Independent play, the timer you need, why you're tired

Hi!

I feel super adult saying this: there’s nothing as satisfying as casually vacuuming your car while on the carpool line. 😊

There are a bazillion things to buy on Black Friday discount — or save 100% when buying nothing. (But if you’re looking for women’s sleeveless ribbed mocknecks, I have and love these —perfect under cardigans and dresses — and they’re on a great sale now.)

👉It’s (almost!) Chanuka!!! What Chanuka content do you want to see? Games, gifts, tablescapes…? Reply! 🙏

BTW, I shared this video on JAM’s WhatsApp status¹ — and here’s why I love it: if you feel like you can’t get allll the things in parenting right, it simplifies it with one question to ask yourself. I’m using this to set my intentions for tomorrow!

Lastly: thanks to G for writing in about the mitten hack — mittens that won’t easily slip off a coat can pose a safety risk if they get caught in something.

JUST A Q

Reader R wants to know: Any ideas of how to care for children with dandruff (boys and girls)?

JUST FOR YOU

🎲TIP: Teach your little to play — alone. If your kid doesn’t solo-play Magnatiles/mentchies, first sympathies. Now, teach them games they can play alone. It’s gamechanging! (😆)

Here are some we love (ages 4+):

• Rush Hour

• Spot It

• Pattern blocks

⏲️TIP: Get this super cool timer! When it’s erev Shabbos/yom tov and you have 3 pots on the stove, and 4 dishes rotating between 2 ovens… keep track of them all with this quadruple timer.

🍵REC: Keep your tea essence in this pretty pitcher. Thanks reader R for recommending this pitcher that checks all her boxes: fully closes, easy to clean, no plastic (toxins).

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JUST FOR LAUGHS

MOTHERHOOD MUSING

That’s all for today!💜☕

The JAM Fam

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