No big chunks in my salsa or guacamole when I take the time to do it right! There’s no denying that red onion adds some zing to a salsa (like our favorite), some guacamole, or a chopped salad. But in my household, nobody likes when you can actually bite into the onion pieces. So I’ve…
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Elevate Any Dinner with This Simple Hack
This one easy hack takes your dinners from eh to eh-xciting. And only adds 2 more minutes of prep time. Bowls. Yup, just make it a bowl. Same dinner, same boring chicken, rice, roasted vegetable — but throw it in a bowl with any toppings you have on hand, and you’ll be counting down until…
Enjoy Your Coffee With Cholov Yisroel Milk Even While Traveling with This Hack
Even if you’re flying with just carry-on luggage, you can enjoy cholov Yisroel milk in flight and at your destination. Do you need actual milk in your coffee and are also makpid on cholov yisroel? With advance planning, you can travel with your milk and won’t need to substitute with any alternative milks. The issues…
Protect Your Clothes When Packing Muddy Shoes in Your Suitcase
This simple hack is a travel game changer! So you’re on vacation having a good time. Hiking, running, strolling along country roads or sandy beaches. By the time your trip is over, you feel refreshed and energized. And your shoes are good and dirty. The thought of putting that mess into your luggage is not…
One Hack for Keeping Animals Out of the Garbage & Landscaping
Just a sprinkle of cayenne pepper is known to keep the critters away. While extra hot cayenne pepper might be intended for those who like their food extra spicy (still, even if you like spice, you won’t need this quantity unless you’re operating a restaurant with a spicy menu!), it has another use that might…
Use This Hack to Keep a Skirt Down While Bike-Riding
Hey girls–no worries. This is a great trick for keeping your skirt in place while on a bike. In my work training people (ok, mostly children) to ride a two-wheeler bicycle, I get to enjoy the thrill of confidence when a rider picks up speed and independently rides off, wind in face. And then, the…
Checking Lettuce: A Great Hack to Make It Easier
All you need is the right lighting. We get lots of emails… all day, everyday. We like getting your feedback on recipes or articles, we love getting your emails of support and appreciation (makes it all worth it and fuels us anew). Sometimes, not often, we get the best emails: the ones where you share…
How to Make A Folding Table Appear Like a Real Dining Table
If you need additional tables for entertaining this Yom Tov, or you’re simply “between tables,” this hack will give you the table space you want. We all know that folding tables are just too narrow. When you add them as an extension to your own dining table, they’re awkward. When you use them on their…
How to Make Your Own Ginger Ale
In the spirit of Purim, we’re going to share a recipe post that’s not our typical. Our kids taught this to us and now, with all the extra soda in the house, you can share this hack with your own family and see how surprised they will be. It’s also a good way to get…
How Do I Stop My Wig from Slipping Back?
Do you always feel like your wig is slipping back? Or, you don’t like wearing bangs wigs because the bangs don’t stay in the middle of your forehead? Yes yes, I know the solution is a wig grip. We mentioned the wig grip in this post about 4 wig hacks. But I’m super sensory and…