8 Ways to Make WFH a Little Less WTF

Since many of us are working from home, here are 8 ways to make WFH a little less WTF. A small guide on how to add structure and joy to a routine that has started...

On Minimalism, Sentimentality, and Getting Organized

Musings on the importance of organization when storing mementos and the joys of everything having a place. The journey from disorganized, stress-inducing keepsakes to well managed and beautiful stored memories.

Savor donating all profits to families in crisis

We believe all families deserve happy memories.  And while we are all struggling now, for some families, the situation is more dire.  That's why we're donating all profits  through April 15 to families in crisis from Covid-19.

10 Passover Traditions We Love (Brisket included)

Passover is filled with family and religious traditions we love, from brisket to inviting non-Jewish friends to share in the holiday meal and ritual.  These top 10 Passover tips focus on making great food and...

Best Books of 2018 for Cold 2019 Nights

It's getting to be the thick of winter, snow season in New York.  Going out can be brutal, so we prefer to stay in with a good book, a glass of wine and some cookie...

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies—Makes for the Perfect Gift

There are two kinds of cooks, those who cook from recipes and those who just add a little of this and a little of that. We are in the former category, unfortunately. Because following a...

A Last-Minute Gift that's Useful, Fun, Cheap, & Not Destined for Landfill

A last-minute gift you can get from the drugstore for not a lot of money, suitable for a range of ages, that's actually useful and not destined for landfill?  Check out our kids'daily emergency bags.

The Easiest and Best Hostess or Teacher's Gift Ever! Homemade Vanilla Extract

It's the season for hostess gifts. Our homemade vanilla extract is super easy and a memorable gift that stands out from all the candles and bottles of wine.  It takes about 5 minutes, and we've even...

Daddy Dates: One-on-One Breakfasts

We've found the one-on-one dates in the morning before school to be the perfect bonding time. In only 45 minutes, the combination of a croissant and chess, books and bacon, makes special memories for both...