Family Fun is a monthly magazine chock-full of projects and crafts. Subscribe to Family Fun Magazine  for just $1.95!! Use this coupon code: MPSBIG. Click here to subscribe. This offer also works for renewing a current subscription. Share| Read More

By: Oksana, the Order Maven Growing up in the former Soviet Union, much of our summers consisted of weekend trips to the dacha, a country house. My mother had to expertly pack and plan out the meals for the entire weekend as there were no stores, restaurants, or other facilities anywhere in the vicinity of the dacha for the duration of our stay in... Read more

UPDATE: Congratulations to Rochel S., winner of the giveaway!!   This post features: A Savvima review of  Let’s Go… to the Sun and the Moon – A guided tour of Hashem’s universe by Nachman Zakon. A chance to win a free copy of Let’s Go… to the Sun and the Moon! Astronomy is fascinating for adults and perhaps even more so for children... Read more

Thanks to Michelle Brodman of Southfield, Michigan for sharing this recipe! Try this chicken over mashed potatoes. Ingredients: 3 cut up chickens 6 tablespoons olive oil 4 frozen cubes of garlic pepper to taste 2 tablespoons each of rosemary and garlic 1 whole head of garlic 1 lemon, thinly sliced 1/2 cup red wine Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425. 2.... Read more

No birthday party is complete without ice cream and cupcakes. Sometimes the lines between the two get blurred. Brownie bottoms are topped with ice cream. For directions visit The Crafty Penguin. These scoops won’t melt. That’s because they are sugar cookies! For the directions visit Tradewind Tiaras. These towering cones are actually... Read more

Open your children’s eyes to the rainbow of colors the world has to offer. Pick up paint chips from your local home improvement store. Punch a whole at the top left corner and attach with a binder ring. Punch large holes or another fun shape at the end of each color. Let the kids loose in search of matching shades. Source: Frugal Family Fun. Share| Read More

White washed, pickled, limewashed, distressed. This look may be weathered but it sure isn’t tired. Adding accents in a lime washed finish will add a touch of casual elegance and summer charm to any space. For the home… Ballard Design’s Belgard Cabinet. Ballard Design’s Sofia Sofa. Pottery Barn’s McKinley Bookcase. Ballard... Read more

The following recipe is featured in the newly released cookbook: Kosher Elegance: The Art of Cooking with Style by Efrat Libfroind. Tzippy is a close friend and an accomplished chef in her own right. Before every event she hosts, she calls me and we go over every detail of the menu from A to Z. When she called before her most recent party, she told... Read more

Palmer Weiss, a San Francisco based interior designer,  shared her tips, via WS Home, on how to work with color. Love the burst of orange and the subtle aqua ceiling. Tailored drapery in a fresh color combination. Classic with a colorful, modern twist. Feel things out. Color makes me happy. It’s very emotional, very visceral. Living in... Read more

Sheva of My Shtub prepared these adorable cards for her son to hand out to his friends on the last day of school. Creative ideas like these surely make her son the most popular and well marketed little guy in school. Directions: 1. Take photos of your child posing with their hand straight out. 2. Once you have chosen the best photo you can print them... Read more

Groupon is offering $30 worth of merchandise for only $15 at Kitchen Clique. This offer is valid in their Brooklyn store and online at KitchenClique.com.  Click here for the offer. The Kitchen Clique sells brand name cookware, bakeware, appliances, and accessories as well as dinnerware and specialty food items. Remember the from my Shavuos tablescape?   Share| Read More

UPDATE: Congratulations to Lorene, winner of the Stuck On You labels!!   By: Oksana, the Order Maven Oy! It is time to gear up for camp. And you’re right, just like most parents out there, I am not exactly jumping for joy. However, after doing it for some years now, I know how to get my groove on. I am a big fan of planning and routines... Read more

Kosher Kouponz: $33.60 for a 12-week subscription to Mishpacha Magazine. click here. JDeal: $14 for Jamie Geller’s Quick & Kosher Meals in Minutes (a $24.49 value). Click here. Jewpon: $7 for $14 worth of camp clothing labels from Label Land. Click here. Share| Read More

Jasmine Einalhori, 22, was born and raised in Los Angeles and started cooking for family and friends as soon as she was old enough to hold a knife. She graduated from NYU with a B.A. in Hospitality, and from Brooklyn’s Center for Kosher Culinary Arts, where she won the title of the Next Great Kosher Chef. Currently she is living in Manhattan... Read more

Who knew pipe cleaners, aka chenille stems, can be used as bubble wands? Longer stems keep kids’ fingers from getting soapy and the chenille absorbs the bubble solution resulting in large bubbles. Source: Ewehooo. Share| Read More

After years of passing up on recipes requiring an ice cream maker I caved and purchased one along with The Perfect Scoop by David Lebovitz. The book contains every imaginable ice cream and sorbet recipe. Waiting for the nectarines to ripen was the longest step involved in making this sorbet. The amazing color comes from the nectarine skins. A bit of... Read more

Gain a wider audience for your blog by becoming a guest blogger for Savvima.com! We’re on the hunt for “expert” bloggers. If you have a special love or talent for any of the following fields we would love for you to contribute to Savvima.com:     Cooking: Kitchen tips and fabulous recipes (preferably tied into the current season or... Read more

This short video depicts the kavanot, intentions, one should have in mind while preparing challah. Visit JLI for a lengthier explanation of the ingredients and their symbolism.   Share| Read More

Thanks to Shifra Klein of Bitayavon Magazine for sharing this recipe. This is a great dessert that tastes exactly like a classic tiramisu with a twist on presentation. You can make the sandwiches non dairy by using soy cream cheese instead of dairy cream cheese and using non dairy whipping cream instead of dairy whipping cream. Ingredients: 1... Read more

The following recipe is featured in the latest issue of Bitayavon Magazine. Risotto is slow cooked Arborio rice, a very popular Italian dish that is featured on many menus in restaurants all over the world. The starch in the rice releases during cooking and makes a naturally creamy rich dish. It does take a while to prepare, so if you have time... Read more