• Why you should let your kids play Fortnite

    This isn’t what it looks like.  I’m not about to sit here and try to convince you to let your kids play the latest video game craze that no one can shut up about.  It’s probably too late anyways.  Be honest, how many ‘skins’ (characters) have they talked you into buying already?  I’m actually embarrassed to answer that myself.  But on the brighter side, my kids have never been so motivated to do chores and earn an allowance (silver linings amirite?!). So no, I’m not here to try and convince you that Fortnite is the greatest, because that would definitely go against the mom code (I’m pretty sure we’re expected…

  • Beaches Negril: The Ultimate Family Retreat

    I’ll admit, this vacation wasn’t even my idea.  My mom’s 65th birthday was approaching, and she declared that she wanted to take her kids and all her ayniklah (Yiddish for grandchildren) on an unforgettable family vacay over March break (aka. Canadian spring break), with just a few stipulations: a breathtaking sandy beach, great amenities for the kids (the youngest being 1 and the oldest being 11), and no stress allowed (safety, cleanliness, and amazing food to boot).  It seemed obvious that an all-inclusive resort was the way to go, since we could all be together with the flexibility of splitting up and trying different things, and without ever worrying about…