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Cubby Archive: Aug 2021

Cubby Archive - August 2021
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I Tried Every Single Jarred Pasta Sauce at Trader Joe’s — These Are the Ones I’ll Buy Again
There is a time and a place for jarred pasta sauce: The time is all the time and the place is my kitchen. (Can someone print that on a wooden sign and sell it in Home Goods? Thanks.) That’s not to say that I don’t have a deep love and appreciation for the homemade stuff, which pretty much courses through my Italian American, New Jersey-born veins. It’s just that in a pinch, jarred pasta sauce feels like a gift from up above.
Lauren Masur
Aug 4, 2021
The One Trick That Got My Family Talking Around the Dinner Table
This expert advice turned hectic dinners into a time to connect (without any bickering!).
Lizzie Goodman
Aug 4, 2021
The 40 Best Gifts for Kids of All Ages
This piece was created for Cubby, our weekly newsletter for families at home. Want more? Sign up here for a weekly splash of fun and good ideas for families with kids. Join us over on Instagram for more! Birthdays are endlessly magical for children (and teens, even). Before my daughter recently turned 3, we made a paper-chain countdown so she could visually see how many days were left until her birthday. The paper chain managed to cut the “How long until my birthday?
Alicia Betz
Aug 4, 2021
I Switched to Reusable Decorations for Celebrations and Am Never Turning Back
This piece was created for Cubby, our weekly newsletter for families at home. Want more? Sign up here for a weekly splash of fun and good ideas for families with kids. Join us over on Instagram for more! Growing up, we kept boxes filled with sets of door wreaths, window decorations, streamers, and ornaments for every holiday.
Cathy Gilbert
Aug 4, 2021
Trader Joe’s Just Leaked Info on New Summer Products and We Have the Scoop
As disappointing as it is when Trader Joe’s discontinues a favorite product, the one thing that makes up for it is finding out what took its place on the shelves. Every Trader Joe’s shopping trip is an opportunity to discover an exciting ingredient, packaged good, or some other surprise that will pique your curiosity.
Naomi Tomky
Aug 4, 2021
The Best Travel Snack for Kids Is Cereal. Here’s Why.
Packing for a trip with my daughter means a suitcase that’s equal parts clothes, entertainment, and food. The food part is oh-so-necessary to keep little (and big) tummies full and blood sugar levels steady. We bring stuff from home so that we don’t succumb to the expensive snack kiosks at the airport.
Christine Gallary
Aug 3, 2021
11 Best Places to Shop for Machine-Washable (and Family Friendly!) Rugs
It’s not hard to understand the appeal of machine-washable rugs, especially for families. Rather than panicking when you knock over your glass of wine, your kid leaves muddy footprints, or your furry friend has an accident, you can simply throw the rug in your washing machine on the cold setting and go back to enjoying your life. So, the case for buying a washable rug is obvious, but what’s not so obvious is where to buy one.
Julia O'Donnell
Aug 2, 2021
The Nostalgic Cookie Cake Kids and Adults Won’t be Able to Get Enough of
This mall-inspired treat is low-effort and infinitely customizable. Just add ice cream!
Jesse Szewczyk
Aug 2, 2021
The USDA Is Extending Its Free Lunch Program — Here’s Why I’m Going to Continue to Pack
From personal convenience to communal equity: here's why we'll take advantage of the free lunch program.
Ojus Patel
Aug 2, 2021
5 Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Incorporate Kids’ Birthday Themes into a Party
This piece was created for Cubby, our weekly newsletter for families at home. Want more? Sign up here for a weekly splash of fun and good ideas for families with kids. Join us over on Instagram for more! Another birthday means another party theme, and *cue deep thought* — figuring out how to entertain a bunch of kids! Even if the theme is as specific as “Doll and Donut Dance” of all things, do not panic — I got you.
Renu Blankinship
Aug 1, 2021
Before & After: A Kids Room Goes from DIY Mess to DIY Success
Meera knew she was going to have to get extremely crafty with her son’s new room. The previous owners had made some questionable (and potentially dangerous) choices that needed to be fixed immediately, and Meera was able to do so with some very cool DIYs and brilliant money-saving fixes. From Meera: The walls and ceilings were covered in poorly-hung textured wallpaper and the room was a DIY mess.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 1, 2021