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Basics: A Sushi Dinner Isn’t Complete Without Sweet Sauce
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It’s easy to make the essential sushi dipping sauce. Everyone knows that sushi is always better with the condiments, including spicy mayo (mayo and sriracha sauce, quantity depends on desired heat) and that thick, sweet, teriyaki-like concoction known as sweet sauce. It’s simple to make too. Simply boil the ingredients together until thickened. Then dip…
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An Appeal for Kindness and Consideration
At Between Carpools, our mission is to host a positive and helpful online resource and community for all our readers. We aim to provide these by presenting topics, suggestions and advice in a variety of subjects. Sometimes these topics or suggestions are not relevant to every one of our readers. Sometimes they’re only of interest…
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How to Use Podcasts to Grow Your Business
Feel like you don’t have more time to learn how to grow your business? Podcasts can be the answer. I am the queen of podcasts! And I’ll tell you why. Podcasts are filled with great information. It’s a great way to learn and be productive while doing other tasks in your life. I’m folding laundry,…
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It’s Not Just Another Supper: The Real Meaning of a Mother’s Role
Did you ever imagine how much everlasting value is in every single task a mother does? When Victoria Dwek offered me the privilege of contributing to the Nshei Hasiyum magazine, I immediately knew what I would be writing about. As a magazine that was geared toward women, and distributed at an event where the men…
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Do You Ever Get Stuck in a Worry Trap?
Are you a worrier? Do you worry that you worry too much? If you or a loved one worry excessively, keep reading. There is a myth surrounding the idea of worry. People make the mistake and “think” that worrying about the future can help prevent harm by preparing themselves (for whatever they are worried about)…
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Hate Those Chairs? This is the Easy Way to Reupholster by Yourself
Did you know that you can paint upholstery using chalk paint? And the results will be great! For years I held on to two upholstered chairs that had seen better days. The shape was great and the seat was comfortable but, unfortunately, too many sticky hands had touched each of them and they were impossible…
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The Best Ever Solution for Storing Crayons, Markers, and Crafts
Is there a mess every time your kids take out the crafts? This solution makes craft time more enjoyable, more practical, and way neater. One of my favorite parts of the day is cooking supper while Rivka sits at the table in the kitchen with me. I get to prep dinner while she gets to…
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My Daughter Had Celiac Disease…What Came Next?
Celiac disease was completely uncharted territory for me. What did it mean? How would life change? There was always a reason. Every time I left the doctor’s office, I had that uneasy apprehensive feeling. We always want a logical explanation, but something told me it wasn’t an accurate diagnosis. It’s been eight weeks of on…
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How to Use A PDF Sewing Pattern
If you’re using sewing patterns that you download, here is how to turn your PDF into a pattern that’s ready to use. —Have a separate folder on your computer to store all your patterns. You can have subfolders for each pattern company or by type of pattern (dresses, skirts, babies etc…) —Once you pay for…
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How to Vacation in Israel for Less
Save money on transportation, accommodations, food, and more and make your Israel trip affordable. Vacationing in Israel is always amazing, inspiring, and…expensive! However, there are ways of vacationing in Israel at a lower price without compromising on quality. Here are a few hacks and tips to help make your vacation in Israel more affordable so…
Filed under: International Destinations
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