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Little Kids Eating Healthy? You Bet. 26 Aug 2013 | 05:06 pm
Ah, food. My baby is currently throwing all the food from her tray to the floor, a sure sign she’s finished with her meal. Hold on while I take her out and wipe her off . . . okay, thanks. At fifte...
New and Improved Relationships 18 Aug 2013 | 04:00 pm
Relationships in blogging are an interesting thing. Over the years, I’ve followed many blogs, some of which I still read, some not so much. Some don’t even exist anymore. It’s similar with my inter...
Maybe I Shouldn’t Have Internet in My Home 13 Aug 2013 | 09:05 am
So, it’s Elul. It’s that time of year for introspection, and thoughts of self-improvement, and taking a good, hard look at what’s been working for us and what hasn’t been. Rosh Chodesh came and went...
First Impressions: Finding the Right Babysitter for Your Kids 5 Aug 2013 | 04:00 pm
Last week, I got an email from a Rachel Thomas inquiring about guest posting. I’m happy to help out other writers and bloggers, but often pass on guest posts from people I don’t know. When I was per...
How I Packed Up My Whole Life Without Losing My Mind* 29 Jul 2013 | 07:33 pm
*while it isn’t entirely accurate, I liked this title (thanks Renée A. Schuls-Jacobson!) so much more than my other choice, which was “It’s not moving until someone’s laughing maniacally.” Growing up...
DVDs for Children – Boon or Bane? 18 Jul 2013 | 04:00 pm
Full disclosure – I never thought that I would use DVDs as a tool to get down-time, or as a way to keep my kids occupied while I get something else done (like play Candy Crush Saga – JUST KIDDING). N...
Five Things I’ve Learned from Candy Crush Saga 17 Jul 2013 | 04:00 pm
This post is largely inspired by my friend Ruchi’s post about Words With Friends. I used to be obsessed with Words With Friends, but it has been dramatically overtaken by my new obsession with Candy ...
Don’t Panic, But You’re Representing Your Entire People 10 Jul 2013 | 06:35 am
I’m in the checkout line at a supermarket, and the cashier is looking at me thoughtfully. “Can I ask you a question? I don’t want to be offensive, but I have a question,” he tentatively addresses me...
Embracing Imperfection 8 Jul 2013 | 04:12 pm
I heard a story once about someone who was checking the references of a potential suitor. She called the young man’s rabbi and asked him, “Does this person have an anger problem?” The rabbi replied,...
Nine Days Menu Plan – Scrap the Meat, Bring Out the Tofu 5 Jul 2013 | 06:53 am
Recently I was asked if I had a Nine Days Menu Plan set yet. At the time, I did not. In general, I’ve fallen away from monthly menu planning. We’ve fallen into a comfortable routine of: Sunday ~ l...
