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How a Last Name Can Inspire a Purim Theme
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You might simply enjoy a bit of a laugh, or this might give you just the inspiration you need to think of your own Purim theme. We crowdsourced Jewish family names that have inspired a theme for Purim. While many of them are corny, they still bring a smile to your face and it’s a…
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How to Achieve the Declutter Mindset
Six steps to being on your way to a life that feels free and clear of things that weigh you down. We have a lot of practical posts on getting your home to look organized and clean quickly. This post on A Welcome, Neat Home in Minutes includes some tips on whipping up a house…
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Jewish Women Share Their Best Marriage Tips for Newlyweds
We asked our readers, “What’s the best piece of advice you would share with Jewish newlyweds?” Then, the advice came pouring in. That’s when we realized that the tips were good for all Jewish marriages, no matter what age or stage you’re in. These are the marriage tips our readers have to share with each…
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How To Deal With Chapped And Peeling Lips
Is your child licking their lips and making matters worse? We have the answer. Lips in the winter, oh the pain. Do you also suffer from chapped lips all winter long? Here is what you need to know. Lip licking is a common issue with children, it’s a vicious cycle that makes matters worse. A…
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Tried-and-True Household Favorites We Found on Amazon
Often, people ask us for answers and hacks for very random things that come up in our households on a regular basis. And very often, the solution is available on Amazon! Updated for 2024: Below are items that we’ve found to be the handy problem-solvers that are good to have around.
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Now is the Time to Buy Your Long Sleeved T-shirts for Summer
We might still be wearing sweaters and turtlenecks, but this is when the stores have t-shirts with long sleeves on the shelves. We’re not thinking about wearing t-shirts right now, but when the weather warms up, nothing is better than an affordable long sleeved t-shirt. And by that time, the big box stores have already…
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Should I Send a Thank You Text?
Is it proper etiquette to send a text when perhaps I really should send a card? We received this question, and the answer is a resounding…yes! Send the text right away. Yes, formal etiquette still says it’s appropriate to send a thank you card when you receive a gift. But, let’s be honest. Often, you…
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Baking: This Week’s Main Activity. In Some (Most?) Homes.
Sometimes, when life slows down (like in the 9 days), baking is the perfect medicine. Baking is something we all tend to do these days, whether to pass time, to fill up that freezer, because it’s hot out and we want to stay away from the sun, or, because we need something yummy for breaking…
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The 9×13 Life: Easy Oven S’mores Bars
Everyone loves a good 9×13 dessert, and (almost) everyone loves s’mores. We decided to combine the two into one super easy, crowd-pleasing treat! S’mores are delicious, but they’re typically a mess. There’s lots of gooeyness and stickiness all around when kids are heating up marshmallows, then trying to quickly sandwich them between graham crackers while…
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18 Dinners Using Ground Beef/Chicken
There’s no protein out there that’s as budget-friendly and family-friendly as ground meat! There’s perhaps no better bang-for-the-buck dinner out there. Ground chicken or beef stretches more than any other protein, and is typically very family-friendly. Almost every member of the family loves tacos or meatballs or recipes like Dinner Done’s Saucy Sesame Chicken. Ground…
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