Trend alert: ribbon & pearl necklaces are popping up everywhere. Find them on Etsy: Here’s a version using vintage chandelier crystals: Stella & Dot has a back to school inspired version for young girls: Or you can make your own using beads from a broken necklace or a new strand purchased at a craft store. For a tutorial click here. Sources:... Read more

Teach your kids this trick and they’ll really impress their friends. Supplies: Flat toothpicks Water Bottle Paper Clip Unfold a paper clip and puncture a hole into the lid of a water bottle. Break 5 toothpicks in half. (You’ll need to break the toothpicks like the one on the right side of the photo.) Place the broken sides of the toothpicks... Read more

Bath & Body Works’ signature anti-bacterial hand soaps are now on sale 5 for $15 or 7 for $20. For an additional 20% off  plus free shipping on a $40 order use coupon code 20FS40. Click here to stock up. Send your child to school with this apple shaped hand gel sanitizer for the teacher. Share| Read More

If you’re watching your calorie intake but craving something creamy and sweet try this winning combination. So Delicious debuted a line of coconut milk with as little as 50 calories per cup. If coconut milk hasn’t yet hit the shelves of your supermarket you can substitute low-fat Almond milk. Combine it with PB2 (which we previously introduced... Read more

If you ever have dinner-block (when you haven’t a clue what to cook for dinner) you may want to head over to What’s for Supper, a Facebook group where members share their dinner menus. This baguette recipe is from French Women Don’t Get Fat and is quite popular on What’s… They’re easy to make and so worth it! Ingredients: 4... Read more

Before long the kids will be hopping off the school buses humming “Dip the apple in the honey.” To get you in the New Year spirit we found these adorable cupcakes featured in What’s New Cupcake by Karen Tack and Alan Richardson (available here). Little bees made of jelly beans and sliced almonds sit atop this cupcake honeycomb. Share| Read More

The fascination with sleeping babies is nothing new. We all have multiple shots of our babies with our bed linen as the backdrop. One mom creatively chronicles her baby’s peaceful slumber using imaginative props and backdrops. The photo collection will surely be a treasured keepsake. Share| Read More

If you’re the proud owner of an ice cream maker or if you’re considering purchasing one David Lebovitz’s book The Perfect Scoop is the perfect companion. From frozen yogurt and sorbet to sinfully rich ice cream this book has it all. The beauty of making your own frozen desserts is that you know exactly what goes into them.  An excellent example... Read more

Mark Bittman of the New York Times has a simple recipe for a Mexican sauce to go on grilled corn. Ingredients: 4 ears of corn, husked 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper. Directions: 1. Prepare a grill, with heat medium-high... Read more

Kosher Today reports that vegan and health-oriented companies are increasingly becoming kosher certified as another way to market their products as high-quality and of course to reach kosher consumers. Many of these products are also in demand by those who suffer from lactose intolerance. Recently the Redwood Wholefood Company from Britain, sold in... Read more

Designer Tzung-Yu Lu has developed a creative product to help get little children clean up their toys. Before you get too excited be forewarned that the product, called “Toy Guardian”, is still in concept stage and not yet available for sale. The Toy Guardian eats and then stores toys in its belly. In addition to the thrill of feeding it,... Read more

Savvima.com is launching a contest to help us reach our goal of having 3,000 Facebook fans! We will be giving away one $75 cash gift card when we reach 2,000 fans, another when we reach 2,500 fans, another when we reach 3,000 fans. You will receive one entry to the contest for every 10 friends you suggest* to become a fan of Savvima on Facebook. So... Read more

We strongly suggest trying these “grown-up” brownies even if you’re not a spicy fan. The peppery-cinnamon flavor won’t hit you over the head, rather it takes some time until you feel the “warmth” at the back of your throat. Ingredients: 6 tablespoon margarine 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1/4 cup oil 2/3 cup flour 3/4 cup cocoa 1/2 teaspoon... Read more

The Little Librarian Kit lets kids turn their stack of favorite books into their own library, complete with library cards, book pockets, and even overdue slips for those forgetful borrowers. It encourages reading and love of books. And kids will practice important skills such as organizing, sharing, borrowing, and returning. Pair it with a few books... Read more

It may be only July but we’re sure some Savvy moms already have Purim mishloach manos themes churning in the backs of their heads. If your guilty of this you may want to bookmark this post. How creative are these tea bag cookies? How-to: Cut a tea bag shape from parchment paper and use as a guide to cut out cookie dough (use a recipe which produces... Read more

Smart Ground Vegetarian protein crumbles  is a fat free and parve substitute for ground beef. Ingredients: 1 (12 oz.) package Smart Ground 6 medium green bell peppers 1 teaspoon oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 3 cups cooked brown rice 1 (12 oz.) can tomato sauce 1/2 packet Ortega taco spice 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Directions: Cut... Read more

Road trips are what family memories are made of. While a mom’s job en route may be to keep the kids entertained and well fed, its best to avoid hours of snacking on junk food you would never allow in your home. It also is beneficial to set designated snack times to prevent constant grazing the entire ride. Stop at intervals to stretch your limbs and... Read more

We’re always on the lookout for ways to preserve the reams of artwork our children churn out. Each work is so special yet it can be daunting to preserve them all. Here, a collection of children’s artwork was individually scanned, reduced in size, and then laid out in a grid. The finished product is truly a modern time capsule. Source: Decor8. Share| Read More

Here’s a couple of quick up-cycling ideas to use in the garden. Why not put some old tires to good use by hanging them as  planters  on a shed or playhouse. Visit Recaptured Charm for the how-to details. Or create a slow-feeder for your flower pots by using an empty wine bottle. Just fill with water and stick it upside down in your planter.... Read more

The Times Science section claims that turning on a simple fan when outdoors works just as well, or better, than using an insect repellant. And with the fan you don’t have to worry about it being toxic, smelly or irritating. Studies have found that wind is an effective method against mosquitoes and other airborne pests. The reason seems obvious: it... Read more