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Mommy is Davening, but What Are the Kids Doing?
Keep your kids busy (and well fed) all day so you can concentrate on the davening. The men and teens may be out of the house all day, but as a mom of little kids, you have a double task when Yom Kippur comes. Your kids will need you and want you, but you also
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Pulled Beef Tacos with Mango Salsa
We’ve been enjoying this taco-and-mango salsa combo all summer. But now you’re in on the secret too. Leah: This is the story of when you share a recipe with a friend and she makes it so much better. Renee: One Yom Tov, I wined and dined my in-laws for 3 days. I slaved over all
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Here’s the Trick for Keeping Your Guacamole Forever Green
Want the guacamole you prepared to last a few days? Place your guacamole in a plastic container and cover with plastic wrap under the lid. That’s it. That’s how to keep your guacamole fresh and from getting brown. To make your guacamole, blend 3 ripe avocados in the food processor with 1 tbsp lemon juice,
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It’s Been One Year: How Between Carpools Affected Our Lives
We didn’t imagine we’d learn so much from our friends (and guests!) in one year. Since Between Carpools launched one year ago, we’ve all learned so many tips and tricks from both each other and from you. Fellow BCPers have recommended products which we’ve found to be so useful, and we’ve been awed by the
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Why a Family-Style Charcuterie Board Will be Your Family’s New Favorite Meal
Serve this charcuterie board for Shabbos lunch along with the cholent and salads and they’ll run to the table. Traditionally, the word “charcuterie” refers to different types of preserved meats. We loved the concept (variety is fun!), but wanted a version that was more family-friendly and perhaps more budget–friendly too. It’s really fun for everyone
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12 Dishes You’ll Want to Enjoy for Your Break-the-Fast Meal
Dreaming of food but can’t think straight enough to make a menu and start cooking for break-the-fast? We’ve made it easy. What’s one of the items on your to-do list during a fast day? Is one of them whipping up some comfort foods for after the fast? Here are a couple of suggestions to cook
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Need Time Out of the Sun? Download Our Free Summer Coloring Pages!
Summer days are lots of fun…and also exhausting! Relax and let the fun continue with these camp and summer-themed coloring pages. Download free! There’s always a time of day when kids don’t want to stop having fun…but mom needs them to unwind. Or when they’re anxious to get to the pool…but mom still needs 20
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Can’t Keep Your Hydrangeas Alive? This Quick Tip Will Help

We learn cool things by watching our friends – here’s what Renee taught us about hydrangeas. Hydrangeas are a tricky flower. While we were watching Renee Muller make these arrangements you learned how to create here, we watched curiously as she didn’t simply cut the stems of her hydrangeas on an angle. Rather, the
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