I don’t cook. I am one of those moms who enters the kitchen intending to make a masterpiece and winding up with more of a mess. Who knew that pizza dough, when tossed, does actually stick to the ceiling? Anyway, as a result of tasting some of my more interesting concoctions (pizza-a-la-ceiling anyone?), neither my [...]
An Unanticipated Forehead Hickey

I never predicted that I would be using a title with the words “forehead” and “hickey” next to each other, but that’s pretty much the most accurate way to describe what happened to my daughter, K, when she discovered the “gag gift” my Mother-In-Law gave me last month: It’s a mini-plunger to be used to [...]
Aleph isn’t Tough; It’s Impossible
Alan Klien: I suck! They’re gonna take away my Yamulkha! Rabbi Jacob “Jake” Schram: No you don’t. You don’t suck. Alan Klien: I suck. Rabbi Jacob “Jake” Schram: Yes, all right, you do. You suck. But that’s ok, you’re supposed to suck. This isn’t a talent contest, it’s a rite of passage Keeping the Faith, [...]
A Windy City Momma Finds A New Toy Store
Whenever I visit and spend money in a store, I ask myself two key questions: Is the store worthy of my coming back and would I have trouble getting my child out of the store. In both cases, I would say a very definite “YES!” Beat Street is a great store to pick up birthday, Christmas, Hanukkah, Easter etc. etc. gifts. Not only will I be back, but I will also recommend to my pals that they check out this store for themselves!




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