It’s fun and more efficient to work like a line cook when you’re doing that pre-Yomtov cooking marathon. Do you like to cook directly from a recipe? Do you cook with open cookbooks on your counters? Flip back and forth to find the recipe you’ll be preparing next? And then maybe something you planned on…
Frequent Flier Tips
Having international family means we’ve traveled a lot. With and without our kids. So now we’re sharing some frequent traveler tips that might work for you, too. The first thing we’ll say is don’t unpack. Before you think we live out of suitcases, what we mean is don’t unpack the things you need to take…
Set Up a Portable Pantry for Pesach
There’s no need to empty out your regular pantries. Take the easier route with a temporary setup with portable shelving like this. I have Covid to thank for this change in my Pesach prep. I have a nice walk-in pantry (yes, I know how lucky I am and I’m grateful for it every time I…
Hotel Style Amenities for Your Guests
Pamper your guests with the little details that can make them feel like they’re in a luxury hotel. During a recent hotel stay, I got a tiny chip in my nail. You know the kind that will snag every sweater and pair of tights you come across unless you fix it asap. Fortunately, there was…
Keep Track of Your Boys on Purim With an AirTag
With his consent, you can keep track of where your son is spending his time on Purim. At some point in a boy’s teenage years, we moms have to let go and let him do the “group” thing on Purim. They dress up and go all around town singing, dancing, laughing, and raising money for…
Mini Condiments Will Be Just the Right Finishing Touch for Your Mishloach Manos
Doesn’t everyone love cute little things? Looking for the one little thing that will elevate your mishloach manos? We’ve rounded up all the most commonly used condiments – and then added a few that are a bit more unexpected. We have another post – some food options available on Amazon that can work great for…
Which Nespresso Machine is the One for You?
You’re pretty sure you know you want to get a Nespresso machine, but there are so many. Which should you choose? There are many ways to brew coffee, but this post is only about Nespresso style machines. I can’t debate Nespresso vs. other methods, because this is the only coffee I drink at home. For…
Bake Your 9×13 Cakes in a Loaf Pan
Is a 9×13 cake too big for your family? Or, do you want a shape that is prettier to serve or easier to display on the counter? Try this! We all love the ease of a no-mixer 9×13 cake. But in my family, we don’t usually finish a full 9×13 of cake before it goes…
Do Your Kids Love to Perform? These Make Home Skits and Plays Even More Fun.
It’s showtime! Simply hang the curtains and let your kids perform and entertain. We all know some of those kids who love to perform. Skits, dances, gymnastics shows, choirs – they just love to shine in the spotlight. They practice and pull together just the right costumes and props. Maybe they even create backdrops. Want…
Recognize Your Luggage on the Carousel Without Some Random Ribbons
Want a classier way to identify your suitcases when traveling? This is a great solution! Have you ever traveled with a bunch of black suitcases? Amazing Savings duffel bags? And then when you land you realize that everyone’s luggage looks the same? So you end up checking about 40 extra suitcases to see if they’re…
