
The consensus was that it had become exorbitantly expensive to be a frum Jew.
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 Sandy Eller
So much of our lives revolve around food. In addition to eating our three squares every day, there is a signature dish for every Jewish holiday and we all get a good chuckle when we hear about people having panic attacks over hosting ten people for Thanksgiving when for so many of us, that is […]
I may or may not have a slight attachment to my phone, so I love gloves that allow you to easily text and talk.
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 Jodie Maoz
iCandy is proud to have been recognized by the honor of achieving two Queen’s Awards.
There is something so comforting about a bowl of warm pesto-laden pasta with perfectly cooked salmon on a cold winter night.
The trauma of our son-father kidney transplant has never faded from my memory.
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.
I always feel that it’s important to fight back – even if you are going down, at least the opponent will have a scratch or bruise as well.
By Sandy Eller
The menorahs are polished, the dreidels are ready to make their annual appearance and donuts and latkes seem to be just about everywhere. Yup, Chanukah is here and whether you are looking for new recipes to enhance your holiday celebrations or gifts that will hit the spot, these two fabulous new cookbooks may just be […]
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
Whether it’s hearty soups oozing with seasonal flavors or the scent of chocolate chip cookies wafting through your home, December was made for the kitchen – and thus the perfect season to check out some intriguing new cookbooks.
Can you believe it’s almost Chanukah? I can! Chanukah already came early in our house, when, by accident, my son opened an Amazon box containing his present. Oh well! This year I came up with a new latke recipe that is modern, beautiful and contemporary. This recipe is versatile, delicious and can be served for […]
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.
Whether there is a medical issue, a mental health illness or an addiction, it must be confronted. The first step to "fixing what is broke” is facing reality and admitting that something is broke.
By Sandy Eller
Of course, there was plenty to see that had nothing to do with organic, gluten free, non-GMO and vegan fare.
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.
I want to talk about values and how they relate to fashion. I know it might sound funny to think about values when reading a fashion column, but let me explain.
By Sandy Eller
I know, after all of those Yom Tov meals, you may still be on hiatus from kitchen duty, but these two cookbooks might have you rethinking that decision.
While we were there, we explored the shuk. The sights, smells and delicious food are unmatched by any other marketplace I have ever been to.
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.
She is afraid to ask for the going rate for her skill set, aware that she is replaceable – and she needs the income from her job to help support her family.
“I didn’t choose the violin because of my grandfather. But I definitely had the idea that the violin was important when I was very young,” she noted.
I’m so glad to see that furry fuzzy outerwear is still very much on trend this season.
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.
My good fortune was grandparents and “greats,” and an uncle who had the vision and courage to leave Europe after World War I. Even if it wasn’t vision, surely it was courage.
I have a friend who absolutely hates cooking. She just texted me a long thank you for this recipe because she was able to follow it, and everybody loved it!
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.
She would not focus on what she didn't have, but on what she did have.
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.
There is a huge selection, but you can search by dress length and sleeve length, depending on your modesty preference, so as not to overwhelm you.
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.
I know that Elul, September, is not all black. There are many happy events that have taken place in our family during this month...
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.
It’s important to be mindful of changes not just in yourself, but in the activities, habits and personality of family members and close friends.
By Pnina Baim
In general, we buy good backpacks that we expect our children to have for at least two years.
I've always felt too short to pull off sneakers with my dresses, thinking it made me look short and frumpy.
I was getting bored of my usual coleslaws and needed a fun dish that would be a great accompaniment for any meal or even eaten plain.
“Whether there was ever any doubt about the accuracy, the wisdom, the propriety of U.S. President Trump recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, I certainly think this lays all doubts to rest,” American Ambassador David Friedman proclaimed at the event.
Listen Faigie, I had the same dream three times. I dreamed that I owe you money. Three times is a chazaka!
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.
There is another element to mindful walking that I want to point out – being on guard against those who deliberately want to disturb or cause harm.
The kosher food world has evolved and exploded lately. Kosher food establishments have upped their game and there is such a wide range of options out there.
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.
There are plenty of BB creams and tinted moisturizers that contain sunscreen. Ideally, look for the ones that contain at least 30 SPF.
These fun BBQ bourbon burgers will have your family devouring them before you can blink.
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.
Remember how as children we were told to look both ways before crossing the street?
Before you head to the pool, dampen your hair and apply conditioner.
I remember her, a teacher who loved teaching, a teacher who inspired her students, and students who loved and admired their teacher in return.
By Sandy Eller
As you clean, take advantage of the opportunity to de-clutter.
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