The Dorm Essentials Checklist for 2026
Download the Free Dorm Essentials Checklist (PDF) (From a Mom Who’s Done This Before and Survived) Your complete, no-fluff guide to what your college kid …
The Perfect 4 Days in Nice: A French Riviera Escape
Nice is such a gem on the French Riviera. I’m honestly surprised it took me this long to make my way south. Nice has that …
Pregnancy & Postpartum Sleep: Practical guidance for expectant and new mothers
If you struggle to fall or stay asleep when pregnant, you are not alone. The biggest challenge is probably finding comfortable, safe positions during pregnancy …
One day in Dijon – owls, mustard and the history of Burgundy
Originally just a stop on our travels from the south of France to Paris, Dijon was truly a wonderful surprise. With a long and interesting …
Boston: college town, history treasure trove, food mecca
We traveled to Boston to visit a few colleges. It is the ultimate college town – from the urban Boston University and Northeastern (well known for its co-op programs) to the brainiac MIT and, a world of its own, Harvard university. There is definitely a youthful feel to this town and the energy is palpable. City transportation is great and it’s very easy to get around. We, of course, were quick to master the city trains (the T). My advice here is to estimate how much you’ll be traveling daily and use the card that works best for that. Whether you take the T or uber, there will be plenty of walking, because there is so much to explore in this town! Let’s begin with its magnificent history.
10 great activities for preschoolers to do in the winter
If your winter days look as cold and snowy as here in Illinois, you might be getting cabin fever. Winter activities are not too hard to find and good news is that there is just as much, if not more, available for littles to enjoy on a cold day. Here are a few ideas.
Slow Cooker Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
This is a recipe from my childhood days. In fact, I never attempted to make it, remembering hours of work my mom put into creating …
Parents raising good humans: Interview with Hunter Clarke-Fields
Parents have big hopes for their kids. We dream of them living a happy life and accomplishing big things. But I think you’d agree with …
It’s Apple Season again
We started out for Woodstock, IL in search of apples. Our family is no stranger to farms – it’s one of our favorite fall activities. …
Savory Kugel Recipe
Food was always at the center of every holiday in my family growing up. Gathering at the big table with delicious home-made dishes meant warmth, comfort and love. One of my favorite meals during jewish high holidays was a kugel. More often served sweet (typically with raisins), it’s been a mainstay, except I always wished it was salty rather than sweet. Starting with my grandma’s base recipe, I added a few ingredients and took some away, and the result is this scrumptious kugel. Wide egg noodles with the softness of cottage cheese and sour cream, the zesty kick of the cooked onions and paprika and the crunch of parmesan on top.